By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — A toxic mix of surging rental rates and vanishing support for renters has catapulted evictions above pre-pandemic levels in some major cities. Evictions have increased most significantly in Sun Belt cities where housing affordability has worsened and where renters often have fewer protections. Tenant eviction filings are
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams, Kayla Tausche, MJ Lee and Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden, speaking to the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday evening, framed his decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race as a matter of saving democracy and passing “the torch to a new generation.” In a poignant
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, se dirigirá al Congreso de Estados Unidos este miércoles, tratando de apuntalar el apoyo estadounidense a su guerra en Gaza y redirigir la atención de una nación que ha estado preocupada durante semanas por una corriente de cuestiones políticas internas. El discurso de
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — When Naomi Osaka lifts her racket on the red clay courts at Roland Garros during the Paris Olympics later this month, it’ll represent more than a high-stakes competition for the tennis star. For Osaka, a four-time grand slam champion, it’s an important step in her journey after returning to
Continue ReadingGENEVA (AP) — Sudan’s paramilitary leader has announced plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland next month arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia. Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Rapid Support Forces fighting Sudan’s army, posted a message on social media late Tuesday responding positively to an invitation to talks expected to
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker and Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — The family of Sonya Massey is calling for a probe into the hiring of a sheriff’s deputy charged with fatally shooting the 36-year-old Black woman in her Illinois home this month, citing their concerns over records showing he’d worked at six law enforcement agencies in four
Continue ReadingBy Emily Blumenthal and Emmanuel Miculita, CNN (CNN) — When the world’s best track and field athletes arrive at the Stade de France for the Paris Olympics later this month, they will compete in state-of-the-art facilities: a newly renovated purple track, better lighting and bigger screens in the stands. Fans who want to watch an
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Curious about the songs fueling the Olympians competing in Paris? The Associated Press has an idea. From far and wide, some of the world’s top athletes shared their favorite warmup tracks, revealing what gets them pumped before a crucial game, meet or match. In more than a dozen interviews,
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Ataman, Emmanuel Miculita and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of dancers threatening to disrupt the Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony over pay have called off strike action after reaching an agreement with Paris 2024, according to a statement from the union representing the dancers. FSA-CGT union said on Wednesday that it received a
Continue ReadingBy Saskya Vandoorne and Julen Chavin, CNN (CNN) — France’s Interior Ministry rejected around 5,000 security accreditation requests for Olympics volunteers and workers, with roughly 1,000 of those cases blocked due to suspicions of meddling or espionage. The Ministry outlined in a statement on Tuesday that it conducted “about a million” administrative investigations into various
Continue ReadingAssociated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta on Wednesday that “we are not playing around” and asked for their help in electing her president in November. “In this moment, I believe we face a choice between two different visions for our nation, one
Continue ReadingBy Jose Manuel Alvarez, Duarte Mendonca and Ivonne Valdes, CNN (CNN) — At least six workers have died in an explosion and fire at a tequila factory in Mexico, local authorities said. Two others were injured in the disaster, at a Casa Cuervo distillery in the town of Tequila, Jalisco state. Casa Cuervo is the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — They’re often thought to have practically cornered the market on romance, with Edith Piaf seemingly speaking for a nation of amorous souls when she sang: “It’s crazy how much I love you.” Yet they also can bicker and squabble as though they were Olympic sports. They practically wrote the book
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — You may have seen people jumping into frigid seas or stylish ice baths, claiming these dunks are good for heart health, muscle recovery, stress and more. This practice is known as cold water immersion, a type of cryotherapy or cold therapy — which can be applied for medical or
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — French prosecutors are investigating an alleged gang rape of an Australian woman visiting Paris where preparations to host the 2024 Olympics are in the final stretch. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said in a statement Wednesday a 25-year-old Australian woman told authorities in the French capital that she was raped, adding they
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Asher Hong looked strong in podium training ahead his Olympic debut in Paris and showcased two vaults – a Ri Se Gwang and a Kas Double – which could bolster his medal chances on that event.
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Frederick Richard puts the finishing touches on his routines during podium training at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Paul Juda prepares for his first Olympic Games during podium training at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Brody Malone had a strong showing during podium training ahead of his second Olympic Games in Paris.
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Stephen Nedoroscik showed off his difficult pommel horse set during podium training ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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