By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — The ‘Barbie’ movie, which turned into a global box office phenomenon in a matter of weeks, appears to be energizing sales of Barbie toys after its summer release. Barbie toy sales in the US increased 25% for the July-August combined months compared to the same two-month period
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ruben Flowers encontró la foto por casualidad. Era principios de 2023 y estaba hojeando álbumes de fotos en casa de su abuela. De repente, ahí estaba: una instantánea de 1994, tomada en la cabina de vuelo de un avión, en la que aparecía él de niño, sentado junto a su padre
Continue ReadingBy Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — As overall US inflation heated up last month, consumers got some relief at grocery stores. Grocery price increases in the United States slowed down in August, up just 0.2% for the month. That’s an improvement from July, when grocery prices were up 0.3%, according to the latest
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Several cast members of the 20-year-old supernatural TV drama “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” are reuniting to slay again in a new Audible original, “Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.” Original “Buffy” actors James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield Ford, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary and Danny Strong
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(Update; event held, new photo) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friday was National POW/MIA Recognition Day, when the Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers displayed flags at the Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park and along the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Newport Avenue). They read the names and showed records of Bend’s 14 veterans who remain MIA (Missing
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– El juicio de los primeros cuatro imputados en relación a los “actos antidemocráticos” del 8 de enero en Brasilia comenzará este miércoles, anunció el Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) de Brasil en un comunicado. La tribunal indicó que tiene previsto comenzar el proceso en sesión extraordinaria con la revisión de las acciones
Continue ReadingBy Oliver Darcy and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Kristen Welker will face a big first test as moderator of “Meet the Press” on her debut episode this Sunday. Welker is set to begin her time in the anchor chair with a sit-down interview with former President Donald Trump, CNN first reported and was later
Continue ReadingBy MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Supposed aliens landed in Mexico’s Congress but there were no saucer-shaped UFOs hovering over the historic building or bright green invaders like those seen in Hollywood films. The specter of little green men visited Mexico City as lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday from individuals suggesting the possibility
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — A bankruptcy judge granted FTX, the collapsed crypto exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, permission to liquidate its digital assets to repay creditors. FTX has previously said in bankruptcy court filings that its digital assets, such as Solana, Bitcoin and Ether (its three biggest holdings,) amount to about
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Freud will retire as general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago at the end of the season, ending a 13-year tenure. Freud, who turns 66 in October, intends to return to Britain after the season. He is the company’s fourth head following Carol Fox (1954-80), Ardis Krainik (1981-97) and William
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Music enthusiasts get an extra day to revel in the sounds of Trombone Shorty, the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas and many more as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands its schedule next year. Organizers announced Wednesday that the festival will add an eighth day to the lineup in
Continue ReadingBy Jonah Gilmore Click here for updates on this story ELKHORN, Nebraska (KETV) — In Elkhorn, a 13-year-old girl is conquering the sport of weightlifting and is now a two-time national champion with a mission to win more. Inside Conqueror Weightlifting gym there’s some heavy lifting going on and for 13-year-old Chassity Del Balso, it’s
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Kisluk Click here for updates on this story LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A mushroom the size of a soccer ball was found in a Londonderry backyard amid a “banner year” for the fungus. University of New Hampshire home horticulture program manager Sean O’Brien said the giant brown ball of fungus found in
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Lopez-Martinez, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — While Maximus Trest can’t legally drive or vote in any government elections yet, he mastered how to break barriers in the video game industry before his 14th birthday. The 13-year-old from White Rock, B.C., is the video game
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Otis, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Two short trips to Canada by Princess Anne this year cost taxpayers at least $131,000, CTV News has learned. The King’s only sister visited the country for three days in May to celebrate the 175th anniversary of a
Continue ReadingBy Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story RHODE ISLAND (WFSB) — A manatee was spotted recently in a pond in Rhode Island, according to environmental officials. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) said the animal was spotted in the Quonochontaug Pond. The manatee is being monitored by DEM, the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — The FBI agent managing the team on the Hunter Biden criminal case testified to the House Judiciary Committee that US Attorney David Weiss had ultimate authority over the case, contesting testimony brought forward by whistleblowers. Thomas Sobocinski, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Baltimore
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Russo Click here for updates on this story WOLCOTT, Connecticut (WFSB) — Police enforcement was requested regarding an alleged inappropriate relationship between a 15-year-old girl and a DCF case worker. The investigation revealed that the victim and DCF worker Eliezer Rijos, 40, had a relationship last year between the months of July and
Continue ReadingBy Joe Hennessy Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KCTV) — The Public Service Academy at Piper High School, part of the statewide Career and Technical Educational Program, was donated a 1977 fire truck from New Jersey by way of Shawnee Mission School District to help their student’s studies. Piper USD
Continue ReadingBy Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story COVINGTON, Kentucky (WLWT) — Cincinnati and Covington police re-opened the Roebling Bridge following an investigation Wednesday morning. Covington police say a call came into Kenton County Dispatch around 5:23 a.m. in which a bomb threat was made, specifically threatening the Roebling Bridge, from an unknown
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