What to look for in Friday’s jobs report
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The US labor market has held its own despite swirling forces — high inflation, an aggressive…
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How Shohei Ohtani has brought a new wave of Japanese tourists to LA
By Natasha Chen, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Her nails are painted blue and white. There’s a Dodgers logo on one nail, the number 17 on another.…
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CNN By Natasha Chen, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Her nails are painted blue and white. There’s a Dodgers logo on one nail, the number 17 on…
Continue ReadingParisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble
By Xiaofei Xu, CNN Paris (CNN) — Located on the famous Rue Bretagne – known as one of the best bar streets in Paris – the terrace of Le…
Continue ReadingVictoria and David Beckham recreate their wedding day photos 25 years later
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — It was a wedding to remember. A 15th-century Irish castle outside Dublin decorated in the theme of Robin Hood. A…
Continue ReadingBoil water advisories for Washington, DC, and Arlington County, Virginia, have been lifted
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Colin McCullough, CNN CNN — Precautionary boil water advisories for Washington, DC, and Arlington County were lifted…
Continue ReadingIndian mother delivers baby on boat as her river island is inundated by floodwaters
Associated Press MORIGAON, India (AP) — A blue tarp covered a mother and her newborn daughter from the incessant rain on their boat journey.…
Continue ReadingIndonesia sentences Australian man to 6-month rehabilitation over drug possession in Bali
Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian court has sentenced an Australian man to six months of medical rehabilitation for…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi will meet with Putin on 2-day visit to Russia starting Monday, Kremlin says
Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia next Monday and Tuesday and hold talks with…
Continue ReadingGen Z wants flavorful drinks. Here’s how Big Beer is trying to attract them
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Beer and hot dogs are as patriotic as it gets. But cracking open the cooler at your July 4th barbecue,…
Continue Reading9 out of 10 voters say there are important differences between Biden and Trump. Here’s what they see as the biggest ones
By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — If there’s one thing that American voters overwhelmingly agree on, it’s that this year’s presidential…
Continue ReadingGermany blocks another big business deal with China
By Hanna Ziady and Nadine Schmidt, CNN London/Berlin (CNN) — Germany has blocked the sale of a Volkswagen subsidiary to China on national…
Continue ReadingWith Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name — at least for a few weeks
BERLIN (AP) — The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to…
Continue ReadingIsrael weighs Hamas’ latest response to Gaza cease-fire proposal as diplomatic efforts are revived
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet was set to convene Thursday to discuss Hamas’ latest response to a…
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Heating up this Fourth of July
Good Thursday morning! It’s going to be hot this Fourth of July with the majority of the region seeing temperatures in the 90s. If you’re going to be…
Continue ReadingJapanese man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore for rape
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Japanese hairstylist has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore this week…
Continue ReadingAs heat levels climb, so do power bills. Here’s how you can keep costs down
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — Emma Corrado tries to be conscious of her electricity usage, both as an aspiring biosystems engineer with a focus…
Continue ReadingRemains found in search for 12-year-old following reported crocodile attack in Australia
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Australian police believe they have found the remains of a 12-year-old child reportedly attacked by a crocodile…
Continue ReadingThe hidden ‘eagle’s nest’ city that Alexander the Great couldn’t conquer
By Barry Neild, CNN Termessos, Turkey (CNN) — Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to seizing strategically important town
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military says it has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a…
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