Leap year means some employees make more money, while others get paid less
By Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — It’s once again a leap year in 2024. For…
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Scientist weighs in on ‘snow cream’ trend, says snow is ‘anything but pure’
By Megan DeLaire Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — It’s a timeless lesson that applies…
Continue ReadingMass tourism has turned Florence into a ‘prostitute,’ museum boss says, sparking outrage
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Mass tourism has turned the Italian city of Florence into a “prostitute,” the director of Galleria…
Continue ReadingEU Parliament probes a Latvian lawmaker after media allegations that she spied for Russia
By LORNE COOK and JARI TANNER Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament has opened an investigation into news reports that a Latvian…
Continue ReadingOlivia Rodrigo on the 2024 Grammy Awards, performing rage on ‘GUTS,’ and learning from Leonard Cohen
By KRYSTA FAURIA and MARIA SHERMAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second chapter in Olivia Rodrigo’s musical story began similar to the…
Continue ReadingAn auction of Nelson Mandela’s possessions is suspended as South Africa fights to keep them
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The planned auction of dozens of items that belonged to Nelson Mandela has been suspended…
Continue ReadingUS figure skater Nathan Chen welcomes ‘a win for clean sport’ as Kamila Valieva’s ban hands him an Olympic gold medal
By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After enduring a near-two-year wait, figure skating star Nathan Chen will finally receive a gold…
Continue ReadingUndercover Israeli troops dressed as medical staff kill three militants in West Bank hospital raid, officials say
CNN By Abeer Salman and Christian Edwards, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli special forces, dressed as civilians and medical staff, infiltrated…
Continue ReadingBritain’s Conservative government warned against tax cuts by IMF economist
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund’s chief economist has advised the U.K. government to avoid further…
Continue ReadingNew British Virgin Islands governor faces heated debate over sovereignty and corruption
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A public servant from the United Kingdom has been sworn in as the new governor of the British Virgin Islands. He faces…
Continue ReadingUnion calls on security workers at most major German airports to strike on Thursday
BERLIN (AP) — A union has called on security staff at most of Germany’s major airports to stage a one-day strike on Thursday as it steps up…
Continue ReadingThe US hasn’t seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn’t abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in…
Continue ReadingBiden says he has decided how to respond to attack in Jordan
By Betsy Klein, Michael Williams and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday he has made a decision…
Continue ReadingGroup of Democrats call on Blinken to provide answers on bypassing Congress to approve arms sales to Israel
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A group of 19 predominantly Democratic lawmakers is calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to provide…
Continue ReadingUS considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is considering additional measures against Venezuelan…
Continue ReadingAt least 2 people hospitalized after Amtrak train derails hits milk truck in Colorado
KEENESBURG At least two people were hospitalized after an Amtrak train derailed when it hit a truck carrying milk in a rural area in northeastern…
Continue ReadingBob Odenkirk better call King Charles. As it turns out, they are related
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Bob Odenkirk was royally amused to find out he has a famous relative. During an appearance on “Finding…
Continue Reading5 ways to help boys cultivate friends and combat loneliness
By Phyllis L. Fagell, CNN (CNN) — Lori Oberbroeckling watched her son Kaden, 12, text friends about getting together, realizing he didn’t…
Continue Reading“Estamos muriendo lentamente”: palestinos comen pasto y beben agua contaminada mientras la hambruna se cierne sobre Gaza
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Hanadi Gamal Saed El Jamara, de 38 años, dice que dormir es lo único que puede distraer a sus hijos del…
Continue ReadingMilan-Cortina board approves proposal to rebuild Cortina bobsled track but will keep open a ‘Plan B’
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — The local organizing committee for the 2026 Winter Olympics has decided to move forward with…
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