
Netflix's vision for the future of streaming: More expensive or less convenient
Netflix lost roughly a million customers last quarter — the most in the company's 25-year history. But it stopped the bleeding in a nightmarish year, and the company believes that its new long-term initiatives will boost sales and subscribers.

American and United airlines return to profitability
American and United airlines both reported their first operating profit since the start of the pandemic, as strong demand for air travel and high fares allowed the carriers to overcome rising fuel prices.

'Nope' puts Jordan Peele's quirky spin on an alien-invasion thriller
Jordan Peele's "Get Out" marked such a thrilling directing debut that the pretty-good things he's done in the five years since, including "Us" and a full plate of TV shows, have felt somewhat less exciting by comparison. "Nope," another monosyllabic title, initially seems destined to buck that trend, but turns out to be fun without sustaining its promise from start to finish.

Trump had 'extreme difficulty' with his speech on the day after January 6
The House committee investigating the insurrection plans to show footage at Thursday's hearing of then-President Donald Trump having difficulty working through efforts to tape a message to his supporters on January 7, 2021, the day after the Capitol riot, sources familiar with the committee's plans tell CNN.

Pearl Jam cancels Vienna concert after heat damages Eddie Vedder's throat
Extreme heat in Europe has caused famed rock band Pearl Jam to cancel its concert in Vienna on Wednesday night.
John Fetterman has been off the campaign trail since May. As Senate race with Oz heats up, he's eyeing a full comeback
John Fetterman will continue his soft return to the campaign trail on Thursday, attending a fundraiser in Philadelphia two months after a life-threatening stroke sent him to the sidelines of one of the most closely-watched Senate contests in the country.

Mortgage rates tick higher again as recession fears loom
Mortgage rates ticked higher for the second week in a row as more economic indicators flashed warning signs of an impending recession.

House to vote on bill guaranteeing access to contraception
The House is expected to vote Thursday on a bill that would guarantee access to contraception by protecting the right to buy and use contraceptives without government restriction.

Facebook is redesigning the home feed
Facebook's rumored redesign has arrived. Starting Thursday, the platform is splitting up its main "home" section into two tabs. The move is part of a push by Facebook to show users more entertaining, recommended content — to become what cofounder Mark Zuckerberg has called a "discovery engine" — as it seeks to better compete with rivals like TikTok for users' time and attention.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane set to be sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights
Thomas Lane, one of the three former Minneapolis police officers convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights, is set to be sentenced to federal prison on Thursday.

Biden tests positive for Covid-19, White House says
President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "mild symptoms," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.

First on CNN: DHS inspector general tells Secret Service to stop investigating potentially missing texts
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has directed the Secret Service to stop its internal investigations into what happened to text messages related to January 6 that may have been deleted, according to a letter reviewed by CNN.

More Americans who want abortions are turning to Mexico for help
Verónica Cruz says she's been getting frantic calls from women in the United States. Abortion clinics have canceled their appointments, and they're scared, she says.

Amazon to buy One Medical for $3.9 billion as it expands healthcare footprint
Amazon on Thursday said it has entered an agreement to acquire primary healthcare company One Medical in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $3.9 billion

The European Central Bank raises rates for the first time in 11 years
In a bold attempt to get inflation under control, the European Central Bank on Thursday announced it would hike its key interest rate by a half percentage point.

Historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund says
A historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, according to new data from LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to helping elect LGBTQ candidates.
New York police investigating if retired judge's son killed mother before jumping to his own death
New York police are investigating whether the son of a retired New York state judge killed his mother in the family's Manhattan apartment before jumping to his own death, a law enforcement source told CNN on Wednesday.

Kelp is on the way: Why we should all be eating seaweed
When most of us read the words "plant-based diet," we tend to think of foods such as kale salads and grain bowls or trendy meat replacements. But there is one nonmeat option that's gaining traction as the newest superfood: seaweed.
The CIA chief says Putin is 'entirely too healthy.' What do we really know about his condition?
CIA Director Bill Burns gave an unusually candid assessment this week, when he told attendees at the Aspen Institute's annual security confab that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "entirely too healthy."
Spurred by world's 'uncertainty,' Michelle Obama announces new book
Prompted by a series of national crises and global anxiety, Michelle Obama has written a new book, the former first lady announced Thursday via Twitter.

Mo'Nique launches Netflix comedy special after suing the streaming giant
Three years after suing Netflix, Mo'Nique is airing a special on the streamer.

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart's tortilla challenge is hilarious
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart are always keeping us laughing.
6 inexpensive ways to eat healthy at home
The Monday evening dinner dilemma: You're adding up all the money you spent on food over the weekend and thinking, "I should really cook tonight." But that will require grocery shopping and cleaning. And you're hungry now.

FDA commissioner announces review of food and tobacco programs amid criticism
US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf announced Tuesday that he has commissioned reviews of the agency's food and tobacco programs. Both have been subject of recent criticism amid the nationwide infant formula shortage and the debate over e-cigarette products.
Home prices hit an all-time high, even as sales continue to slow
Home prices hit a new all-time high in June, even as home sales declined for the fifth straight month as a lack of affordability continues to push buyers out of the market.
This airline is launching electronic bag tags to try to speed up the airport check-in process
Alaska Airlines is rolling out electronic bag tags in an effort to speed up the airport check-in process for customers, the company said Tuesday.
FBI investigates multi-million dollar jewelry heist of Brinks truck traveling from Bay Area to SoCa
The FBI and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) are investigating a multi-million dollar jewelry heist that many only hear about in movies.

Europe plans to force countries to ration gas as Russia weaponizes energy
The European Union has unveiled its emergency gas rationing plan — a day before it fears Russia could drastically cut the flow of natural gas to the continent.
Bipartisan group of senators cuts deal to change election laws in response to January 6 attack
A bipartisan group of senators reached a deal to make it harder to overturn a certified presidential election, marking the most significant response by Congress to former President Donald Trump's relentless pressure campaign to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Jamie Lee Curtis battles Michael Myers again in 'Halloween Ends' trailer
The first trailer for "Halloween Ends" is here. The movie is the third and final installment in the "Halloween" sequel-trilogy. Jamie Lee Curtis' resumes her character Laurie Strode from 1978 original and once again faces off with villain Michael Myers, telling him "Come on, let's go," before they end up in a physical battle.
Wisconsin assembly speaker says Trump called him this month to decertify 2020 election
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said former President Donald Trump called him last week as part of a fresh effort to decertify the state's 2020 presidential election results.

Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump on August 9
A New York judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to testify next month as a witness before the Fulton County, Georgia, grand jury that's investigating Donald Trump's attempts to undermine the 2020 election.

The northern hemisphere is baking as fires rip through Europe, while US and China temperatures soar
Hundreds of millions of people around the world were sweltering in extreme heat on Wednesday, as record-breaking heat waves set swathes of Europe's countryside on fire, scorched the US and put dozens of Chinese cities under alert.

How to stay cool without air conditioning
Whether you're without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.

David Hasselhoff's 70th birthday turned into a 'Baywatch' reunion
From the looks of it, David Hasselhoff's 70th birthday celebration went swimmingly.

Ex-Trump aide tied to 'unhinged' December 2020 White House meeting speaks with January 6 committee
Former Trump White House aide Garrett Ziegler met Tuesday with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection.
Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy announce their split with 'heavy hearts'
Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy are taking a break from their relationship.

Unpublished memoir of Emmett Till's accuser raises new questions
The White woman who accused Emmett Till of making advances toward her says the Black teen admitted it was him when her husband and two other men brought Emmett to her, according to a 99-page unpublished draft memoir obtained by CNN.
Of course Donald Trump is on board with LIV Golf
Donald Trump is not one to quibble about ethics when money is on the line. In business, he has always lived by a simple principle: All that matters is winning. And winning is judged by who has the most money.

How to keep your dog and other pets cool in the heat
Keeping cool in hot weather is challenging for humans. What about our pets?

First on CNN: Former Trump National Security Council official will testify at Thursday's January 6 hearing
Matthew Pottinger, who served on former President Donald Trump's National Security Council before resigning in the immediate aftermath of January 6, 2021, will testify publicly at Thursday's prime-time hearing held by the House select committee investigating the US Capitol attack, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
Opinion: Netflix's "Persuasion" is a work of sneaky genius
The dresses? Empire line. The biscuits? Pastel-colored and untouched. The dialogue? Yassified. The glances to camera? Wry. It can only be: Netflix's "Persuasion."

Here's why Maryland's primary results may not be known for days
It may take a few days, or even longer, to determine who will win Maryland's various primaries on Tuesday -- and that's because of how the state counts mail-in ballots.

More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues
Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat wave is bringing all-time record temperatures to Western Europe.

Russian hackers behind SolarWinds breach continue to scour US and European organizations for intel, researchers say
The Russian hackers behind a sweeping 2020 breach of US government networks have in recent months continued to hack US organizations to collect intelligence while also targeting an unnamed European government that is a NATO member, cybersecurity analysts tell CNN.
Putin arrives in Iran for first trip outside former Soviet Union since his invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Iran on Tuesday for his first international trip beyond the borders of the former Soviet Union since he launched Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.

UK workers suffer their biggest pay drop in two decades as inflation bites
Workers in the United Kingdom are struggling with the biggest drop in pay in more than two decades, as surging food and energy prices take a giant bite out of wages.

A man driving by a burning home in Indiana stops to rescue 5 children inside
A man in Indiana is being hailed as a hero by local officials after entering a home engulfed in flames last week and saving the lives of several children trapped inside the burning structure.

The Chevy Blazer EV will be GM's new mass-market electric SUV
General Motors revealed a new electric mid-sized SUV, the Chevrolet Blazer EV, that will go on sale in about a year. Part of GM's push to go all-electric in a little over a decade, the Blazer EV will join an increasingly competitive market for electric SUVs. But its real appeal may be in just how many different ways it can be ordered, showing how car companies can exploit the flexible packaging of electric motors to meet wildly different needs.

What happened when a young traveler bumped into David Bowie
American teenager Brad Miele spent the summer of 1984 exploring Europe by rail with his Sony Walkman in his ears.