Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan says the U.S. Supreme Court should bolster its new ethics code by adding a way to enforce it. She is the first justice to publicly call for a way to enforce the rules. Kagan made the remarks at a judicial conference in Sacramento on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Sao Paulo (AP) — The Brazilian government has apologized to the Japanese community for human rights violations in the persecution and incarceration of immigrants in the years after World War II. The president of the government’s Amnesty Commission, Enea de Stutz e Almeida, apologized on behalf of the Brazilian state for “all the
Continue ReadingReuters (Reuters) — Video game voice actors and motion-capture performers have called a strike over failed labor contract negotiations focused around AI-related protections for workers, bringing about another work stoppage in Hollywood. The SAG-AFTRA has called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement that covers videogame performers, effective July 26, the union said on Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy John King, CNN Easton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Darrell Ann Murphy is relieved, grateful and newly hopeful Democrats can win Pennsylvania and the White House. But she is also still upset, a little mad even. “Wow, we’re losing Joe Biden,” said Murphy, 83, a retiree who keeps busy teaching the Chinese tile game Mahjong to
Continue ReadingCNN By John King, CNN Easton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Darrell Ann Murphy is relieved, grateful and newly hopeful Democrats can win Pennsylvania and the White House. But she is also still upset, a little mad even. “Wow, we’re losing Joe Biden,” said Murphy, 83, a retiree who keeps busy teaching the Chinese tile game Mahjong
Continue ReadingALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hulk Hogan visited Detroit Lions practice and says coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro wrestling great even came up with a nickname for Campbell, calling him “Dirty Dan.” Hogan was in the Motor City to promote his new beer brand. Hogan and Campbell
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After several weeks of troubleshooting, Boeing and NASA said they may have found the “root cause” of the Starliner spacecraft’s issues. Meanwhile, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain in limbo after 50 days in space. Here’s what else you might have missed during your
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to serve on the Virginia Board of Education. Some Democrats are criticizing Youngkin’s appointment of Meg Bryce, claiming she is unfit for the board following her unsuccessful campaign in 2023 for an at-large seat on
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — México comenzó su pasó por los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 el jueves, un día antes de la ceremonia de apertura, con las clasificatorias individuales de tiro con arco. Ese deporte es el que este domingo dio a la delegación mexicana su primera medalla en París 2024, que a su vez
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars” ends its ninth season on Friday, but not without a PSA from a VIP: Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, stopped by the beloved reality show to remind viewers about the importance of voting. Her message will appear in Friday’s finale,
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The U.S. women’s national team got off to a perfect start at the 2024 Paris Olympics, earning a dominant 3-0 victory against Zambia on Wednesday in Nice.
Continue Reading The U.S. women’s national team got off to a perfect start at the 2024 Paris Olympics, earning a dominant 3-0 victory against Zambia on Wednesday in Nice.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting, is taking to the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Harris’ nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground and a parallel campaign to be Harris’ running mate takes shape. Giffords, speaking Thursday at the
Continue ReadingCHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. Foal No. 6 was crowned “Queen Neptune,”
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Yuval Sharon’s contract as artistic director of the Detroit Opera has been extended for three years through the 2027-28 season. Sharon is shifting the company toward themed season. He is planning America for 2025-26, Faith for 2026-27 and Sustainability for 2027-28. Sharon started with the company in 2020. The first season under
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36. Officials in suburban Fort Bend County on Thursday confirmed nine additional deaths following the Category 1 hurricane that made landfall on July 8.
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Everything to know about boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including competition preview, event guide, top athletes, how to watch and daily schedule.
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN Sacramento, California (CNN) — Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday defended the code of conduct the Supreme Court created last year, but conceded there needs to be a way to enforce the rules for it to be more effective. “I think that the rules that we put out are good ones,” Kagan said at a judicial
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Las autoridades de Guatemala están atendiendo a los mexicanos que han cruzado la frontera con el estado mexicano de Chiapas en busca de refugio, aseguró este jueves el presidente del país, Bernardo Arévalo. El Gobierno centroamericano no ha informado cuántas personas cruzaron la frontera y CNN intenta determinar cuántos son. Los
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Two Bend residents face first-degree arson and other charges, one accused of smashing an ex-roommate’s car window with a baseball bat while she was sleeping inside, pouring a flammable liquid on it and setting it ablaze, police said Thursday.
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