By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Actor John Amos died in August, but his daughter has revealed she only learned about it when his passing was reported by the media on October 1. Shannon Amos paid tribute to her late father in a video shared on Instagram that showed the two dancing to the
Continue ReadingBy Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — Russia has captured the key eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, ending months of resistance and underscoring the scale of Kyiv’s challenge as it heads into its third wartime winter. Footage verified by CNN showed troops waving the Russian flag over the ruins of the city hall of the devastated town, whose population has dropped from
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Tuesday its 2024 class of fellows, often known as recipients of the “genius grant.” The 22 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want. They were selected from nominations in a yearslong process that solicits input
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla reported an increase in sales for the first time this year, although its year-to-date sales still trail the same period of 2023. The company delivered nearly 463,000 vehicles worldwide in the third quarter, up 6% from its year ago sales figure and up 4% from the
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer Condom usage is down for everyone in the U.S., but researchers say the trend is especially stark among teens and young adults. A few factors are at play: Medical advancements like long-term birth control options and drugs that prevent sexually transmitted infections; a fading fear of contracting HIV; and widely varying degrees
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer Condom usage is down for everyone in the U.S., but researchers say the trend is especially stark among teens and young adults. A few factors are at play: Medical advancements like long-term birth control options and drugs that prevent sexually transmitted infections; a fading fear of contracting HIV; and widely varying degrees
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade from the team, according to multiple outlets and first reported by NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. According to reports, Adams told the team on Monday that he’d prefer to be traded. The Raiders would
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends catch up, laughter trailing
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends catch up, laughter trailing
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has been handed a four-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Tuesday. “Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on October 28 following the Bills’ Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks,” the NFL said
Continue ReadingLISBON, Portugal (AP) — Hundreds of Portuguese firefighters have protested for better working conditions outside the national parliament. Wearing full firefighting gear, the protestors occupied the steps leading to the Assembleia da Republica. A line of police linked arms in front of them as the firefighters opened smoke canisters, lit flares and sounded sirens. The
Continue ReadingAP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit from two of its teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The suit seeks unspecified damages and says the charter system limits competition by unfairly binding the teams to the stock car series. NASCAR gave teams a take-it-or-leave-it offer last
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have called for a sexual offenses conviction and a 15-year prison sentence for a man who is also under investigation separately in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann. The 47-year-old German national is on trial at the Braunschweig state court in northern Germany over offenses he is alleged to
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Krusty Krab, the fictional fast-food restaurant in “SpongeBob SquarePants,” will never be real, but at least the second-best thing is — a Krabby Patty. Wendy’s is releasing a special meal, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” animated TV series, which includes a “Krabby
Continue ReadingAssociated Press STEELTON, Pa. (AP) — The Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania said he’ll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks, a controversial and complicated idea that seemed to originate with former President Donald Trump. David McCormick, who is challenging third-term Democratic Sen.
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is offering to delay by a year the introduction of new rules that would outlaw the sale of products that come from forests. Wednesday’s offer comes following an outcry from several governments claiming that the “deforestation regulation” will damage trade and hurt small farmers. The European Commission says the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho having co-founded a youth charity there in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex began his visit Tuesday by meeting with young people and sharing experiences around an evening campfire. He paid a
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A medallion containing some of the original mold involved in the discovery of penicillin is expected to fetch up to $50,000 when it goes up for auction later this month. The medallion was created and inscribed by Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming in the course of “one of the
Continue ReadingBy Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — It finally set off on a three-and-a-half-year cruise from Belfast, Northern Ireland on Monday night after months of setbacks. But nearly two days later, Villa Vie Odyssey remains just a few miles into its journey, having dropped anchor in the Belfast Lough waterway within hours of embarking. The ship,
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The MLB postseason got underway on Tuesday, with eight teams competing in Game 1 of the NL and AL Wild Card series. The day was dominated by excellence on the mound, with two teams recording shutout victories and one pitcher in particular continuing his quest for this year’s American
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