Lady Gaga performs at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Lady Gaga appeared from behind a plumage of pink peacock feathers to the delight of Olympic fans during the Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday.
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Black women start a movement to tackle their health crisis
By Christopher Dawson, CNN (CNN) — Across the US, obesity rates have risen and life expectancy has declined. Our national health crisis has been especially dire for African-American women. Among Black women ages 20 and older, more than half have heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. And this same population is at the highest risk for strokes,
Continue ReadingBlack women start a movement to tackle their health crisis
CNN By Christopher Dawson, CNN (CNN) — Across the US, obesity rates have risen and life expectancy has declined. Our national health crisis has been especially dire for African-American women. Among Black women ages 20 and older, more than half have heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. And this same population is at the highest risk for
Continue ReadingLa economía de los Juegos Olímpicos: extravagancia, sobrecostos y sostenibilidad
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — La Ciudad de las Luces será el centro de atención durante las próximas semanas, ya que París es el escenario central de increíbles actuaciones y logros del cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu humanos. Sin embargo, albergar los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos se ha convertido en una hazaña extraordinaria en sí
Continue ReadingAn 11-year-old Virginia boy is charged with making swatting calls to Florida schools
BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say an 11-year-Virginia boy is charged in Florida with calling in more than 20 bomb or shooting threats at schools. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said Thursday that investigators were particularly motivated to find the caller before students returned to school next month. Emergency services received the first bomb threat
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Olympic judo preview: Hometown heroes look to shine in Paris
A preview of judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where French judoka look to rise to the occasion in their home country.
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Simone Biles hopes to get a new skill named after her in Paris
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has submitted a new skill to be named after her at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Continue Reading Simone Biles hopes to get a new skill named after her in Paris
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has submitted a new skill to be named after her at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Continue ReadingUno de los hijos del Chapo Guzmán ayudó a capturar a “El Mayo” Zambada
Sol Amaya (CNN) — La operación estadounidense para capturar a los líderes del cártel de Sinaloa contó con la ayuda interna de uno de los hijos del Chapo Guzmán, según un funcionario policial estadounidense informado sobre la investigación. Ismael Zambada García, conocido como “El Mayo”, y quien según Estados Unidos dirige una facción de Sinaloa
Continue ReadingNebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a law restricting access to both medical care for transgender youth and abortion. The ruling came Friday in a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union representing Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. The ACLU argued that the hybrid law passed last year
Continue ReadingA 3-year-old Minnesota boy attacked by pit bulls is not expected to survive
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — A 3-year-old Minnesota boy who was attacked by two pit bulls last week is not expected to survive. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Friday that the parents of Covil Allen are preparing their son to be an organ donor. An online campaign is raising funds to help Covil’s parents with
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Snoop Dogg carries Olympic Flame before Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame on Friday in Paris before the Opening Ceremony.
Continue ReadingUS prosecutors charge prominent short-seller with fraud
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Federal prosecutors in California on Friday charged prominent investor Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud involving “a long-running market manipulation scheme” yielding at least $16 million in profit. The Department of Justice said Left, the founder of Citron Research, “exploited his ability to move stock
Continue ReadingHow might Netanyahu’s visit to the US affect cease-fire efforts?
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial trip to the United States comes as ceasefire talks to broker an end to the raging war in Gaza and bring about a hostage-for-prisoners exchange hang in the balance. How might the visit affect those talks? Face time with President Biden and Vice President
Continue ReadingRussia detains former deputy defense minister on corruption charges in the latest military arrest
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian security services say a former defense ministry official has been arrested on corruption charges. It’s the latest in a series of high-profile military arrests in Russia. Former Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Dmitry Bulgakov was detained in Moscow and ordered held in custody pending an investigation and trial, Russia’s Investigative Committee said
Continue ReadingSoda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has apologized for a comment about Ohio Sen. JD Vance earlier this week — but not to Vance. Beshear, one of the leading contenders for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, apologized to the makers of Diet Mountain Dew for questioning Vance’s beverage choice. Vance had
Continue ReadingWhat we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening
PARIS (AP) — French transport has been thrust into chaos just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines. Officials said the arson attacks and other vandalism on the rail system Friday are a form of sabotage on a pivotal day of the Games.
Continue ReadingTrump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee
CNN By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — After Vice President Kamala Harris accused former President Donald Trump of “backpedaling” on a debate, the Trump campaign said Thursday it would not commit to any future debates until the Democratic Party formally chooses a nominee. President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from
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Kenny Bednarek: ‘I’m the best’
Kenny Bednarek says “I’m the best” ahead of Paris Opening Ceremony as he looks forward to his second Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingVenezuela opposition leader provides hope for many, even though she isn’t on the presidential ballot
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Maria Corina Machado has walked highways, sought shelter in supporters’ homes and seen her closest collaborators detained and persecuted as she crisscrossed Venezuela ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Machado will not be on the ballot Sunday because the ruling party has blocked her candidacy. Yet, fueled by that
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