What to do if you’re in the middle of a power outage
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Being without electricity is more than an inconvenience: not having access to power can impact your ability to…
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AI technology lets you talk to Jesus or Satan. What do they say?
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — In his 2013 hit “Beer With Jesus,” country singer Thomas Rhett imagines a barstool meeting with his Christian…
Continue ReadingLawsuit accuses University of Minnesota of not doing enough to prevent data breach
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A lawsuit filed on behalf of a former student and former employee at the University of Minnesota accuses the university of not…
Continue ReadingSyria’s US-backed Kurdish troops and militia remove militia’s commander in bid to end deadly clashes
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed forces and an allied militia have removed the militia’s…
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Mobile tax preparer pleads guilty to submitting $400,000 worth of fraudulent returns
By Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A tax preparer pleaded guilty to fraud…
Continue ReadingAuthors Jesmyn Ward and James McBride are among the nominees for the 10th annual Kirkus Prizes
NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Jesmyn Ward and James McBride and story collections by Jamal Brinkley and Kelly Link are among the finalists for the…
Continue ReadingGabon’s wealthy, dynastic leader thought he could resist Africa’s trend of coups. He might be wrong
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, knew well the threat of military coups in his part…
Continue ReadingA German court denies weapons permit to a special forces soldier who served in Afghanistan
BERLIN (AP) — A German court has ruled that a special forces soldier who believes he is at risk of attacks by jihadi extremists because he served…
Continue ReadingHow to get help, stay safe and protect your sanity after a devastating hurricane
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane victims returning to damaged houses face a torrent of challenges – if they’re lucky enough to have a…
Continue ReadingIn latest violence, Israeli police kill Palestinian teen assailant and West Bank bomb hurts Israelis
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say they have shot and killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy who stabbed a man in…
Continue ReadingCNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A former chief executive of the BBC and The New York Times who says he sees opportunity in times of…
Continue ReadingIndonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams
BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say they’ve arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online…
Continue ReadingUS economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, showing continued…
Continue ReadingPoland’s lawmakers confirm members of divisive commission which critics say targets opposition
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers have confirmed candidates for the controversial commission for examining Russian influence in the…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s working class turns to nonprofit funds to make ends meet during the strike
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Shawn Batey was sweating in the August sun on the 100th day of the writers strike, carrying her…
Continue ReadingThe ‘blue moon’ won’t be the only rare sight in the night sky this week
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — August began with a bright supermoon and will end the same way as another one lights up the night sky this…
Continue ReadingMan admits stabbing US intelligence agent working at Britain’s cyberespionage agency
LONDON (AP) — A man accused of stabbing an American woman stationed at Britain’s cyberespionage agency has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.…
Continue ReadingTesla is allowing no-hands driving with Autopilot for longer periods. US regulators have questions
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán urges US to ‘call back Trump’ to end Ukraine war in Tucker Carlson interview
By BELA SZANDELSZKY Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, says the only path to ending…
Continue ReadingRussia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies
CNN By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Olga Voitovych and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since…
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