August 2023

Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams

August 30, 2023 5:39 am Associated Press

BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say they’ve arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online…

US economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate

August 30, 2023 5:36 am Associated Press

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, showing continued…

A general view of the atmosphere as Nordstrom Rack opens a new store on August 17 in Aurora

The US economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than previously estimated

August 30, 2023 5:33 am CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The US economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than previously estimated — a good sign for the…

Poland’s lawmakers confirm members of divisive commission which critics say targets opposition

August 30, 2023 5:24 am Associated Press

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers have confirmed candidates for the controversial commission for examining Russian influence in the…

Los huracanes más mortíferos y más costosos en la historia de Estados Unidos

August 30, 2023 5:24 am CNN Newsource

Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Encuentra aquí un vistazo a la historia de los huracanes en Estados Unidos, incluyendo aquellos que causaron más…

¿Quién es favorito para ganar las elecciones en México 2024? Esto dicen las encuestas

August 30, 2023 5:23 am CNN Newsource

Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — “Sobre gustos no hay nada escrito”, dice un popular refrán. Y las encuestas, lo que hacen es tomar el pulso del…

Hollywood’s working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike

August 30, 2023 5:19 am Associated Press

By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Shawn Batey was sweating in the August sun on the 100th day of the writers strike, carrying her…

Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history

August 30, 2023 5:14 am CNN Newsource

By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next…

Rising labor costs are making AI stocks even more attractive

August 30, 2023 5:01 am CNN Newsource

Analysis by Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — About 300 million full-time jobs across the globe could be lost (or greatly diminished) due…

The first supermoon of 2023 occurred in July. August began with a bright supermoon and will end the same way as another one lights up the night sky this week. The ringed planet Saturn will also make its closest and brightest appearance of the year near the moon.

The ‘blue moon’ won’t be the only rare sight in the night sky this week

August 30, 2023 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — August began with a bright supermoon and will end the same way as another one lights up the night sky this…

Man admits stabbing US intelligence agent working at Britain’s cyberespionage agency

August 30, 2023 4:53 am Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — A man accused of stabbing an American woman stationed at Britain’s cyberespionage agency has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.…

Tesla is allowing no-hands driving with Autopilot for longer periods. US regulators have questions

August 30, 2023 4:50 am Associated Press

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without…

Resumen de noticias de la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania del miércoles 30 de agosto

August 30, 2023 4:44 am CNN Newsource

Gonzalo Jimenez Este seguimiento terminó. Puedes ver las últimas noticias de la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania, haciendo click aquí.…

Marijuana users have more heavy metals in their bodies

August 30, 2023 4:39 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Users of marijuana had statistically higher levels of lead and cadmium in their blood and urine than people who…

Hungary’s Orbán urges US to ‘call back Trump’ to end Ukraine war in Tucker Carlson interview

August 30, 2023 4:31 am Associated Press

By BELA SZANDELSZKY Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, says the only path to ending…

Militares anuncian la toma del poder en Gabón y el arresto del presidente Ali Bongo; se reportan celebraciones en la capital Libreville

August 30, 2023 4:29 am CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Oficiales militares de Gabón aparecieron en la televisión nacional este miércoles para declarar que…

Smoke rises over Kyiv after a Russian bombardment on August 30.

Russia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies

August 30, 2023 4:11 am CNN

CNN By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Olga Voitovych and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since…

Russia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies

August 30, 2023 4:11 am CNN Newsource

By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Olga Voitovych and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since it…

Edmunds: Best used electric vehicles under $25,000

August 30, 2023 4:00 am Associated Press

By MICHAEL CANTU Edmunds Electric vehicle tax credits aren’t just for new EVs anymore. Starting on January 1, used electric vehicles now qualify…

How to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk

August 30, 2023 4:00 am Associated Press

By RUTH SARREAL of NerdWallet Bank impersonations are the top reported type of text message scam. Learn what to look out for so you can avoid…

Month: August 2023