By Web staff Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Drones have become a popular means of entertainment for the public and useful tools for military and law enforcement. But a Doyline man allegedly crossed the line using his aircraft, and is now in hot water with the law. Webster Parish
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide because the side air bag inflators can explode with too much force and hurl metal fragments at drivers and passengers. The recall covers air bag inflators on both sides of certain Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 large cars from the
Continue ReadingBy Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story MARION, North Carolina (WLOS) — Newly released warrants reveal disturbing allegations against a McDowell County High School guidance counselor charged with sex crimes involving a minor. Warrants show 29-year-old Jessica Patrick Finley resigned from her position in February 2024 after the parents of a 14-year-old
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Diamonds are forever – especially for Emily Ratajkowski, who has chosen to turn her engagement ring into something entirely new following her split from her film producer husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard. With the help of Alison Chemla, creative director of jewelry brand Alison Lou, Ratajkowski worked to remake her old
Continue ReadingRABAT, Morocco (AP) — Regional and local leaders in Morocco met this week with residents of an oasis where many have staged protests over a water management plan. Thousands in the eastern Moroccan town of Figuig have demonstrated against their municipal council’s plan to to transition drinking water management to a regional multi-service agency. The
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Things have gone from bad to worse for Adidas. After a costly break-up with US rapper Ye that helped push the German sportswear giant into a rare loss last year, it’s now suffered a bruising defeat on home turf. The German Football Association (DFB) announced Thursday that the company’s
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Una adaptación de Netflix de la popular novela de ciencia ficción china “3 body problem” divide opiniones en China y provoca ira nacionalista en línea por escenas que representan un período violento y tumultuoso en la historia moderna del país. Las reacciones han sido mixtas en las redes sociales chinas desde
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Regina King’s spot-on performance as Shirley Chisholm outshines the movie devoted to the political trailblazer in “Shirley,” a laser-focused look at the first Black congresswoman’s 1972 presidential campaign that might have benefited from more biographical detail and less obsessing about amassing delegates. Providing only a hasty introduction, writer-director
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Carey, Yulia Kesaieva, Victoria Butenko, Olga Voitovych and Radina Gigova, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia launched one of its biggest missile and drone barrages on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight into Friday since the start of its full-scale invasion more than two years ago. Ukrainian officials said at least 10 of the country’s
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La Ciudad de México, como muchas de las grandes urbes en el mundo, vive una crisis de escasez de agua. La alta y creciente densidad poblacional, el caótico y poco controlado desarrollo urbano y los meses de sequía se suman al cambio climático y la geografía como algunos de
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Police say they are investigating whether the largest donor to Britain’s Conservative government committed a crime when he reportedly said a Black member of Parliament made him “want to hate all Black women” and that she “should be shot.” West Yorkshire police said Friday that they are
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The German government’s plan to liberalize rules on cannabis has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle, paving the way for the possession of limited amounts of marijuana to be decriminalized on April 1. In a second step, “cannabis clubs” that will be allowed to grow the substance for members’ personal use will be
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Nike has come under pressure to scrap a flag design on its recently-released England soccer kit, including from UK opposition leader Keir Starmer. The new jersey features a small cross of St. George stitched in different colors onto the back of the collar, rather than the traditional red cross
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Almost half of the tap water in the United States is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a study from the US Geological Survey. The number of people drinking contaminated water may be even higher than what the study found, however, because the researchers weren’t able
Continue ReadingBRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post of Slovakia’s president. A victory for Pellegrini, who currently serves as Parliament speaker, would cement Fico’s power by putting his his allies in control of strategic posts. It would
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Shakira carga sobre sus hombros una exitosa carrera marcada por míticos discos que navegan entre el amor, el desamor, el despecho y el empoderamiento y que la han convertido en una de las estrellas latinas más reconocidas del mundo. Ahora, la cantante colombiana estrena su nuevo disco cuyo título hace
Continue ReadingBy BASSEM MROUE and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A U.N. humanitarian official is appealing for more than $4 billion in life-saving aid for more than 10 million Syrians, saying that the country’s largely forgotten crisis remains “one of the most deadly to civilians in the world.” Adam Abdelmoula, resident coordinator in Syria
Continue ReadingBy Mia Alberti, CNN (CNN) — Former Brazilian footballer Robson de Souza – also known as Robinho – was arrested by Federal Police on Thursday in Santos, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, his lawyer told CNN affiliate CNN Brasil, as police cars were seen leaving his residence in Santos. The 40-year-old former AC
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking damages of $108,200 (€100,000) in a civil trial after pornographic deepfake videos of her were uploaded online. Meloni has been called to testify in a Sardinian court on July 2 in the civil case she is lodging against two men, who are
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — William Shatner and his most famous role have always been ripe for parody, and the “Star Trek” star, now 93, has endearingly reached the point where he can laugh a little at himself. Yet a new documentary, “William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill,” tests one’s level of
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