Armed Forces Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Armed Forces Day, a holiday observed in some areas of the United States to honor all branches of the…
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Mark Zuckerberg Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta. Personal Birth date: May 14, 1984 Birth place: Dobbs…
Continue ReadingHow Transnistria, a Russian-backed region in Moldova, is getting pulled into the war in Ukraine
By Rob Picheta, CNN A series of unexplained explosions have occurred in parts of Transnistria, a breakaway territory within Moldova that has housed…
Continue ReadingRussian hacking in Ukraine has been extensive and intertwined with military operations, Microsoft says
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN At least six different Kremlin-linked hacking groups have conducted nearly 240 cyber operations against Ukrainian targets,…
Continue ReadingState probe after George Floyd’s killing finds a decade of ‘discriminatory, race-based policing’ in Minneapolis
By Ray Sanchez and Omar Jimenez, CNN A state investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department launched after the Memorial Day 2020 killing of…
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CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN When it comes to managing your finances, you may use an app on your phone or your computer to help rein in overspending.…
Continue ReadingRon DeSantis says ending Disney’s self-governing status will be a ‘process.’ Here’s what might happen next
By Eric Levenson and Steve Contorno, CNN Nearly 55 years ago, Florida passed a law that created the Reedy Creek Improvement District, effectively…
Continue ReadingHouse lawmakers advance an effort to create a national Asian Pacific American museum
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Lawmakers have advanced an effort to create a national museum of Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture. The…
Continue ReadingDisney’s self-governing district says Florida cannot dissolve it without paying off its debts
By Jamiel Lynch, Chris Boyette and Eric Levenson, CNN Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says that…
Continue ReadingJerusalem violence puts century-old status quo to the test
By Zeena Saifi, CNN A recent spike in violence at some of Jerusalem’s key holy sites has left Jordan in a difficult position vis-a-vis its…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Stevie Wonder, singer, songwriter, producer and activist. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1950…
Continue ReadingUK Phone Hacking Scandal Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the phone hacking scandal in the United Kingdom. Journalists at British newspapers are accused of…
Continue ReadingJudges Targeted Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. Three federal judges were…
Continue ReadingSouthern Californians told to reduce outdoor watering in ‘unprecedented’ order amid historic drought
By Stephanie Elam and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Facing the “new reality” of extreme drought conditions caused by a “changing…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 27: Ukraine, Covid-19, Recession, Bitcoin, LGBTQ rights
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 27: Ukraine, Covid-19, Recession, Bitcoin, LGBTQ rights
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 27: Ukraine, Covid-19, Recession, Bitcoin, LGBTQ rights
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 29: Ukraine, Covid-19, Recession, USPS, Abortion
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Alexandra Meeks, CNN In a move to reduce smoking across the US, the FDA has proposed a sweeping ban on menthol cigarettes and…
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CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies…
Continue ReadingRussia’s threat to retaliate against US-Japan naval exercises shows it’s getting jumpy, analysts say
By Brad Lendon and Emiko Jozuka, CNN Russia has warned Japan of “retaliatory measures” if it expands joint naval exercises with the…
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