Were these Renaissance masterpieces some of the world’s first ‘viral images’?
By Osman Can Yerebakan, CNN (CNN) — What did it mean to go viral at the height of the Renaissance? In Northern Belgium, which underwent a…
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Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible…
Continue ReadingUS shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns…
Continue ReadingUS unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market…
Continue ReadingThe Latest: Trump to hold news conference; Harris touts Medicare drug price cuts
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden held a joint appearance to announce price cuts for popular Medicare drugs. Deals have been…
Continue ReadingSales at stores are suddenly surging in the US economy’s latest show of strength
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The backbone of America’s economy remains solid, despite a slowing job market, elevated interest rates…
Continue ReadingDispute over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic floor routine rolls on as US claims CAS sent emails to the wrong addresses
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is standing by its ruling that Romania’s Ana Bărbosu is the rightful…
Continue ReadingItaly imposes beach rules and selfie stop lights as tourist numbers hit peak levels
By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Rome (CNN) — Dream Roman Holidays may be more like a nightmare for anyone visiting Italy over…
Continue ReadingEuropean airline announces annual ‘all you can fly’ pass
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — For some it’s the dream: a flight pass around Europe and the Mediterranean. For others, of course, it’s an…
Continue ReadingMauricio Pochettino to become new US men’s national soccer team head coach, per multiple reports
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The next head coach of the US men’s national soccer team will be Mauricio Pochettino, according to reports.…
Continue ReadingHow a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism
Associated Press ATCHISON, Kansas (AP) — Among corporate America’s most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka says she doesn’t ‘feel like I’m in my body’ since returning from a maternity leave
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka says that she is still adjusting to playing tennis following the birth of her daughter last year.…
Continue ReadingOh, babies. New Dr Seuss Babies merchandising line includes everything from board books to diapers
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The latest Dr. Seuss releases are designed for the very youngest audience. Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random…
Continue ReadingPoland showcases its growing army on a holiday that celebrates its historic defeat of the Red Army
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland is paying tribute to its historic victory over the Red Army by honoring fallen Poles and…
Continue ReadingLa campaña de Tim Walz en 2006 describió falsamente detalles sobre su arresto por conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol en 1995
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Cuando el candidato demócrata a la vicepresidencia Tim Walz se presentó por primera vez al Congreso en 2006, su…
Continue ReadingBangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Hundreds of student protesters and other political activists in Bangladesh have attacked and barred the…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa drops immigration charges against 95 Libyans arrested at a military-style camp
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African prosecutors have withdrawn immigration-related charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were…
Continue ReadingWalmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices…
Continue ReadingErnesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Bermuda after leaving…
Continue ReadingAmericans are still shopping. They’re just going to Walmart
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans are cutting back on Disney parks, Big Macs and Starbucks coffee. But they keep shopping…
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