By DAVID BRUNAT and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press MADRID (AP) — The leader of Spain’s soccer federation marred the country’s Women’s World Cup victory after kissing a player on the lips during the medal ceremony, drawing criticism for inappropriate conduct in a sport that has struggled to overcome sexism. The Spanish government and the world
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — London police say they will take no action on allegations that people associated with one of King Charles III’s charities offered to help a Saudi billionaire secure a knighthood and British citizenship in return for donations. The Metropolitan Police Service began an investigation into the matter after the Times of London reported
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster, Catherine Nicholls and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — British police on Monday said it will take no further action following an investigation into an alleged cash-for-honors scandal linked to one of King Charles III’s charities. London’s Metropolitan Police started a probe of The Prince’s Foundation last February following media reports that
Continue ReadingBy MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer When President Joe Biden has questions about artificial intelligence, one expert he turns to is his science adviser Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prabhakar is helping to guide the U.S. approach to safeguarding AI technology, relying in part on cooperation from
Continue ReadingBy KAREEM CHEHAYEB and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian opposition activists say protests have broken out in two government-held provinces in the south amid widespread anger over increasing prices, the crash of the Syrian pound and the dwindling purchasing power of many people in the war-torn country. The rare protests are still
Continue ReadingBy 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. Blame it on automakers abandoning the low-profit small-car business as American consumers increasingly gravitate toward pricier SUVs and trucks. The compact Mitsubishi Mirage has become the last new vehicle with
Continue ReadingCNN 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 next month is all but certain to include the iPhone 15, and rumors say it will switch from the lightning charging port to the faster-charging USB-C. Here’s
Continue ReadingRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ecuadorians voted against drilling for oil in a protected area of the Amazon, an important decision that will require the state oil company to end its operations in a region that’s home to isolated tribes and is a hotspot of biodiversity. With over 90% of the ballots counted by early
Continue ReadingBy Richard Quest and Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Antalya is a city bathed in sunlight and baked in history. Standing on Turkey’s beautiful Turquoise Coast, it is the hidden jewel of the Mediterranean. A place where luxury hotels, vast beaches, striking ruins and quiet villages create something that’s truly unique. The city is the
Continue ReadingBy ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Gale-force winds fanned the flames of wildfires across Greece, including more than four dozen new blazes that broke out Monday amid hot, dry and windy weather that has sucked moisture from vegetation. Two people died and two firefighters were injured, authorities said. In Spain’s Canary Islands
Continue ReadingBy SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you” and promised that the federal government will help “for as long as it takes” Maui to recover from damage caused by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a
Continue ReadingBy Nadia Bidarian, CNN (CNN) — Artificial intelligence often induces fear, awe or some panicked combination of both for its impressive ability to generate unique human-like text in seconds. But its implications for cheating in the classroom — and its sometimes comically wrong answers to basic questions — have left some in academia discouraging its
Continue ReadingBy 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 crisis hits is a recipe for stress and rushed decisions. Preparing a care plan for a parent or yourself requires overcoming denial first. It may help to
Continue ReadingBy 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 July 21 release, the Greta Gerwig-directed film wasn’t the country’s top-grossing film for the weekend. Instead, DC’s superhero film “Blue Beetle” took its place and grossed an estimated
Continue ReadingBy JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party says it plans to form a new government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Parliament is expected to confirm the country’s 30th prime minister on Tuesday after a three-month stalemate following elections
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Lamine Yamal, the youngest player to ever feature for FC Barcelona in La Liga, has now made his full debut for the club at just 16 years and 38 days old. In making his full debut in Sunday’s game against Cádiz CF, Yamal also became the youngest player to
Continue ReadingBy Matt Foster and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Newly crowned Women’s World Cup winner Alexia Putellas spoke passionately after Sunday’s final victory over England about the need for FIFA to “take note” of the issues facing women in the sport. Asked by a reporter about the issues facing Colombian players in particular – the
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Happy Monday, Central Oregon! We are in for a wet period tonight through Tuesday across much of eastern Oregon and southeast Washington, as moisture from Tropical Storm Hilary continues to stream north and strong high pressure over the Central US contributes to a southwesterly flow. The heaviest rainfall in the foreseeable forecast is set to
Continue ReadingBy 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 next month is all but certain to include the iPhone 15, and rumors say it will switch from the lightning charging port to the faster-charging USB-C. Here’s what
Continue ReadingBy Nadeen Ebrahim and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Iraqi authorities have switched off electronic advertising boards in Baghdad after pornographic footage was broadcast on one of the screens. A man has now been arrested by the police after the x-rated material was broadcast to passers-by in the capital, local media reported. The digital advertising
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