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Month: August 2024

Christopher Reeve’s son recalls the last time he saw his dad on his feet in new ‘Super/Man’ trailer

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The trailer for a new documentary about “Superman” star Christopher Reeve includes an emotional moment from his son. “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” explores Reeve’s career and activism after a 1995 equestrian competition accident left him paralyzed. The actor died in 2004 of heart failure at age 52.

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What’s behind the bloodiest recent attacks in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province?

Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Multiple attacks in Pakistan’s restive southwest have killed at least 38 people, the highest death toll in a 24-hour period blamed on separatists in Baluchistan province in recent years. Gunmen mowed down people after dragging them off buses, cars and trucks. Police and passersby were fatally shot in broad daylight

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Trump tries to connect Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on anniversary of attack

Associated Press Former President Donald Trump on Monday is expected to tie Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 service members. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is expected to visit Arlington National Cemetery to pay his respects to the service members

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Venezuelan electoral official asserts ‘lack of transparency and veracity’ in Maduro’s re-election

Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A Venezuelan electoral official has denounced what he calls a “grave lack of transparency and veracity” in last month’s presidential vote in which Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner despite claims he was trounced by the main opposition candidate. Juan Carlos Delpino is one of five members of the National

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Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the US

Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government on Monday announced it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission. The announcement came after encouragement by U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin

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