By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple had been counting on new artificial intelligence features to make the iPhone 16 a major hit. But pre–sale estimates point to a more muted early response than Apple had hoped. Apple needed the iPhone 16 to be a big seller after years of sluggish iPhone sales.
Continue ReadingBy Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story MADISON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Two of Madison County’s busiest downtowns are reeling after Helene. Marshall Mayor Aaron Haynie said there have been “some” fatalities. “We’ll build back and make things better for our town,” Haynie said. Hot Springs’ fire chief says they had
Continue ReadingWLOS By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story MADISON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Two of Madison County’s busiest downtowns are reeling after Helene. Marshall Mayor Aaron Haynie said there have been “some” fatalities. “We’ll build back and make things better for our town,” Haynie said. Hot Springs’ fire chief says they
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Renata Turrent Hegewisch, académica y docente, será la nueva directora general de Canal Once —una cadena de televisión pública mexicana que pertenece al Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)— en el Gobierno de Claudia Sheinbaum, quien asumirá como presidenta el 1 de octubre. Canal Once ofrece una programación variada enfocada principalmente en
Continue ReadingSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant. She competed Monday in the country’s national pageant against much younger rivals. Dressed in a white gown, the silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage and performed in a singing contest at
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — To borrow from one of their song titles, Oasis has decided to “Acquiesce” to their North American fans who want to get in on their reunion tour. The British rock band has announced an expansion of their 2025 tour, which now includes dates in the US. “America. Oasis
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — It’s un-herd of. Hollywood actor Damian Lewis abandoned his ewe-sual starry pursuits this weekend to drive a group of sheep over a bridge in London. Lewis’ temporary role of shepherd was part of a tradition dating back hundreds of years. The Sheep Drive, as the ritual is known,
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Aaron Pellish and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly accessed the medical files of Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the two major party vice presidential nominees, and an investigation is under way. Two sources familiar with the situation confirmed that VA employees
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast size, false allegations of infidelity and the need to take birth control “to
Continue ReadingCNN By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Tim Walz is telling people he’s just as nervous about facing JD Vance as he was the Sunday afternoon in August when he warned Kamala Harris in his running mate interview that he was a bad debater. Maybe more nervous, according to multiple people who’ve spoken to him. And the pressure
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — Lithuania has referred hard-line Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and members of his regime to the International Criminal Court, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity by forcing their own people to flee the country. Opposition groups in Belarus have faced a severe crackdown since nationwide protests erupted in 2020 after disputed election
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many celebrations marking President Jimmy Carter’s unprecedented 100th birthday on Oct. 1. Both build on Carter’s lifelong philanthropic commitments. The concert at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre earlier in September raised money to support the international programs of The Carter Center. And
Continue ReadingAP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Oasis shocked fans by announcing a reunion tour last month, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. But those were only U.K. dates. On Monday, the band shared that they’re planning on heading to North America in 2025, too. “America.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Emmy-winning actor and writer, Chevy Chase. Personal Birth date: October 8, 1943 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Cornelius Crane Chase Father: Edward Tinsley Chase, book editor Mother: Cathalene (Crane) Chase, concert pianist Marriages: Jayni (Luke) Chase (1982-present); Jacqueline Carlin (1976-1980,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Another top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has resigned. Timothy Pearson, one of the mayor’s closest advisers, submitted his resignation Monday evening. The resignation comes weeks after his attorney says federal agents seized cellphones, documents and cash from his Long Island home. The retired police inspector
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Despite dramatic point swings and bubbling tensions that threatened to spill over, the Presidents Cup ended as it always has for the last 19 years – in a Team USA triumph. A Sunday flourish saw a star-studded American side cruise to its 10th consecutive victory in the biennial contest,
Continue ReadingBy Tynisa Senior Click here for updates on this story PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WSVN) — A woman hit a dog with her car and couldn’t figure out where it went, until she heard barking from her car’s bumper hours later. She discovered the little pup was trapped under the bumper cover. The little pup,
Continue ReadingBy Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — First Rihanna’s bathrobe, now Gigi Hadid’s DHL tape dress — it seems that luxury fashion is looking right under our noses (or at least inside our houses) for inspiration. On Friday, Hadid walked in the Vetements show during Paris Fashion Week wrapped tightly in a roll of yellow and
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — If Manchester United fans thought that this season would be a chance to start fresh, any early-season optimism seems to have been misplaced. United fell to a third league defeat in six games on Sunday, losing 3-0 at home against Tottenham amid captain Bruno Fernandes’ red card. There were
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — One more person has died from mass shootings at two houses in a South African village over the weekend, bringing the death toll to 18. Police are still searching for the assailants who opened fire Saturday on people who had reportedly gathered for a family event in Lusikisiki village in
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