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Ransomware attack on China’s biggest bank may have hit US Treasury market
A US unit of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) was hit by a ransomware attack this week that disrupted some of its systems, reportedly hitting liquidity in US Treasuries which may have contributed to a brief market sell-off on Thursday.
How a nullified election in Connecticut became a rallying cry for Trump supporters
An illegal voting scheme in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has become a rallying cry for former President Donald Trump and his supporters who are still pushing false claims about 2020 election security and trying to sow doubts ahead of the 2024 presidential contest.
Thousands of rabbis gather in Queens to pray for Israel, humanity
Thousands of rabbis will visit a sacred site in Queens Friday.
Luis Díaz’s family relieved and thankful for his father’s release, cousin tells CNN
The cousin of Liverpool soccer star Luis Díaz told CNN on Friday that his family is relieved and “really thankful for all the support from the entire nation,” following the release of Díaz’s father by the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group on Thursday night.
Exemptions for required vaccines for US kindergartners reach record high
The percentage of kindergartners who received their state-required vaccines for measles remained below the federal target last school year, and the rate of vaccine exemptions for children reached the highest level ever reported in the United States, according to new data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tracy Chapman wins CMA Award for ‘Fast Car’ decades after song’s debut
Tracy Chapman continues to make history with her 1988 hit “Fast Car” after winning song of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Awards.
House Republicans struggle with government funding as shutdown looms
Newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson is running smack dab into the same spending problems that plagued his predecessor, raising the prospects of a government shutdown if Congress doesn’t act between now and next Friday and further exposing divisions within the conference.
Trump lawyers fight to keep him on Michigan ballot in 14th Amendment case
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers pushed back in court Thursday against efforts to remove him from Michigan’s 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban, the third state to grapple with the matter this month.
Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian and more red carpet looks from the CFDA Awards
On Monday night in New York City, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) presented its annual Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History. It’s one of the biggest events of the year for industry insiders and creatives, as the ceremony aims to promote US designers on a global stage.
Celebrate OysterFest at Fish City Grill and Half Shells Nov. 7-20
Historically, oysters were thought of as a delicacy, but since the 19th century, these tasty bivalves have been more approachable for the average person.Historically, oysters were thought of as a delicacy, but since the 19th century, these tasty bivalves have been more approachable for the average person.
Marvel Studios' "Echo" Debut January 20, 2024, Simultaneously On Disney+ and Hulu
Trailer & Poster Now Available for Maya Lopez’s Gritty, Action-Packed Drama Series
No bad deed goes unpunished on Jan. 10, 2024, when Marvel Studios’ “Echo” launches on Disney+ and Hulu. Check out the all-new trailer and poster revealed this morning. The five-episode streaming event spotlights Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy.
Five graphics that show some of the biggest threats facing the natural world
Blazing fires, biblical floods and catastrophic storms are becoming increasingly common but they could be just a taste of things to come. Scientists say our planet is teetering towards a number of climate “tipping points” which could cause irreversible changes to the place we all call home.
Hootie and the Blowfish are heading out on tour
Hootie & the Blowfish fans mark your calendars: the feel-good pop rock band is hitting the road next year with the “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour.”
Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
How Usher is preparing for his Super Bowl performance to take it to ‘another level’
It’s a short commute from Usher’s “My Way” residency show to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where he’s been in heavy rehearsals for the 2024 Super Bowl.
What to watch for in Tuesday’s elections
Abortion rights are on the ballot Tuesday as Americans head to the polls for state and local races that will set the stage for next year’s presidential election.
Supreme Court revisits the scope of the right to bear arms in the wake of latest mass shooting
It was only a year ago that the Supreme Court issued a landmark Second Amendment opinion that expanded gun rights nationwide and established that firearms rules must be consistent with the nation’s “historical tradition.”
Meta prohibits generative AI tools for political ads
Meta is prohibiting political advertisers from using the company’s new, artificial intelligence tools that help brands generate text, backgrounds and other marketing content, in what the company says is a decision to limit the technology’s potential risks.
Tony! Toni! Toné! still jamming after all these years
To borrow from one of their hits, it “Feels Good” to see Tony! Toni! Toné! still performing together.
Keith Lee responds to Chad ‘OchoCinco’ Johnson’s criticism about his Atlanta food reviews
Keith Lee believes Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson is “completely entitled” to his opinions, even though Lee does not agree with some of them.
Taraja Ramsess, ‘Black Panther’ stuntman, dies with three of his children in car crash
Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman, actor and martial artist known for his work on the “Black Panther” and “Avengers” movies, is being mourned after he and three of his children were killed as a result of a car crash in Georgia last week.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies in Google antitrust trial
Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stand Monday at the US District Court for the District of Columbia to defend the search giant in the largest tech antitrust trial since the Microsoft case of the 1990s, marking a climactic moment in the US government’s weeks-long effort to prove that Google has illegally monopolized the online search market.
CVS and Walgreens pharmacy staff begin 3-day walkout
Employees at some of the largest drugstore chains in the United States are staging a new series of walkouts across the country Monday to demand the companies fix what employees say are harsh working conditions that make it difficult for them to safely fill prescriptions, and which could put the health of their customers at risk.
Jonathan Majors’ bodybuilding movie pulled from Disney release schedule ahead of actor’s assault trial
Disney has removed a film project starring actor Jonathan Majors – who is set to stand trial for assault next month – from its release calendar.
Sikh community calls on New York City for protection after 2 recent attacks
The Sikh community is calling on New York City for protection after two recent crimes, one of them fatal.
Johnson faces legislative landmines as Republicans let untested speaker chart new course
Mike Johnson swiftly ascended to the speakership with unanimous support from his party. Now comes the hard part.
Victor Wembanyama struggles with foul trouble in NBA debut as San Antonio Spurs lose to Dallas Mavericks
After months of anticipation, Victor Wembanyama finally made his official NBA debut on Wednesday night in the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Suspect in fatal shooting of judge has been found dead, sheriff’s office says
A man suspected in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge has been found dead, officials announced Thursday.
House GOP gears up to pick new speaker nominee from crowded field
House Republicans are meeting Tuesday morning to pick a new speaker nominee from a crowded field, though it remains unclear whether any candidate can lock down the 217 votes needed to ultimately win the gavel.
Another massive autoworkers strike expansion: 5,000 UAW workers walk off at GM’s biggest plant
The United Auto Workers union announced a surprise targeted strike against General Motors’ Arlington Assembly plant in Texas on Tuesday morning. 5,000 members walked off the job, joining the now 45,000 UAW members on the picket lines. This expanded strike impacts GM’s Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade.
Why Ryan Reynolds won’t be dressed as Deadpool this Halloween
Boooooo to not seeing our favorite stars trick or treat us by dressing as Marvel characters or Ken and Barbie.
Vivica A. Fox’s directorial debut aims to set a record straight
The subject of Vivica Fox’s new project is grateful for her. Tonesa Welch’s story is told in the new BET+ original movie, “First Lady of BMF.” She hailed Fox, who makes her feature-length directorial debut with the project.
Idina Menzel says ‘interracial aspect’ played into her marriage to Taye Diggs ending
Idina Menzel has shared about some of the “very complicated” reasons she and Taye Diggs split in 2013.
This year’s most popular (and relevant) Halloween costumes
It’s that time of year again, when all things spooky come out to play. Halloween, our annual celebration of the scary, has long been a showcase for ghost costumes and vampire teeth. This year, though, the most popular costumes might look a little different.
Martha Stewart does dress her age, thank you very much
At the age of 82, Martha Stewart can do what she wants. That includes dressing how she wants.
‘Crossroads’ sequel? Director on whether Britney Spears will revisit role
“Crossroads” starring Britney Spears is returning to theaters in celebration of the release of her new memoir “The Woman in Me,” but is a sequel also coming?
Jennifer Garner says Reese Witherspoon helped her during a ‘very hard moment’ in her life
Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon are true friends. The two appeared at Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away event in Los Angeles over the weekend, where Garner said Witherspoon was there for her during a “very public, very hard moment in my life” while speaking during a panel discussion, reports People.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson wants his wax figure improved
Dwayne Johnson has heard the complaints about his wax figure and says he’s doing something about it.
Lawsuit to block Trump from Colorado 2024 ballot survives more legal challenges
A judge has rejected three more attempts by former President Donald Trump and the Colorado GOP to shut down a lawsuit seeking to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot in the state based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”
Liz Cheney ties House GOP chaos to Trump’s behavior
Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday tied the “dangerous” House GOP chaos to former President Donald Trump’s behavior and the Republicans supporting him.
Defense Secretary Austin says US is ‘concerned about potential escalation’ in Middle East
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Sunday the US is “concerned about potential escalation” in the Middle East a day after announcing the deployment of additional military assets to the region.
These are the House Republicans running for speaker
The high-stakes race for House speaker enters a new phase this week, with a slate of new candidates vying for the gavel following Rep. Jim Jordan’s exit from the race.
Reports: Trump told Mar-a-Lago member about calls with foreign leaders
Mar-a-Lago member and Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt said then-President Donald Trump told him about his private calls with the leaders of Ukraine and Iraq, according to reports published Sunday about private recordings of Pratt, a key prosecution witness in Trump’s classified documents case.
House enters third week without speaker as nine Republicans vie for gavel
As the House enters its third week without a speaker, nearly a dozen Republicans are vying to earn the support of their conference to wield the gavel, throwing the chamber into even more uncertainty.
Uncertainty looms for future aid to Ukraine and Israel as speaker drama continues
As the search for a speaker continues, some House Republicans are already casting doubt over the future of the administration’s $105 billion security supplemental request for aid to Ukraine, Israel, the southern border and Taiwan, a major issue that any future speaker will have to contend with.
Jon Donenberg, top Elizabeth Warren aide, to join Biden’s National Economic Council
Jon Donenberg – a key architect of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s signature policy initiatives including her plan to cancel student loan debt – will join President Joe Biden’s National Economic Council as a deputy director, sources told CNN.
Wrongfully convicted man fatally shot by a deputy ‘deserved better’
Two months after the state of Florida formally apologized to Leonard Cure for the 16 years he lost following a wrongful conviction for armed robbery, authorities say he was fatally shot Monday by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop just across the state line in Georgia.
Rite Aid is closing nearly 100 stores as part of its bankruptcy. See the list
Rite Aid, which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, is now preparing to shed almost 100 stores nationwide as part of its restructuring efforts.
Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, judge says
Almost two decades after Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba, the man long suspected of killing the Alabama teen has confessed to her killing, according to a court filing.
Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker amid steep GOP opposition
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan again failed to win the House speaker’s gavel in a second vote on Wednesday, drawing less support than in an initial vote the day before. The loss raises serious questions over whether the Ohio Republican has a viable path forward as he confronts steep opposition and the House remains in a state of paralysis.