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French Defense Ministry condemns "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" over depiction of French troops
France's Defense Minister has slammed Marvel's movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," for what it calls a "false and misleading representation" of French troops.
Memphis firefighters union defends EMTs in Tyre Nichols case, says they weren't given 'adequate information'
The president of the firefighters union in Memphis, Tennessee is defending the actions of EMTs involved in the Tyre Nichols case.
'Broken promises.' Tech industry's real estate pullback leaves communities reeling
When Microsoft President Brad Smith announced in February 2021 that the tech giant had purchased a 90-acre plot of land in Atlanta's westside, he laid out a bold vision: The company, he said, would invest in the community and put it "on the path toward becoming one of Microsoft's largest hubs" in the United States.
Mississippi House votes to create an unelected, state-appointed court system within majority-Black Jackson
Lawmakers in Mississippi are at odds over a bill that would create an unelected, state-appointed court system in a district within Jackson, a majority Black city, with some concerned that the move smacks of a modern-day Jim Crow regime.
US jury convicts Russian businessman in $90-million hacking and insider trading scheme
A federal jury in Boston has convicted a prominent Russian businessman for his alleged role in a $90-million insider trading scheme that involved hacking into companies and viewing financial data before it became public.
Wife receives liver transplant from husband ahead of Valentine's Day
A married couple on Long Island will soon have a Valentine's Day that they will forever cherish, after the husband donated part of his liver to his wife, saving her life.
Feeling ripped off on Valentine's Day? Popular chocolate boxes look big, but have more plastic than ever
Get ready for heartbreak in the candy aisle. As Valentine's Day arrives, so does the annual frenzy to buy or gift the classic Russell Stover and Whitman's Sampler chocolate boxes that come in under $12 or so at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Target stores.
Parents of Reeva Steenkamp 'still grieving' daughter's death, a decade after she was killed by Oscar Pistorius
Reeva Steenkamp's parents say they are "still grieving" for their daughter, 10 years after she was shot and killed by her boyfriend, former South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius.
Ford halts production of electric F-150 because of possible battery issue
Ford has halted production of the top-selling electric pickup in America, the F-150 Lightning, because of a possible battery problem, the automaker confirmed Tuesday. The potential issue was discovered during the company's pre-delivery vehicles inspections, Ford spokesperson Emma Berg said.
Biden reshuffles economic team midway through first term
President Joe Biden's economic team is taking new shape midway through his first term and as he gears up for an expected reelection bid, with the White House Tuesday officially naming Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard as his top economic adviser and nominating Jared Bernstein to serve as his chair for the Council of Economic Advisers.
NTSB to investigate United 777's scary plunge toward the ocean shortly after takeoff
A United Airlines 777 leaving Hawaii in December plunged toward the Pacific Ocean for 21 seconds shortly after takeoff and came within about 800 feet of sea level, flight tracking data show.
Gabby Petito's family attorney wants the letter he says Brian Laundrie's mom wrote him offering to bury a body, with inscription 'burn after reading'
Brian Laundrie's mother wrote a letter to her son that included references to getting a shovel and burying a body, an attorney representing the parents of Gabby Petito said during a court hearing Tuesday.
Most young people aren't getting latest Covid-19 booster, but they're not filling hospital beds at three large health care systems
As the US mulls over its future Covid-19 vaccination plan, data from three large health care systems indicate that even though a small percentage of people under age 65 have gotten the new Covid-19 booster, people this age are not becoming severely ill and overwhelming hospitals.
Dianne Feinstein announces she won't run for reelection in 2024
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced on Tuesday that she will not run for reelection in 2024, a major moment for a historic political career as the fight to succeed her is already under way.
Biden announces a Boeing and Air India deal for more than 200 jets
Air India will purchase more than 200 planes from Boeing, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday. It's the third biggest sale of all time for the aircraft manufacturer.
Dr. Mae Jemison the first Black woman to travel into space
Black History Month: Dr. Mae Jemison the first Black woman to travel into space
Man who allegedly assaulted congresswoman in DC apartment building makes first appearance in federal court
The man who allegedly assaulted Rep. Angie Craig in her Washington, DC, apartment last week made his initial appearance in federal court Monday.
Pharrell Williams will be Louis Vuitton's next men's creative director
American musician, record producer and designer Pharrell Williams will succeed Virgil Abloh as Louis Vuitton's men's creative director, according to a statement issued by the French luxury fashion house on Tuesday.
Inflation was still hot in January, but some prices are cooling off
Inflation surged in January by the most in three months, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, released Tuesday.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 White House bid
Former South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley announced Tuesday in a video that she will run for president in 2024, becoming the first major rival to challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.
Sole winner of November's $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be announced Tuesday
The sole winner of November's record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be announced Tuesday, the California Lottery said.
Wagner chief admits to founding Russian troll farm sanctioned for meddling in US elections
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Russian private military company Wagner, admitted on Tuesday to founding the Internet Research Agency, a notorious troll farm that the US government has sanctioned for interfering in American elections.
UK strikes hit a 30-year high as inflation erodes pay
The United Kingdom lost more working days to strikes in 2022 than in any year since 1989, as employees walked out in large numbers over pay amid soaring living costs.
Taste of NYC's top chocolates this Valentine's Day
What better way to say I love you than with some special sweets for your sweetheart.
Crime rates in Dallas are decreasing
Crime rates fall in Dallas for 2nd straight year, bucking national trends
Debris of downed objects may never be recovered, official warns, as White House tries to tamp down on conspiracies
The US and Canada may not be able to recover the debris of the three objects recently shot down by the military at President Joe Biden's direction, a senior administration official said Tuesday morning, a day after the White House tried to tamp down on burgeoning conspiracies.
Making History: UH Students Reflect on Black History Month While Driving Change in their Communities
Boxing legend and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali was never short on words of wisdom or witticisms. Among the departed champion’s most endearing statements is one that is often linked to Black History Month.
Flint leaders try to repeal emergency manager law
The state-mandated emergency manager law in Flint, which many blame for the city’s water crisis, could be repealed.
Leslie Grace breaks silence on axing of the 'Batgirl' movie: 'There was definitely potential for a good film'
In spite of the fact that "Batgirl" won't be seen by audiences, titular star Leslie Grace says she is proud of the movie and cautiously optimistic about the character's future.
New Jersey school superintendent resigns after 14-year-old student's suicide
The superintendent of the New Jersey school district where a 14-year-old student took her own life days after a TikTok video showed she was attacked by four other teenagers has resigned, the district announced.
Hyundai starts an EV subscription that you can end anytime
For those who really don't want a long term commitment but who may try out living with an electric vehicle, Hyundai is starting a car subscription service. Hyundai's new Evolve+ program is designed for the "EV-curious," or for those who only need a car temporarily, like "snowbirds" who move to southern states just for a few months.
IRS says many 2022 special state payments are not subject to federal tax
The Internal Revenue Service has good news for millions of taxpayers in 17 states who received a one-time special state payment last year to offset inflation and other negative economic impacts: Those payments won't be subject to federal income tax.
Twitter is stumbling. Some ex-employees are launching rivals
After Sarah Oh lost her job as a human rights advisor at Twitter late last year in the first round of layoffs following Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of the company, she decided to join a friend in building a rival service.
Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says
Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products significantly decreased kids' and teens' body mass index after the standards were implemented in 2010, a new study finds.
Players criticize field at Super Bowl LVII, saying was 'like playing in water park'
Multiple players criticized the field at Super Bowl LVII after many found it difficult to keep their footing during the Kansas City Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
New York Fashion Week: Celebrity sightings and more highlights from the Fall-Winter 2023 shows
Fashion Week has taken over New York City once again with six days of Fall-Winter 2023 shows from brands including Rodarte, Thom Browne, Prabal Gurung and Eckhaus Latta.
College Board hits back at Florida's initial rejection of AP African American Studies course and admits it made mistakes in rollout
The testing organization behind a new college-level African American studies course for high schoolers is hitting back at Florida officials' comments about the Advanced Placement class, accusing the state Education Department of "slander" and spreading misinformation about it for political gain.
Mars Wrigley fined after two workers fell into a tank of chocolate
US regulators have fined Mars Wrigley, the maker of Snickers and Skittles, after two workers fell into a tank of chocolate at its Pennsylvania factory last June.
Parts of Georgia grand jury report on Trump and 2020 election aftermath to be made public
A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, will make public some parts of a report from a special grand jury that investigated Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election in the state, but not specific charging recommendations.
Damar Hamlin says he's 'great' physically but 'working through things' emotionally
Six weeks after he experienced a cardiac arrest on the football field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he's "doing great" physically but is "still working through things" emotionally.
Move over, 'transitory.' The new inflation buzzword is 'supercore'
If "transitory" was the buzzword for inflation watchers in 2021, this year it's "supercore."
Why 'body doubling' could help you accomplish more
Once a week, ADHD coach Robin Nordmeyer joins a Zoom meeting of other coaches while she writes blogs, does administrative tasks or works on content for presentations she has been putting off. Nordmeyer, who has ADHD, isn't necessarily using the meeting to collaborate with others — she just needs their presence as a motivator to help her get things done.
Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds
Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid "significant" and "heartbreaking" declines in youth health and well-being overall, according to data published Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Roth IRA or 401(k): New retirement law increases tax-free savings options
Secure 2.0, the new retirement rules that lawmakers passed in late December, includes several provisions that will make the tax-free savings vehicle known as a Roth more accessible and flexible. And, in one instance, it will mandate that some higher-income earners put a portion of their 401(k) savings in a Roth account.
The US government says women's underwear should cost more than men's
A new report about tariffs on underwear finds that when it comes to tax rates, women are getting shorts-changed.
Ram reveals its electric truck and it looks just like the gas truck
Ram revealed the production version of its electric pickup in a Super Bowl commercial, and it turns out that it looks much like today's internal combustion powered Ram 1500 truck, instead of the futuristic concept unveiled just last month.
Biden fires Architect of the Capitol after calls for his resignation
President Joe Biden fired the Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton's on Monday following allegations that he misused government resources and was not physically present on the Capitol grounds during the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a White House official said.
Ford to build battery plant in Michigan to tap into EV tax credits
Ford is investing $3.5 billion to build a battery plant in Michigan, a move that will help the automaker take advantage of more federal tax credits for electric vehicles.
8 injured, 2 critically, after U-Haul van drives into pedestrians in Brooklyn
Eight people were injured after someone drove a U-Haul van into pedestrians in New York City on Monday morning, an official with the Fire Department of New York told CNN.
Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look
Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we're guessing he still loves you.