August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has set an August trial date for four former Memphis police officers charged in the…
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Mystery of African elephants dropping dead unraveled by scientists
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The cause of mysterious mass deaths of African elephants has finally been unraveled — and scientists who authored…
Continue ReadingMorale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Since allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s government…
Continue ReadingA new survey of wealthy nations finds favorable views rising for the US while declining for China
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll finds public opinions in 24 countries growing more favorable of the United States than…
Continue Reading’80s icon Boy George is returning to Broadway in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Boy George is returning to Broadway in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” The…
Continue ReadingAn 11-year-old killed in Cincinnati has been identified and police are seeking the shooter
By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press/Report For America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An 11-year-old boy killed in a weekend shooting in Cincinnati has…
Continue ReadingZelensky invites Trump to Ukraine and says former president ‘can’t bring peace’ because of Putin
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Donald Trump to visit Ukraine, after the former US president…
Continue ReadingChatGPT-maker OpenAI hosts its first big tech showcase as the AI startup faces growing competition
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Less than a year into its meteoric rise, the company behind…
Continue ReadingMarijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and…
Continue ReadingKing Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — King Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa and Chad recall diplomats from Israel
By David McKenzie, Sarah Dean, Joseph Ataman and Maya Szaniecki, CNN Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — South Africa and Chad have announced…
Continue ReadingMichigan mayoral races could affect Democrats’ control of state government
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two mayoral races taking place Tuesday could put Michigan Democrats’ full control…
Continue ReadingFrance’s parliament is debating a bill that would speed up the deportation process. Activists say no
PARIS (AP) — Senators in France have opened debate on an immigration bill intended to strengthen the country’s ability to expel foreigners…
Continue ReadingMind-altering ketamine becomes latest pain treatment, despite little research or regulation
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat…
Continue ReadingClimate activists smash glass protecting Velazquez’s Venus painting in London’s National Gallery
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Two climate change protesters have been arrested after they smashed a protective glass panel covering…
Continue ReadingRepublican Peter Meijer, who supported Trump’s impeachment, enters Michigan’s US Senate race
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican former congressman Peter Meijer has announced he’ll run for an open…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa recalls ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government has recalled Monday its ambassador and diplomatic mission…
Continue ReadingHungary has fired the national museum director over LGBTQ+ content in World Press Photo exhibition
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s cultural minister has fired the director of the Hungarian National Museum in…
Continue ReadingNew Edition announces Las Vegas residency dates starting in late February after touring for 2 years
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — R&B group New Edition will bring their New Jack Swing tunes dating back 40…
Continue ReadingMoldova’s pro-Western government hails elections despite mayoral losses in capital and key cities
BY STEPHEN McGRATH and AUREL OBREJA Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s ruling pro-European party has lost a bid for the…
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