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Trump burns through donors’ money as legal troubles mount
Former President Donald Trump has raised formidable sums, but his political operation is burning through money as his legal troubles mount, new filings show.
Singer CoCo Lee mourned by family and fans at emotional funeral
Family and fans bade farewell to singer and actress CoCo Lee at her funeral in Hong Kong on Monday, celebrating a decades-long career that included dozens of successful albums, movies and television shows across the globe.
Heaviest rain in a decade kills 11 in Beijing as raging torrents wash away roads and cars
Deadly downpours have triggered landslides and floods that swept away cars and destroyed roads in Beijing, as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri unleashed the heaviest deluge in a decade over parts of northern China.
The owner of Regal cinemas emerges from bankruptcy
The owner of Regal cinemas announced Tuesday that it had emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after slashing billions off its debts, just as smash hits “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” give the movie theater industry a much-needed lift.
Great Barrier Reef stays off UNESCO ‘in danger’ list but hot El Niño summer looms
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided not to add the Great Barrier Reef to its list of sites “in danger,” despite overwhelming scientific evidence that suggests it’s at risk of another mass bleaching this coming summer – and scientists are questioning why.
Gang violence is tearing Haiti apart. Here’s what to know
The kidnapping of an American nurse in Haiti last week along with her young child has cast stark light on the Caribbean nation’s epidemic of lawlessness, where more than 1,000 people were taken hostage for ransom in the first six months of the year, according to United Nations figures.
‘I want to be like Marta’: How Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer became the greatest of all time and an ‘icon’ in her country
“The defenders were always mad at her,” Sissi recalls with a chuckle. “You were like: ‘How are we going to stop this girl?’”
Pizza party: 14 versions of the world’s favorite food
Is there any food more globally glorified than pizza? The ultimate comfort food that traces its roots to Naples, Italy, has been adapted by cultures all over the world. Italians have even devised a series of lists of the best pizzas outside of Italy.
Colorado River Basin has lost 10 trillion gallons due to warming temps, enough water to fill Lake Mead, study shows
Rising temperatures have sucked more than 10 trillion gallons of water out of the Colorado River Basin between 2000 and 2021 – a volume about the size of Lake Mead – according to a recent study.
Bed Bath & Beyond is back from the dead
A month after Overstock.com announced it bought Bed Bath & Beyond’s brand out of bankruptcy, the company has dumped its name and morphed its website and app.
Miller Light brewer benefits from Bud Light’s turmoil
Bud Light’s decline is benefiting one of its biggest rivals.
Mystery cylinder that washed up on Australian beach is Indian space debris, officials confirm
A mysterious cylinder that washed ashore in Western Australia is debris from an Indian space launch, authorities in both countries have said, ending a flurry of speculation over the object’s origin.
Wife of Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect and her attorney open up about the family’s experience since Rex Heuermann’s arrest
The wife of Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann and her attorney told CNN she had “no idea” about her husband’s alleged actions and the flood of public attention has been “extremely overwhelming” for the mother and her two children.
CVS is laying off 5,000 workers
CVS is laying off about 5,000 employees in a cost-cutting effort, the pharmacy chain confirmed Tuesday.
Here’s what’s in DeSantis’ economic plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is positioning himself as the economic defender of the American family, building on his claim that he is protecting them culturally.
Snoop Dogg donated $10K to elderly Hilton Head Island woman faced with losing her family’s land
Snoop Dogg is the latest celebrity to donate to a GoFundMe campaign for a nonagenarian battling over her family’s land.
Fire whirls and pyrocumulus clouds: How fire creates its own weather
Substantial fires can make their own weather – and do it in several ways.
Uber’s post-pandemic growth is slowing
Uber has reported that its revenue ticked up 14% last quarter, marking a slower pace of growth than recent quarters when sales surged as riders returned to pre-pandemic habits.
What you need to know about the incandescent light bulb ban
America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.
Jury begins deliberations on whether Pittsburgh synagogue shooter should be sentenced to death
The jury in the trial of Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, is now deliberating on whether to sentence him to death.
See inside Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s ‘magical’ new home
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have often been candid about their lives together over the years, sharing snippets on social media as they’ve grown to a family of six.
US coach Vlatko Andonovski hits back at criticism of team after draw against Portugal
US coach Vlatko Andonovski said it was “insane” for anyone to question the team’s commitment as he responded to criticism from former American international soccer star Carli Lloyd.
Twitter sues hate-speech watchdog, following through on its litigation threat
Twitter has sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a nonprofit group that has criticized the company’s handling of hate speech, following through on a litigation threat that had been publicly revealed just hours before.
Stephen Amell, former ‘Arrow’ star, speaks out against SAG-AFTRA strike
Stephen Amell says that while he supports the SAG-AFTRA union, he is not supportive of the current strike.
US survives late scare to reach Women’s World Cup round of 16
The US was a post width away from exiting the Women’s World Cup at the group stage, but survived a late scare to earn a goalless draw against Portugal and reach the last 16.
California man charged with several counts of BWI after crashing boat into a house at Lake of the Ozarks
A man from Huntington Beach, California has been charged in the crash that injured several people at Lake of the Ozarks last weekend.
Former business partner says Hunter Biden sold ‘illusion’ of access to Joe Biden, source sa
Devon Archer told the House Oversight Committee on Monday that his former business partner, Hunter Biden, was selling the “illusion” of access to his father, according to a source familiar with the closed-door interview, the latest development in the Republican-led congressional investigations into the president’s son.
Baby makes his way into the world born in Utah parking lot
One-week-old Finnean made his way into the world in the middle of the parking lot at Browning Park in Ogden.
Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70
Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, his publicist announced.
UNESCO recommends putting Venice on its heritage danger list
UNESCO has recommended that one of the most popular and fragile tourist destinations in Italy be added to its heritage danger list.
AMC just had its best week in history, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer
AMC Theaters (AMC) hit a revenue record last week, driven by the overwhelming success of the “Barbenheimer” pop culture craze.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial reaches closing arguments on potential death penalty
The gunman who killed 11 people at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 should be sentenced to death, federal prosecutors argued to a jury on Monday, specifically noting his hatred for Jews and ongoing lack of remorse.
John Roberts can’t get a Supreme Court ethics code. Alito’s interview shows why
When the Supreme Court left for its summer recess in June, the justices were at a stalemate on adopting a formal ethics code.
99-year-old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work
Yellow Corp., a 99-year-old trucking company that was once a dominant player in its field, halted operations Sunday and will lay off all 30,000 of its workers.
US troops restricted to American base in Niger
US troops in Niger have been restricted to the American military base in Agadez, Niger, as the Biden administration works to restore democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum to power.
Biden administration announces launch of HHS office focused on long Covid research
A new office has been formed within the US Department of Health and Human Services to lead the nation’s response to the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Phoenix wildlife center receives up to 150 injured animals a day during heat, monsoons
A wildlife rescue in Phoenix is seeing a huge increase in animal drop-offs, according to staff. They say the busiest days are after extreme temperatures or high winds from the monsoon. Liberty Wildlife sees about 10,000 animals per year but says it’s already treated around 8,000 this year, partly because of how hot it’s been.
How to sleep in a heat wave, according to experts
Are you waking up in a puddle of sweat — if you can sleep at all? That’s the grim reality for millions of people around the globe suffering through severe, unbearable heat waves.
Concertgoer files police report after Cardi B’s Las Vegas show
A concertgoer has filed a report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) after being “struck by an item that was thrown from the stage,” police said in a statement to CNN Monday.
Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison for murders of her 2 children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife
Idaho mother Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole after her conviction earlier this year in the murders of two of her children and for conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife.
US paychecks aren’t growing as quickly. That’s good for the Fed — but not for workers
US wage gains cooled in the second quarter, showing some easing of inflationary pressures, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday.
Adidas clearing out more Yeezy shoes in second wave
Adidas is releasing a second wave of Yeezy shoes into the market as it moves to clear out the inventory of its defunct collaboration with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
The Fed’s favorite inflation measure cooled down even further in June
Another key economic report further propped up the idea that a soft landing is not only possible, but also in motion: The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge continued its deceleration in June while consumers kept the US economic engine running.
Tupperware shares are up 165% this week as meme stock mania takes hold
The meme traders are back. Shares of Tupperware (TUP) have exploded by about 165% this week and more than 300% over the last month for no discernible reason.
Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham want a new agency to regulate tech
Two US senators are calling for the creation of a new federal agency to regulate tech companies such as Amazon, Google and Meta, in the latest push by members of Congress to clamp down on Big Tech.
Microsoft under European antitrust investigation over Teams
European officials are investigating whether Microsoft’s practice of bundling its Teams software with Office 365 is anticompetitive, the European Commission said Thursday.
‘Haunted Mansion’ scares up a modest renovation of the Disney ride turned movie
Disney’s latest renovation of “Haunted Mansion” is certainly clever in building off the foundation of the theme-park ride, with a darker streak than the last stab 20 years ago that starred Eddie Murphy. Yet even with a solid cast yielding good moments, there’s a general flatness to it, and a sense the movie is seeking to scare up what it can in theaters before settling into its natural haunting grounds on Disney+.
Snoop Dogg donated $10K to elderly Hilton Head Island woman faced with losing her family’s land
Snoop Dogg is the latest celebrity to donate to a GoFundMe campaign for a nonagenarian battling over her family’s land.
Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency
Kylie Minogue has announced a residency at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, with tickets going on sale early next month. The Australian singer broke the news on social media, writing on Instagram: “VEGAS BABY! So excited to headline the all-new @VoltaireLV at @VenetianVegas starting this fall. See you there! #MoreThanJustAResidency.”
‘The Beanie Bubble’ nostalgically looks back at the ‘Babies’ boom that went bust
Movies and TV have enjoyed a fertile run of rise-and-fall business stories, from Theranos to WeWork to Chippendales. Add to that list “The Beanie Bubble,” a nostalgia-infused look back at the plush-toy craze that swept America, turned collectors into “investors” and abruptly went as flat as a doll with the stuffing knocked out of it.