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Husband of Massachusetts mother Ana Walshe is indicted on a murder charge in her disappearance

A Massachusetts man was indicted on a murder charge Thursday in the disappearance of his wife Ana Walshe, a corporate real estate manager and mother of three who went missing around the start of the year, a district attorney said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/FWyZNuK via IFTTT

Ex-Fox producer said she gave misleading testimony in Dominion case 'to keep my job'

Abby Grossberg, the former Fox News producer who accused the right-wing network of pressuring her into giving misleading testimony in the Dominion defamation case, told NBC News Thursday in her first TV interview that she was "bullied, intimidated and coerced" into protecting the right-wing network to keep her job. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qEsAwhc via IFTTT

A secret deal between Justices John Roberts and Anthony Kennedy on gay rights and what it means today

When the Supreme Court declared a constitutional right to same-sex marriage in 2015, Chief Justice John Roberts revealed extraordinary anger as he read aloud what for him was an unprecedented dissent from the bench. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/svtqW31 via IFTTT

Hyundai and Kia thefts reach New York City

Spikes in car thefts of certain Hyundai and Kia models, a trend that began in the American midwest and was spread by how-to videos on social media, has reached America's biggest city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/WibyZgq via IFTTT

Did remote work doom SVB, March Madness money, and why the plastic water bottle industry is booming

Ellevest CEO & Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck tells "Nightcap's" Clare Duffy why remote work at SVB probably wasn't a top reason the bank collapsed. Plus, UNC Chapel Hill Associate Professor Jonathan Jensen explains why footwear companies like Nike & Adidas spend big bucks to court universities and college athletes. And plastic water bottle sales are projected to double by 2030. The National Wildlife Federation's Mustafa Santiago Ali shares a reality check on recycling. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Wk8V4Yr via IFTTT

House GOP prepared to move a fallback debt limit plan if White House refuses to negotiate

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his top lieutenants say they are actively preparing to move a party-line bill to raise the national debt limit if President Joe Biden continues to draw a firm line against talks with House Republicans to avoid the nation's first-ever default. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xlspPg6 via IFTTT

12-year-old charged with killing man to steal his guns. Police say a pizza receipt led to the arrest

A 12-year-old boy in Milwaukee was charged with first-degree intentional homicide after being accused of killing a man to steal his guns, court records show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/BWRroFw via IFTTT

'Companies are holding out': Global IPO market slump endures

A slowdown in global initial public offerings continued in the first quarter of 2023 and is likely to endure in the coming months, as companies wait out the effects of volatile stock markets, higher interest rates and inflation, and uncertainty around the banking crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/goyw38x via IFTTT

Skeletal remains found in Lake Mead identified as 1970s drowning victim

Human remains discovered in Lake Mead in October have been identified as a 39-year-old man who is believed to have drowned in the reservoir nearly five decades ago, officials announced Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/K3SbOL1 via IFTTT

DeSantis eyes free speech protections that might save Fox News

As Fox News faces legal peril over its coverage of Donald Trump's 2020 election lies, one of its most featured Republicans, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is trying to gut the free speech protections that may ultimately save the network from financial ruin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/do1SjkC via IFTTT

Fetterman to return to Senate week of April 17

Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last month for treatment for clinical depression, will return to the Senate during the week of April 17, according to a person familiar with his plans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/dBf9S6o via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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California governor signs bill giving energy commission oversight power on oil companies

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Tuesday that gives the state's energy commission oversight power on oil companies to determine potential price gouging and impose corresponding penalties. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bKFU6yr via IFTTT

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried tried to bribe Chinese officials, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors tacked on a 13th criminal charge against Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing the FTX co-founder of directing a $40 million bribe to "one or more" Chinese government officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/iLnxwX8 via IFTTT

Disney begins laying off 7,000 employees, CEO says

• Commercial real estate is in trouble. Why you should be paying attention • Analysis; The US case against Binance calls out one of the worst-kept secrets in crypto • Taylor Swift fans take Ticketmaster to court • Video: Hear from the attorney for a former Fox News producer who is suing the network from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/iOuBE5X via IFTTT

Defense secretary defends abortion policies at center of Senate nomination hold-up

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin argued against criticisms from Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday and implored him to support the department's officer nominations, which Tuberville has vowed to block until Austin reverses his stance on policies supporting service members seeking abortions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/oaSFyYC via IFTTT

DeSantis plans to travel to Jerusalem as tumult strains Netanyahu-Biden relationship

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver an address next month in Jerusalem, a trip that is certain to inject the likely Republican presidential contender into Israel's national tumult and its increasingly fraught relationship with the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/17lResv via IFTTT

Six takeaways from the Senate hearing on recent bank failures

Silicon Valley Bank's downfall sent waves of panic through the financial system earlier this month, setting off a chain reaction of chaos with which regional banks are still grappling. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/b0MOPgJ via IFTTT

Proud Boy testifies that talk of 'stacking bodies' was locker-room banter

Proud Boys member Fernando Alonso, who was with members of the group in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, testified on Monday that text messages about "stacking bodies" on the White House lawn were akin to locker-room banter and that members of the group were simply "knuckleheads." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xiR35o4 via IFTTT

Delaware man wins $5 million lottery while on vacation in Florida

A Delaware man might have visited Florida just for the sun, but he came home $5 million richer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/B0UkLOG via IFTTT

Trump hush money probe ends day without voting after appearance from ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker

The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to an adult film star adjourned Monday without taking a vote on whether to indict Trump, a source familiar with the proceeding told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/oPcenOQ via IFTTT

US air travel is 'overwhelmed' and that's putting off some flyers, industry group says

Travel is so busy this spring break season at Miami International Airport that officials are advising flyers to give themselves an extra hour -- arriving three hours, rather than two -- before a domestic flight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2ZIX5aK via IFTTT

SCOTUS takes up case concerning Americans with Disabilities Act 'tester' of hotels

The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case concerning whether a self-appointed "tester" of the Americans with Disabilities Act has the right to sue hotels over alleged violations of the civil rights law. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/S4HckLI via IFTTT

SVB failure is a 'textbook case of mismanagement,' top Fed regulator tells Congress

Silicon Valley Bank imploded due to mismanagement and a sudden panic among depositors, a top Federal Reserve official plans to tell lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/phOk0MJ via IFTTT

Fresno Pacific University collecting letters for veterans during holidays

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Commercial real estate is in trouble. Why you should be paying attention

Economists are growing concerned about the $20 trillion commercial real estate (CRE) industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/SPCvRdW via IFTTT

IMF chief warns of 'risks' to global financial stability, but China showing signs of recovery

The head of the International Monetary Fund called for greater vigilance over the global financial system during a speech in China on Sunday in which she also pointed to "green shoots" emerging in the world's second-largest economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/PEFC1rp via IFTTT

Philadelphia officials are closely monitor drinking water after a chemical spill in the Delaware River

The City of Philadelphia is monitoring its drinking water system carefully following a chemical spill upstream in the Delaware River, and said the water would be safe to drink until at least the end of the day Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Bi7vE1b via IFTTT

White House chief of staff office adds new senior communications aide

The White House is elevating a key spokesperson from the National Security Council to serve in a senior communications role for the office of the chief of staff, CNN has learned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/8ubTokZ via IFTTT

Philadelphia officials say drinking water remains safe for now after a chemical spill in the Delaware River

The City of Philadelphia says it is now confident tap water from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant will remain safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Monday following a chemical spill in the Delaware River. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bArLNXd via IFTTT

Analysis: Deepfake photos add to Trump reality distortion

After earlier and incorrectly predicting his own arrest this week, former President Donald Trump veered into the more sinister business of predicting violence and catastrophe if he's arrested. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/aDlBuZE via IFTTT

Biden officially notifies Congress of Syria airstrike

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House committee chairmen double down on Manhattan DA oversight efforts

The chairmen of three House committees sent a letter Saturday to the Manhattan district attorney leading the probe into Donald Trump, doubling down on their efforts to intervene in the hush money investigation ahead of possible criminal charges against the former president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZqDujYg via IFTTT

Indiana missing teen Scottie Morris found safe, officials say

An Indiana teen who was missing for eight days and "believed to be in extreme danger" last week was found safe Friday evening, according to officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gEmM5vD via IFTTT

Sen. Mitch McConnell released from physical therapy rehab after fall

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday that he has been released from an inpatient physical therapy facility after he fell earlier this month and was treated for a concussion and rib fracture. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/F2Xl4O3 via IFTTT

Trump set for Waco rally as investigations loom and DeSantis battle brews

Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a campaign rally Saturday in Waco, Texas -- returning to the trail amid his warnings of "death & destruction" resulting from investigations into his actions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZIxFlhk via IFTTT

Los Angeles Unified School District has reached an agreement in negotiations with workers union

The Los Angeles Unified School District and Service Employees International Union Local 99 have reached a deal following a three-day strike, officials said in a news conference Friday evening. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/yp31rRW via IFTTT

Prosecutors accept deal with George Santos in Brazilian fraud case

Prosecutors in Brazil have agreed to a deal with Rep. George Santos in a case in which he is accused of defrauding a Rio de Janeiro area clerk of $1,300 over clothes and shoes in 2008, documents obtained by CNN show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/0gIRo1F via IFTTT

FBI takes down cybercrime forum that touted data connected to breach affecting US lawmakers

The FBI has arrested the alleged founder of a popular cybercriminal forum that touted data stolen in a hack affecting members of Congress and thousands of other people and taken the website down, the Justice Department said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/wVmlgGv via IFTTT

Where TikTok users may go if the app gets banned

On the eve of a high-profile TikTok hearing this week, the company shared that it now has more than 150 million US monthly active users. But after the heated, hours-long hearing, filled with lawmakers telling TikTok's CEO the app should be banned, some may now be wondering where all those users will go next if the social network disappears. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ip2rG8e via IFTTT

California Gov. Newsom rolls back some drought restrictions, keeps others, as recent storms ease dry spell

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the removal of some drought restrictions, while keeping other measures to bolster water supply for vulnerable communities and develop water resilience after a parade of atmospheric river storms pummeled the state and boosted water supply in recent months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/WY0jDXG via IFTTT

US and Canada reach deal that will significantly change how Canada accepts asylum seekers

The US and Canada have struck a deal on changes to a decades-old asylum agreement that would restrict certain migrants from seeking protections in Canada, two Canadian officials told CNN, marking a significant change in how Canada accepts asylum seekers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6w9D3QI via IFTTT

Utah governor signs bill requiring teens to get parental approval to join social media sites

The governor of Utah signed a controversial bill on Thursday that will require minors to obtain the consent of a guardian before joining social media platforms, marking the most aggressive step yet by state or federal lawmakers to protect kids online. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6MYAz9K via IFTTT

North Carolina set to become 40th state to expand Medicaid after yearslong battle in GOP-led statehouse

North Carolina is set to become the 40th state to expand Medicaid to low-income adults after the GOP-led state legislature dropped its long-standing opposition to the Obamacare provision. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/vjwhl98 via IFTTT

US tuberculosis cases nearing pre-pandemic levels, CDC data shows

Tuberculosis cases reported in the United States appear to be returning to levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gZNubBT via IFTTT

Who is Shou Zi Chew? Mounting scrutiny on TikTok puts new spotlight on its CEO

When TikTok was the title sponsor last summer for Vidcon, an annual convention for the creators and brands that make up a key part of the short-form video app's audience and business, it was Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Pappas who got on stage for the industry keynote event. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/zXYBSkO via IFTTT

Internal investigation alleges officers violated several department principles during Randy Cox incident

CNN has obtained an internal affairs investigation report that the New Haven, Connecticut, police chief said led him to recommend the termination of the officers involved in a June 2022 incident that left Randy Cox, 36, paralyzed from the chest down in the back of a police van. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/toCfUJw via IFTTT

Michigan GOP faces backlash for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust

The Michigan Republican Party sparked criticism Wednesday after the organization used imagery from the Holocaust to argue against what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Q5lxbEP via IFTTT

How TikTok's CEO prepared for his first grilling on Capitol Hill

Shou Zi Chew is getting ready for his inaugural trip to Congress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/7VUbSyD via IFTTT

Sen. Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost

In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xMwTeGH via IFTTT

Ramen noodles and drained savings: FEC weighs allowing candidates to use political cash to pay themselves bigger salaries

When Nabilah Islam began running for Congress in the 2020 cycle, she said she quickly discovered the high price of her decision. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/7iLbwNo via IFTTT

Senate committee set to vote on Biden's embattled FAA nominee

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is scheduled to vote on President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday morning -- marking a consequential moment for the embattled nominee and the agency, which is attempting to address a slew of major challenges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/hCGAeVM via IFTTT

A Texas university president canceled a student drag show, calling it 'divisive' and misogynistic

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Asia Pacific shares join US gains as investors await key Fed decision

Asia Pacific shares opened higher on Wednesday, tracking US gains, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's next monetary policy decision later in the day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/vahMclH via IFTTT

Capitol Police see no current threat to US Capitol, but DC prepares after Trump calls for potential indictment protests

The US Capitol Police force "is not currently tracking any direct or credible threats to the US Capitol" ahead of a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, according to a department intelligence assessment obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/AEl56rH via IFTTT

School workers in the nation's second-largest district go on strike, shutting down schools. Here's what they want

A union representing 30,000 Los Angeles school custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and other support staff has started a three-day strike with support from the district's teachers, effectively stopping classes for more than a half million students in the nation's second-largest school system. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/DIUi2aE via IFTTT

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over 1849 abortion ban in lone debate

The two candidates battling for a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court clashed Tuesday over the state's 1849 abortion ban in their lone debate, underscoring the high stakes of an election that could decide the issue in one of the nation's most important swing states. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EhCHkoG via IFTTT

Idaho lawmakers approve bill that would allow execution by firing squad

Idaho lawmakers approved a bill Monday that would allow execution by firing squad, according to the legislature's website. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/BZmNFrQ via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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DeSantis needles Trump as he breaks silence on hush money case

Breaking his silence on Donald Trump's legal troubles, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday criticized the Manhattan district attorney who is pursuing charges against the former president and vowed his office would not be involved if the matter trickles into Trump's adopted home state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/aKMyGE6 via IFTTT

Sri Lanka agrees $3 billion IMF loan in boost for crisis-hit economy

Sri Lanka on Monday secured a much-anticipated loan of about $3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the South Asian nation navigates its worst financial crisis in decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/qRxGBDK via IFTTT

Biden issues his first veto on retirement investment resolution

President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday on a resolution to overturn a retirement investment rule that allows managers of retirement funds to consider the impact of climate change and other environmental, social and governance factors when picking investments. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Q61OS8X via IFTTT

Biden signs measure to block controversial DC crime bill

President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a resolution to block a controversial Washington, DC, crime bill that opponents have criticized as weak on crime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/muaipw2 via IFTTT

These are the deaths and investigations connected to the Murdaugh family

Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina attorney, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month after he was found guilty of murdering his wife and son -- the most serious and grisliest of the allegations faced by the scion of what was once one of the state's most influential dynasties. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/VnmbCze via IFTTT

Starbucks' new CEO steps in two weeks early

Starbucks' new CEO Laxman Narasimhan has taken over the reins from interim CEO Howard Schultz, about two weeks sooner than planned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/l5esDoc via IFTTT

Search continues for missing Indiana teen who may be in 'extreme danger'

Police are asking for the public's help as the search continues for a missing Indiana teenager who is "believed to be in extreme danger," according to a missing person alert. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/C4uyxqo via IFTTT

Silicon Valley Bank left a void that won't easily be filled

It's difficult to overstate the influence that Silicon Valley Bank had over the startup world and the ripple effect its collapse this month had on the global tech sector and banking system. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ONiSvhg via IFTTT

Suspect charged after allegedly shooting Olivet College baseball player after game at Muskingum University

A suspect is facing charges of attempted murder and felony assault after authorities say he shot and injured an Olivet College baseball player after a Friday night game at Muskingum University in Ohio. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/s5ZluAH via IFTTT

Trump and E. Jean Carroll agree to combine rape defamation trials

Former President Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll have agreed to combine two upcoming trials next month regarding Carroll's claim that Trump raped her in the mid-1990s. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XoLNciA via IFTTT

What are the concerns around TikTok — and why is the US threatening to ban it?

Nearly two-and-a-half years after the Trump administration threatened to ban TikTok in the United States if it didn't divest from its Chinese owners, the Biden administration is now doing the same. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2agiEWq via IFTTT

Republicans' views of US have become more pessimistic, polling shows

Heading into the next presidential election, an analysis of CNN polls shows that Republicans have reverted to the deeply negative national outlook they held prior to Donald Trump's presidential victory in 2016. They again are convinced the nation is in decline, and more often defensive against demographic and cultural changes in US society. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/YiKmawu via IFTTT

Price hikes are double whammy for pet owners crushed by inflation

As head of PAWS Atlanta, Joe Labriola can get a good sense of the region's economic well-being from the day-to-day activity of the city's oldest no-kill animal shelter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/19/economy/pet-inflation-petflation/index.html via IFTTT

Wyoming outlaws abortion pills

As the fight over abortion pills heats up nationally, Wyoming on Friday prohibited the medication in what NARAL Pro-Choice America called a "first of its kind" law, and also enacted a near-total ban on abortion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/hFTu7gj via IFTTT

Kentucky lawmakers pass ban on gender-affirming care for youth

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have passed a bill that prohibits transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care, allows educators to misgender students and would not allow schools to discuss sexual orientation or gender identity with students of any age. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9amsYid via IFTTT

DOJ seeks fast-track Supreme Court review of ruling against gun ban for people under domestic violence restraining orders

The Justice Department on Friday asked the Supreme Court to fast-track its consideration of a recent appeals court ruling that deemed unconstitutional a federal law barring gun possession by those under domestic violence restraining orders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/cl50kYz via IFTTT

Confused about the bank meltdown? Here's how to speak Wall Street

Wall Street can seem bewildering, given its sheer amount of jargon, banking terms, and acronyms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2OG947U via IFTTT

Dollar Tree won't sell eggs because they're too expensive

Eggs have gotten too expensive for Dollar Tree. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Kv3Qqes via IFTTT

Opinion: The shutdown of SVB is more of the same for Millennials

The shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank has a lot of Americans understandably worried. Chaos and tension are palpable. The Biden administration is scrambling to stabilize the banking sector and many populist voters are chafing at the idea of what they fear could be another bailout, while some conservatives are bizarrely blaming the breakdown on "wokeism" because the bank's entire board wasn't White and male. And then there are Millennials like me, stressed but somewhat resigned as we conclude: This again. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/7vl0VIj via IFTTT

New Mexico governor signs bill protecting access to reproductive and gender-affirming care into law

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law a bill that prohibits local municipalities and other public bodies from inferring with a person's ability to access reproductive or gender-affirming health care services. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9rDWcYp via IFTTT

US government launches criminal investigation into TikTok parent, reports say

The US government has launched a criminal investigation into TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, over improper access to the personal information of several US citizens, according to Forbes and The New York Times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/leDFuI1 via IFTTT

Chicago mayoral candidates Johnson and Vallas clash over policing in debate

Chicago mayoral candidates sparred over public safety in a televised debate Thursday night ahead of the April 4 runoff, which has become the latest big-city mayoral race to test voters' views on crime and policing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XU8t91j via IFTTT

Fact check: Biden falsely credits tax that took effect in 2023 for deficit reduction in 2021 and 2022

President Joe Biden falsely said on Wednesday that his new corporate minimum tax is the reason the federal budget deficit declined in 2021 and 2022. In reality, that tax didn't even come into effect until the beginning of 2023. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/PorXRbw via IFTTT

Former UGA football star sentenced to probation in crash that killed teammate and team staffer

Former University of Georgia football standout Jalen Carter was sentenced to probation on Thursday for his role in the crash that killed his teammate and a team staffer, his attorney told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/D79iQSa via IFTTT

Analysis: 19th century chastity law endangers 21st century abortion medicine

The Wild West of the post-Roe v. Wade legal landscape is focused on a lone federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, who could use a 19th century law to limit access to abortion medication for every American woman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZNBL04d via IFTTT

'No one was going to believe me': A year after a cadet accused her boss of rape, she is still waiting for justice

Women don't belong out at sea working on ships with men, the 62-year-old engineer told the 19-year-old trainee just weeks before she says he raped her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/vu75OUB via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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Judge clears path for Miami Beach to roll back 5 a.m. last call

Travelers headed to South Beach for its ballyhooed, party-till-dawn bar and dance club scene will soon find their revelries shortened by hours. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/buD6iVU via IFTTT

Trump-aligned super PAC calls for Florida ethics investigation into DeSantis political activity

A super PAC closely aligned with former President Donald Trump is demanding Florida ethics investigators probe whether Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent political activity is violating state law. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HXfk24Q via IFTTT

'The next AOL?': Meta's massive layoffs raise questions about Zuckerberg's strategy as company morale sinks

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UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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Did bailing out SVB's customers set a bad precedent?

Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the TARP Capital Purchase Program, tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin the government's actions to guarantee deposits at SVB and Signature Bank does not create "moral hazard" by incentivizing risky behavior. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EZLBT3w via IFTTT

Kamala Harris to make first trip to Iowa since becoming vice president

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday will make her first trip to Iowa since taking office for an abortion rights event, a White House official told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9ZEL5IM via IFTTT

On eve of safety summit, FAA investigates another runway close call

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating yet another close call between commercial airliners, this time at Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC -- the seventh since the start of this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/mI3fvFO via IFTTT

Tyson is laying off nearly 1,700 poultry plant workers

Tyson is laying off nearly 1,700 workers as it closes two poultry plants in an effort to boost profits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/w2XHoi5 via IFTTT

Murkowski says White House had to allow Willow project 'whether they wanted to or not'

About two weeks before the Biden administration approved the Willow oil drilling project -- slated to extract millions of barrels of oil from Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve -- Interior Secretary Deb Haaland held a meeting with key environmental advocates and Indigenous groups that opposed the project. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/8BfvEGL via IFTTT

The Willow Project has been approved. Here's what to know about the controversial oil-drilling venture

On March 13, the Biden administration approved the controversial Willow Project in Alaska. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/nZYgjmi via IFTTT

Volkswagen to invest $193 billion to hit EV target, picks Canada for battery factory

Volkswagen plans to invest 180 billion euros ($193 billion) over five years in areas including battery production and the sourcing of raw materials in a bid to cut electric vehicle costs and protect its market share, it said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/myX6Pgo via IFTTT

California court upholds treating app-based drivers as contractors

A California state appeals court on Monday revived a ballot measure allowing app-based services such as Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc to treat drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, in a major victory for the industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/TyStmX5 via IFTTT

Trump won't testify before NY grand jury investigating hush money scheme, lawyer says

Former President Donald Trump does not plan to testify in a New York grand jury investigation into his alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels, Trump's attorney told CNN on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/LyxncSG via IFTTT

The Fed needs to stop raising rates now, former FDIC chair says after Silicon Valley Bank failure

Sheila Bair, a top banking regulator during the 2008 financial crisis, says the stunning implosion of Silicon Valley Bank is exactly why the Federal Reserve needs to halt its war on inflation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9ZYIkh5 via IFTTT

Twitter could have a new rival — a platform created by Meta

Facebook-parent Meta is exploring building a new, standalone platform for sharing text updates, the company confirmed to CNN on Friday, in what could mark the most high-profile new contender to take on Twitter as it falters under Elon Musk. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EYAnejF via IFTTT

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa later this month

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month, her office announced Monday, becoming the most senior Biden administration official to visit the continent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gxPLkUt via IFTTT

Biden will announce sweeping protections preventing new Arctic drilling ahead of Willow decision

President Joe Biden on Monday is expected to announce sweeping new protections for federal lands and waters in Alaska, according to an administration official, as the administration is poised to soon approve a major oil drilling project in the state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/8o1GKuJ via IFTTT

Another atmospheric river is coming for California, where neighborhoods are still flooded and hundreds of evacuated residents are in shelters

Still reeling from storms that inundated neighborhoods, forced rescues and damaged roads, storm-battered California is bracing for another atmospheric river that threatens even more flooding Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/1jwG8dO via IFTTT

GOP 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy says US experiencing a 'national identity crisis'

Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said Sunday he is "running distinctively on my vision for this country" and not his biography or business credentials when asked why he believes he can win the party's nomination as a political outsider and relatively unknown figure to most Americans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bHfsIlZ via IFTTT

As Twitter failures go from bad to worse, users wonder how long it can stay online

Late last year, Dan Sinker found himself in a "Groundhog Day" situation. When he would check his notifications tab on Twitter, Sinker, who has tens of thousands of followers, often saw the platform recommend the same weeks-old tweet from another user. As Sinker described the situation in one tweet in early December, "we're back to November 7 in my mentions again." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/0ejMpt3 via IFTTT

Another atmospheric river takes aim at a storm-battered California

Another atmospheric river is making its way toward storm-battered California, where residents are still contending with flooded roadways, collapsed bridges, overflowing rivers, inundated neighborhoods and a levee breach that forced hundreds to evacuate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/K8m3Ofu via IFTTT

Trump looms large as 2024 GOP hopefuls descend on Iowa

The Republican presidential race is just getting started, but Kim Schmett said he and his fellow conservatives are spending more time thinking about the end of the 2024 campaign and trying to answer one question above all. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ijv1JOy via IFTTT

Saudi oil giant Aramco becomes latest energy firm to post record profits

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco on Sunday reported a record annual net profit of $161.1 billion for 2022, up 46% from the year earlier, on higher energy prices, increased volumes sold and improved margins for refined products. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Q6gaMWG via IFTTT

How a road trip over the Mexican border took a deadly turn

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Nikki Haley calls for changing retirement age

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Takeaways from the February jobs report

February's jobs report had a little something for everyone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Y2RqgEs via IFTTT

White House to approve major Alaska oil drilling project Willow

• Opinion: #StopWillow has become too big to ignore -- are you listening, President Biden? • Quiz: Which state rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/S7LB4d1 via IFTTT

Court rejects DOJ bid to transfer Texas immigration lawsuit because of alleged 'judge shopping'

A federal judge on Friday rejected a Justice Department bid to push back against alleged "judge-shopping" in a case brought by Texas and other Republican states against a Biden administration immigration policy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ogaGNnf via IFTTT

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

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Farmer recreates 'Christmas Vacation' movie scene

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Jury deliberations begin in Oath Keepers conspiracy trial

A Washington, DC, federal jury will continue deliberations on Monday in the conspiracy trial against six people affiliated with the right-wing Oath Keepers militia group for their alleged actions on January 6, 2021. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/LMtJnYc via IFTTT

Kevin Munoz, White House aide leading Covid-19 messaging efforts, to depart

One of the key forces behind messaging the Biden White House's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is set to step down from his role. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/mENbh5e via IFTTT

Judge orders former Trump adviser Peter Navarro to turn over emails from his private account said to be White House records

A federal judge has ordered former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro to turn over to the US government certain emails from his time at the White House, granting the Justice Department a victory in a civil lawsuit the department brought against the ex-trade adviser. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/TaEI7bg via IFTTT

Parents of sailor who died by suicide urge Pentagon to implement mental health measure named in his honor that became law over a year ago

More than a year after Congress signed into law a bill meant to help service members struggling with severe mental health problems, the Pentagon still has not issued guidance to the services to put the bill into practice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/0clrbdJ via IFTTT

Ex-Goldman banker sentenced to 10 years prison in 1MDB corruption case

Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday, after he was convicted of helping loot billions of dollars from Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/nH1gRe5 via IFTTT

Senate confirms Biden's IRS nominee

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Daniel Werfel, the former acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, to lead the IRS. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/WSYMRXr via IFTTT

Crypto-friendly lender Silvergate collapses

Crypto-focused lender Silvergate said it is winding down operations and will liquidate the bank after being financially pummeled by turmoil in digital assets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/69BGtuj via IFTTT

Minnesota governor signs order protecting access to gender-affirming health care

Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday directing state agencies to take action to protect and support access to gender-affirming health care across the state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/7mDHdso via IFTTT

Hundreds of US lawmakers and staff affected by data breach

Hundreds of US House members and staff had their personally identifiable information stolen in a breach of a DC health care insurance service, the House chief administrative officer told lawmakers Wednesday in a letter obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/atPcG2A via IFTTT

DOJ issues scathing rebuke of Louisville police in report launched after Breonna Taylor killing

The Louisville Metro Police Department routinely uses excessive force and practices "an aggressive style of policing" against Black people, the Justice Department said Wednesday after an investigation launched following the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/69RejMq via IFTTT

Former congressional candidate pleads guilty to accepting an illegal campaign contribution

A former Republican congressional candidate pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting a campaign contribution that violated campaign finance law. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/vhyr5zX via IFTTT

TikTok could be a valuable tool for China if it invades Taiwan, FBI director says

The Chinese government could use TikTok to control data on millions of people and harness the short-form video app to shape public opinion should China invade Taiwan, FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/m7n3IyR via IFTTT

The Biden administration is shifting its approach to TikTok

The White House's endorsement of a bill that would give the Biden administration new powers to restrict or ban TikTok in the United States marks a significant shift in the White House's approach to the Chinese-owned social media app. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/tmvpLxi via IFTTT

Memphis officials to release more video from Tyre Nichols' deadly beating today, after saying a 7th officer was fired

Officials in Memphis are expected Wednesday to release about 20 more hours of video relating to January's deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols -- as well as some records of the city's now-finished internal probe into 13 police officers and four fire department personnel, a Memphis official said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/GmEytOL via IFTTT

Federal jury nears deliberations in the death penalty trial for NYC bike path terror suspect

A federal jury is nearing deliberations to determine whether the convicted terrorist who carried out a fatal attack on a New York City bike path in 2017 will get the death penalty. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/mFEjRfx via IFTTT

Key Democrats seek info from former judge who reviewed Supreme Court leak probe after CNN exclusive

Key congressional Democrats have asked the former federal judge who reviewed the Supreme Court's investigation into the leak of a draft abortion opinion to provide them with more information about his involvement following a CNN exclusive report that raised questions about his objectivity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/N0RxAKM via IFTTT

US to relax Covid testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday

The US is planning to relax Covid-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, a source familiar told CNN Tuesday, citing a decline in Covid cases, hospitalizations, and deaths and more data surrounding the variants that were circulating in China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/5ctjgnv via IFTTT

FCC nominee withdraws her nomination after Manchin opposition

President Joe Biden's candidate for the Federal Communications Commission, Gigi Sohn, has withdrawn her nomination after West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced he'd vote against her confirmation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ocFydkU via IFTTT

US senators unveil bipartisan bill empowering Biden to ban TikTok and other services

A dozen US senators unveiled bipartisan legislation Tuesday expanding President Joe Biden's legal authority to ban TikTok nationwide, marking the latest in a string of congressional proposals threatening the social media platform's future in the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/RyiaDrh via IFTTT

US Justice Department sues to block JetBlue's purchase of Spirit Airlines

The US Justice Department is suing to stop JetBlue's proposed $3.8 billion deal to buy discount carrier Spirit Airlines, the first time in more than 20 years that the government has sought to block a US airline merger. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/5sMFPvu via IFTTT

These are the two biggest things worrying JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon

The war in Ukraine and US-China relations are two of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's largest economic concerns, he said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ZyWuEPN via IFTTT

Biden admin considering reviving detention of migrant families who cross border illegally

The Biden administration is considering reinstating the policy of detaining migrant families who cross the border illegally, a practice President Joe Biden had ended when he came into office, two administration officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/QmCa5DS via IFTTT

Larry Summers: US economy may hit an 'air pocket' in coming months

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Opinion: Biden's smart political move angers progressives

President Joe Biden gets it. Being seen as "soft on crime" is the Achilles' heel for Democrats — and he's not going to let them deepen that negative association, even if it angers some progressives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xkmXlYs via IFTTT

Toblerone can no longer claim to be Swiss-made

Toblerone bars, sold in over 100 countries, can no longer be called Swiss chocolate because the brand's US owner is moving some production out of Switzerland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/LwjVWcQ via IFTTT

This developer is happy that new home construction is falling

Recent headlines point to a slumping US housing market — as mortgage rates average near 7%, an increasing number of potential homebuyers are finding it difficult to finance homes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/4ZN7YaO via IFTTT

Pennsylvania woman disappeared more than 30 years ago. She's been found in Puerto Rico

A Pennsylvania woman who disappeared more than 30 years ago and was believed to be dead by her family was recently found living in a nursing home in Puerto Rico, her family and police said at a news conference Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/xFMr13E via IFTTT

Investor Mark Mobius says he cannot get his money out of China

Mark Mobius has said he cannot take his money out of China due to the country's capital controls, cautioning investors to be "very, very careful" about investing in an economy under a tight government grip. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Yhx5XEz via IFTTT

Global chipmaking giant TSMC plans to hire 6,000 employees this year

Semiconductor giant TSMC plans to add more than 6,000 jobs this year, despite a broader slowdown in demand for chips. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/dlF0kPI via IFTTT

Jimmy Carter practices a brand of evangelicalism that's unknown to many Americans

Long before he was called a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, a humanitarian and the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was known as something else: a "Goddamn n***er lover." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/S4Vwzmn via IFTTT

More rate hikes are needed, says Fed's Mary Daly

Federal Reserve policymakers will need to raise interest rates higher and keep them there longer to tackle the higher prices caused by sticky inflation, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/m3yGsAZ via IFTTT

E-bike lithium battery investigated as cause of 5-alarm Bronx blaze, fire department says

A raging five-alarm fire at a grocery store in the Bronx is being investigated as having been started by a lithium battery in an e-bike, the New York City Fire Department said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/BPUde2I via IFTTT

$30 million of Funko Pop! toys will be thrown in the trash

Thirty million dollars worth of Funko Pop! figures -- those big-headed, vinyl pop-culture dolls -- will soon make their way into the hands of a new collector: The garbage collector. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/AJSYa7f via IFTTT

China sets growth target of 'around 5%' for 2023 as it aims to bounce back after years of zero-Covid

China has set an official economic growth target of "around 5%" for 2023, as it seeks to revive the world's second largest economy after a year of tepid growth because of pandemic measures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KesFC8n via IFTTT

Texas GOP censures Republican congressman for 'lack of fidelity' to party principles and priorities

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was censured Saturday by the state GOP for "for lack of fidelity to Republican principles and priorities," the party announced. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/KG0N9fk via IFTTT

House Oversight panel will hold hearing on probe into Biden family financial dealings

House Oversight Chairman James Comer announced that his panel will hold a hearing next Friday to spotlight the Treasury Department's failure to provide bank activity reports for President Joe Biden's son Hunter, presidential brother James Biden and several Biden family associates and their related companies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ST8d1jv via IFTTT

This one region in Oregon is the only place left in the worst drought category in the West

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Tesla recalls almost 3,500 Model Y cars for loose bolts

Tesla is recalling 3,470 2022-2023 Model Y cars due to bolts in the second-row seat back frames not being secured properly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/1Y89BO4 via IFTTT

Jim Jordan's first FBI whistleblowers face scrutiny from skeptical Democrats

In his quest to prove the federal government has been "weaponized" against conservatives, Republican House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has touted the allegations of what he claims are "dozens" of whistleblowers who have come to his office with stories of discrimination and bias. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/MxYfwgR via IFTTT

Condo owners remember building scare

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5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher

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A hunger crisis sparked by Covid rages on three years into the pandemic. Here's how you can give or get help

With the third anniversary of the Covid-19 outbreak, the secondary pandemic of hunger still looms for many Americans. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service, nearly 34 million people in the US live in food-insecure households. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/1D2lPMb via IFTTT

2 more Michigan State shooting victims sent home from hospital while 2 remain hospitalized

Two Michigan State students wounded in the mass shooting on campus in February have been discharged from hospital, according to the university's police department. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/2qrDjMH via IFTTT

Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances

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Climate advocates are rallying against the Willow Project. The White House is eyeing concessions to soften the blow

With just days to go until the Biden administration is set to a release a decision on the first major oil drilling project of its tenure, the White House has indicated it may reduce the scope of the controversial project that has drawn fierce criticism from climate advocates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/NQBTCx0 via IFTTT

Camila Alves McConaughey shares footage from her experience on turbulent Lufthansa flight

Camila Alves McConaughey was a passenger on the Lufthansa flight Wednesday that experienced severe turbulence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/hwC8ArO via IFTTT

NTSB: FedEx plane was only 150 feet off ground when disaster was averted

A FedEx plane was only about 150 feet off the ground when its pilots realized a Southwest jet was in the process of taking off on the same runway, and aborted its landing to avoid a potentially catastrophic fatal accident last month, federal safety investigators reported Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/3IJl7Ej via IFTTT

Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government

A Michigan man allegedly threatened on social media to kill Jewish members of the Michigan government, the FBI said, and state Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was among those targeted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/gd3W5Y2 via IFTTT

Hollywood's Ozempic craze, a real-life 'Succession' drama, and the downfall of HQ Trivia

New York Magazine's Matthew Schneier tells "Nightcap's" Clare Duffy why Ozempic has become a hot new weight loss trend, making it hard for diabetics to get the drug. Plus, The New York Times' Rachel Abrams on the parallels between the Sumner Redstone media dynasty and the HBO show "Succession." And Scott Rogowsky, known as "Quiz Daddy," describes the rise and fall of HQ Trivia. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/g1yOQEp via IFTTT

Tesla to build next plant in Mexico

Tesla's next vehicle assembly plant will be in Mexico near Monterrey, CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ag5rNjl via IFTTT

Among seniors, Black men more likely to die after surgery than their peers, new study suggests

Among older patients, Black men may have a higher chance of dying within 30 days following surgery than their peers, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/muRAeM8 via IFTTT

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defeated in reelection bid

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Gas surcharges are over. But there's a catch

Amazon, Uber and Lyft recently ended extra fuel surcharges as gas prices dropped late last year. But there's a catch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/9R0fCxi via IFTTT

House's MAGA wing torn over Trump as loyalists eye other 2024 candidates

Former President Donald Trump's allies have been privately lobbying hard-right House members to throw their support behind his bid for the GOP 2024 presidential nomination and help inject some fresh momentum into his fledgling campaign, according to Republican sources. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/OQSa0jo via IFTTT

Sen. Mike Lee says his personal Twitter account was suspended

A personal Twitter account belonging to Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee was suspended without warning or explanation, according to the senator. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/rUAl5yo via IFTTT

Nissan recalling more than 700,000 SUVs that can accidentally shut off while driving

Nissan is recalling more than 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport compact SUVs because they can be shut off accidentally while driving. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/DwoeV4C via IFTTT

5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher

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It's been 3 weeks since a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in Ohio. Here's what's happened since

It's been more than three weeks since a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, sparking a dayslong fire. The wreck spewed toxic fumes into the air, contaminated soil and drove townspeople out of their homes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/5JO6Xbl via IFTTT

Condo owners remember building scare

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5th grader raises $2,000 for grieving teacher

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Body language expert Janine Driver says former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is on trial for murder in the deaths of his wife and son, indicates smugness and "leaks disgust" while taking the stand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/857HKlT via IFTTT