By ANDREW DeMILLO, LYNNE SLADKY AND LAURA BARGFELD Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rajee Narinesingh faced struggles throughout her life as a transgender woman, from workplace discrimination to the lasting effects of black market injections that scarred her face and caused chronic infections. In spite of the roadblocks, the 56-year-old Florida actress and
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Holmes and Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has replaced his top Georgia lawyer ahead of his surrender Thursday evening, sources tell CNN. In replacing Drew Findling with Steven Sadow, an Atlanta-based attorney whose website profile describes him as a “special counsel for white collar and high-profile defense,” Trump is
Continue ReadingBy Miquel Ros, CNN Musandam Governate, Oman (CNN) — As our tiny dhow glides serenely along the sinuous desert coastline, it’s hard to believe the glass and steel jungle of Dubai is just a couple of hours’ drive away. You won’t find a trace of skyscrapers, malls or even roads here. The only heights within
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Con Donald Trump saltándose el primer debate de las primarias presidenciales republicanas de 2024, ocho de sus rivales en las primarias —la mayoría de ellos hombres con corbatas similares a la de color rojo brillante que suele llevar el expresidente- se enfrentaron por el segundo puesto este miércoles por la
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Yaw-Miller (CNN) — The sneaker resale market is a fast-moving beast. For years, Nike’s ubiquitous Dunks would be snapped up as soon as they dropped on the brand’s sneakers app, often to be sold on the secondary market for double the price. Today, sportstyle footwear — fashion-forward adaptations of trail, running or hiking shoes
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Subway has sold itself to private equity firm Roark Capital, ending a six-month long search for a buyer. It brings to an end the sandwich chain’s near six-decade run as a family-owned business. In a statement, Subway said that the transaction is a “major milestone in Subway’s
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s financial markets authority says an in-depth review of more than 30 banks conducted this spring found that “a large number” failed to meet basic requirements for analyzing the risk of money laundering. The authority, known as FINMA, says the review was prompted by repeated signs of
Continue ReadingBy JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says his NATO-member country will donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Speaking to Norwegian news agency NTB in the Ukrainian capital, Gahr Støre said Norway will probably donate less than 10 aircraft. The plan was reported by Norwegian broadcasters
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Passengers flying with Korean Air in the next few weeks will be weighed anonymously before boarding their flights. Although potentially uncomfortable, the policy has nothing to do with body shaming, but rather about obtaining data on the aircraft’s fuel needs and weight distribution on board. Here’s what else
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Passengers flying with Korean Air in the next few weeks will be weighed anonymously before boarding their flights. Although potentially uncomfortable, the policy has nothing to do with body shaming, but rather about obtaining data on the aircraft’s fuel needs and weight distribution on board. Here’s what else you
Continue ReadingBy SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by an aggressive 7.5 percentage points, in a new sign of a return to more traditional economic policies. The bank hiked its policy rate to 25% on Thursday. The bank is backtracking from a rate-cutting course set
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — La tormenta tropical Franklin se desplaza a través de República Dominicana, según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes. Franklin tiene vientos de 72 km/h con ráfagas más fuertes y se mueve hacia el norte-noreste a 21 km/h. El centro de Franklin se encuentra ahora a unos 89 km al noreste de Puerto
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Hospital care across England is coming to a standstill as senior doctors launch another 48-hour strike amid an ongoing dispute over pay. Thousands of hospital doctors are walking out and say they will only provide emergency care, and the National Health Service warned patients to expect major
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Rescue crews are searching for survivors after a building collapse in Nigeria’s capital left two people dead while many others are feared trapped. At least 37 people have been pulled alive from the rubble as crews continue rescue efforts Thursday. The building in the densely populated
Continue ReadingBy MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say a top court in Pakistan’s capital is delaying a crucial ruling on an appeal from the country’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan against his recent conviction and three-year sentence in a graft case. The ruling, which was expected Thursday, has been delayed until Friday.
Continue ReadingBy Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — Maple, Malee and Zeni didn’t have much of a chance when six feet of floodwater rushed into their Washington, DC doggy daycare last week, their owners say, with some of the dogs locked in cages as the waters rose. Severe storms with heavy rains the evening of August 14
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La familia de un médico japonés de 26 años que se suicidó el año pasado tras trabajar más de 200 horas extraordinarias en un solo mes pidió un cambio en un país que lleva mucho tiempo plagado de una cultura del exceso de trabajo. Takashima Shingo trabajaba como médico residente
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Happy Thursday, friends! A low pressure system off the coast of British Columbia and another upper low near the California coast will likely merge and then stall off the PacNW coast for a period. This will create a flow pattern to the north, bringing potential moisture into the area beginning late this afternoon or early
Continue ReadingBy ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters struggled Thursday against strong winds and hot, dry conditions to tame multiple wildfires ravaging Greece, including one in the country’s northeast that officials say is the largest recorded in the European Union. The wildfires have left 20 people dead over the last week. Eighteen of
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv Trump se entregará hoy. Por Chandrayaan-3, India es el cuarto país en llegar a la Luna. Expertos dicen que es hora de volver a usar mascarillas contra el covid-19. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad. 1. Prigozhin estaba en el avión que se estrelló La Agencia Federal de
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