Nollywood aims to become a global cultural phenomenon like Afrobeats
CNN By Stephanie Busari, CNN New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) — Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving…
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5 things to know for July 30: Secret Service, Olympics, Veepstakes, Supreme Court, North Korea
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the…
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By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the…
Continue ReadingEl Chapo’s son denies making deal with US prior to arrest, pleads not guilty in court
By Eric Levenson, Bill Kirkos, Polo Sandoval, Holmes Lybrand and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — In a case crammed with intrigue, Joaquín Guzmán…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift ‘in shock’ after stabbing rampage at English children’s dance class leaves three dead and more injured
By Rob Picheta and Jessie Gretener, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has said she is “completely in shock” after a stabbing attack at a dance class…
Continue ReadingAfrican cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest
By Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — In some of Africa’s major cities, young people are experiencing a summer of discontent…
Continue Reading‘We failed Sonya,’ Illinois sheriff says about fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey
By Amanda Musa and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two weeks after one of his former deputies was charged with murder in the death of a Black…
Continue ReadingIndia searches for survivors after landslides kill more than 150 in Kerala
By Esha Mitra, Kunal Sehgal, Sandi Sidhu, Robert Shackelford and Lex Harvey, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Rescue operations are ongoing in India’s…
Continue ReadingVenezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know
By Jessie Yeung, Stefano Pozzebon and Tara John, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian…
Continue ReadingSecurity forces protecting Haitian leader provide ‘cover’ fire after he leaves interview with CNN
By Larry Madowo, Caitlin Stephen Hu and Jessie Yeung, CNN Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — Security forces protecting Haiti’s leader provided…
Continue ReadingJudge permanently blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
By Sydney Bishop, Denise Royal and Carlos Suarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has permanently blocked the restrictions Florida Gov. Ron…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 30: Secret Service, Olympics, Veepstakes, Supreme Court, North Korea
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the…
Continue Reading‘Hacking’ your home for quick cash, new blood test for cancer, prioritizing travel: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Summer is the perfect time to get outside and exercise, whether it’s a casual game with friends or…
Continue ReadingProtests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory
By Tara John, Stefano Pozzebon, Mia Alberti, Jennifer Hansler and Avery Schmitz, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Protests broke out in several…
Continue ReadingEarthquake shakes Los Angeles, with epicenter near Barstow
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — An earthquake shook the Los Angeles region Monday afternoon. The US Geological Survey reported a 4.9 magnitude…
Continue ReadingDozens of Russian mercenaries killed in rebel ambush in Mali, in their worst known loss in Africa
By Tim Lister, Avery Schmitz and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — The video is as triumphant as it is gruesome. Rebel fighters, rifles slung over…
Continue ReadingA historic mining community is decimated as the Park Fire and other massive wildfires rage in the Western United States
By Zoe Sottile, Susannah Cullinane and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Wildfires are raging out of control in the Western United States and Canada –…
Continue ReadingDollywood patrons wade through knee-deep water as theme park floods
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton’s theme park was a bucket list item for Zoe Ballesteros. So when the California resident…
Continue ReadingFar-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner
By Rob Picheta, Tamar Michaelis, Mike Schwartz and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — A major political rift has broken out in Israel over the detention…
Continue ReadingDollywood patrons wade through knee-deep water as theme park floods
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton’s theme park was a bucket list item for Zoe Ballesteros. So when the California resident…
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