August 2023

5 things to know for August 31: Idalia, Johannesburg, Mitch McConnell, Russia, Cannabis

August 31, 2023 3:54 am CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — As AI-generated images and deepfake videos become increasingly realistic, tech companies are scrambling to find…

A view of debris littered in a canal after the arrival of Hurricane Idalia in Horseshoe Beach

Biden declares a major disaster in Florida following Hurricane Idalia

August 31, 2023 3:54 am CNN

CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden has formally declared a major disaster in Florida in response to Hurricane Idalia, the…

Agnetha Fältskog (center) is pictured in May 2022 in London.

ABBA legend Agnetha Fältskog releases new single

August 31, 2023 3:53 am CNN

CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Agnetha Fältskog of legendary Swedish pop group ABBA has relaunched her solo career with a new single. “So……

What Covid-19 precautions should you be taking now? A doctor explains

August 31, 2023 3:51 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — As families prepare to gather for Labor Day and children head back to schools, coronavirus cases are once again on…

What to do if you have Labor Day travel plans in Idalia’s path

August 31, 2023 3:51 am CNN

CNN, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY LLC, TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, @THEBASS64, GASBUDDY.COM By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Powerful…

EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent

August 31, 2023 3:45 am Associated Press

By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is growing increasingly concerned about “domino effects” as yet another…

Much-needed Thursday showers

August 31, 2023 3:42 am Eric Oren

Happy Thursday to you, friends! A break from the generally warm dry conditions is here! A large low pressure system will form over SW Canada and drop…

Detienen a seis personas tras explosión de un automóvil en Quito

August 31, 2023 3:32 am CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Seis personas fueron arrestadas este jueves como sospechosas de estar involucradas en la explosión…

Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin speaks during a special emergency city council meeting on June 7

Uvalde mayor calls on district attorney to resign, accusing her of a ‘cover-up’ in the Robb Elementary shooting investigation

August 31, 2023 3:32 am CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The mayor of Uvalde, Texas, is calling on District Attorney Christina Mitchell to resign and filed a lawsuit accusing…

5 people shot and wounded, 2 critically, in Illinois city, as gun violence cancels school events

August 31, 2023 3:27 am Associated Press

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say one man was killed and seven people were wounded in three separate shootings hours apart in Peoria. The…

Una mujer bromeó diciendo que compró una obra de un artista famoso por solo US$ 4. Resultó ser verdad

August 31, 2023 3:22 am CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Cuando una entusiasta de las antigüedades compró una pintura que parecía llevar la firma de NC Wyeth en…

The popular Teams app is best-known for its video-conferencing feature.

Microsoft splits Teams from Office in Europe after EU pressure

August 31, 2023 3:17 am CNN Newsource

By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — Microsoft will allow business customers in Europe to buy its video and chat app Teams separately from…

As Israel pushes punitive demolitions, family of 13-year-old Palestinian attacker to lose its home

August 31, 2023 3:11 am Associated Press

By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — With the walls stripped bare and furniture dismantled, the east Jerusalem apartment is a far cry…

ANÁLISIS | El momento en que McConnell se queda congelado frente a reporteros renueva las preguntas sobre la vejez de los líderes de Estados Unidos

August 31, 2023 3:11 am CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Lo que ocurrió fue un momento insoportable de impotencia para uno de los hombres más poderosos de…

Germany-born pandas celebrate their 4th birthday ahead of expected trip to China

August 31, 2023 3:09 am Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — The first giant pandas born in Germany celebrated their fourth birthday Thursday as the Berlin Zoo prepares to send them to China, a…

An airstrike on southern Syria hits an alleged drug factory, causing damage but no casualties

August 31, 2023 3:03 am Associated Press

By BASSEM MROUE and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An airstrike has hit an alleged drug factory in southern Syria near the…

For the first time in more than three years

Student loan payments restart in October. Here’s what borrowers should know

August 31, 2023 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — For the first time in more than three years, federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay…

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 31 de agosto: Por qué Idalia fue un huracán histórico

August 31, 2023 3:00 am CNN Newsource

CNNEspañol sjv ¿Quién es favorito para ganar las elecciones de México en 2024? Un perro sorprende a una reportera de CNN mientras informaba en…

Pac-12 This Week: No. 14 Utah gets big opening test against Florida

August 31, 2023 3:00 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK Florida at No. 14 Utah, Thursday. The Utes…

Report says close associates of India’s Adani Group secretly purchased large numbers of shares

August 31, 2023 2:58 am Associated Press

NEW DELHI (AP) — Two people closely linked to India’s Adani Group, one of the country’s largest conglomerates, secretly purchased of millions…

Month: August 2023