By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Ukraine’s long-awaited push to liberate territory held by Russia may have got off to a slow start, but the country is already planning for its future after the war — and turning to private investors for help. More than 400 global companies pledged support Wednesday for rebuilding the
Continue ReadingBy CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Perhaps the only positive Germany can draw from its national soccer team’s deepening crisis is that the 2024 European Championship is still a year away. Germany coach Hansi Flick insists that is enough time to turn things around before hosting the tournament. Few believe him. Flick
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las imágenes son granuladas e inquietantes. Un soldado ucraniano del 73º Centro Naval de Operaciones Especiales se abre paso a través de una trinchera, aparentemente en el frente sur, disparando repetidamente a quemarropa a soldados rusos. El polvo levantado aumenta la sensación de caos, y el denso pánico y la
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Tito’s Handmade Vodka is elevating its war against canned cocktails. For $200, the vodka maker is selling a “Tito’s in a Big Can,” which is a 128-ounce empty mini-keg that encourages drinkers to make their own cocktails rather than giving into the “canformity” (their word) of
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Australia managed to steal victory from England’s in the first game of the 2023 Ashes series on Tuesday and take the first bragging rights in cricket’s biggest rivalry. At Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, the traveling side narrowly edged a two-wicket victory thanks to an incredible effort from captain Pat
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester is running for Delaware’s open Senate seat to succeed Sen. Tom Carper, who’s not seeking reelection next year. “It’s been the greatest honor of my life to represent Delaware, to protect our seniors, our environment, our small businesses and women’s reproductive rights. But we’ve got
Continue ReadingBy Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Most people don’t get to buy the first home they ever daydreamed about, but Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of the beauty magnate Estée Lauder, did just that. In 2021, she scooped up the Palm Beach mansion she’d had eyes for since her childhood, having grown up across the street from
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Summer is officially here in Central Oregon! The summer solstice, also called the estival solstice or midsummer, occurs when one of Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. This occurrence happening at 7:57 AM this morning (June 21st). As the week progresses, the temperatures will begin to rise, reaching the 80s by the weekend.
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El CEO de Tesla, Elon Musk, dijo este martes que la compañía busca invertir en India “tan pronto como sea humanamente posible”, luego de una reunión con el primer ministro de ese país, Narendra Modi, en Nueva York. “[Modi] realmente se preocupa por India porque nos está presionando para que
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process. There has been no debate about who the San Antonio Spurs should take with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night. When a
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process. There has been no debate about who the San Antonio Spurs should take with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night. When a
Continue ReadingBy MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities say they have arrested seven alleged key figures in a human trafficking ring following last week’s sinking of a vessel packed with migrants off Greece. More than 500 migrants are still missing, including Pakistanis. Police said Wednesday that arrests are part of a crackdown on
Continue ReadingBy Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — A bill that would legally protect doctors who prescribe and send abortion pills to patients in states where abortion services are outlawed or restricted is now headed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk after the state legislature passed the legislation on Tuesday. The bill ensures that doctors, medical
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Lima, la capital de Perú, e indudablemente su capital gastronómica, tuvo una gran actuación este martes en los premios The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, llevándose el título No. 1 y ganando más lugares entre los 50 mejores que cualquier otra ciudad. Cuatro restaurantes de Lima llegaron a la lista de
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — If you have a sweet tooth, take note: Cocoa prices have been soaring — and that could drive chocolate prices higher. Higher prices can be helpful for struggling cocoa farmers. But those prices, along with high prices of other key chocolate ingredients, might not be great news
Continue ReadingNYON, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian league runner-up Dnipro-1 has been drawn to face Greek club Panathinaikos in the second qualifying round for the Champions League. Dnipro-1 is hoping to join Shakhtar Donetsk in the competition’s group stage. Dnipro-1 will play the first leg at “home” in neighboring Slovakia. Ukraine national and club teams cannot host
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — German tabloid newspaper Bild plans to cut hundreds of jobs as it scales back its regional operations this year — and ramps up its use of artificial intelligence in preparation for a digital-only future. Axel Springer, which publishes Germany’s biggest-selling daily newspaper, told employees in an email Tuesday
Continue ReadingBy VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s powerful conservative ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski has rejoined the government as the only deputy prime minister in the Cabinet. The move Wednesday gives him an enhanced position as the country heads toward a general election this fall. Kaczynski is the head of Law and
Continue ReadingBy KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — One of Hong Kong’s most reputable sources for public opinion data is limiting its survey scope, including on sensitive topics such as the Tiananmen crackdown. The change comes on the heels of a risk evaluation done by the Hong Kong government, and will likely muffle access
Continue ReadingCNN By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — German tabloid newspaper Bild plans to cut hundreds of jobs as it scales back its regional operations this year — and ramps up its use of artificial intelligence in preparation for a digital-only future. Axel Springer, which publishes Germany’s biggest-selling daily newspaper, told employees in an email
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