By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — A 39-year-old British woman was killed when a malfunctioning ottoman bed fell on her neck and asphyxiated her, a coroner’s report said. Helen Davey, who lived in northeastern England and ran a beauty salon, died in June as she “was leaning over the storage area of an Ottoman-styled
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Labour Party government is announcing $82 billion in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure and technology at a business summit. Monday’s meeting is being attended by some 300 executives from major international companies. But it’s the absence of Elon Musk that has made headlines. Starmer told
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Police in France say four people have died in a car crash after their Tesla vehicle reportedly hit a road sign and caught fire. A local police spokesman said the exact circumstances of the crash Saturday night near the city of Niort were still to be determined and an investigation was underway.
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 cities across the US are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day today. The alternative to Columbus Day recognizes the contributions and legacy of those who lived here long before Christopher Columbus erroneously claimed to have discovered America. Before running errands, keep in mind that many post offices, banks
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers began the National League Championship Series (NLCS) in impressive fashion on Sunday, routing the New York Mets 9-0 at Dodger Stadium and tying an MLB playoff record in the process. The shutout victory means that the Dodgers have now pitched 33 consecutive scoreless innings, tying
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the world. Walesa said in a short entry on Facebook on Sunday that he does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, but
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose, Paradise Afshar, Ella Nilsen and Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A North Carolina man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly threatening harm against FEMA employees responding to Hurricane Helene, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. William Jacob Parsons, 44, was arrested and charged with Going Armed to the Terror of
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Lilly Ledbetter, cuya lucha legal por la igualdad salarial de género fue la inspiración para la Ley de Salario Justo de 2009, murió a los 86 años, según el equipo que realiza una película sobre su vida. Ledbetter murió de insuficiencia respiratoria, dijo su familia a AL.com. En la década de
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Aryna Sabalenka secured her third straight Wuhan Open title with a hard-fought victory over Zheng Qinwen on Sunday. In a rematch of this year’s Australian Open final, the world No. 2 defeated home favorite Zheng 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to pick up her second WTA 1000 title of the season
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Tres economistas fueron galardonados este lunes con el Premio Nobel de Economía por sus investigaciones sobre cómo la naturaleza de las instituciones ayuda a explicar por qué algunos países se hacen ricos y otros siguen siendo pobres. Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson y James Robinson compartirán el premio, dotado con 11 millones
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world’s second-largest economy. The Chinese customs office reported Monday that exports rose 2.4% in dollar terms last month, down from 8.7% year-on-year growth in August. Imports rose just
Continue ReadingBy Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Three economists were awarded the Nobel Prize Monday for their research into how the nature of institutions helps explain why some countries become rich and others remain poor. Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson will share the prize, which carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish
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Continue ReadingBy Barry Neild, CNN Pamukkale, Turkey (CNN) — From a distance, Pamukkale looks every bit like a ski resort, with a cascade of brilliant white slopes and a scattering of tourists at the top, seemingly preparing to slalom down into the valley below. So why isn’t it melting away as midsummer temperatures nudge toward 100
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer UDINE, Italy (AP) — There were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on Monday. In the end, both the game — and an earlier pro-Palestine demonstration — passed without incident as Italy beat Israel 4-1
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen strongly denied committing any wrongdoing at a Paris court Monday as she and her National Rally party stand trial over the suspected embezzlement of European Parliament funds. The nine-week trial is a critical juncture for Le Pen, expected to be a strong contender
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — El sistema de defensa THAAD es una de las armas antimisiles más poderosas del Ejército estadounidense, capaz de interceptar misiles balísticos a distancias de 150 a 200 kilómetros (93 a 124 millas) y con una tasa de éxito casi perfecta en las pruebas. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel Utilizando una combinación
Continue ReadingBy Ebony Davis and Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday unveiled new proposals targeting Black men as she seeks to strengthen her coalition ahead of Election Day. The announcement comes as Harris lags behind President Joe Biden’s numbers with Black voters in 2020, especially men, though recent polling suggests she
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport built in restive southwestern Pakistan as he arrived for a regional security meeting in the capital, Islamabad. It comes a week after Baloch separatists from Balochistan province killed two Chinese workers in a suicide bombing outside Karachi airport. Li will be
Continue ReadingBy Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — In Arizona’s third most-populous county, a Republican supervisor who is responsible for certifying November’s election results has argued that fellow county officials conspired to manufacture his lopsided defeat in the primary for sheriff, a contention recently shot down by independent investigators. Still, when the time came to sign off on
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