By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The full approval this month of the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi marked a historic shift in the treatment of the disease: For the first time, doctors have a medicine to prescribe that has been proven to slow the loss of memory and ability to do daily tasks that Alzheimer’s brings.
Continue ReadingBy Paula Newton, CNN Chibougamau, Quebec (CNN) — By the time the Silver State Hotshot crew arrived from Nevada a few weeks ago, Canada’s wildfires had already scorched millions of acres and shattered all-time burning records. So everyone already knew what they were up against. “In the scope for us, in the states, this would
Continue ReadingCNN, CBC NEWS, CTV NETWORK By Paula Newton, CNN Chibougamau, Quebec (CNN) — By the time the Silver State Hotshot crew arrived from Nevada a few weeks ago, Canada’s wildfires had already scorched millions of acres and shattered all-time burning records. So everyone already knew what they were up against. “In the scope for us,
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.N.’s World Food Program says it is facing a shortage of funds and won’t be able to help 100,000 people in Haiti this month who urgently need assistance. The 25% cut comes as a record 4.9 million people in the country of nearly 11 million need help with
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Activistas ambientales españoles pintaron con aerosol un superyate amarrado en un puerto en Ibiza este domingo. Activistas del grupo ecologista Futuro Vegetal publicaron un video que los muestra parados frente al superyate llamado Kaos, sosteniendo una pancarta que dice: “Tú consumes, otros sufren”. Luego, los activistas rociaron la embarcación con
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — With a basketball résumé among the most accomplished in NBA history, Steph Curry went to work on his golfing CV over the weekend. A walk-off eagle saw the Golden State Warriors icon win the American Century Championship in stunning fashion in Stateline, Nevada, on Sunday, becoming the first active
Continue ReadingBy Caolán Magee, CNN (CNN) — The identity of the elusive street artist Banksy has always been shrouded in secrecy, but a new BBC podcast may have unveiled a new detail about the art world’s mystery man. The 10-episode series, “The Banksy Story,” includes a recording of what may be the graffiti artist’s voice from
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Last month, a video posted to Twitter by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign used images that appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence showing former President Donald Trump hugging Dr. Anthony Fauci. The images, which appeared designed to criticize Trump for not firing the nation’s top
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Last month, a video posted to Twitter by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign used images that appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence showing former President Donald Trump hugging Dr. Anthony Fauci. The images, which appeared designed to criticize Trump for not firing the nation’s top
Continue ReadingBy Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — AmeriCorps recovered a record $84 million in overlooked deductions, credits and tax breaks for low-income Americans in the 2023 tax season, the federal agency announced Friday. The organization for volunteerism and national service, created by President Bill Clinton in 1993, assisted in aiding over 113,000 taxpayers in more than
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Luego de su presentación con el Inter de Miami este domingo, el astro argentino Lionel Messi pareció confirmar la fecha de su debut con el club estadounidense. En su cuenta oficial de Instagram, Messi agradeció a todos los aficionados que fueron al evento de su presentación y, al final de su
Continue ReadingAnnita Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Ever wondered what happens when a jetsetting flight attendant swaps life in the skies for life on the ground? If the experiences of former Pan American World Airways crew are anything to go by, life takes off in a completely different direction. Pan Am has always been synonymous with glamor,
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Emergency crews are investigating a train derailment in southeast Pennsylvania, the Whitemarsh Township manager said. The wreck happened Monday morning in Plymouth Meeting, which has about 7,500 residents 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. About 16 of the train’s 40 cars derailed around 4:50 a.m., according to
Continue ReadingBy RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. says Taliban authorities have further increased restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan in recent months. The U.N. mission in Afghanistan says in a report that the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that only males will be allowed to take exams to pursue
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The Crimean Bridge, which links the annexed peninsula to mainland Russia, was hit by two strikes early Monday in an attack a Ukrainian security official told CNN Kyiv was responsible for. The crossing is a vital artery for supplying Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine, allowing people and goods to
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The Crimean Bridge, which links the annexed peninsula to mainland Russia, was hit by two strikes early Monday in an attack a Ukrainian security official told CNN Kyiv was responsible for. The crossing is a vital artery for supplying Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine, allowing people and goods to
Continue ReadingCNN By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Jane Birkin, who died Sunday aged 76, will be remembered for many things: Her collaboration with long-time partner Serge Gainsbourg, her vocals on his hit “Je T’aime… Moi Non Plus” and her acting on both stage and screen, among much else. It is in fashion, however, that her legacy
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Rusia se hizo con el control de las filiales rusas del fabricante francés de yogures Danone y de la cervecera danesa Carlsberg, poniendo de relieve los riesgos a los que se enfrentan las empresas extranjeras que siguen haciendo negocios en el país. En un decreto firmado este domingo por el presidente de
Continue ReadingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s prime minister says two lawmakers from the ruling party have resigned for failing to end their extramarital affair despite being advised to do so. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday that he had accepted the resignations of Parliament Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and lawmaker Cheng Li Hui as
Continue ReadingBy PETROS GIANNAKOURIS and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press LOUTRAKI, Greece (AP) — Wildfires outside Athens forced thousands to flee seaside resorts, closed highways and gutted vacation homes Monday, as high winds pushed flames through hillside scrub and pine forests parched by days of extreme heat. Authorities issued evacuation orders for at least six seaside communities
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