By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — In the paddy fields and around the ponds of central China, a common species of orb-weaving spider builds new webs every evening at sunset, allowing it to entrap fireflies that begin to flash, flicker and glow around the same time. Not content to rely on pure happenstance, the spider, Araneus
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer Online fast-fashion giant Shein is suing its competitor Temu once again, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing its designs, product images and engaging in other types of fraud. The complaint was filed in a Washington federal court this week. It alleges that Temu, which has grown in popularity in the U.S.
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has accepted the credentials of the Taliban’s ambassador to the oil-rich Gulf Arab country. It’s a major diplomatic coup for the Taliban, who aren’t officially recognized as Afghanistan’s government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul confirmed on Wednesday the news about Badruddin Haqqani in a post on
Continue ReadingCNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into nomination on Wednesday, as the vice presidential nominee assumes the biggest stage of his political career. The former players from Mankato West High School, where Walz once coached, will
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal police says it has carried out search warrants against the governor of Tocantins state as part of an investigation into fraud and graft related to COVID-19 funds. 41 other people in the state were also targeted. Police said Wednesday that suppliers of the pandemic-related services delivered only
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into nomination on Wednesday, as the vice presidential nominee assumes the biggest stage of his political career. The former players from Mankato West High School, where Walz once coached, will join
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said Wednesday. The revised total adds to evidence that the job market has been steadily slowing and likely reinforces the Federal Reserve’s plan to start cutting interest rates soon. The Labor Department
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday. Democrats will hear from Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate, who will accept the nomination. Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also expected to speak as the party makes the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s hard-line parliament has approved all members of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet, the first time in over two decades a leader has been able to get all of his officials through the body. All 19 officials won approval in an afternoon vote, the first time that’s happened in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) — Key mediator Egypt is expressing skepticism about the proposal meant to bridge gaps in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas. More details about the proposal have emerged a day before negotiations are expected to resume in Cairo. The challenges around the so-called bridging proposal appear to undermine the optimism for
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. Having a severe case of Covid-19 appears to be linked with
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she posted on TikTok video in which she took a bite into what some of her followers speculated was poisonous fruit. “I’ve discovered something that I can’t figure out what it is
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A New York appeals court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal of the $454 million civil judgment against him on September 26 – making it unlikely the appeals court will issue a decision by Election Day. Trump has asked the First Department appellate division to throw out Judge Arthur
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan have arrested and charged a man with cyber terrorism for his alleged role in spreading misinformation that led to widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month. The suspect was identified as freelance web developer Farhan Asif, 32. Imran Kishwar, deputy inspector general of investigations in
Continue ReadingPORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily found the bodies of four passengers Wednesday and searched for two more as questions intensified about why the vessel sank so quickly when a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed. Rescue crews unloaded three body bags from the rescue vessels that
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer How well do you know the U.S. Open? The year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament begins Monday on the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. The AP has written a quiz to test your tennis knowledge. Who was the last player to win at
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Chinese premier Li Qiang at the Kremlin. He hailed growing trade relations as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for political and economic support. Their meeting Wednesday took place as Russia struggled to push back an incursion by Ukrainian forces into the Kursk region that
Continue ReadingAP Health Writers Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of “just a pinch.” The local anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when inserting intrauterine devices. That’s according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she posted on TikTok video in which she took a bite into what some of her followers speculated was poisonous fruit. “I’ve discovered something that I can’t figure out what it is and
Continue ReadingCNN By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Barack and Michelle Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, delivering back-to-back speeches that eviscerated Donald Trump and urged Americans to reject the Republican nominee once and for all. The former first lady, in one of the most memorable speeches in convention history, called
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