Burger prices are up. But your barbecue could still be relatively cheap
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Burger patties, buns and ketchup prices are high. But even with the increases, your…
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Gold mine collapse in northern Kenya leaves 5 people dead
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least five miners have died in an illegal gold mine collapse in northern Kenya. Police said the mine in the Dabel area…
Continue ReadingZelenskyy says Ukraine has taken back control in areas of Kharkiv region, aerial attacks continue
By SAMYA KULLAB and ELISE MORTON Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have secured “combat…
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George Floyd’s family calls on Congress to pass police reform, 4 years after his murder
By Ashley Van Sant, CNN (CNN) — The family of George Floyd marked the fourth anniversary of his murder by renewing their call for Congress to…
Continue ReadingEiffel Tower ticket prices to rise by 20% to help cover renovation costs
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — France’s iconic Eiffel Tower is increasing its ticket prices by 20%, CNN’s affiliate BFMTV has reported,…
Continue ReadingAt least 12 children injured after strong wind in Russia’s Krasnodar blew off a school’s roof
MOSCOW (AP) — Local officials say strong wind has blown off the roof of a school in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, injuring at least 12…
Continue ReadingThe US defense secretary will visit Cambodia, one of China’s closest allies, after regional talks
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to make an official visit to…
Continue Reading4 hurt, 1 arrested after clashes between Iranian government supporters and opponents in London
LONDON (AP) — Four people were hurt and one was arrested when supporters of Iran’s authorities clashed with anti-government protesters at a…
Continue ReadingHow a global seafood giant broke Red Lobster
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — When seafood conglomerate Thai Union Group became Red Lobster’s leading shareholder in 2020,…
Continue ReadingThe scenic garden that became China’s secretive seat of power
By Jonathan Chatwin, CNN (CNN) — Above Beijing’s imperial center rises Jingshan, or Prospect Hill. From a pagoda at its modest peak, a…
Continue ReadingSeven years and 11 trophies, but no Champions League: Has Kylian Mbappé’s time at Paris Saint-Germain been a success?
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Kylian Mbappé arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 as a baby-faced 19-year-old, carrying the weighty tags of…
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Memorial Day Weekend starts out cool, ends warm
Today we will see a cooler than normal day with high temperatures reaching the upper 50s and low 60s. There will be a mixture of clouds and sunshine,…
Continue ReadingUS leads the world’s best countries for tourism, according to the World Economic Forum
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — The United States has just won a significant honor – being named the world’s best country for travel and…
Continue ReadingEn la Revolución de Mayo de 1810 comienza la historia de Argentina. Esto debes saber sobre sus causas y consecuencias
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — En la mañana del 25 de mayo de 1810, el virreinato del Río de la Plata, con capital en Buenos Aires, aún…
Continue ReadingThis quiet British island was once the site of Nazi atrocities. A new inquiry reveals its truths
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Alderney, a quiet British island in the English Channel known for its outstanding natural beauty, was once the…
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Iron could be key to cheaper, greener lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, OSU research finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – What if a common element rather than scarce, expensive ones was a key component in electric car batteries? A collaboration…
Continue ReadingNASA launches tiny CubeSat to set its sights on Earth
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — NASA has launched the first of two research satellites to measure how much heat is lost to space from the Arctic and…
Continue ReadingSean Baker’s ‘Anora’ wins Palme d’Or, the Cannes Film Festival’s top honor
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a comic but devastating Brooklyn odyssey about a sex worker who marries the son of a…
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Governor Kotek orders flags lowered Monday in honor of Memorial Day
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff pursuant of 4 U.S.C.…
Continue ReadingIt’s possible no party will get a majority in South Africa’s election. Here’s what that would mean
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The focus for South Africa’s national election next week is on the fate of…
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