Francesca Perry, CNN There is a natural product we grow ourselves which can be used to make clothing, ropes and even building materials — and much of it goes to waste on a daily basis. But perhaps not for long. An emerging wave of designers is harnessing the power of human hair to tap into
Continue ReadingBy DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Organizers of European LGBTQ events held in Belgrade this week have said they will hold a planned Pride march on the streets of the Serbian capital Saturday despite a police ban and threats from anti-gay groups. Serbia’s police have banned the Euro Pride parade, citing a
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of numbers — 4-7-8 — comes much closer to doing the trick. The 4-7-8 technique is a relaxation exercise that involves breathing in for four counts, holding that breath for
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that the concerns of China and India about Russia’s war in Ukraine are reflective of the global apprehension about the months-long conflict, and said he believes “it increases the pressure on Russia to end the aggression.” “I think what you’re seeing is
Continue ReadingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Louisville police officer violated a Black teenager’s constitutional rights during a 2018 traffic stop. The teen was handcuffed and frisked for weapons. Tae-Ahn Lea was pulled over by former Louisville Detective Kevin Crawford for allegedly making a wide right turn. Lea, who was 18
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Peers, CNN Business The labor shortage has reached peak stupid: One post office’s workers couldn’t sell stamps. For the past two weeks, at the Park West station of the US Postal Service in Manhattan, at regular intervals employees have announced to people waiting in line that the facility could not sell stamps. On
Continue ReadingBy Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) — Lewiston school officials say an elementary student inadvertently brought a handgun to school on Thursday. Superintendent Jake Langlais wrote in a letter to parents that as students were getting ready for dismissal at Connors Elementary, a student told a teacher his
Continue ReadingBy Brisa Colón Click here for updates on this story WATSONVILLE, California (KSBW) — The Watsonville Police Department has rolled out a team of social workers and mental health experts called the Multidisciplinary Team with the hopes of fighting crime before it starts by addressing mental health. “I think it’s easier for them to speak
Continue ReadingBy Tori Yorgey Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — A fundraiser aiming to raise money to train and pair service dogs for veterans is coming back to Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Ruff Ride 24-hour spin relay will kick off Saturday around noon in Schenley Plaza. “We’re bringing one of our biggest
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — A 71-year-old Colorado man has been convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the cold case slayings of two women whose bodies were found near the mountain resort town of Breckenridge in 1982. Alan Lee Phillips was arrested last year in the mountain hamlet of Dumont, west of Denver, after local,
Continue ReadingBy Mark Morales and Alaa Elassar, CNN The 30-year-old mother who allegedly drowned her three children off Coney Island in New York City was arraigned Friday morning on charges of first-degree murder, plus three counts each of second-degree murder and three counts of depraved indifference for human life. Erin Merdy, who appeared virtually for an
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN Business Jeff Bezos just lost his status as the world’s second-richest person, dropping to No. 3 as Indian business mogul Gautam Adani rapidly climbs the ranks of Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index. Elon Musk, still the No. 1 wealthiest person with $260 billion to his name, may need to watch his back. Adani
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago police officers face felony charges for allegedly shooting and seriously wounding an unarmed man during a July shootout on the city’s southwest side that also wounded a second man. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday that Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos and Officer Ruben Reynoso have been charged with one
Continue ReadingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots quarterback Mac Jones returned to practice a day after sitting out with an illness. It puts the No. 15 pick overall in last year’s draft on track to start New England’s matchup with Pittsburgh. He has never missed a start. Jones was a full participant for Wednesday’s practice after suffering
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN Español) — Isabel II reinó durante más de 70 años, más que cualquier otro monarca en la historia británica, y en casi la totalidad de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, marcada por la reconfiguración del mundo tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la descolonización del Imperio británico. Pero, por sobre todo,
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Nuestros amigos de cuatro patas no conducen vehículos todoterreno que consumen mucha gasolina ni utilizan electrodomésticos que chupan energía, pero eso no significa que no tengan un impacto climático. De hecho, los investigadores han demostrado que las mascotas desempeñan un papel importante en la crisis climática. Pero, ¿qué tienen que ver
Continue ReadingSAND SPRINGS, Okla. (AP) — Three northeastern Oklahoma high school students were killed when the vehicle they were in crashed into a tree Thursday, police said. Ethan Gibson, 17; Cyra Saner, 16; and Kylee Weaver, 16; died in the crash in Sand Springs, police Capt. Jody Fogelman said in a statement Friday. Two 16-year-olds who
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime has led Canada to a 2-1 victory over Spain in the Davis Cup after beating top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and helping in the decisive doubles. Auger-Aliassime ruined the homecoming of Alcaraz after fighting back to win 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 and then joined Vasek Pospisil
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Maryland company says it will build a natural gas power plant designed to capture climate-changing carbon in West Virginia. Officials say it was made possible by a recently signed law embraced by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin that gives tax breaks for alternative energy projects. Competitive
Continue ReadingSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Evander Kane and the San Jose Sharks have reached a settlement on the grievance he filed over the termination of his contract last season. The Sharks announced the agreement that they said will not adversely affect them financially or competitively. San Jose terminated Kane’s contract in January for violating virus
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