LONDON (AP) — The British government is dangling the prospect of public-sector pay hikes next year in an attempt to end strikes by nurses and ambulance staff. The government on Thursday invited union leaders for talks on 2023-24 pay rates and promised a “cooperative spirit.” But the government also said it will introduce legislation to
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The British government is dangling the prospect of public-sector pay hikes next year in an attempt to end strikes by nurses and ambulance staff. The government on Thursday invited union leaders for talks on 2023-24 pay rates and promised a “cooperative spirit.” But the government also said it will introduce legislation to
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” began with the disclaimer “Do Not Attempt This at Home,” which seems unnecessary and silly, unless you have the resources to fly to Jordan and an unquenchable appetite for 15 minutes of fame. As is, 16 celebrities (and sort-of celebrities) take the plunge, in an
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Helen of Troy, which owns OXO and Osprey among other consumer goods and beauty brands, is laying off 10% of its staff, in the face of sluggish demand and economic uncertainty. “The new structure will reduce the size of our global workforce with impact across all business segments, departments and shared
Continue ReadingCROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut state representative was killed overnight in a wrong-way highway crash after having attended the governor’s inaugural ball hours and after having been sworn in to a third term, House Democratic leaders said Thursday. Quentin Williams, a 39-year-old Democrat from Middletown known as “Q,” died in the crash on Route
Continue ReadingANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The families of victims in the Capital Gazette shooting and some newspaper employees who survived the deadly 2018 attack have dismissed civil charges against The Baltimore Sun and Tribune Publishing after settling the case. The terms of the settlement are confidential. The Capital Gazette reports that the plaintiffs on Tuesday filed
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal ocean regulators say a new fishing plan has a chance to rebuild the New England cod stock, which is a goal even many commercial fishermen have long regarded as far fetched. Atlantic cod were once a cornerstone of the New England economy, but the catch
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN The New York attorney general filed a civil lawsuit Thursday against the co-founder of now-bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Networks for allegedly defrauding hundreds of thousands of investors who deposited billions of dollars into the platform. The lawsuit against Alex Mashinsky alleges he made false and misleading statements to encourage investors to
Continue ReadingBy MARÍA VERZA and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzmán, an alleged drug trafficker wanted by the United States and one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, in a pre-dawn operation Thursday that set off gunfights and roadblocks across the western state’s capital.
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — China reiteró este jueves que ha “compartido información y datos con la comunidad internacional de manera abierta y transparente, desde el comienzo de la pandemia de covid-19”, luego de que la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) pidiera este miércoles a Beijing que compartiera más datos con la agencia y
Continue ReadingBy Chandelis Duster, CNN Cheryl Johnson, the House clerk who has presided over the contentious votes taking place this week during the speakership elections, is no stranger to turbulent times in the House of Representatives. Already, in the nearly four years in which she has held the job, she has been present for two impeachment
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal ocean regulators say a new fishing plan has a chance to rebuild the New England cod stock, which is a goal even many commercial fishermen have long regarded as far fetched. Atlantic cod were once a cornerstone of the New England economy, but the catch
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep breath. “That athlete is someone’s child. Could that be my child?” Cardiac events during sports are uncommon for anyone, said Dr. Stuart Berger, division head of cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT McFETRIDGE and MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Call it the Golden Age of lottery jackpots. Or to put it another way, what’s up with all the massive lottery prizes? The latest haul up for grabs is a $940 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a drawing set for Friday night.
Continue ReadingBy MJ Lee, Senior White House correspondent President Joe Biden on Friday plans to mark the two-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection by awarding for the first time in his presidency the Presidential Citizens Medal to 12 people. The individuals include law enforcement officers who were injured defending the Capitol, a Capitol Police
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press A lottery drawing set for Friday night is up for grabs is a $940 million Mega Millions jackpot. Here is a look at the 10 largest U.S. jackpots that have been won and the states where the winning tickets were sold.
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN The first tennis grand slam of the year is fast approaching and a host of the sport’s leading players are Down Under fine tuning their preparations for the Australian Open. Whether two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will be at the tournament is the subject of growing speculation. Despite being on
Continue ReadingBy JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The surprise announcement that Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow won’t run for a fifth term in 2024 sets up a scramble by both parties for an open seat in the key battleground state. Stabenow tells The Associated Press that “it really was the right time for me.”
Continue ReadingBy Shania Shelton, CNN Sen. Debbie Stabenow will not seek reelection in 2024, the longtime Michigan Democrat said Thursday, opening up a Senate seat in a key swing state. “Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am announcing today that I will not
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — El hecho de que los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes no hayan elegido a un presidente de ese órgano legislativo después de días de votación ha congelado los asuntos en la cámara, y algunos miembros del Partido Republicano ahora advierten que el estancamiento tiene implicaciones en las sesiones informativas y
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