‘Dune’ is a dream for Villeneuve, Chalamet, sequel or no
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — Director Denis Villeneuve was joined by his “Dune” stars Timothé Chalamet, Rebecca…
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South Africa to encourage vaccinations, but not force them
Associated Press By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government will encourage people to get…
Continue ReadingWoman’s conviction upheld in Oklahoma officer’s slaying
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the second-degree murder conviction and 25-year prison sentence of a woman…
Continue ReadingThe August jobs numbers have economists worried. Here’s why
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business America’s jobs recovery hit a major roadblock in August as the Delta variant threatened the labor market…
Continue ReadingEU ministers outline conditions for relations with Taliban
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRDO CASTLE, Slovenia (AP) — European Union officials have listed the conditions for defining the EU’s level…
Continue ReadingWomen stage protest in Taliban-controlled Kabul
By Nathan Hodge, Mia Alberti and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN A group of Afghan women activists staged a small protest in Taliban-controlled Kabul Friday…
Continue ReadingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeals ruling that said he didn’t have authority to ban mask mandates in schools
By Leyla Santiago and Dakin Andone, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appealed a judge’s ruling that stated the governor overreached and did…
Continue ReadingCyprus says August was hottest month on record since 1983
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Meteorologists in Cyprus say August was the east Mediterranean island’s hottest month since the recording of temperatures…
Continue ReadingGift for El Salvador mudslide victims comes at steep price
By ALBERTO ARCE Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the worst ever for Central America,…
Continue ReadingAfghan women demand rights as Taliban seek recognition
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A small group of Afghan women protested near the presidential palace in Kabul on Friday,…
Continue ReadingOn TV, 9/11 was last huge story for ‘Big 3’ network anchors
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans were guided through the horror of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by one of…
Continue ReadingMissing ancient Mesopotamian artifacts seized in Norway
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian police say nearly 100 missing tablets and other archaeological artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia have been…
Continue ReadingHalf-shredded Banksy could fetch over $5 million at auction
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale…
Continue ReadingLithuania recalls Beijing ambassador over China-Taiwan spat
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania has recalled its ambassador to China after the Baltic country’s decision in July to allow self-governing…
Continue ReadingLagging in polls, Merkel party’s candidate seeks expert help
By GEIR MOULSON and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The center-right Union bloc’s candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor…
Continue Reading5 things to know for September 3: Afghanistan, Ida, Texas, Coronavirus, California
By Faith Karimi, CNN An Air Force commander who helped oversee the final US withdrawal from Afghanistan detailed how troops spent a mere three hours…
Continue ReadingFormer district attorney arrested after indictment in connection with Ahmaud Arbery investigation
By Martin Savidge and Angela Barajas, CNN A former district attorney in Georgia has been charged after allegedly interfering with the arrest of a man…
Continue Reading5 steps to turn your side gig into a full-fledged business
By ROSALIE MURPHY of NerdWallet Freelancing or consulting can grow into full-time self-employment. But to successfully make that leap, it’s…
Continue Reading5 steps to turn your side gig into a full-fledged business
By ROSALIE MURPHY of NerdWallet Freelancing or consulting can grow into full-time self-employment. But to successfully make that leap, it’s…
Continue ReadingNo spacewalk is complete without a celestial soundtrack of space-themed songs. You’re welcome
By Gregory McNamee, CNN Gear up for the latest spacewalk on September 12 with an out-of-this world playlist. Astronauts Akihiko Hoshide from the…
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