By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business The United Arab Emirates will pour £10 billion ($13.8 billion) into the United Kingdom over the next five years, as the Gulf state seeks to diversify its economy beyond fossil fuels. The UK Office for Investment and UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala announced the investment in a statement on Thursday,
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza Tokio (CNN) — Japón está trazando una línea roja alrededor de una cadena de islas que también está siendo reclamada por China, rechazando la postura militar cada vez más agresiva de Beijing y preparando el escenario para un posible enfrentamiento entre las dos mayores potencias de la región. En una entrevista exclusiva
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By Chloe Melas, CNN “America’s Got Talent” has crowned another winner. Dustin Tavella, 35, was named the Season 16 winner of “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday night. Tavella is the third magician to ever win the series and. He walked away with $1 million dollar prize and will headline a show at the Luxor Hotel
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas, CNN “America’s Got Talent” has crowned another winner. Dustin Tavella, 35, was named the Season 16 winner of “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday night. Tavella is the third magician to ever win the series and. He walked away with $1 million dollar prize and will headline a show at the Luxor Hotel
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According to the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Amber Duenkel, of Jefferson City, pleaded guilty Monday to an amended felony count of possession of a controlled substance. She was previously charged with a felony count of distribution of a controlled substance.
Continue ReadingBy ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Connecticut’s governor announced that the state will be accepting hundreds of Afghan refugees. Gov. Ned Lamont said on Wednesday that as many as 310 Afghan refugees could soon be coming to Connecticut to resettle. Lamont said his administration was informed by
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By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — L. Steven Taylor got the call that would change his life in 2005: Would he like to make his Broadway debut in “The Lion King”? It was just a six-month contract but he took it. Six months has led to 16 years. Taylor restarted “The
Continue ReadingBy ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle Season” kicked off on Thursday. The charitable organization said the initiative is its annual fundraising campaign. Gov. Ned Lamont said he and representatives from the Salvation Army will kick it off at its Southern New England
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By Becky Anderson, Zeena Saifi and Helen Regan, CNN Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the best way forward for peace and stability in Afghanistan is to engage with the Taliban and “incentivize” them on issues such as women’s rights and inclusive government. Speaking to CNN from his private Bani Gala residence in Islamabad on
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By Becky Anderson, Zeena Saifi and Helen Regan, CNN Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the best way forward for peace and stability in Afghanistan is to engage with the Taliban and “incentivize” them on issues such as women’s rights and inclusive government. Speaking to CNN from his private Bani Gala residence in Islamabad on
Continue Reading By Becky Anderson, Zeena Saifi and Helen Regan, CNN Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the best way forward for peace and stability in Afghanistan is to engage with the Taliban and “incentivize” them on issues such as women’s rights and inclusive government. Speaking to CNN from his private Bani Gala residence in Islamabad on
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By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has intensified its push for hosting the men’s World Cup every two years by garnering support from soccer fans around the world to help combat resistance from Europe and South America. FIFA cites an online survey it commissioned in its the latest public relations tactic.
Continue Reading By SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris to discuss international crises and European issues. Thursday’s meeting comes ten days ahead of parliamentary elections that will mark the end of Merkel’s 16 years in office. Although Germany will be putting together
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Reece James says thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League winner’s medal while he was playing for Chelsea on Tuesday. The England international detailed the break-in on a post on Instagram alongside a video showing four people apparently entering through the gates of his property. James appealed for help
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — Javier Milei, candidato a diputado por Avanza Libertad, es una figura de la política argentina que sorprendió en las elecciones primarias del domingo pasado, ya que fue el tercer candidato más votado en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, capital del país. En una entrevista con Fernando del Rincón, en Conclusiones,
Continue Reading By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Colleen Hoover’s years as a published — and self-published — fiction writer have been one long, pleasant surprise. The Texas-based Hoover broke through in January 2012 when she released her novel “Slammed” through an Amazon.com program. It became a showcase for how an author in
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Colleen Hoover’s years as a published — and self-published — fiction writer have been one long, pleasant surprise. The Texas-based Hoover broke through in January 2012 when she released her novel “Slammed” through an Amazon.com program. It became a showcase for how an author in
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Aguirre Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Right now, grocery prices are increasing. This comes as beef prices are already up 14% this year, Pork prices have jumped 12.1% and poultry prices are 6.6%. Many experts say the demand for goods during the pandemic has also helped
Continue ReadingBy ZOE BROWN Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — The medical examiner’s office has ruled that the deaths of a woman and boy back in March were accidental. On March 31, officers were called to the area of E. 55th St. and Woodland Ave. for an unknown reason. When
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Crews with the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) responded to reports of two workers stuck in a bucket lift after it malfunctioned Wednesday evening. The fire department tweeted out at 5:11 p.m. that crews were on scene at 899 Sand Hill
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