Adidas is investigating allegations of embezzlement and kickbacks in China
By Laura He, Wayne Chang, and Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Adidas says it has started an investigation into allegations of “compliance…
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Through connection to their land, Tarahumara runners are among Mexico’s most beloved champions
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press CHIHUAHUA, México (AP) — Miguel Lara was born to run. It’s in his blood, his people’s history and…
Continue ReadingBoston Celtics capture historic 18th NBA title with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The storied Boston Celtics are once again alone atop the list of teams with the most NBA titles – and…
Continue ReadingWhat 8 hours a day on TikTok taught her about the ultra-rich and influencer culture
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Looking back, the early pandemic period seems almost like a fever dream. In the first half of 2020, we hunkered…
Continue ReadingChina probes European pork prices after EU hikes tariffs on its electric cars
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Beijing has launched an investigation into prices of pork from the European Union, targeting a major EU food…
Continue ReadingThe war between Russia and Ukraine is set to grind on as a diplomatic conference packs little punch
By HANNA ARHIROVA and DASHA LITVINOVA KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine are set to remain locked in battle for the foreseeable future after…
Continue ReadingGretchen Walsh makes US Olympic team a day after breaking the 100-meter butterfly world record
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Gretchen Walsh emerged as the star of the US Swimming Olympic Team Trials, qualifying for the Paris Games a day…
Continue ReadingKeeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren’t, will they be…
Continue ReadingA pioneering artist once planted two acres of wheat in New York City as an act of rebellion. Now, a new field rises
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Four decades after the artist Agnes Denes planted and harvested a two-acre wheat field in Lower Manhattan, using…
Continue ReadingThe British Army trains in Kenya. Many women say soldiers raped them and abandoned children they fathered
CNN By Larry Madowo, CNN Archer’s Post, Kenya (CNN) — Seventeen-year-old Marian Pannalossy cuts a striking figure wherever she goes in…
Continue ReadingTobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their…
Continue ReadingRussia’s Putin to visit North Korea amid international concerns over their military cooperation
By TONG-HYUNG KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for a two-day visit starting…
Continue ReadingRussia’s Putin arrives in North Korea for rare trip as anti-West alignment deepens
By Simone McCarthy and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea for a rare visit that signals the…
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Cool start to the work week
Happy Monday everyone! Temperatures remain below normal, with highs reaching only the 50s to 60s across the region. Winds will be breezy with gusts…
Continue ReadingBryson DeChambeau: How US golfer reinvented himself – with a little help from YouTube
By Ben Morse and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — As Bryson DeChambeau walks off the 10th green at Pinehurst during Sunday’s final round of the US…
Continue ReadingWhat the price difference between ham and bacon tell us about inflation
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Shoppers in the meat aisle may have noticed something weird last month: Bacon prices are…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 17: Extreme heat, Gaza, Marijuana pardons, Gun violence, Airline scare
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The countdown to the first 2024 presidential debate has begun. President Joe Biden and his predecessor, former…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 17: Extreme heat, Gaza, Marijuana pardons, Gun violence, Airline scare
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The countdown to the first 2024 presidential debate has begun. President Joe Biden and his predecessor,…
Continue ReadingIndian national charged with plotting the murder for hire of a Sikh activist is extradited to the US
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech authorities say an Indian national has been extradited to the United States to face charges of murder for hire and conspiracy…
Continue ReadingHenry Cavill busca consejos sobre paternidad
Sofía Barruti (CNN) – La estrella de “Superman” Henry Cavill ha pedido consejos a los padres de todo el mundo mientras él y su…
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