By Radina Gigova, Anna Chernova, Sophie Tanno and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and African leaders began in St. Petersburg on Thursday, with a far lower turnout than previous years. Putin has been seeking to strengthen ties with African countries and offered to send free grain to the
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman and Ben Morse, CNN Brisbane Stadium, Australia (CNN) — Nigeria stunned co-hosts Australia at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday, earning a famous 3-2 victory. Emily van Egmond sent the home fans into delirium just before the interval, tapping home a sweeping move to give Australia the lead. With the stadium bouncing
Continue ReadingBy Fabiana Chaparro and Alta Spells, CNN (CNN) — Civil rights activists joined friends and family of missing North Carolina woman Allisha Dene Watts to demand answers from police about what they are doing to find the woman who was last seen July 16. Watts, a 39-year-old Black woman, was reported missing from a home
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — En un Mundial de Fútbol no hay espacio para lamentos, por más duras que sean las caídas. La vertiginosa agenda de la gran competencia obliga, en este caso a la Selección Argentina, a cerrar rápidamente el capítulo de la derrota ante Italia en su debut. Este jueves, a las
Continue ReadingBy Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Cyclical stocks that tend to rise and fall with the economy are rallying, the latest sign that investors are becoming more optimistic about the possibility of a “soft landing,” i.e. no recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average index has gained 3.2% this month, outperforming the S&P 500
Continue ReadingBy Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed two bills banning so-called conversion therapy, a scientifically discredited practice intended to change a person’s sexual orientation, for minors in the state, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. “As a mom of a member of the community and a proud, lifelong ally, I’m grateful
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Gas prices have suddenly jolted higher, as excessive heat and production caps have hurt supply. The US average for regular gasoline climbed another two cents on Thursday to $3.71 a gallon, according to AAA. That’s the highest level since mid-November 2022. Pump prices have now jumped by
Continue ReadingLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Saudi Arabian soccer club Al-Ettifaq has signed Jordan Henderson weeks after luring Liverpool great Steven Gerrard to join as manager. Henderson was captain of Liverpool when the English club won the Premier League and Champions League titles. The England international is the the latest star to head to the oil-rich kingdom.
Continue ReadingLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Saudi Arabian soccer club Al-Ettifaq has signed Jordan Henderson weeks after luring Liverpool great Steven Gerrard to join as manager. Henderson was captain of Liverpool when the English club won the Premier League and Champions League titles. The England international is the the latest star to head to the oil-rich kingdom.
Continue ReadingBy Laura He Hong Kong (CNN) — Volkswagen has bought nearly 5% of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng for $700 million and agreed a strategic partnership to develop two new models as it attempts to reverse a decline in sales in the world’s biggest car market. Subject to final agreement, the companies will join forces
Continue ReadingBy AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Thousands of Shiite Muslims have been allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s main city for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three decades ago. Muharram is among the
Continue ReadingST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has told leaders and officials from most African countries that his nation is making full efforts to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause price spikes. Putin spoke on Thursday at the opening
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Clare Duffy, CNN Video by John General, Deborah Brunswick and Hazel Tang, CNN New York (CNN) — In mid-July at the construction site at 1 Java Street in Brooklyn, New York, the outside temperatures can reach sweltering highs in the 90s. But 500-feet underground, it’s 55 degrees all year round. That
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN Video by John General, Deborah Brunswick and Hazel Tang, CNN New York (CNN) — In mid-July at the construction site at 1 Java Street in Brooklyn, New York, the outside temperatures can reach sweltering highs in the 90s. But 500-feet underground, it’s 55 degrees all year round. That stable, underground temperature
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Clare Duffy, CNN Video by John General, Deborah Brunswick and Hazel Tang, CNN New York (CNN) — In mid-July at the construction site at 1 Java Street in Brooklyn, New York, the outside temperatures can reach sweltering highs in the 90s. But 500-feet underground, it’s 55 degrees all year round. That
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Agotado por la presión de tener éxito como fotógrafo, Litsky Li aceptó una oferta mejor: dejar el trabajo para convertirse en una de las legiones de niños en crecimiento de China a quienes sus familias pagan para quedarse en casa. Li, de 21 años, ahora pasa sus días comprando comestibles
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press More than 1,000 U.S. service personnel are in Niger, which until Wednesday’s coup attempt by mutinous soldiers had avoided the military takeovers that destabilized West African neighbors in recent years. The country had been seen as the last major partner standing against extremism in a Francophone region where anti-French sentiment had
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals typically have a system in place to get care quickly to patients who need it most. Alerts may be issued to get prepared for patients that EMT’s are bringing in with strokes, cardiac problems, severe trauma and bleeding that need quick care, but there’s typically no such provision for heat stroke, another condition
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Mattel, en lo alto de la ola rosa del éxito de taquilla de la película “Barbie”, planea hacer todo lo posible para ofrecer una Navidad tipo Barbie este año. La película “Barbie”, de la directora Greta Gerwig, obtuvo el fin de semana de estreno más grande de 2023, recaudando US$
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Amid an outpouring of support from fans, friends and fellow athletes, experts say Bronny James and his doctors can now focus on his specific road to recovery after the older son of NBA star LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice Monday at the University of Southern California.
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