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Controversy arises over pandemic hazard related pay

July 21, 2021 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

By JAMIE SHERROD, ANNA MUCKENFUSS Click here for updates on this story SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — Controversy has risen over pandemic related hazard pay after a mid-Michigan county approved COVID funds for elected officials. A Shiawassee county commissioner says she had no idea the board approved funds. “It’s infuriating, I’m very sad for our

Participants gather in Budapest on June 14 during a demonstration against the Hungarian government's draft bill seeking to ban the "promotion" of homosexuality in schools. Hungary's right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has proposed a referendum on the country's controversial new LGBTQ law.

Hungary’s FM: We don’t want LGBTQI ‘activists’ in schools

July 21, 2021 9:38 AM CNN

Speaking to Bianna Golodryga, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó defends the country’s new law that bans content which “promotes” homosexuality and gender change being used in schools.

Hungary plans referendum on law criticized by EU as homophobic

July 21, 2021 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Luke McGee, Amy Cassidy and Boglarka Kosztolanyi CNN Hungary’s right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has proposed a referendum on the country’s controversial new LGBTQ law. The move is in response to the European Union which lambasted the new measure by the member state. In a Facebook video on Wednesday, the hardline leader outlined

Truck drivers are essential workers. We need to treat them that way

July 21, 2021 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Pete Buttigieg and Marty Walsh for CNN Business Perspectives If you have walked into a store and seen items missing, or wondered why home improvement contractors are backed up, or found your business waiting for vital orders — then you have witnessed just some of the effects of America’s challenges with truck driver

Some 2.5 billion tonnes of food is lost on farms or wasted by retailers and consumers each year.

Farms are wasting 1 billion tons of food. That’s a disaster for the climate

July 21, 2021 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business About 2.5 billion metric tons of food is wasted around the world each year, roughly half of which is lost on farms including in Europe and the United States. That’s having a huge impact on the climate. A report published Wednesday by the World Wildlife Fund and UK grocery retailer

Fire truck stolen during call, later found at Makaha 7-Eleven

July 21, 2021 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — A Honolulu Fire truck was stolen while crews were responding to a call in Waianae on Saturday. Honolulu Police found the truck and the suspect at the Makaha 7-Eleven store a few minutes later. Nothing was missing and the truck was

Josh Peck plays a US Marshal who inherits his dad's dog in 'Turner & Hooch.'

‘Turner & Hooch’ goes to the dogs with a toothless Disney+ revival

July 21, 2021 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Who’s a good show? Not “Turner & Hooch,” which goes to the dogs in the wrong way, leaving behind a Disney+ series that’s basically a remake but tries too hard to position itself as a sort-of revival. The result is a semi-confused cop drama that no amount of drooling and

5 dos and don’ts for selling your used car

July 21, 2021 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business This could be the best time ever to sell or trade in your used car. Used cars are selling for record high prices, and that’s clearly good news for those looking to sell. Here are 5 ways to ensure you’re getting top dollar for your sale. 1. Don’t hold out

The Olympic rings are displayed outside the National Stadium

Olympics 2021: More coverage than ever, no fans, and a lot of different ways to watch

July 21, 2021 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Lowry, CNN The Olympics will go on without the roar of in-person crowds, while offering a dizzying assortment of events via not only NBC and its sister cable networks but dedicated site NBCOlympics.com and the company’s new streaming platform, Peacock. Peacock’s 2020 launch was actually intended to coincide with the Olympics, which were

This is what athletes are getting up to in the Olympic Village

July 21, 2021 9:16 AM CNN

Olympic athletes have arrived in Japan for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and are sharing what they do in their down time on social media.

Dolly Parton has recreated her 1978 Playboy magazine cover for her husband's birthday.

Dolly Parton just recreated her 1978 Playboy cover

July 21, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Dolly Parton just recreated her 1978 Playboy magazine cover for her husband’s birthday. The country music legend, now 75, did the shoot as a present for her spouse, Carl Thomas Dean, and shared it with fans on social media. “You’re probably wondering why I’m dressed like this. Well, it’s for my

Uncertainty around return to workplaces adding to Canadians’ declining mental health: report

July 21, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Brooklyn Neustaeter Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — A new report has found that many Canadians are still uncertain of what to expect regarding their workplace environment following the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to a decline in their mental health. According to the LifeWorks’ monthly Mental Health Index released Wednesday,

The rain-dredged Northeast has another threat for severe weather on July 21

Severe storms threaten the Northeast but will also help clear wildfire smoke from the skies

July 21, 2021 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Gard and Monica Garrett, CNN The rain-drenched Northeast has another threat for severe weather on Wednesday, including New York City and Boston, as a cold front pushes eastward from the Great Lakes. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) warns of a slight risk (level 2 of 5) Wednesday of severe weather for coastal portions

Wildfire smoke blankets the East

July 21, 2021 8:51 AM CNN

Smoke and haze shroud portions of the East which is also bracing for severe storms. CNN Meteorologist Karen Maginnis has the details.

Quién era El Koki: lo que sabemos del presunto líder de una banda que aterrorizó Caracas y que fue abatido

July 21, 2021 8:48 AM CNN Newsource

Germán Padinger (CNN) — Violentos episodios en 2021 pusieron en el foco de las miradas del mundo en la Cota 905, un sector popular en el oeste de Caracas, y en el presunto jefe de la banda más importante entre las que, según las autoridades, participaron en los episodios. Se trata de Carlos Luis Revete,

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacts to McCarthy’s GOP January 6 select committee picks

July 21, 2021 8:18 AM CNN

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reacts to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s selection of five Republicans to join the select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection.

Republicans on the House's new investigative committee are gearing up for a protracted clash with Democrats over former President Donald Trump's role in the January 6 attack.

House Republicans sharpen plan of attack on Democrats’ January 6 probe

July 21, 2021 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox, Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN Republicans on the House’s new investigative committee are gearing up for a protracted clash with Democrats over former President Donald Trump’s role in the January 6 attack, with the GOP looking to turn the focus into the Capitol’s lack of preparedness, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s actions and

Liverpool has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 2004. It's famous for its docks

Liverpool stripped of its UNESCO World Heritage listing

July 21, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

Julia Buckley, CNN It’s famous for its docks, the Beatles, and its two world-renowned soccer teams — but now, Liverpool is going through a different kind of notoriety. The port city in northwest England — which built much of its fortune on slavery — has been stripped of its coveted UNESCO World Heritage status, after

Brazil's midfielder Marta shoots to score the opening goal during the match against China.

Brazil football legends Marta and Formiga create Olympic history

July 21, 2021 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse and Aleks Klosok, CNN Brazil football legends Marta and Formiga created Olympic history on Wednesday in their opening match of the 2020 Tokyo Games. Marta, widely regarded as one of the greatest female footballers of all time, became the first player to score in five straight Olympics after netting in her country’s

Khloe Kardashian on raising a biracial child: "You're only setting them up I think for failure if you don't talk about race."

Khloe Kardashian on raising her biracial child as a White mom

July 21, 2021 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Khloe Kardashian is the mother of a biracial child and wants to fully embrace that. Appearing on Leomie Anderson’s “Role Model” podcast the reality star/entrepreneur talked about raising her 3-year-old daughter, True, whose father is professional basketball player Tristan Thompson. “I will be always learning and trying to do the

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