CNN By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Olga Voitovych and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since it launched its war on Ukraine, while Moscow killed two men in a near-simultaneous bombardment on Kyiv as the aerial intensity of the conflict ratcheted up. Six Russian regions including
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Olga Voitovych and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since it launched its war on Ukraine, while Moscow killed two men in a near-simultaneous bombardment on Kyiv as the aerial intensity of the conflict ratcheted up. Six Russian regions including Moscow
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL CANTU Edmunds Electric vehicle tax credits aren’t just for new EVs anymore. Starting on January 1, used electric vehicles now qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $4,000. This is great for car shoppers who don’t have the budget for a new EV. However, only certain used EVs qualify, and other
Continue ReadingBy 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 bank-impersonation scams and keep your money safe. Avoid making money moves under pressure. Don’t click on links in text messages from senders you don’t know, and don’t call phone
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Wednesday that “deliberate wrongdoing” is among the possible causes of the plane crash that killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin last week. Speaking to reporters during his daily conference call, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that “different versions” of what happened exist and “are being considered,” including “let’s put this
Continue ReadingCNN, KSL By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — X, the platform formally known as Twitter, said it will allow political ads again for the first time since 2019. The announcement comes after its owner Elon Musk criticized how the platform’s previous leadership handled political discourse, including claims of censorship. Here’s what else you need to
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — X, the platform formally known as Twitter, said it will allow political ads again for the first time since 2019. The announcement comes after its owner Elon Musk criticized how the platform’s previous leadership handled political discourse, including claims of censorship. Here’s what else you need to know to Get
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Dos hombres en Uganda enfrentan cargos separados de “homosexualidad agravada”, un delito castigado con la muerte según las nuevas y controvertidas leyes antigay del país. Un hombre de 20 años del distrito de Soroti, en el este de Uganda, fue acusado el 18 de agosto después de que supuestamente “realizó
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two rescue operations are underway for migrants crammed on sailboats, one far off the coast of a western Greek island and the other off the coast of a Cycladic island. The Greek coast guard says a group of 76 people were rescued from a sailboat in distress 64 nautical miles southwest
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Environmental group Greenpeace has released an animated video showing a massive amount of oil flooding the field for the upcoming opening game of the Rugby World Cup in a campaign against fossil fuel sponsorship of big sporting events. The video takes aim at event sponsor TotalEnergies. The film shows the Stade de
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Australia fijó la fecha para su primer referéndum en 24 años, mientras las encuestas sugieren que el Gobierno está camino al fracaso a menos que pueda revertir la caída del apoyo de la consulta. El 14 de octubre, más de 17 millones de votantes registrados en todo el país votarán
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Hello Central Oregon! More smoky skies this morning, as wildfires continue to burn in our state and the region. The air quality alert in place including the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, and Brothers now extends through noon on Thursday in some areas. The chance of some beneficial rainfall at the end
Continue ReadingBy JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — More than 170 global leaders and Nobel laureates are urging Bangladesh to suspend legal proceedings against Muhammad Yunus, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering the use of microcredit to help impoverished people. The leaders, including former U.S. President Barack Obama, former U.N. Secretary-General
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star Megan Rapinoe, a two-time Women’s World Cup winner, will play one more international match before she retires from the game. The 38-year-old, who will finish her international career with 203 caps, will be honored in her “Farewell Game” against South Africa on September
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s health authorities say the death toll from Legionnaires’ disease has risen to 16 with another 140 people infected in the southeast region close to the border with Ukraine. Laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of germs in the water pipeline system in Rzeszow. Authorities are still looking for the source
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Another game, another blowout for the U.S. at the Basketball World Cup. And now the competition figures to get considerably tougher. Anthony Edwards scored 22 points and the Americans completed an easy march through the group stage by beating Jordan 110-62 to improve to 3-0
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN and YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A former member of Belarus President Aleksander Lukashenko’s special security forces is to face trial in Switzerland next month for the forced disappearances of political opponents in the late 1990s. Activists on Wednesday called it a “watershed moment” in international justice that could trigger
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Flights across Florida continue to be disrupted Wednesday as Hurricane Idalia churns through the state. Several airports are currently closed, including Tampa, St. Pete-Clearwater and Tallahassee, according to the Federal Aviation Authority. Tampa’s airport is reopening to inbound flights at 4 pm ET and full reopen Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s government will no longer provide shelter for single men seeking asylum, arguing its insufficient reception capacity should be freed for families, women and children first. Aid organizations condemned it as reneging on international commitments. Belgium has long come under criticism for failing to provide enough shelter
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union’s largest wildfire since the bloc started keeping records more than two decades ago shows no signs of abating in northeastern Greece, despite the efforts of a multinational firefighting force of hundreds of people on the ground and a fleet of water-dropping aircraft. Now in its 12th day, the
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