By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Wednesday that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of personal pronouns in schools and force people to use certain bathrooms. DeSantis has made anti-LGBTQ+ legislation a large part of his agenda as he prepares to seek
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed (CNN) — The Supreme Court refused to block a local and state ban on assault weapon sales in Illinois, rejecting an emergency request from gun rights advocates and a gun store. A vote count was not disclosed and the court did not explain its action. Wednesday’s move by the high court is
Continue ReadingBy CLAUDIA LAUER and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press The cold formality of the letter is seared in Debra Long’s memory. It began “Dear Claimant,” and said her 24-year-old son, Randy, who was fatally shot in April 2006, was not an “innocent” victim. Without further explanation, the agency that assists violent-crime victims and their families, known
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic’s straight-sets victory over Cameron Norrie in the Italian Open boiled over when the British tennis star hit the back of the world No. 1’s leg with a smash. The incident occurred at the start of the second set and despite an instant apology from Norrie, Djokovic did
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The world’s largest butterfly tree of life is helping researchers determine where the winged insects originated when they first appeared on Earth about 100 million years ago. During the age of the dinosaurs, some moths transitioned from flying at night to daytime, evolving to take advantage of the nectar
Continue ReadingCNN By Jennifer Korn New York (CNN) — Meet Telly, the startup company looking to give away free 55-inch televisions. There’s a catch: a second screen attached to the bottom streams non-stop information and advertising based on the household’s extensive personal data. The TVs, subsidized by those ads on the second screen, will begin shipping
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Korn New York (CNN) — Meet Telly, the startup company looking to give away free 55-inch televisions. There’s a catch: a second screen attached to the bottom streams non-stop information and advertising based on the household’s extensive personal data. The TVs, subsidized by those ads on the second screen, will begin shipping out
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — If you’re one of the lucky members of the BeyHive who scored tickets to Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” tour this summer, expect one of the more epic nights of your life. The theme is Afrofuturist disco fantasia, so dress accordingly. Onstage, there are massive robot arms that transform Beyoncé’s wardrobe mid-number;
Continue ReadingCNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and other leading bank executives during a meeting on Wednesday to push all members of Congress to take the threat of a disastrous default off the table, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and other leading bank executives during a meeting on Wednesday to push all members of Congress to take the threat of a disastrous default off the table, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Schumer
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has launched a community assistance platform called “MLB Together.” The platform launched Wednesday will focus on youth empowerment; diversity, equity and inclusion; domestic and physical safety; health research and resources; military family and veteran resources; disaster relief; and environmental sustainability and green initiatives. Chicago White Sox reliever Liam
Continue ReadingBy KIMBERLEE KRUESI and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Lawmakers in South Carolina have passed an abortion ban while a judge in Montana was weighing restrictions there. Those are the latest developments in the shifting landscape of law since the U.S. Supreme Court last year overturned Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion. Nebraska
Continue ReadingBy Bryn Caswell Click here for updates on this story STRASBURG, Ohio (WEWS) — An 18-year-old from Dover is living the American Dream. She used her college funds to invest in her future, but in a different way than most would her age. “Right now, this is so new; this is my priority,” said Samantha
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months by beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the Italian Open semifinals. The 20-year-old Danish player also defeated Djokovic in the Paris Masters final in November. Djokovic
Continue ReadingBy DÁNICA COTO Associated Press CHINESE LANDING, Guyana (AP) — One of Guyana’s smallest Amerindian villages is waging a monumental battle that could decide the amount of control that thousands of indigenous people have over their land in remote parts of this South American country. The village of 225 residents is fighting in court to
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — With work requirements for safety net programs emerging as a central issue in the debt ceiling negotiations, President Joe Biden’s past support of such mandates is a point of optimism for Republicans and of concern for his fellow Democrats. Biden met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other top
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El príncipe Harry y su esposa Meghan quedaron involucrados en una “persecución en coche casi catastrófica” que involucró a un paparazzi en Nueva York este martes por la noche, dice su portavoz. Paparazis niegan que los duques de Sussex estuvieran en peligro 1:15 Según una fuente policial, hubo un ejército
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Megan Fox may be a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover model, but she says she still struggles with body image. “I have body dysmorphia. I don’t ever see myself really the way other people see me,” Fox told the publication. “There is never a point in my life where
Continue ReadingBy KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Katie Taylor had Olympic dreams long before she became one of the faces of women’s professional boxing. The Irish fighter won a gold medal at the 2012 London Games, setting her on course for a hugely successful pro career. She’s worried that future generations won’t get
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Thorbecke (CNN) — Elizabeth Holmes’ last-minute bid to avoid prison was denied by an appellate court on Tuesday, paving the way for the disgraced Theranos founder to begin her sentence. In a separate ruling Tuesday, Holmes was also ordered to pay $452 million in restitution to those harmed by her crimes, including Theranos
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