By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Wisconsin Republicans, after a string of losses in hotly contested statewide races, are taking steps toward sidelining the state’s nonpartisan elections chief and undercutting the new liberal majority on the state Supreme Court. Their actions – an escalation of bitter, partisan feuds that have rankled the state government in
Continue ReadingBy Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Jim Abbott was used to dealing with uncomfortable social situations; in some ways, they were all he’d ever known. As a child who’d been born without a right hand, he had quickly learned that he looked different, but no matter how hard he tried to hide it, everyone knew.
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — A massive wildfire that destroyed vast tracts of forest in northeastern Greece over 17 days was in abeyance on Monday, although hundreds of firefighters were still tackling pockets that continued to burn, the fire department said. Authorities also warned that parts of the country were at risk of flooding due to
Continue ReadingBy LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Most people drawing Social Security pay taxes on at least some of that money, but there are ways to reduce the bite if you plan ahead. Delaying the start of your Social Security benefits to age 70 not only means getting a larger benefits check, it could also save hundreds
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The first time Masha Maltsava attended Burning Man – the annual “ephemeral city” that attracts thousands of free-spirited revelers in the Nevada desert – she over packed. “I prepared for maybe three months,” she recalled in an interview with CNN. “And I read all the packing lists, all the
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Las autoridades griegas comenzaron a partir de este lunes a limitar los visitantes diarios a la Acrópolis, dijo el Ministerio de Cultura del país en un comunicado. A partir de este lunes se implementarán franjas horarias de reserva y los visitantes podrán elegir el horario en el que desean visitar el
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden, who often says he’s the most pro-union president in history, touted the importance of organized labor and applauded American workers in building the economy during a Labor Day appearance in Philadelphia on Monday. The Democratic president spoke about how the economy is recovering from
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — No athlete attracts an A-list crowd quite like Lionel Messi, as demonstrated by Sunday’s Major League Soccer game between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC. A long list of celebrity names watched from the stands during Miami’s 3-1 victory in California, including Prince Harry, Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Owen
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The first time Masha Maltsava attended Burning Man – the annual “ephemeral city” that attracts thousands of free-spirited revelers in the Nevada desert – she over packed. “I prepared for maybe three months,” she recalled in an interview with CNN. “And I read all the packing lists, all the
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — The United States drew first blood in a month of international golf battles, fighting back to defeat Great Britain and Ireland at the 49th Walker Cup on Sunday. Team USA’s top men’s amateur players had trailed by three points heading into the final day at a windy St. Andrews
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Mientras la furia por aquel infame beso no deseado gira en torno al jefe de la Federación Española de Fútbol, Luis Rubiales, algunos se sorprenderán al saber que la denuncia inicial no fue presentada por la mujer a la que besó, sino por un hombre que estaba viendo el partido
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — La Patrulla de Caminos de California puede ser mejor conocida por las persecuciones en las autopistas y el glamour hollywoodiense de sus policías en motocicleta en programas de televisión como “ChiPs”. Pero ahora la famosa agencia está patrullando las calles del distrito Tenderloin de San Francisco como parte de un esfuerzo
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday tweeted a pirate-style picture of himself with a black eye patch and dark-red bruises on the right side of his face — the result of a jogging accident on the weekend. “Am excited to see the memes,” the chancellor wrote in the caption. To deflect any
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Happy Monday, friends! Some moisture in a northwesterly flow overhead will bring a slight chance of isolated showers in the higher elevations of the Cascades through morning, but any remaining shower activity should diminish throughout the day. Locally, you can expect a dry and mild Labor Day, so get your grills ready! Air quality is
Continue ReadingBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer France’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup have been disrupted by calls to remove one of its players because of a historic racism charge. The controversy started over the weekend after Bastien Chalureau was included in France’s squad. The call-up was immediately questioned by several left-wing French lawmakers. Chalureau
Continue ReadingTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A military veteran who served with the Dutch army in Afghanistan has been appointed as the Netherlands’ new foreign minister. Hanke Bruins Slot replaces Wopke Hoekstra, who is in line to become a European Union commissioner. Bruins Slot had been interior minister in the caretaker administration of outgoing Prime Minister
Continue ReadingBy Nell Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Spiro, a startup looking to eliminate fuel-guzzling motorbikes and scooters from the roads by trading them in for electric two-wheelers, is expanding to Kenya. Ahead of the first Africa Climate Summit, which kicked off in Kenya’s capital Nairobi today, the host government announced on Friday that the e-bike and
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jeļena Ostapenko extended her impressive unbeaten record over world No. 1 Iga Świątek on Sunday, eliminating the defending US Open champion in the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows. The sheer power from the big-hitting Ostapenko once again proved too much for Świątek, with the Latvian winning 3-6 6-3
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — When Little Richard performed, he didn’t just sing and dance — he howled, commanding the stage like a peacock on display. His live show became legend, as an unceasingly energetic Richard played the piano within an inch of its life and kept his crowd dancing throughout. Though he struggled
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez El presidente de Ucrania hace cambios en su gabinete en medio de la guerra. Sequía en el lago navegable más alto del mundo. Datos sobre la nueva variante de covid-19. Estragos en el festival Burning Man. Además, lo que podemos hacer para salvar colibríes. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el
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