Not the best mood boosters, but hey… still gotta know!
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Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powellon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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Russia is ‘going backwards’ in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officialson February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court
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Podcast: One country musician is calling for other artists to oppose assault rifleson February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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Bidets save you money and reduce waste — we tested the best options out thereon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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50+ products to make your life easier and our planet cleaneron February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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Mother’s Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she’ll loveon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shopon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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42 of the most useful travel products you can buy on Amazonon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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The 7 best high-yield savings accounts of April 2023on February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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Taxes are due tomorrow. Here’s how to file for an extensionon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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Composting is an easy way to reduce food waste. Here’s how to do iton February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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We stopped using aluminum foil for cooking and you should too. Here’s what to use insteadon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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The beloved Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is at its lowest price everon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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Everything you need to know about Way Day 2023, Wayfair’s biggest sale of the yearon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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The 10 best Amazon deals to shop this weekon February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will wanton February 11, 2025 at 5:45 am
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BYD is offering a self-driving feature for all. That could be trouble for Tesla.by Barbara Kollmeyer on February 11, 2025 at 1:29 pm
China EV maker BYD plans to install its self-driving technology on most cars without extra cost, and even cheaper models. Analysts say this could be another hurdle for Tesla.
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What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?on February 11, 2025 at 1:27 pm
Tariffs are a central part of Trump’s political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.
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WK Kellogg’s profit crushes estimates but sales fall short in challenging marketby Ciara Linnane on February 11, 2025 at 1:27 pm
A weaker Canadian dollar hurt sales.
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Travelers expects $1.7 billion insured loss from the California wildfires. Analysts still expect a profit.by Steve Gelsi on February 11, 2025 at 1:15 pm
Travelers’ CFO said the outbreak of wildfires were “a big event” for the insurance industry.
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Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to kisson February 11, 2025 at 1:14 pm
The former Spanish football federation boss gives evidence at his trial on sexual assault and coercion charges.
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Coca-Cola’s stock jumps after a big sales beat, as case volume returns to growthby Tomi Kilgore on February 11, 2025 at 12:58 pm
Coca-Cola’s stock is leading the Dow’s early gainers after another earnings beat, fueled by a return to unit case volume growth and continued price hikes.
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Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicilyon February 11, 2025 at 12:53 pm
More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at “dismantling” the mob in the Palermo.
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Prosecutors told to drop NYC mayor corruption caseon February 11, 2025 at 12:52 pm
Eric Adams is facing charges of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
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UBS’s stock got clobbered after earnings. Deutsche Bank says it’s now a buy.by Steve Goldstein on February 11, 2025 at 12:52 pm
UBS’s stock is now worth buying, after tumbling following the Swiss banking giant’s fourth-quarter earnings report, Deutsche Bank analysts say.
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Humana says 2025 is critical for margin recovery as quarterly loss widensby Ciara Linnane on February 11, 2025 at 12:31 pm
Humana expects to lose another 550,000 Medicare Advantage members this year.
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DuPont’s stock jumps as earnings beat estimates, boosted by semiconductor recovery and AIby Ciara Linnane on February 11, 2025 at 12:29 pm
DuPont cited continued recovery in semiconductor demand, driven primarily by AI-technology applications and stronger demand in China, for its results.
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Oil prices aim for 3-day winning streak as traders shake off tariff fearsby William Watts on February 11, 2025 at 12:10 pm
Oil futures were on track for a third straight gain Tuesday, with traders shaking off worries over President Trump’s tariff strategy to focus on tighter sanctions on Iran and Russia.
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How Trump’s policies could destabilize the U.S. — and the worldby Peter Morici on February 11, 2025 at 12:05 pm
Trump can no sooner repeal the law of gravity than change some macroeconomic realities.
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You may be invested in the wrong stocksby Mark Hulbert on February 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm
You probably don’t know that you’re underweight value stocks and overweight in growth
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Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel sayson February 11, 2025 at 11:49 am
The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks.
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Teacher fatally stabs eight-year-old in South Koreaon February 11, 2025 at 9:47 am
The country’s acting president has ordered an investigation into the incident in the city of Daejeon.
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Trump says no exemptions with metal tariffs to start in Marchon February 11, 2025 at 8:14 am
The move threatens to have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US.
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CAR leader launches meme-coin ‘experiment’on February 11, 2025 at 8:11 am
President Touadéra says it could “unite people” but many have lost money on similar investments.
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Trump faces showdown with Jordan over Gaza planon February 11, 2025 at 8:01 am
The BBC’s Lucy Williamson assesses the mood ahead of King Abdullah’s talks with Donald Trump.
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Japan ministry worker on night out loses sensitive fileson February 11, 2025 at 7:49 am
The ministry worker had left behind the files and his laptop during a five-hour night out.
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Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Fasoon February 11, 2025 at 2:15 am
Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.
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Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strainon February 11, 2025 at 2:02 am
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.
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Trump signs order shifting US back toward plastic strawson February 11, 2025 at 1:52 am
The president has long been a critic of paper straws, which he says don’t work and dissolve too easily.
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Lawyer in Saudi trans student’s suicide note had embassy links, BBC findson February 11, 2025 at 1:35 am
Eden Knight had wanted a new life in the US but was persuaded home, according to her final X post.
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Plughole-like whirlpool in California creates mesmerising water displayon February 11, 2025 at 1:14 am
A rare and compelling drainage feature at a reservoir is triggered for the first time in years by high water levels.
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The Debate: Do Trump’s tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?on February 11, 2025 at 1:05 am
Who may turn out to be the biggest winners or losers from the new US president’s trade policy.
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Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctorson February 11, 2025 at 12:35 am
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.
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Tremors hitting Santorini reach new strengthon February 10, 2025 at 10:38 pm
Three more quakes above 4.0 magnitude are registered on Monday near the Greek tourist hotspot.
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Austrian police search for ‘shaman fraudster’ suspecton February 10, 2025 at 10:29 pm
Police said they discovered cash, jewellery and gold worth over 10m euros at the woman’s house near Vienna.
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Trump’s citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limboon February 10, 2025 at 10:07 pm
Thousands of Indian-origin couples in the US are anxious over Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship.
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Ecuador election ends in a ‘tie’ prompting run-offon February 10, 2025 at 10:04 pm
Daniel Noboa and his main challenger Luisa González received near identical percentages of the vote.
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Saudi PhD student freed after being jailed over posts, activists sayon February 10, 2025 at 7:19 pm
Leeds University student Salma al-Shehab was jailed over social media posts critical of Saudi Arabia.
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Pink flamingos ‘seized from smugglers’ in Tunisiaon February 10, 2025 at 5:25 pm
Birds are discovered wrapped into packages and crammed inside crates, official photos show.
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South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientiston February 10, 2025 at 4:36 pm
Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the “queen of science”, set out to inspire a younger generation.
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Romania president resigns after impeachment pressure over cancelled voteon February 10, 2025 at 4:11 pm
His exit comes as political opponents had sought to remove him over remaining in office beyond the end of his term.
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What to know about the Salman Rushdie stabbing trialon February 10, 2025 at 3:45 pm
A 27-year-old man faces a jury trial in New York state, where Mr Rushdie is expected to testify.
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South Africa law at centre of Trump row challenged in courton February 10, 2025 at 3:13 pm
A junior partner in South Africa’s governing coalition calls the new Expropriation Act unconstitutional.
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Macron shares his deepfakes for AI summit attentionon February 10, 2025 at 1:11 pm
The French president posted a montage of parodies featuring himself to promote an AI Summit in Paris.
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Minister blames monkey for Sri Lanka nationwide power cuton February 10, 2025 at 9:46 am
The outage is yet to be fully fixed, meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.
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Ed Sheeran stopped from busking in Bengaluru by Indian policeon February 10, 2025 at 6:23 am
Sheeran says it was a planned performance, but police say they refused permission to prevent congestion.
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Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z and Trump among big names at Super Bowlon February 10, 2025 at 5:08 am
Other stars spotted in New Orleans include Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Nikki Glaser and Bradley Cooper.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show was one big teaseon February 10, 2025 at 4:41 am
The star hinted that he might not play his smash hit Not Like Us, but gave viewers plenty to absorb.
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The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoilon February 10, 2025 at 2:46 am
M23 chief Sultani Makenga, wanted for war crimes, has fought as a rebel and a soldier in two countries.
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Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?on February 10, 2025 at 1:51 am
The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.
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How Spain’s economy became the envy of Europeon February 10, 2025 at 1:43 am
The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world’s most visited country.
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Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far righton February 10, 2025 at 1:31 am
The far right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men.
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Trump defends Musk and says Doge will look at military spendingon February 9, 2025 at 10:55 pm
The president dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns and promised more cuts ‘maybe in 24 hours’.
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Thousands of baby turtles released in Brazilon February 9, 2025 at 12:13 pm
The project aims to boost numbers of threatened tracajás turtles in Amazonas state.
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Frozen in time: Rare early images of the Himalayas from Italian pioneeron February 9, 2025 at 3:20 am
Vittorio Sella’s work shaped both mountain photography and mountaineering history.
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‘Trump study sessions’: How Japan PM’s homework paid offon February 9, 2025 at 2:24 am
The Japanese prime minister gets much needed reassurances that his country is still America’s top ally.
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Rapper feud, Trump’s history and Becks: Things to watch out for at Super Bowl 59on February 9, 2025 at 2:08 am
Will Kendrick Lamar use his half-time show to beef with Drake and will Taylor Swift also get a ring?
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Tourists leave after earthquakes rock Santorini, but resilient locals remainon February 8, 2025 at 8:10 pm
Many started evacuating the island as it was hit by tremors – but some have decided to stay.
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17 things Trump and his team did this weekon February 8, 2025 at 2:24 pm
In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women’s sports to Gaza.
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Released Palestinian prisoners greeted in Ramallahon February 8, 2025 at 12:36 pm
Some 180 prisoners are being freed in exchange for three Israeli hostages.
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Watch: How triple Israeli hostage release unfoldedon February 8, 2025 at 12:20 pm
Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi are returning home after being released in Gaza on Saturday.
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Who’s pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?on February 8, 2025 at 2:01 am
As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.
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The indigenous community fleeing its drowning islandon February 8, 2025 at 1:47 am
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.
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Watch: Passenger train engulfed by flames in Pennsylvaniaon February 7, 2025 at 5:05 pm
More than 300 people were safely evacuated after a fire started under the first car of the train.
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Watch police on horses chase after suspected drug dealeron February 7, 2025 at 3:47 pm
Mounted police galloped after a man who fled on foot when officers approached him in Jacksonville, Florida.
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How long could the Santorini ‘seismic crisis’ last?on February 6, 2025 at 8:16 pm
Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.
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‘Yellowjackets’ leans hard into ’90s music nostalgia, and we’re here for iton May 1, 2023 at 11:02 pm
Of the many dark gifts Showtime’s eerie hit series “Yellowjackets” serves up for us, the juiciest this season is by far the music.
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ADHD medication abuse in schools is a ‘wake-up call’on April 25, 2023 at 5:44 pm
At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they’ve abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new study found.
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Fulton County DA says fake Trump electors are incriminating one another and wants lawyer disqualifiedon April 19, 2023 at 3:31 pm
The Fulton County District Attorney’s office said some fake electors for Donald Trump have implicated each other in potential criminal activity and is seeking to disqualify their lawyer, according to a new court filing.
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A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok ‘challenge’on April 19, 2023 at 3:01 pm
A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after “he took a bunch of Benadryl,” trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that’s circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a GoFundMe account from his family.
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Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announcedon April 19, 2023 at 12:44 pm
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US warns Russia not to touch American nuclear technology at Ukrainian nuclear planton April 19, 2023 at 8:35 am
The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy sent to Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom last month.
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Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: ‘The parties have resolved their case’on April 19, 2023 at 8:28 am
The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.
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White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal chargeson April 19, 2023 at 4:29 am
• ‘A major part of Ralph died’: Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New York, officials say
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High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in Americaon April 19, 2023 at 2:39 am
High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years.
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Maine authorities detained a person of interest after 4 people were found dead in a home and 3 others shot while drivingon April 19, 2023 at 1:49 am
Maine authorities have detained a person of interest and continue to investigate after two shooting incidents that appear to be connected left at least four people dead and three others injured, state police said.
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Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arreston April 18, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has been cleared to resume football activities, said Tuesday his cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January was caused by commotio cordis.
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GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciaryon April 18, 2023 at 10:03 pm
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims to set up a floor vote on the issue this afternoon, which Republicans are expected to block.
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McCarthy slams Biden in handling of US debton April 18, 2023 at 10:03 pm
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House GOP majority will refuse to lift a cap on government borrowing unless Biden agrees to spending cuts that would effectively neutralize his domestic agenda.
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‘Difficult to say with a straight face’: Tapper reacts to Fox News’ statement on settlementon April 18, 2023 at 9:17 pm
A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said.
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Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Bidenon April 18, 2023 at 8:34 pm
• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris Christie mulling 2024 White House bid • Analysis: The fire next time has begun burning in Tennessee
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Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclearon April 18, 2023 at 8:29 pm
Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear.
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Netflix is winding down its DVD business after 25 yearson April 18, 2023 at 8:10 pm
Netflix is officially winding down the business that helped make it a household name.
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Top US Navy admiral defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticismon April 18, 2023 at 7:56 pm
The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.”
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These ships disappeared in Lake Superior a century ago. Watch as they’re found againon April 18, 2023 at 7:29 pm
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has found two of three ships that sank in the same Lake Superior storm more than a century ago, locating one in 2021 and the other in 2022.
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Michelle Yeoh set to return in new ‘Star Trek’ movieon April 18, 2023 at 7:11 pm
Live long and prosper, Michelle Yeoh.
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Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraineon April 18, 2023 at 7:07 pm
Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a human rights activist that they killed children and civilians during their time in Ukraine.
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Undocumented immigrants are paying their taxes today, tooon April 18, 2023 at 6:29 pm
It’s a surprising fact that’s often overlooked in the immigration debate.
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FTC chair Lina Khan warns AI could ‘turbocharge’ fraud and scamson April 18, 2023 at 5:59 pm
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a “turbocharging” of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack down on AI-driven consumer harms under existing law, members of the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday.
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Toddler crawls through White House fence, prompts Secret Service responseon April 18, 2023 at 5:38 pm
A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service.
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Oklahoma governor calls on officials to resign over recording of racist and threatening remarkson April 18, 2023 at 5:33 pm
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Southwest says flights resumed after delays caused by ‘tech issues’on April 18, 2023 at 5:15 pm
• Delta Air Lines reports record bookings for summer travel • Air France and Airbus acquitted in trial over 2009 plane crash
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See pizza delivery guy take out suspect fleeing policeon April 18, 2023 at 4:40 pm
Pizza guy delivers more than a pie, taking out a fleeing suspect. CNN’s Jeanne Moos shows him putting his best foot forward.
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Artist rejects photo prize after AI-generated image wins awardon April 18, 2023 at 3:27 pm
A German artist has rejected an award from a prestigious international photography competition after revealing that his submission was generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individualson April 18, 2023 at 3:09 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and older and certain people with weakened immunity to get additional doses before this fall’s vaccination campaigns.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown togetheron April 18, 2023 at 2:40 pm
It’s sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Here’s what you need to know if you haven’t filed your return yet — and even if you haveon April 18, 2023 at 2:15 pm
It’s April 18, the official deadline to file your federal and state income tax returns for 2022. (It is also, apparently, National Animal Crackers Day for those who celebrate.)
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Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner’s snowplow accidenton April 18, 2023 at 2:09 pm
Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff’s deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The “Avengers” actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN’s Chloe Melas has more.
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Mifepristone saved my lifeon April 18, 2023 at 11:30 am
The ruling earlier this month by a Texas federal judge to suspend the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a drug that is used frequently for medication abortions, is very personal for me.
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‘World’s longest’ purpose-built cycling tunnel opens in Norwayon April 18, 2023 at 10:44 am
There are many ways to explore the seven mountains that surround the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen on Norway’s fjord-studded west coast. The newest, however, might well be record-breaking.