Angry reaction after Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth
By DAVID BRUNAT and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press MADRID (AP) — The leader of Spain’s soccer federation marred the country’s Women’s World…
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UK police to take no action after investigation into cash-for-honors allegation at king’s charity
LONDON (AP) — London police say they will take no action on allegations that people associated with one of King Charles III’s charities offered…
Continue ReadingKing Charles III’s charity will face no further police action over honors scandal
By Max Foster, Catherine Nicholls and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — British police on Monday said it will take no further action…
Continue ReadingWhite House science adviser calls for more safeguards against artificial intelligence risks
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer When President Joe Biden has questions about artificial intelligence, one expert he turns to is his…
Continue ReadingProtests rock government-held areas in southern Syria as economy crumbles
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian opposition activists say protests have broken out in two government-held…
Continue ReadingA list of the 5 new vehicles with the lowest average purchase prices in the US
By The Associated Press A new car that costs under $20,000, once an unofficial threshold of affordability, is all but history in the United States.…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 21: Hilary, GOP debate, Maui fires, World Cup, Moon mission
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — If you’re on the fence about buying a new iPhone, you may want to take a beat. Apple’s fall product…
Continue ReadingEcuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon, ending operations in a protected area
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ecuadorians voted against drilling for oil in a protected area of the Amazon, an important decision that will require the…
Continue ReadingThe bohemian paradise that became a magnet for superyachts
By Richard Quest and Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Antalya is a city bathed in sunlight and baked in history. Standing on Turkey’s beautiful…
Continue ReadingGale-force winds are fanning dozens of wildfires across Greece, leaving 2 dead, 2 injured
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Gale-force winds fanned the flames of wildfires across Greece, including more than four…
Continue ReadingBiden says federal government will help Maui ‘for as long as it takes’ to recover from wildfire
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation…
Continue ReadingMeet Khan Academy’s chatbot tutor
By Nadia Bidarian, CNN (CNN) — Artificial intelligence often induces fear, awe or some panicked combination of both for its impressive ability…
Continue ReadingLiz Weston: Create a care plan for older parents (or yourself)
By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Most of us will need help with daily tasks at some point, such as dressing or bathing. Ignoring that fact until a health…
Continue Reading‘Barbie’ unseated from top of the US box office
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The reign of “Barbie” is over. At least at the box office, anyway. For the first time since its…
Continue ReadingThailand’s Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party says it plans to form a new government with an…
Continue ReadingLamine Yamal becomes youngest La Liga starter in 21st century in Barcelona’s 2-0 win against Cádiz
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Lamine Yamal, the youngest player to ever feature for FC Barcelona in La Liga, has now made his full debut…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup winner Alexia Putellas says ‘FIFA should take note’ of issues in women’s football
By Matt Foster and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Newly crowned Women’s World Cup winner Alexia Putellas spoke passionately after Sunday’s final…
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Wet period on the way
Happy Monday, Central Oregon! We are in for a wet period tonight through Tuesday across much of eastern Oregon and southeast Washington, as moisture…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 21: Hilary, GOP debate, Maui fires, World Cup, Moon mission
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — If you’re on the fence about buying a new iPhone, you may want to take a beat. Apple’s fall product launch…
Continue ReadingIraq switches off electronic billboards after hacker broadcasts porn to Baghdad passers-by
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Iraqi authorities have switched off electronic advertising boards in Baghdad after…
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