NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Meteorologists in Cyprus say August was the east Mediterranean island’s hottest month since the recording of temperatures began 38 years ago. The Meteorological Department of Cyprus said the average high temperature last month was 39.8 degrees Celsius (103.6 Fahrenheit). The previous August record of 39.7 degrees Celsius (103.5 F) was set
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By Toyin Owoseje, CNN If there’s one thing Lil Nas X knows well, it’s how to get a rise out of Drake fans. The “Industry Baby” rapper, real name Montero Hill, took the internet by storm once again this week after ruthlessly trolling Drake’s album announcement. On Monday, Drake announced that his next album, “Certified
Continue Reading By ALBERTO ARCE Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the worst ever for Central America, wiping out homes and crops and displacing more than half a million people. In El Salvador, a populist president saw opportunity where tragedy struck. After a tropical storm in October,
Continue Reading By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A small group of Afghan women protested near the presidential palace in Kabul on Friday, demanding equal rights from the Taliban as Afghanistan’s new rulers work on forming a government and seeking international recognition. The Taliban captured most of the country in a matter of days
Continue Reading By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans were guided through the horror of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by one of three men on television news — Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings and Dan Rather. Each had been their network’s chief news anchors for more than two decades, with long
Continue ReadingBy Ben Cousins, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring a new variant of interest originating out of Colombia dubbed “Mu.” In the agency’s weekly epidemiological update released on Tuesday, WHO upgraded the Mu variant, also referred to as virus B.1.621,
Continue ReadingBy Ben Cousins, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Warming waters in the Atlantic Ocean appear to be forcing North Atlantic right whales into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and could lead to their extinction by the end of the century, a new study suggests. The study,
Continue Reading COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian police say nearly 100 missing tablets and other archaeological artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia have been found in Norway and seized. Police said Friday that the objects will now be examined to determine their authenticity and establish their provenance if possible. They were described as “objects of significance to the global
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again at several times the previous price. Auctioneer Sotheby’s said Friday that “Love is in the Bin” will be offered at an Oct. 14 sale in London. The piece has
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By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business All eyes are on the US jobs report for August, due Friday, as the Federal Reserve weighs when to start pulling back support for the economy. What’s happening: Economists polled by Refinitiv predict that 728,000 jobs were added last month. We’ll find out shortly if they’re correct. If that many
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By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes broke down during the second practice session for the Netherlands Grand Prix. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc led it from teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. They were followed by Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN Business China will set up a new stock exchange in Beijing, giving the nation’s capital and political center more influence in the world of business and finance. President Xi Jinping announced the Beijing-based exchange at an international trade fair on Thursday, saying that he wanted to create a venue for “service-oriented”
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By Laura He, CNN Business China will set up a new stock exchange in Beijing, giving the nation’s capital and political center more influence in the world of business and finance. President Xi Jinping announced the Beijing-based exchange at an international trade fair on Thursday, saying that he wanted to create a venue for “service-oriented”
Continue ReadingBy Faith Karimi, CNN An Air Force commander who helped oversee the final US withdrawal from Afghanistan detailed how troops spent a mere three hours swiftly loading up military planes for the last mission of America’s longest war. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On With Your Day.
Continue ReadingMariana Toro (CNN) — El número de muertos a causa de las inundaciones después de que los remanentes del huracán Ida azotaran ciudades en el este de EE.UU. aumentó drásticamente a 46 el jueves después de que Nueva Jersey anunciara que al menos 23 personas habían muerto allí. El gobernador Phil Murphy dijo que la
Continue ReadingMariana Toro (CNN) — El rover Perseverance perforó con éxito una roca marciana el jueves, creando una muestra de núcleo intacta que algún día podría devolverse a la Tierra. Pero la NASA quiere mejores imágenes para asegurarse de que la muestra esté segura en el tubo antes de sellarla y guardarla en el rover. Hasta
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Después de que los restos de Ida arrasaran la Costa Este dejando al menos 46 muertos, muchos están de luto mientras examinan los daños de una trágica tormenta que el alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York instó a todos a ver como “la mayor llamada de atención que podríamos
Continue Reading VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania has recalled its ambassador to China after the Baltic country’s decision in July to allow self-governing Taiwan to open an office in its capital under its own name. The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry said the ambassador was recalled from Beijing for consultations “following the Chinese government statement on August 10.” Last
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By Casey Barber, CNN We’re all trying to make healthier choices, but when it comes to fish, is one type truly better than another? Nutritionally, there’s no wrong choice when it comes to seafood as a food group. “As an animal source, it has one of the lowest amounts of saturated fat in relation to
Continue Reading By GEIR MOULSON and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The center-right Union bloc’s candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor in Germany’s election this month is struggling to reverse a sustained downward trend in the polls. The bloc’s candidate for the chancellorship, Armin Laschet, on Friday named named eight experts to advise him
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