McDonald’s new McFlurry is inspired by grandmothers
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s newest McFlurry flavor is inspired by someone old: your grandmother. Beginning May 21,…
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Damaging hacks expose the weak underbelly of America’s health care system
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pair of recent ransomware attacks crippled computer systems at two major American health care firms,…
Continue ReadingMosque attack in northern Nigeria leaves 8 people dead. Police say the motive was a family dispute
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Police in Nigeria say at least eight worshippers were killed and 16 others injured in…
Continue ReadingFormer Kenosha teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages to 8th grade student appears in court
By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A former Kenosha teacher accused of…
Continue ReadingIn photos: The best red carpet fashion at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
By Leah Dolan and Alex Rees, CNN The Cannes Film Festival drew to a close on Saturday, and as always, the nearly two-week event was a fashion…
Continue ReadingMichigan doctor part of relief mission stranded in Gaza
By Alysia Burgio Click here for updates on this story WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan (WWJ) — A doctor from West Bloomfield…
Continue ReadingAfro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — The 1959 Castro-led revolution installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the history of presidential debates
CNN By Shania Shelton, CNN Washington (CNN) — The decisions by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday to agree to…
Continue ReadingUSS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years
By EUGENE HOSHIKO and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — A U.S. Navy strike group’s flagship aircraft carrier left its…
Continue ReadingThe larger the nonprofit, the more likely it is run by a white man, says new Candid diversity report
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — White men are most likely to lead the largest, best-funded nonprofits, while women of color tend…
Continue ReadingIn ‘Back to Black,’ Marisa Abela’s fierce take on Amy Winehouse is the best reason to go, go, go
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The tragic arc of Amy Winehouse’s brief life and nova-like career creates built-in problems for a…
Continue ReadingHuman rights group urges Thailand to stop forcing dissidents to return home
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A leading international human rights organization has urged the Thai government to stop forcing…
Continue ReadingThe iconic Mirage in Las Vegas is closing after 34 years
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, and its instantly recognizable volcano, is soon…
Continue ReadingThe UK’s opposition Labour Party unveils its pledges to voters in hopes of winning the next election
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s still-undeclared election campaign has stepped up a gear. Opposition Labour Party leader…
Continue ReadingPoland puts judge who defected to Belarus on wanted list, opening way to international warrant
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prosecutors say they have put a controversial judge who fled to autocratic Belarus on a wanted list, a step…
Continue ReadingFacebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union’s strict digital regulations
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that…
Continue ReadingChina has teased how it might fix its property crisis. Markets are loving it
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese stocks surged on Thursday after officials in a major city announced plans to buy unsold homes in…
Continue ReadingThe Latest | Cohen previously characterized Stormy Daniels payment as extortion
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen has acknowledged telling a former prosecutor he felt porn actor Stormy Daniels and her…
Continue ReadingUkraine says it has checked Russia’s offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Military officials in Ukraine say their units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s…
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Air quality issues, staying warm today
Good morning! We are still dealing with areas of prescribed burn smoke which has resulted in poor air quality. Bend, Redmond and Sunriver dropped…
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