Independence Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Independence Day, celebrated on the Fourth of July. The 246th anniversary of the adoption of the…
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Gypsy moths are stripping trees bare in the Northeast. Here’s why the outbreak is so bad
By Keely Aouga and Evan Simko-Bednarski, CNN Mark Boltz-Robinson looks forward to growing apples and berries every year. The fruits go into pies,…
Continue ReadingHere are some of the ways NCAA athletes are embracing the new world of the ‘NIL’ deal
By Douglas S. Wood and David Close, CNN This week saw the beginning of the NIL-era of college athletics. Suddenly allowed to profit from their name,…
Continue ReadingIndependence Day fireworks, once joyous celebrations, are now nightmares for these gun violence survivors
By Amir Vera, CNN Maggie Montoya used to love Independence Day fireworks. Now, the loud explosions and bangs that come with the American ritual…
Continue ReadingThe Florida Wildlife Corridor is nearly 18 million acres of natural wonder. The state just took a significant step to keep it alive
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr./Florida Wild Wedged between Florida’s two coasts are some of the richest ecosystems in…
Continue ReadingSearch and rescue efforts at collapsed Surfside condo paused for demolition preparation
By Jason Hanna, Dakin Andone and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Search and rescue efforts at the partially collapsed South Florida condo will temporarily pause…
Continue ReadingA 112-year-old in Puerto Rico sets Guinness World Record as oldest living man
By David Williams, CNN A former sugar cane farmer in Puerto Rico has been confirmed as the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records, just a…
Continue ReadingAtlanta woman wakes up to find a wild African cat on her bed
An Atlanta woman woke up to a surprise when an exotic cat native to Africa — that was not hers — jumped onto her bed. CNN affiliate WGCL…
Continue ReadingPlagued by violence, Chicago prepares for critical holiday weekend
By Christina Maxouris, CNN As Chicago leaders work to address violence across the city, police said Saturday that at least 16 people have been shot…
Continue ReadingElsa Update: Tropical storm watch issued for Florida Keys
A tropical storm watch is now in effect for parts of the Florida Keys in advance of Tropical Storm Elsa. CNN Meteorologist Gene Norman is tracking…
Continue ReadingPolice standoff with heavily armed men ends in 11 arrests
A standoff overnight between Massachusetts State Police and “several heavily armed men” in the woods ended with 11 arrests, authorities said. CNN’s…
Continue ReadingCDC warns not to swim with diarrhea, but all Twitter can focus on is the gif the agency used
By Rachel Trent, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against swimming with diarrhea this summer, and the visual…
Continue ReadingAtlanta woman wakes up to find a wild African cat on her bed
By Rachel Trent, CNN An Atlanta woman woke up to a surprise when a cat — that was not hers — jumped onto her bed Wednesday morning. She…
Continue ReadingRowing team completes journey from San Francisco to Honolulu in reported record time
By Rachel Trent, CNN A California rowing team is celebrating after it claims its journey from San Francisco to Honolulu set a new record for the…
Continue ReadingMan wins $1 million Massachusetts lottery prize for the second time
By Kelly Murray, CNN Talk about luck. Stephen C. Toto of Framingham, Massachusetts, made a last-minute decision to buy a lottery ticket, and for the…
Continue ReadingDeSantis speaks from Surfside: Community outpouring has been moving
Officials said they may allow a crew to demolish the remaining units of the partially collapsed South Florida condo building ahead of Tropical Storm…
Continue ReadingPolice standoff with heavily armed men ends in 11 arrests
A standoff overnight between Massachusetts State Police and “several heavily armed men” in the woods ended Saturday morning with 11 people arrested,…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts police standoff with heavily armed men ends in 11 arrests
By Kelly Murray and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN A standoff overnight between Massachusetts State Police and “several heavily armed men” in the…
Continue ReadingVaccine hesitancy continues for some younger Americans. Here’s one reason why
By Amara Walker and Maria Cartaya, CNN Destiny Britt has given the Covid-19 vaccine a lot of thought and has no plans to get vaccinated anytime soon.…
Continue ReadingVaccine hesitancy continues among young Americans despite risks
Some younger Americans are still hesitant to get vaccinated against Covid-19, despite knowing the risks. CNN’s Amara Walker…
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