By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Melissa Joan Hart says she was nearly fired from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” after she did photo shoot for Maxim magazine. The actress was on the “Pod Meets World” podcast when hosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong showed a photo of Hart with Britney Spears at the
Continue ReadingBy MELINA WALLING Associated Press As brutal heat stretches across much of the United States, some farmers may be watching their crops grow parched. Recent research suggests that the rising heat and flash droughts linked to climate change could push more of those farmers to consider installing irrigation equipment — despite the steep expense. That’s
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Kelce has mixed fun and football like no one else for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce is a Super Bowl champion and enters the season having started 139 straight games. It’s the second-longest active streak in the NFL and second-longest in franchise history. Kelce has been
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Former TV writer Patty Lin says that while working on “Friends” would “remain my most recognizable credit,” it doesn’t mean she loved her time on the hit show. Lin writes in her upcoming memoir, “End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood,” that after working as a television writer
Continue ReadingBy KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani has surrendered to authorities in Georgia to face an indictment alleging he acted as former President Donald Trump’s chief co-conspirator in a plot to subvert the 2020 election. The former New York City mayor is charged with Trump and 17 other people under Georgia’s Racketeer
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Olsen hasn’t publicly confirmed she’s a new mom, but that didn’t stop two of her former costars from talking about it. Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, who starred as Stephanie Tanner and Kimmy GIbbler respectively on “Full House,” talked about the baby on a recent episode of
Continue ReadingBEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Officials say a black bear attacked a 7-year-old boy outside his family’s home in suburban New York and sent the child to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. The attack happened Tuesday morning outside a home in Bedford. That’s about 45 miles northeast of New York City. Police
Continue ReadingCNN By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — An attorney representing the family of a 27-year-old man who was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer last Monday released new surveillance video of the fatal police encounter that contradicts the initial narrative of the incident as provided by police. Police initially told reporters that officers
Continue ReadingBy Diane Ako Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — An Oahu doctor opened a medical clinic as a retirement hobby. Dr. Kore Liow says when he moved to Hawaii he realized he had the power to improve the medical experience for patients – and more. Liow and his wife, Michelle, moved
Continue ReadingCNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — We live in a time where new missions of exploration set off to the cosmos on a regular basis. But just because rocket launches have become more common doesn’t make it any less exciting to see a spacecraft lift off to the heavens. On Saturday, NASA launched its most internationally
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Ashley Strickland, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — Humanoids that handle household chores or build habitats on the lunar surface may sound like something from science fiction. But the team at Austin-based robotics startup Apptronik envisions a future where general-purpose robots will handle “dull, dirty and dangerous” jobs so humans don’t have
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — Humanoids that handle household chores or build habitats on the lunar surface may sound like something from science fiction. But the team at Austin-based robotics startup Apptronik envisions a future where general-purpose robots will handle “dull, dirty and dangerous” jobs so humans don’t have to. The design
Continue ReadingBy Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story LAHAINA, Hawaii (KITV) — Lahaina fire victims are now honored by hundreds of wooden crosses, hung on a fence along Lahaina Bypass Road. Community members spent their Tuesday hanging, painting, and adorning 115 crosses with flowers. One for each of the lives lost so far
Continue ReadingBy Dana Bash, Veronica Stracqualursi and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will participate in Wednesday night’s Republican presidential primary debate despite suffering an Achilles injury. “I’m in,” the 2024 candidate posted on social media along with a photo of him on crutches. Burgum, 67, suffered a high-grade tear of his
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A Peloton recall involving the adjustable seat on more than two million bikes is becoming a bigger headache than expected. Shares of the fitness company plummeted 20% in early trading Wednesday after another dismal earnings report that revealed the recall’s price tag “substantially exceeded” Peloton’s expectations, costing
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By Madison Edwards Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Kian Mattson was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate, a split in his lip and the roof of his mouth. His mother found out about Dr. Ghali E. Ghali’s specialty with pediatric patients, and has made the trip from
Continue ReadingBy GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany plans to ease rules for obtaining its citizenship under legislation approved by the Cabinet. The government contends that the project will bolster the integration of immigrants and help an economy that is struggling with a shortage of skilled workers. The legislation passed on Wednesday still requires
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — The Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back, again. Starbucks said Wednesday that the signature drink would return to the fall menu on Thursday, marking its 20th anniversary. The perennial Starbucks favorite has become a reliable hit, making it an autumn(ish) mainstay that has given the coffee chain
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — A lot of hope has been placed on the possibility of ending the strikes that have paused Hollywood productions. This week, major studios outlined their latest offer to striking writers, including what the studios say is the highest wage increase in 35 years. However, it remains unclear whether
Continue ReadingBy Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Safety watchdogs call it a runaway problem on America’s runways that could end in tragedy – the near collisions of commercial aircraft. Now, the federal government is funding millions of dollars in airport construction projects to help address the issue. In an announcement shared first with CNN, the Federal
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