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Saturday, December 31, 2022

For Lula and the World, the Tough Job of Saving the Amazon Begins

Deforestation is one of many problems Brazil’s new government will need to address.

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Anthony Hopkins offers uplifting New Year's message on his 47th anniversary of sobriety

Anthony Hopkins has a lot to celebrate this New Year's Eve.

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Katie Couric: What Barbara Walters Made Possible for Women

She never took no for an answer, so women who came after her could hear “yes.”

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Putin 'hides behind you': Zelensky directly addresses the Russian people



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The Invention of Elise Stefanik

To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough?

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Friday, December 30, 2022

They Said They Went to Mali to Keep the Peace. Now They’re Jailed as Mercenaries.

Ivory Coast said its soldiers were in Mali to provide security for the United Nations peacekeeping mission. But Mali accused them of seeking to undermine its own security.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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The year in CNN visuals: Our favorite maps, illustrations and interactives and more

From breaking news, like the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, to lighter stories, like the time a young traveler bumped into David Bowie, the CNN visuals team helps to tell these stories through maps, charts, illustrations and interactives. The staff of designers, data editors, developers and more highlighted their favorite visuals of 2022.

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How McCarthy’s Speaker Election Bid Could Devolve Into Chaos

Representative Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader, has pledged to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor. It could turn into a debacle not seen in the chamber for a century.

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Suspect Arrested in Killings of 4 College Students in Moscow, Idaho

The college town has been reeling since the attack last month, in which four students were killed overnight, apparently as they slept.

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Inside an Underground Network of Los Angeles Museums

Shrines to skateboarding, bunnies, neon, aviation and citrus trees dot the sprawling region, highlighting its diversity.

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Advice From Pelosi’s Daughter: ‘Every Woman Needs a Paul Pelosi'

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, a multimillionaire venture capitalist recovering from a brutal attack, has long taken care of the couple’s “business of living,’’ including shopping for the speaker’s clothes.

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Ex-prosecutor says he noticed something 'interesting' in Donald Trump Jr.'s Jan. 6 testimony

The House January 6 committee has released a new batch of transcripts, including key interviews from members of former President Donald Trump's family and staff. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joins CNN's Abby Phillip to discuss what Donald Trump Jr.'s testimony could mean.

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Pelé Will Live Forever

Luminous, consummate and magical, the King of Soccer was Blackness in action.

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Highlights from the latest release of January 6 transcripts

The House January 6 committee on Thursday released another wave of witness interview transcripts.

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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.

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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

You’re Stranded at the Airport. Now What?

Airlines may provide vouchers or reimbursements, or there may be places to sleep within the airport.

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Unraveling Climate Change’s Link to Extreme Winter Storms

The deadly freeze that swept the United States was extraordinary, but while scientists know that global warming can intensify extreme weather, the effects on winter storms are tricky to untangle.

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Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack pleads not guilty to state charges

In a short court hearing Wednesday, David DePape entered a second not guilty plea to state charges stemming from an attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in late October. A second arraignment for felony charges is customary in California following a preliminary hearing in which a defendant is held to answer to all charges.

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Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed $546M from his hedge fund to buy a Robinhood stake

When Sam Bankman-Fried bought a nearly 7.6% stake in Robinhood, the popular stock-trading app, earlier this year, he financed the deal with more than half a billion dollars borrowed from the his own hedge fund — the entity that prosecutors say was illegally funneling customer funds from its affiliated platform, FTX.

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Former F.B.I. Agents Lodge Accusations of Bias Against Conservatives

Historically, the F.B.I.’s critics have come from the left. But the bureau’s array of inquiries into former President Donald J. Trump has turned the tables.

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A Literary Scene Where Parties Are Part of the Agenda

LittlePuss Press specializes in work by transgender writers. Its founders also know it’s hard to resist a great party.

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Hugh Jackman's frenemy dynamic with Ryan Reynolds will bleed into 'Deadpool 3'



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Electric vehicle sales have hit a tipping point

Next time you're circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren't just Teslas anymore, either.

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2 miles of border fencing installed in El Paso area as migrants surge around Texas amid Title 42 limbo



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Epidemics That Weren’t: How Countries Shut Down Recent Outbreaks

Some of the most fragile health systems in the world can teach us ways to respond to public health threats early and effectively.

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Flight cancellations wreak havoc on US airports

The chaos has left thousands of passengers sleeping in terminals as they search for solutions.

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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports

The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.

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Gretchen Whitmer kidnap ringleader, Adam Fox, sentenced to 16 years

Adam Fox hoped to start a "revolution" but was sentenced to 16 years for targeting Gretchen Whitmer.

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Monday, December 26, 2022

Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work

Facing tepid ticket sales, the company will withdraw up to $30 million from its endowment and stage more operas by living composers, which have been outselling the classics.

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Years after viral video, triplets reunite with beloved trash collector

Four years after a video of their daily visit with the neighborhood trash collector went viral, a set of Florida triplets got the chance to catch up with their hero. See the report from CNN affiliate WESH.

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In the Bahamas, a Lingering Sympathy for Sam Bankman-Fried

Residents there have a generous view of the disgraced FTX founder, who has been accused of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds.

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From the McRib to the Choco Taco, here are 6 foods we lost in 2022

2022 marked a return to the basics for many of America's largest food companies. That left some fan favorites in the garbage heap of history.

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Human Artists on New A.I. Illustrations

“Usually what happens is it devalues that human labor.” Three illustrators discuss art generated by artificial intelligence.

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Sunday, December 25, 2022

Maya Ruiz-Picasso, Artist’s Daughter and Inspiration, Dies at 87

As a girl she brought out a childlike quality in Picasso. As an adult she became an authority on his works.

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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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2 people found dead at Jehovah's Witness hall in Colorado; suspicious device found

Law enforcement officials are investigating a homicide at a Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Colorado where two adults were found dead, police said.

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Head of major Russian shipyard dies suddenly, no cause given

• Zelensky rallies Ukrainians with defiant Christmas message after deadly Russian barrage in Kherson • They were welcomed into British homes. Celebrating their first Christmas together, Ukrainians wonder if that hospitality will last

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Doorbell camera captures Alaskan moose dropping antlers

A doorbell camera in Alaska captured a moose dropping his antlers in the front yard. CNN affiliate KTUU has the story.

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Something About This Mysterious Fossil Graveyard Was Fishy

For decades, paleontologists have tried to explain what they assumed was a 230-million-year-old scene of mass death.

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Saturday, December 24, 2022

No antibiotics worked, so this woman turned to a natural enemy of bacteria to save her husband's life

• Trump White House drafted statement attacking Barr after he publicly refuted Trump's voter fraud claims, transcript reveals

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The Premier League Is Back, With Quite an Act to Follow

The Premier League will play on Boxing Day because the Premier League always plays on Boxing Day. But the title race changed over the World Cup break.

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Arizona judge rejects Kari Lake's election challenge and confirms Hobbs' victory

An Arizona judge on Saturday rejected Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake's lawsuit attempting to overturn her defeat, concluding that there wasn't clear or convincing evidence of misconduct, and affirming the victory of Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs.

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Putin Wants Fealty, and He’s Found It in Africa

The Russian president has unleashed a new disorder on the world with his war in Ukraine, and the Central African Republic may be its ultimate expression.

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Maxi Jazz, lead singer of dance group Faithless, dies at 65

Maxi Jazz, the British musician best known as the lead vocalist for dance group "Faithless," has died, according to the band.

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She Worked for Twitter. Then She Tweeted at Elon Musk.

Sasha Solomon, a software engineer, joined others in the media business who lost their jobs this year after publicly taking on their employers.

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Friday, December 23, 2022

IRS delays rule change for people who get paid on Venmo, Etsy, Airbnb and other apps

Anyone getting paid for their goods and services through apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, or platforms like Etsy and Airbnb, just got a reprieve from the IRS.

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The F.D.A. Now Says It Plainly: Morning-After Pills Are Not Abortion Pills

Labels of Plan B One-Step had previously said, without scientific evidence, that the pill might block fertilized eggs from implanting in the womb.

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This is the transportation secretary's top concern about winter storm

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins "CNN This Morning" to discuss the winter storm sweeping across the US.

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How Did Sam Bankman-Fried Make His $250 Million Bail?

Though Mr. Bankman-Fried was not required to pay $250 million, the large amount of the bond in this high-profile case has raised questions about the federal bail process.

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No tree or gifts for thousands in this US city

Migrants arriving in El Paso will spend their first Christmas away from home. Many left loved ones behind.

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Henrietta Lacks statue will replace Robert E. Lee monument in Roanoke, Virginia

A statue of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used without her consent in crucial medical research, will replace a monument to Confederate general Robert E. Lee in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Cathedral of St. John Finally Solves a 100-Year-Old Problem

The cathedral’s dome, a tour de force of tile, was supposed to be temporary. Instead, it’s lasted more than a century. Now, after a $17 million rehab, it could last a couple hundred more.

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Why everyone's talking about 'nepo babies'

One of the surest roads to success in showbiz is to be the child of an already famous and successful person.

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At France’s Oldest Christmas Market, Energy Crisis Dims Festive Spirits

Amid soaring gas prices and the war in Ukraine, Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärik, like holiday fairs across Europe, has faced a tough question: “How do you balance magic and responsibility?”

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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Companies are reining in holiday bonuses

Last year, bonuses were bountiful. This year, economic uncertainty is bringing a chill to the holiday-season perk, according to survey data released Thursday by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Hackers Mined a Single Software Flaw for a Year in NY Cyberattack

Suffolk County officials on Wednesday released the results of their investigation into a devastating breach that was discovered in the fall, forcing the government offline.

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Groundbreaking Mars mission comes to an end

After making groundbreaking discoveries about the mysterious interior of the red planet, the InSight lander's mission has officially ended.

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The Most Exciting Part of a Restaurant Is … the Bathroom?

A discothèque, a shrine to Dolly Parton, an ode to Iranian films: These are just a few of the eye-popping, eccentric restaurant restrooms giving diners a different kind of thrill.

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8 Teenage Girls Charged With Killing a Toronto Man

Police said the girls, who ranged from 13 to 16 years old, connected on social media before meeting up, possibly for the first time, on the day of the killing.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States

At least 14 states have passed bans on the service on government-issued devices in recent weeks. And Congress appears poised to pass a similar prohibition for federal workers.

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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.

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Appeals court asks DOJ to weigh in on whether Trump is immune in civil January 6 lawsuits

A federal appeals court on Tuesday asked the Justice Department to weigh in on whether former President Donald Trump should be protected by absolute immunity in civil lawsuits brought against him for his alleged role in the January 6 US Capitol attack.

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Merry ‘Sismas’: A Holiday Tradition Honors Friendship

For a group of devoted girlfriends, the season shines brighter when they’re together — preferably in a costume, eating some oxtail.

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What US border policy shift means for migrants

Immigration attorney Gerardo Menchaca says Trump-era policy is likely to be eliminated.

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Monday, December 19, 2022

US Sues Arizona for Gov. Doug Ducey’s Shipping Containers Border Wall

Doug Ducey, the outgoing governor of Arizona, spent $82 million to stack shipping containers along the border with Mexico. His successor, Katie Hobbs, calls it a waste of money.

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Iran and Russia were too distracted to meddle in midterm elections, US general says

Domestic unrest in Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine may have distracted Tehran and Moscow from making more of an effort to influence or interfere in the 2022 US midterm election, a top US military cyberofficial said Monday.

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Homicides of Children Soared in the Pandemic’s First Year, CDC Reports

Killings of children and teenagers under 18 increased sharply in 2020, federal researchers reported. Black communities were disproportionately affected.

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Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.

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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails

Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

Twitter to Ban Accounts That Promote Rival Social Media Like Mastodon

The move may affect giant social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as smaller ones like Mastodon and Truth Social.

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Manchin says Biden should ask for extension of Trump-era border policy

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday that President Joe Biden should ask for an extension of Title 42, a public health authority that was invoked under former President Donald Trump and allows officials to expel migrants encountered at the US-Mexico border.

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Dorothy Pitman Hughes Dies at 84; Brought Black Issues to Feminism

A close friend of Gloria Steinem, she toured with her and spoke widely about the need for women to confront racism and classism in their ranks.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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Haberman: Trump insiders say he sees 2024 campaign as a shield

CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman discusses Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and what Trump's inner circle has to say about it.

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Argentina Just Won the World Cup, and Lionel Messi Is the Perfect Man for This Moment

The superstar striker’s career has taken place in an era when the country’s culture around masculinity in football has changed. Is that a coincidence?

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

2022: The Songs of the Year

Let’s talk about tracks by Ice Spice, Cardi B, Ethel Cain and many more of the 70 picks on our critics’ lists.

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Arizona man ticketed for driving in the HOV lane with an inflatable Grinch

An Arizona man driving in the high-occupancy vehicle lane was ticketed after a police officer realized his passenger wasn't a person at all. It was an inflatable Grinch.

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You can only fit one 'Big Fruit Loop' in a bowl

Just in time for the holidays, artist collective MSCHF is releasing its newest playful art piece: a giant, 930-calorie, $19.99 fruit loop.

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How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign

European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.

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CNN contributors react to University chancellor's racist remarks during speech

CNN contributors Shan Wu and Lisa Ling join anchor Amara Walker to discuss the racist remarks made by Thomas L. Keon, the chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, during a commencement speech. The chancellor was following the keynote speaker who referenced using "made up languages" to his grandchildren several times in his speech, which made no mention or reference to Asians.

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Cold and Flu Medicine: What to Stock for the ‘Tripledemic’

Doctors weigh in on the essentials families need and what parents can do if they’re unable to find children’s pain reliever.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Federal investigators have accessed emails in which Rep. Scott Perry, John Eastman and other Trump allies discuss 2020 election

Federal investigators have obtained access to several email accounts, a draft autobiography and other writings in which Republican Rep. Scott Perry, Donald Trump elections attorney John Eastman, and former Justice Department officials Jeffrey Clark and Ken Klukowski discussed the 2020 election, according to a newly released order in the DC District Court.

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MoMA’s Daydream of Progress

An artist’s A.I. turns thousands of works from the museum’s collection into a cheerful vision of the next avant-garde. Will “Unsupervised” help MoMA stay relevant?

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Nigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum

Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

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The world turns pink and sparkly in first 'Barbie' teaser trailer

Life in plastic really is fantastic if the first official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated "Barbie" movie is anything to go by.

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Hundreds of tourists stranded in Machu Picchu amid Peru protests

About 300 tourists from around the world have been left stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu, according to the mayor, after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country's president.

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Royal aide apologizes in person to Black charity boss for asking where she was 'really from'

A meeting "filled with warmth and understanding" took place on Friday between an honorary royal aide and the Black charity founder she repeatedly asked where she was "really from," according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats and Rabbits

The ban, which takes effect in December 2024, is meant to prevent the sale of animals raised by commercial breeders accused of keeping them in inhumane conditions.

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Harrison Ford Loves His Craft. ‘1923’ Tested His Limits.

The actor, now 80, is still trying new things, including his first major TV role. Just don’t ask him to get all touchy-feely about it.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC Royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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US brings back free at-home Covid tests as part of winter plan

The programme allows households to order four rapid tests with deliveries starting next week.

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How to Hand Out Billions in Climate Subsidies? Very Carefully.

John Podesta, the White House aide overseeing new tax credits, said rules were expected to be in place within months. Avoiding waste and fraud is a priority.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

El Paso, Long an Immigrant Haven, Is Tested by Spike in Arrivals

The influx is arousing a mix of emotions in a predominantly Latino border city where immigrants already make up a quarter of the population.

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Twitter suspends @ElonJet account that tracked owner Elon Musk's private plane

The account that tweeted about Elon Musk's private jet is suspended for violating Twitter rules.

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Five people arrested on domestic terrorism charges in clash at Atlanta's 'Cop City' site

Five people were arrested and charged with domestic terrorism in Atlanta on Tuesday after a clash between activists and law enforcement at a site set to be turned into a state-of-the-art training facility for police, state investigators said.

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Georgia’s Top Election Official Calls for End to Runoff System

Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state, said that a newly tightened timeline for runoff elections had put added strain on election workers.

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Ukraine War: US planning to send Patriot air defence missiles

The expensive air defence system would be a huge boost to Ukraine, but supplies will be limited.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Rishi Sunak Unveils Plans to Tackle Migrant Boat Crossings and Asylum Backlog

Amid growing anger within his governing Conservative Party, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to eliminate the country’s backlog of asylum claims.

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US energy secretary: Scientists replicated conditions 'only found in the stars and sun'



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Amid a ‘Tripledemic,’ It’s Time to Mask Up Again, Experts Say

A high-quality, well-fitting mask is your best protection against infection from the coronavirus, influenza and R.S.V.

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World's oldest known jeans found in 1857 shipwreck sell for $114,000

The jeans were recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck, also known as the "Ship of Gold".

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Mike Leach, Innovative Football Coach at Three Colleges, Dies at 61

At Mississippi State and earlier at Texas Tech and Washington State, he deployed a high-powered, pass-happy “Air Raid” offense, winning eight bowl games.

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Monday, December 12, 2022

US immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'

A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.

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House Democrats have former President Donald Trump's tax returns. But what happens next?

After a years-long fight, House Democrats finally have access to six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns. It is now up to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal to decide what to do with them.

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Winnipeg murders: Families of murdered indigenous women call for landfill search

Winnipeg Police say they can't recover the remains of murdered indigenous women from a landfill.

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'Trump obsession is very bad': Senate Republicans confront their problems after poor election showing

Donald Trump is facing a flurry of criticism on Capitol Hill, with Republican fury growing over their failure to take back the Senate and GOP leaders at odds over their strategy with the former president still maintaining a dominant hold on the party.

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Croatia Is the World Cup Team That Refuses to Lose

Croatia, a nation of four million people, needs one more win to reach a second straight World Cup final. If it happens, it will probably come on penalties, and certainly after extra time.

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Obstruction Charge Takes Center Stage at Jan. 6 Court Hearing

A federal appeals court ruling could affect the cases of hundreds of people charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol — and potentially any prosecution of Donald Trump.

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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' hits the big screen this month

The one-time lost Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life" staged an unlikely comeback in the 1970s and 1980s by becoming a December TV staple, after underperforming at the box office and failing to win big at the Oscars when it debuted in the '40s.

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Unapologetic Black Power in the South

Georgia Republicans thought they could fracture the Black vote. They couldn’t.

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Chicago priest Michael Pfleger reinstated following latest accusation of sexual abuse against him

Father Michael Pfleger, the senior pastor of the St. Sabina Parish in Chicago, has been reinstated after an independent review board found "no reason" to keep him away following the latest accusation of sexual abuse against him.

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Stellantis to close Illinois plant, lay off more than 1,000 workers, citing rising costs for EVs

Stellantis is shuttering its Illinois plant in February resulting in indefinite layoffs for 1,350 employees, the company said in a statement, citing increasing costs in the electric vehicle market.

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Winter Storm System Bringing Heavy Snow, Rain and Wind Across the U.S.

The system has clobbered the Sierra Nevada with snowfall of up to three inches an hour and is expected to develop into a major winter storm from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest, forecasters said.

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Nasa's Orion capsule makes safe return to Earth

After a 26-day flight around the Moon, Nasa's future astronaut ship parachutes into the Pacific.

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Vaping Settlement by Juul Is Said to Total $1.7 Billion

The proposed deal would resolve thousands of lawsuits in multidistrict litigation based in Northern California.

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Toledo Zoo welcomes twin polar bear cubs

This Saturday just got twice as cute.

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The New Chat Bots Could Change the World. Can You Trust Them?

Siri, Google Search, online marketing and your child’s homework will never be the same. Then there’s the misinformation problem.

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Lawmaker hit with racial slurs during meeting to address racism

The Board of Supervisors in the once-solid Republican stronghold of Orange County, California, put forth a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. The resolution was unanimously adopted, but was met with contempt by some audience members in attendance, with at least one heard on video yelling an ethnic slur. CNN's Josh Campbell reports.

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True ‘Holiday Magic’ Can’t Be Manufactured

It’s not about elaborate preparation.

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Belgian Inquiry Into Qatar and Bribery Stuns European Parliament

The police detained five people, including former and current members of the body, in a case centered on possible attempts to influence the Parliament’s economic and political decisions.

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Former Minneapolis police officer who helped restrain George Floyd sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison

A former Minneapolis police officer who assisted in the fatal restraint of George Floyd was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison Friday for his role in the killing.

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Opinion: We are tearing holes in the fabric of life on Earth

From my home in southwest Nova Scotia, I look out on the warming and rising Atlantic Ocean with alarm. This summer, the kelp forest, nursery to so many aquatic species, was bleaching out in its struggle to cope with temperature. This continued years of decline in this precious aquatic ecosystem.

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She lives near a landfill. Now she has to bathe in salt water

At the Bhalswa landfill in northwest Delhi, India, a steady flow of jeeps zigzags up the trash heap to dump more garbage on a pile now over 62 meters (203 feet). Some of the 200,000 residents that live in Bhalswa say the area is uninhabitable. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

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Musk says Twitter is rolling out a new feature that will flag 'shadowbanning.' It's complicated

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday said he plans to introduce an option to make it possible for users to determine if the company has limited how many other users can view their posts. In doing so, Musk is effectively seizing on an issue that has been a rallying cry among some conservatives who claim the social network has suppressed or "shadowbanned" their content.

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Lace, That Most Coveted Textile

Bard’s survey of European traditions finally reveals exactly what Vermeer’s ‘Lacemaker’ was up to.

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European country's last 'restaurant bear' freed, non-profit says

After decades in a cage, Albania's last "restaurant bear" has been freed, according to a non-profit.

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

House voting on defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate

The House voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the US military's Covid vaccine mandate.

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Messi and Ronaldo’s Last World Cup Is the End of Soccer’s Greatest Generation

The World Cup is bidding farewell to the starriest cast the game has ever assembled. The setting is a perfect fit for the game’s age of excess.

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How the Brittney Griner prisoner swap with Russia was done

The US and Russia were willing to talk despite worsening relations - but there were limits to the deal.

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Amateur fossil hunters find giant, 100 million-year-old skeleton

Amateur paleontologists in Queensland, Australia uncovered a rare,100 million-year-old marine reptile's skeleton that could provide vital clues about prehistoric life.

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A Plea From Experts to Pregnant Women: Get Vaccinated Against Covid

Many expectant women have avoided the shots, unaware that the virus poses significant risks to the fetus — and to them.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Letitia James Accused of Protecting Top Aide From Harassment Allegations

Sofia Quintanar said that her sexual harassment allegations against the aide were handled differently than similar ones lodged against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Two men, one a descendant of Holocaust survivor, indicted in connection with NYC synagogue threat



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The Weeknd shares 'Avatar' sequel music

The Weeknd has confirmed that is he a part of the "Avatar" sequel soundtrack.

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Book Review: ‘The McCartney Legacy’ by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair

“The McCartney Legacy” follows the superstar from the last gasp of the Beatles to “Band on the Run.” It’s 700 pages — and only the first volume planned.

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Iran's former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters

Iran's former president Mohammad Khatami has urged the current government to be more lenient with protesters, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations representing the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic in decades.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

FDA Report Faults Agency’s Food Unit for Leaderless Dysfunction

Spurred by the infant formula crisis, a panel found that the agency shied away from tough decisions, sometimes fearing confrontations with industry over enforcement of critical public health issues.

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Trump's Save America PAC paying legal bills for witnesses in Mar-a-Lago probe

Donald Trump's Save America PAC has been footing the legal bills for additional Trump aides and allies whom federal investigators have subpoenaed for grand jury testimony as part of investigations surrounding the former president, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.

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US Capitol riot committee to make criminal referrals, chairman says

The House committee investigating the attack will make criminal referrals to the justice department.

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Santa Claus, the KKK, and other bizarre hypotheticals raised by Supreme Court in LGBTQ rights case

While hearing a case about whether a graphic designer can refuse to serve gay couples, the Supreme Court debated whether a shopping mall Santa Claus could decline to take a photo with a child dressed in a KKK costume.

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NTSB says pilot that hit power lines was too low for miles

Investigators say the pilot of a private plane that crashed into power lines and cut electricity to 120,000 people was flying too low for miles.

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F. Murray Abraham Would Make ‘The White Lotus’ All Over Again

The buzzy series is one of several featuring the actor, who at 83 is finding some of the most satisfying work of his career. “I still am thrilled by acting,” he said.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Idaho students murders: Roommates break silence over killed friends

The two slept through the attack, during which four of their friends were murdered.

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The looming debt ceiling fight could be the messiest since 2011, Goldman Sachs says

Republicans and Democrats are likely to clash next year over the debt ceiling, a fight that could rock financial markets, unnerve consumers and threaten the economy with the specter of a calamitous default.

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Small Investors Who Jumped Into Crypto on FTX Say, Now What?

Many small investors who piled into cryptocurrencies on FTX, BlockFi and other platforms are recognizing the perils of investing in an unregulated industry.

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‘Casablanca’ and the Romance of the Refugee

A showcase of memorabilia at the Neue Galerie spotlights the Central European exiles who crafted Hollywood’s great wartime love story.

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

North Carolina Power Outages May Stem From Criminal Act, Officials Say

About 45,000 customers were without power in Moore County in outages that a sheriff’s office said was linked to potential vandalism at multiple sites.

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Hear newly elected GOP lawmaker's response to Trump's call to end Constitution

Congressman-elect Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss former President Donald Trump's call for the termination of the Constitution to overturn the 2020 election and reinstate him to power in a continuation of his election denialism and pushing of fringe conspiracy theories.

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Tampa police chief placed on leave after flashing badge during traffic stop 

Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage taken from a traffic stop last month revealed she told a deputy she was "hoping that you'll just let us go tonight" and flashed her badge.

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Kenan Thompson on 'SNL' as Herschel Walker days before Georgia runoff

"Saturday Night Live's" latest episode opened with Kenan Thompson as Herschel Walker meeting with Republicans to strategize before the Georgia Senate runoff election.

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Mbappé and France Make a Statement in Extending Their Title Defense



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College Football Playoff will feature Georgia vs. Ohio State, Michigan vs. TCU

The Georgia Bulldogs will step up their pursuit of back-to-back national titles when they compete in the upcoming College Football Playoff.

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Omega X Members Say Their K-pop Agency Mistreated Them

A public dispute between band members and the head of their agency has revived concerns about whether South Korean entertainment agencies exploit young musicians.

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

Ramaphosa Vows to Fight Impeachment Report and Seek Re-election

The South African president had considered resigning after Parliament released a report last week accusing him of violating his oath of office by obscuring details about a 2020 robbery at his game farm.

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Opinion: I'm a volcanologist. Here's what this Mauna Loa eruption will teach us

When Mauna Loa volcano on the island of Hawaii started erupting on Sunday night, many people were already waiting for it. For months, the scientists at the US Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) have been noticing inflation of the ground and an increase in seismic activity at Mauna Loa, indicating the ascent of magma within the volcano's plumbing system toward the surface.

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In the Hudson Valley and Catskills, Veteran Rockers Start Over

How the Hudson Valley and the Catskills became the home to grunge icons, ex-punks and one-hit wonders.

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Amazon is filled with ads. Here's how to avoid making a bad purchase

The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin how to avoid falling for sponsored ads or questionable reviews on Amazon. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here.

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A Killer on the Loose Leaves an Idaho College Town Shaken

Many students living in the dorms at the University of Idaho have not returned after the Thanksgiving break, as residents worry about their safety.

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Flu brought nearly twice as many people to the hospital last week as the week before, updated CDC data show

Nearly 20,000 people in the United States were admitted to the hospital for flu last week, almost double the number of admissions from the week before, according to data updated Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

Employers added 263,000 workers in November, even as some industries showed signs of a slowdown. Wage growth exceeded expectations.

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Santa Claus is coming to town (via video call)

The pandemic upended life for millions around the world - and Santa was no exception.

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Obama mocks Herschel Walker's vampire remark

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and criticized his opponent Herschel Walker (R) for a remark he made about vampires and werewolves.

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Woman Burned by Chemical in Brooklyn Subway Attack

The attack, which occurred early Friday at a subway station in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, left the victim in critical but stable condition.

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Peanut allergies: Parents worry after Palforzia drug sales flop

World-first peanut allergy drug Palforzia’s poor sales spark concerns over future drug research.

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Cake Recipe That Was a Secret for Two Decades

With an origin story out of Old Hollywood, chiffon cake is at once airy and rich.

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RSV and flu: US children's hospitals stretched by respiratory viruses

More than three quarters of paediatric hospital beds were full in November, health officials say.

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World's most expensive cities: New York and Singapore top list

The cost of living in both cities is now the joint highest worldwide, with Tel Aviv in third.

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Pressure mounts on Senate to pass legislation to avert rail shutdown

Pressure is mounting on Senate leaders to clear legislation for President Joe Biden's signature to avert a rail shutdown amid concerns over the economic danger posed by a strike.

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Joel Greenberg sentenced to 11 years after cooperating with federal probe into Matt Gaetz

Convicted fraudster Joel Greenberg, who cooperated extensively with prosecutors investigating GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, was sentenced on Thursday to 11 years in prison by a federal judge in Orlando, Florida.

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Elon Musk Hopes to Test a Brain Implant in Humans Next Year

The tech multibillionaire said his company, Neuralink, was seeking government approval to test his device in people, and predicted it could happen in six months. Others have been conducting similar tests for years, but no device has been marketed commercially.

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