By Jack Bantock, CNN Formula One‘s script writers have served up a season fit for Hollywood this season, but will the finale stick the landing? Tied at 369.5 points apiece heading into the final race in Abu Dhabi, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are only the second pair of leading drivers in the history of
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LONDON (AP) — A British appellate court has opened the door for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to the United States. The High Court overturned a lower court ruling that found Assange’s mental health was too fragile to withstand the American criminal justice system. A lower court judge earlier this year refused an
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Un youtuber dedicado al buceo, cuya misión es encontrar personas desaparecidas, descubrió el vehículo de dos adolescentes que desaparecieron hace 21 años en la zona rural de Tennessee. La policía del condado de White confirmó el 1 de diciembre el descubrimiento de un automóvil que coincidía con el que conducían Erin Foster,
Continue Reading By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian official said that gunmen attacked a rural village in the country’s north, killing 16 worshippers at a mosque and kidnapping others. Local government chairman Alhassan Isah Mazakuka said the assault on Ba’are village in the Mashegu area of Niger state lasted for hours on
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Healthy men between the ages of 20 and 65 who vaped nicotine daily were more than twice as likely to report experiencing erectile dysfunction, commonly known as ED, than men who did not vape, a recent study discovered. This association held true even for men without any other health concerns or
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM Associated Press The Salzburg Festival is projecting for a return to normal next summer, announcing a schedule of 228 performances over 45 days that include a new production of Béla Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle” paired with Carl Orff’s “A Play on the End of Time.” Salzburg, Europe’s premier festival, cut to 110 performances
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN In his order blocking the Biden administration’s health care worker vaccine mandate, US District Judge Terry Doughty spent several sentences laying out — without criticism — the claims of a doctor who falsely said that the Covid-19 vaccine was not effective in preventing transmission of the disease. Left unmentioned in Doughty’s
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN In his order blocking the Biden administration’s health care worker vaccine mandate, US District Judge Terry Doughty spent several sentences laying out — without criticism — the claims of a doctor who falsely said that the Covid-19 vaccine was not effective in preventing transmission of the disease. Left unmentioned in Doughty’s
Continue ReadingBy Derek Van Dam and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists A powerful storm racing across the central US will produce a range of potential hazards, including the possibility of strong nighttime tornadoes, heavy snow and strong winds to start the weekend. Severe weather is expected to develop late Friday from the lower Mississippi Valley to central
Continue ReadingBy Derek Van Dam and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists A powerful storm raced across the central US late Friday, unleashing at least 19 tornadoes in five states and causing widespread damage, according to officials. At least two deaths in Arkansas were attributed to the wave of tornadoes. One person was killed and several injured in
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By Maegan Vazquez, CNN A funeral service and tribute ceremony for the late Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole took place in Washington, DC, on Friday, with current and former lawmakers, as well as friends and family, remembering his legacy of public service. Dole, who had announced in February he was being treated for advanced lung
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Ben Jones, CNN As the world faces up to climate change, short-haul flights look increasingly unattractive to many travelers. The flygskam (flight shame) phenomenon that started in Scandinavia is already inspiring many travelers to reduce their reliance on airlines. Until someone proves otherwise, high-speed rail is the most effective alternative to air travel for journeys
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — La enfermera Katie Sefton nunca pensó que el covid-19 pudiera tornarse tan malo, y ciertamente no tanto tiempo después de que comenzó la pandemia. “Realmente esperaba que (todos) nos vacunaríamos y que todo volvería a la normalidad”, dijo Sefton, gerente asistente del Sparrow Hospital en Lansing, Michigan. ¿Deberías cambiar tus planes para
Continue Reading ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Police in Croatia say a migrant woman has been rescued from a swollen river on the border with Slovenia, while a search is still underway for a child. Police in the northern Istria peninsula said Friday they received an emergency call and found the woman in “bad physical condition” holding on
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Britain’s High Court is set to rule on whether to overturn an earlier decision and allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be sent to the United States to face espionage charges. A lower court judge earlier this year refused an American request to extradite Assange to the U.S. to face spying charges
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By Matias Grez, CNN Superstar LeBron James became just the fifth player in NBA history to reach 100 triple-doubles for his career, but his feat was marred by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 108-95 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The four-time NBA champion put up 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists at the
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Demaryius Thomas, quien jugó 10 temporadas en la NFL y es considerado uno de los mejores receptores abiertos en la historia de los Denver Broncos, fue encontrado muerto en su casa en Roswell, Georgia, según las autoridades. Tenía 33 años. De acuerdo con información preliminar, su muerte se debió a un problema
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FRIDAY: It’s getting active as we shut the door on another work week. Some fog will be moving north throughout the morning, so plan on a slower commute as you head out the door. Temperatures will be on the warm side, despite added cloud cover with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. Some quick-moving
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BEIJING (AP) — Already affected by the pandemic and a partial diplomatic boycott, the Beijing Winter Olympics face another challenge in finding flights for all of the athletes and officials. The director of the organizing committee’s Arrival and Departure Center says ensuring the smooth arrival of participants has “become everyone’s concern” because of a reduction
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — Already affected by the pandemic and a partial diplomatic boycott, the Beijing Winter Olympics face another challenge in finding flights for all of the athletes and officials. The director of the organizing committee’s Arrival and Departure Center says ensuring the smooth arrival of participants has “become everyone’s concern” because of a reduction
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