By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — This year’s Pride Month comes at an arduous time for many people, as restrictions on drag performances, transgender health care and other LGBTQ rights take center stage in many states. Still, the month is a time for celebration and, of course, pride. To commemorate the month, CNN is highlighting
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it was “unfortunate” China declined a US offer to speak at a defense summit this week in Singapore and that the ongoing lack of communication could result in “an incident that could very, very quickly spiral out of control.” “(Y)ou’ve heard me talk a
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer It’s no secret that Christopher Nolan made “Oppenheimer” to be seen on the big screen, but not all “big screens” are created equal. As tickets go on sale early for over 1,000 of the best “big screens” out there including IMAX, 70mm and so forth, Nolan, in an exclusive
Continue ReadingBy Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — As temperatures rise and summer beckons, it’s fast approaching that time of year when tourists from all around the world descend on Italy’s coastline. But the huge popularity of Italy’s two largest islands Sicily and Sardinia, known for their pristine beaches and fluorescent blue waters, has come at a
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las bodas han vuelto, con fuerza. Esa es la buena noticia. Pero las parejas de novios pagarán un poco más por casarse en 2023. El coste medio de una boda, a nivel nacional en Estados Unidos, para 2023 es de US$ 29.000, US$ 1.000 más que en 2022, según la
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Macy’s, Costco and other big chains say shoppers are pulling back at their stores and changing what they buy. That could be a red flag for the US economy. Macy’s (M) on Thursday cut its annual profit and sales forecast after customer demand slowed. “The US consumer,
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Mirra Andreeva is the latest teen sensation in tennis, a 16-year-old Russian who is the youngest player to win a match in the women’s main draw at the French Open since 2005. The 143rd-ranked Andreeva made her way through qualifying rounds last week without dropping a
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Hurricane season officially starts Thursday. But no matter how many storms hit Florida this year, the state’s residents are already struggling as they try to get homeowners’ insurance. National insurers have very little presence in Florida. Big insurance companies dominate more than half the market in the
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El gobierno de México lanzará una nueva aplicación para agilizar el proceso de asilo en un momento en el que el número de solicitantes de asilo alcanza cifras récord, incluso después de que una aplicación similar en Estados Unidos fuera objeto de duras críticas por sus fallos y dificultad de
Continue ReadingBy Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Cheri Ferguson has traded her vape pen for an Ozempic pen. One day seven weeks ago, “I thought, ‘you’re doing something about your weight; leave your vape at home,’ ” Ferguson said. She hasn’t picked it back up since, she says. Ferguson is one of many people taking Ozempic
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La historia del expresidente Donald Trump de hacer comentarios inapropiados o cuestionables en grabaciones tuvo otro capítulo este miércoles con nuevas revelaciones de su vida posterior a la Casa Blanca. El último ejemplo surgió de información exclusiva de CNN que reportó que fiscales federales tienen una grabación de audio de
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — If you fly economy, you know firsthand that coach seats are often endured rather than enjoyed. That’s because main cabin tickets almost always include a battle for legroom, a nudge from your neighbor — or worse, wedging into a wretched middle seat. Now, amid widespread flight frustrations, two senators
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — If you fly economy, you know firsthand that coach seats are often endured rather than enjoyed. That’s because main cabin tickets almost always include a battle for legroom, a nudge from your neighbor — or worse, wedging into a wretched middle seat. Now, amid widespread flight frustrations, two
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — If you fly economy, you know firsthand that coach seats are often endured rather than enjoyed. That’s because main cabin tickets almost always include a battle for legroom, a nudge from your neighbor — or worse, wedging into a wretched middle seat. Now, amid widespread flight frustrations, two
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez (CNN Español) — El volcán Rincón de la Vieja, uno de los más activos de Costa Rica, registró una nueva erupción este miércoles a las 5:53 de la tarde hora local, según dijo a CNN Javier Pacheco, vulcanólogo del Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (Ovsicori), y generó una columna de gas
Continue ReadingCNN By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Companies have long embraced Pride Month in June as an uncomplicated way to market to members of the LGBTQ+ community while telegraphing progressive values. But this year won’t be nearly so straightforward. In recent weeks, two major brands, Target (TGT) and Bud Light, were targeted by
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Companies have long embraced Pride Month in June as an uncomplicated way to market to members of the LGBTQ+ community while telegraphing progressive values. But this year won’t be nearly so straightforward. In recent weeks, two major brands, Target (TGT) and Bud Light, were targeted by right-wing
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Bruce Willis’ daughter, Tallulah, has revealed her difficulties coming to terms with her father’s frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis and shared details about its impact on her family’s life. “I keep flipping between the present and the past when I talk about Bruce: he is, he was, he is, he
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Gary Neville says he is in fear ahead of the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City. He was a part of United’s treble-winning team of 1999 when it became the only English soccer team to win the three major trophies in a
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), a nonprofit that undertakes research to find treatments for millions of marginalized patients worldwide, has won Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation. The Spanish foundation said the award was given to the organization for its collaborative efforts across international health care systems and
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