By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced each other for the second time in the WNBA as the Indiana Fever defeated Reese’s Chicago Sky on Sunday. It was another closely-fought, physical affair, epitomized by the moment when Reese’s swinging arm caught Clark’s head as she tried to block the Fever
Continue ReadingBy Darya Tarasova, Maria Kostenko, Tim Lister and Dennis Lapin, CNN (CNN) — Fierce fighting is taking place around the Ukrainian town of Vovchansk as Kyiv’s troops seek to isolate Russian units that have advanced across the nearby border. Heavy combat is underway at an aggregate plant on the northern edge of Vovchansk, according to
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man has been charged with driving a stolen truck onto a runway behind a plane that had just landed at St. Louis’ airport while fleeing police before eventually crashing into an officer’s car. The Thursday morning incident was detailed in charges that were filed Friday. Prosecutors say the man
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Seven people were shot, including some victims in their late teens, in northeastern Massachusetts early Sunday, during what law enforcement officials described as a spontaneous car meetup. Police officers responded to an area on Lindbergh Avenue in Methuen, Essex County, shortly before 2 a.m. ET following multiple 911 calls
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexually abusing boys and young men and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. He was 94. Pressler’s death, which happened on June 7, was announced in an obituary posted online by Geo. H. Lewis and
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Joe Alwyn is speaking publicly for the first time about the end of his years-long relationship with Taylor Swift. In a new interview with the Sunday Times, Alwyn said that he understands “people’s curiosity” about his life but hopes that “anyone and everyone can (empathize) and understand the difficulties
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is making a concerted effort to win over Black voters – in part by making inaccurate claims. During a Saturday roundtable discussion at a predominately Black church in Detroit, Trump said President Joe Biden “has done nothing for you except talk,” adding: “We achieved the lowest African American
Continue ReadingCNN By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden delivered a series of stark warnings about what a second Donald Trump term could hold during a star-studded Los Angeles fundraiser Saturday evening, framing the 2024 presidential election as an inflection point in American history. “Institutions matter,” the president said. “What (Trump) did on January 6, and
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Christian Eriksen scored Denmark’s opening goal at Euro 2024 against Slovenia – and it’s one that will likely feel extra special. Just three years ago, Eriksen collapsed on the pitch after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s group match against Finland at Euro 2020, which was delayed by a year
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN BARRY AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — Without making overt statements, Milan designers expressed their concern over the global turbulence through their collections. Miuccia Prada said she wanted to project optimism. “Because even if the times are bad, I feel that it was the right thing to do,” she said backstage at the
Continue ReadingSTUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Christian Eriksen scored the opening goal for Denmark in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia at the European Championship. It was the midfielder’s first match at the Euros since suffering a cardiac arrest in Denmark’s opener in the previous edition of the tournament in 2021. Eriksen neatly slotted a finish into the
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to be
Continue ReadingCNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to
Continue ReadingCNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Ramsay says he’s grateful to be alive but shaken after a recent cycling accident in Connecticut. The famed TV chef said in a video posted to his Instagram page over the weekend that he “had a really bad accident” that “really shook me.” “Honestly, I’m lucky to
Continue ReadingROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in suburban Detroit before taking his own life, but his motives remained unknown as investigators worked to determine if he left behind any hint of his plans. Oakland County Sheriff’s spokesperson Stephen Huber said the shooter was
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — On the eve of France’s first game at the European Championship, captain Kylian Mbappé has called on French people to vote and warned against “extremes” at a time when the far right seeks to take power in upcoming parliamentary elections. Mbappé’s teammates Marcus Thuram and
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — For the third consecutive presidential election, former President Donald Trump is lying that he was named “Man of the Year” in Michigan before he ran for president. Trump said it again on Saturday during a speech in Detroit: “You know, I got the ‘Man of the Year’ in Michigan. Years ago, long before politics,
Continue ReadingMETHUEN, Mass. (AP) — Seven people were shot and wounded, and an eighth was hurt while running away when gunfire erupted at a large gathering of young people in Methuen, Massachusetts, authorities said Sunday. The gunfire began just before 2 a.m. after hundreds of people gathered for a pop-up party organized on social media, officials
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “ Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned $155 million in ticket sales from 4,440 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. Not only is it the
Continue ReadingBy Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Raw sewage, swarms of flies and mosquitoes, garbage piled high in the streets. As the heat of summer gathers, hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are contending with a crisis in sanitation. Ismail Zayda, who lives in Gaza City in the north, told CNN that
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