October 2021

Some US governors say Covid hospitalizations are going down but warn of what could come next if more people don’t get vaccinated

October 1, 2021 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Christina Maxouris, CNN Some governors are beginning to report encouraging signs in their state’s Covid-19 numbers, but warn of what could come next if more people don’t get vaccinated. Covid-19 hospitalizations and ICU utilization have decreased over the past week in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear announced at a Thursday news conference.

Tracking more showers and storms later today

October 1, 2021 3:15 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: Most of us look to start out the day dry outside of an isolated shower. That will change for many of us this afternoon. Scattered showers and storms look to get going again and will last into this evening. Highs will top out in the low to mid 80’s. TONIGHT: We’ll lose most of

Mongolia-born sumo great Hakuho retires after knee injury

October 1, 2021 2:59 AM Associated Press

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Mongolia-born Hakuho was famous for his diligent training that led him to be the sumo grand champion — or Yokozuna — with victories in a record 45 tournaments. He achieved 1,187 wins, an all-time record in sumo. But at 36 he has retired. Hakuho had a right-knee

Mongolia-born sumo great Hakuho retires after knee injury

October 1, 2021 2:59 AM Associated Press

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Mongolia-born Hakuho was famous for his diligent training that led him to be the sumo grand champion — or Yokozuna — with victories in a record 45 tournaments. He achieved 1,187 wins, an all-time record in sumo. But at 36 he has retired. Hakuho had a right-knee

Abortion, Taliban in spotlight at Hollywood women’s event

October 1, 2021 2:54 AM Associated Press

By AMANDA LEE MYERS Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Angelina Jolie, Rita Moreno and several other speakers at Variety’s Women of Power event in Los Angeles used their platform to call attention to women’s rights issues in the United States and abroad. The event Thursday evening was organized to celebrate the philanthropic efforts

As gas prices soar, people are mulling alternatives to heating their homes. Here’s what to know

October 1, 2021 2:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Soaring natural gas prices have raised the specter of cold homes and inflated energy bills for millions of people over winter across Europe and the United States, where most people rely on gas-fired boilers for heat and hot water. At the same time, pressure is mounting on world leaders ahead of

Venegas, Ortiz added to Costa Rica for World Cup qualifiers

October 1, 2021 2:50 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Alajuense midfielder Johan Venegas and Herediano forward José Guillermo Ortiz were among five additions to Costa Rica’s roster for World Cup qualifiers against Honduras, El Salvador and the United States. Herediano midfielder Orlando Galo, Muncipal Grecia midfielder Youstin Salas and Columbus Crew winger Luis Díaz also were on the 26-man roster

China appoints new Xinjiang governor amid abuse accusations

October 1, 2021 2:47 AM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China has appointed a new governor for Xinjiang where the ruling Communist Party is accused of carrying out mass detentions and other abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim. A former vice governor, Erkin Tuniyaz gained some notoriety for delivering a vociferous defense of Chinese policies in the region, particularly the use of

Nuevas imágenes de cámara corporal revelan lo que Gabby Petito le dijo a la policía sobre una disputa doméstica con su prometido Brian Laundrie

October 1, 2021 2:23 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — Nuevos detalles de una disputa doméstica reportada entre Gabby Petito y su prometido mientras viajaba por Utah en agosto han surgido, como se muestra en imágenes adicionales de la cámara corporal de un policía. Las imágenes, obtenidas por CNN, brindan otro vistazo a los problemas entre Petito y su prometido, Brian

Australia-EU trade talks delayed amid submarine row

October 1, 2021 2:21 AM Associated Press

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A round of free trade talks between the European Union and Australia has been postponed in the wake of a dispute over Canberra’s decision to cancel a multibillion-euro French submarine deal. The EU commission spokesperson in charge of trade did not give any specific reason for the

Australia-EU trade talks delayed amid submarine row

October 1, 2021 2:21 AM Associated Press

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A round of free trade talks between the European Union and Australia has been postponed in the wake of a dispute over Canberra’s decision to cancel a multibillion-euro French submarine deal. The EU commission spokesperson in charge of trade did not give any specific reason for the

USC WR Drake London is rock-steady star on team in turmoil

October 1, 2021 2:16 AM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drake London has been the nation’s most productive receiver in the first month of the college football season, which means the Southern California star is getting hit a whole lot more than the average wideout. But there’s nothing average about London, the 6-foot-5 former Trojans

Sweden: Manhunt for tenant suspect in building explosion

October 1, 2021 2:13 AM Associated Press

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A manhunt is continuing Friday for the tenant in an apartment building that was rocked by an explosion and fire this week that injured 16 people, four of them seriously. The man is wanted on suspicion of public destruction. Authorities have not identified him, but Swedish media reported the suspect was a

NFL Prospect Watch: DT Davis leading No. 2 Georgia defense

October 1, 2021 2:13 AM Associated Press

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis is attracting more and more attention. Davis is a 6-foot-6, 340-pound senior who can occupy two or even three offensive linemen and has the speed to get up field and pressure quarterbacks. Davis has drawn raves this season for his size and mobility for

Ravens’ record-setting Tucker embraces the spotlight

October 1, 2021 2:11 AM Associated Press

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — If it wasn’t obvious already, Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal to beat Detroit last weekend solidified the Baltimore kicker’s status as a legitimate NFL star. Kickers don’t often reach that level of prominence, but the Ravens have understood for a while just how valuable

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Jefferson City School District have kept its mask mandate?

October 1, 2021 2:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some districts around the state have kept their mask mandates in place, such as Columbia Public Schools. Jefferson City school administrators said case rates had dipped enough in the schools to make dropping the requirement appropriate.

ANÁLISIS | La izquierda desafía a Pelosi y las grandes esperanzas de Biden se quedan en el limbo

October 1, 2021 2:07 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro (CNN) — Un día y una noche extraordinarios de tensión desgarradora, acuerdos fallidos en la última hora y una desconfianza enconada entre los demócratas liberales y moderados dejaron la vasta agenda interna del presidente Joe Biden en un limbo peligroso. Los demócratas progresistas desafiaron el jueves la feroz presión de la presidenta de

Australia will reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is seen here at Parliament House on August 23

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens

October 1, 2021 2:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Westcott and Angus Watson, CNN Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday, October 1 announced plans to reopen the country’s borders to fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents, moving from a strict zero-Covid strategy to a model of living with the virus. The move — expected to take effect in November — comes

Three candidates advance in Hungary’s first national primary

October 1, 2021 2:03 AM Associated Press

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Three candidates aiming to unseat Hungary’s right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban in elections next spring have cleared the first round of a countrywide opposition primary contest that is the first in the Central European nation’s history. The poll saw Klara Dobrev, the candidate for the liberal

Así sorprendió Eminem a los clientes de su nuevo restaurante

October 1, 2021 1:58 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Eminem sorprendió a los clientes al servir pasta en la gran inauguración del restaurante Mom’s Spaghetti en el centro de Detroit el miércoles. No se esperaba que el propio Slim Shady estuviera allí, pero llegó en un automóvil y pronto apareció en la ventanilla de servicio. El espectáculo de medio tiempo del

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