The streets of Altenahr, Germany, or what remains of them, are buried under mud, with cars wedged between collapsed buildings and piles of debris. CNN’s Atika Shubert reports even the dead were not spared after a devastating flood struck the village.
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By Ivana Kottasová, CNN At least 189 people are dead and hundreds more remain missing after catastrophic flooding hit large swaths of western Europe, with tens of thousands unable to return to their homes and many still left without access to power and drinking water. The flooding, caused by unprecedented rainfall, has hit parts of
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose, CNN Around 65 people were sickened Saturday afternoon at a Houston-area water park in what local officials called a chemical incident. “In the area around the kiddie pool in this water park, a lifeguard was sick, and soon after that, more and more people began becoming sick,” Harris County Judge Lina Hildalgo
Continue ReadingAround 65 people were sickened at a Houston-area water park in what officials called a “chemical incident.” CNN affiliate KPRC’s Bill Barajas has details.
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As a result of the pandemic, studios started releasing movies in theaters and on streaming on the same day. But is that really a good thing? CNN Business’ Frank Pallotta explains why that strategy may not become the solution for your favorite blockbusters.
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business LeBron James took his talents to the movies this weekend and came away with a hit. “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” which stars James alongside the Looney Tunes, brought in an estimated $31.6 million in its North America opening this weekend. That exceeded industry expectations, which projected the film to
Continue ReadingBy Rob Chaney Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA COUNTY, Montana (Missoulian) — Wade Fellin wanted a break from chasing fish as a job, so he spent a day snorkeling in the Bitterroot River. The hoped-for respite backfired. “I was excited to show my wife how many fish are down there, but we
Continue ReadingBy Riley Vetterkind Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin raised more than four times what the state Republican Party raised in the first half of the year, hauling in more than $4.2 million across its two major state accounts. The Democratic Party’s multimillion-dollar
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Geyer Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — A man was injured Friday when he was dragged by a freight train at Warren and 5th streets in Davenport. Davenport firefighters and police were called to the scene at 7:19 p.m. Police said the train had stopped and the
Continue ReadingBy Dee Holzel Click here for updates on this story RACINE COUNTY, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — Charges have been dismissed against a local man accused last month of attempted murder for allegedly trying to hang his girlfriend. Ryan Carter, 38, had been charged with four felonies, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery, false
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By Chandelis Duster, CNN US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Sunday said social media platforms must recognize that they played “a major role” in the spread of misinformation about the Covid-19 pandemic and while they’ve taken some steps to fight back, it hasn’t been enough. “Some of them have worked to try to, you
Continue Reading US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says social media companies have taken positive steps against the sharing of health misinformation but that “it’s not enough” and responds to a Facebook official’s claim that the Biden administration is trying to scapegoat the company after failing to meet their July 4 vaccine goal.
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) —  Esta semana nuestros estrenos musicales de la semana están liderados por Shakira quien dio a conocer el viernes “Don’t Wait Up”, su primer sencillo en solitario desde su más reciente álbum “El Dorado” (2017). Además, Daddy Yankee presenta “Súbele el volumen” junto a Myke Towers y Jhay Cortez. Tainy
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Debates over LeBron James’ greatness compared to Michael Jordan on a basketball court will continue in perpetuity, but “Space Jam: A New Legacy” won’t fuel much chatter about who’s the better actor. Putting James in Jordan’s shoes, as it were, isn’t a bad idea in theory, but despite the odd
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By Chris Sloan, CNN “The first thing you notice about New Orleans are the burying grounds — the cemeteries — one of the best things there are here” wrote Bob Dylan in his 2004 book “Chronicles: Volume One.” “Going by, you try to be as quiet as possible, better to let them sleep… The past
Continue ReadingBy Sahar Akbarzai and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Three men were found dead inside a travel trailer Saturday at a country music festival in southern Michigan in what police believe is a case of carbon monoxide exposure, officials said. Two other men inside the trailer were taken to a hospital after first responders found them unresponsive
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By Megan Thomas, CNN Britney Spears shared a message seemingly aimed at those close to her who she feels ignored her in a time of need. In an Instagram post Friday night, the singer, who scored a legal victory earlier this week by securing her choice of attorney in her conservatorship battle, criticized those who
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By Daniel Dale and Tara Subramaniam, CNN Arizona’s Senate held a Thursday briefing on the ongoing Republican-initiated “audit” of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, where Joe Biden outperformed Donald Trump by enough of a margin to win the state. The review is being conducted by Cyber Ninjas, a cybersecurity firm that has no experience
Continue Reading CNN’s Kyung Lah reports on the divide forming among Republicans in Arizona over the 2020 election audit.
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By John Sinnott and Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN Germany’s Olympic soccer team walked off the pitch during a friendly match against Honduras after one of the German players was racially abused, according to the German Football Association (DFB). “The game has ended 5 minutes early with the score at 1-1. The Germany players left the pitch
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