India begins replacing military personnel with civilians in response to Maldives’ demand
NEW DELHI (AP) — India says it has begun replacing dozens of its military personnel in Maldives with civilian technical staff who will operate…
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NYC officials clear another storefront illegally housing dozens of migrants in unsafe conditions
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials have cleared out a Bronx storefront illegally converted to house dozens of tenants that was run by the same…
Continue ReadingThe story behind Michael Jordan’s ultra-private, ultra-exclusive personal golf course
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — There’s one small corner of the world that Michael Jordan cherishes more than any other — his own personal…
Continue ReadingElectronic Arts cutting about 5% of workforce with layoffs ongoing in gaming and tech sector
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Electronic Arts is cutting about 5% of its workforce, or approximately 670 employees, as layoffs in the…
Continue ReadingA California county ditched its vote counting machines. Now a supporter faces a recall election
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press REDDING, Calif. (AP) — Voters in a rural Northern California county will decide whether to recall a local elected…
Continue ReadingSally Rooney has a new novel, ‘Intermezzo,’ coming out in the fall
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sally Rooney will have a new novel out this fall, “Intermezzo,” a story of love, family and…
Continue ReadingFederal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest…
Continue ReadingUS applications for jobless benefits rise but remain historically low despite recent layoffs
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low even as more high-profile…
Continue ReadingThe Fed’s favored inflation gauge eases to slowest pace in more than two years
By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — Rising prices continued to loom large in January, but new data released Thursday showed that inflation…
Continue ReadingOprah is leaving WeightWatchers, sending stock tumbling
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Oprah Winfrey is leaving the board of WeightWatchers, ending a nearly decade-long stint as a director…
Continue ReadingA bomb destroyed a Jewish community center in Argentina in 1994. What has happened since?
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — On July 18, 1994, an explosion destroyed the Buenos Aires headquarters…
Continue ReadingThe Dutch government has spent $180M dealing with the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government has spent more than 166 million euros ($180 million) dealing…
Continue ReadingIsrael-Hamas war brings back pain to Argentine Jewish community decades after major bombing attack
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — On Oct. 7, when Hamas militants attacked numerous targets in Israel,…
Continue ReadingPanera Bread is overhauling its menu
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Panera’s recent attempt to boost sales with a bigger, more high-end menu isn’t working. So it’s…
Continue ReadingMore than 100 killed amid Israeli gunfire and panic at Gaza food lines, Palestinian officials and witnesses say
By Abeer Salman and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 people were killed amid devastating scenes in northern Gaza, where Israeli…
Continue ReadingFord electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla’s network, but they’ll need an adapter first
DETROIT (AP) — Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there’s a…
Continue ReadingOlder voters in this key battleground state are divided over whether Biden and Trump are too old to be president
By John King, CNN Easton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Darrell Ann Murphy teaches Mahjong at the local library with a dual purpose: to create new fans…
Continue ReadingOlder voters in this key battleground state are divided over whether Biden and Trump are too old to be president
CNN By John King, CNN Easton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Darrell Ann Murphy teaches Mahjong at the local library with a dual purpose: to create new…
Continue ReadingTimothée Chalamet and Zendaya recall first time seeing ‘terrifying creature’ Austin Butler on ‘Dune: Part Two’ set
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — For Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi drama “Dune: Part Two,” Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya are joined…
Continue ReadingIt’s leap day, also known this year as a regular workday. Here’s what that means for your paycheck.
CNN By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — If you have a job, you’re likely not working for free. In fact, when you were hired, you agreed to…
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