HONOLULU (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for mountains on Hawaii’s Big Island, saying wind gusts of above 100 mph and 12 inches or more of snow were possible. The warning in effect through Sunday morning for Big Island summits said “travel should be restricted to emergencies only” and those
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Business) — Los precios de bitcoin se desplomaron durante la noche a un mínimo de US$ 43.000. A las 10:30 am ET de este sábado, la criptomoneda había caído más del 13% en las 24 horas anteriores, de US$ 56,.294 a US$ 48.309, una pérdida de casi US$ 8.000. Ese es un
Continue Reading By DASHA LITVINOVA, AAMER MADHANI and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin plan to speak in a video call Tuesday as tensions between the United States and Russia escalate over a Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border. The buildup is seen as a sign of a potential
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Bogart Click here for updates on this story CANMORE, ALTA. (CTV Network) — Several fully vaccinated Canadians have been forced to quarantine for two weeks after returning from day trips to the U.S. and failing to pre-register on the ArriveCAN app, a requirement for re-entry. Last month, the federal government adjusted pandemic-era travel
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By Nicole Gaouette, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN Emad Shargi’s daughter says her dad has always been stoic during his ordeal as an American citizen unjustly held in an Iranian prison. But recently, she heard something different. “Whenever I tell him, ‘Oh, I wish you were here, I wish we could do this together,
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Aiello Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now strongly recommending adults over the age of 50 be offered COVID-19 boosters, while those aged 18 to 49 “may” be offered boosters based on individual risks and where they live. In its latest
Continue Reading By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz gave a private performance for a star-studded crowd that included Leonardo DiCaprio and local Latin boy band CNCO during Miami’s Art week. Friday’s lavish party is an annual affair hosted by art collector Wayne Boich. Venus and Serena Williams danced and
Continue Reading By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The leaders of European right-wing populist parties say they will cooperate more closely at the European Union’s parliament in order to defend the sovereignty of their nations. A statement published at the end of the meeting Saturday in Warsaw fell short of a declaration to create
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Using information from the U.S. Census Bureau, Stacker found 29 cities and towns across America with names that embody the spirit of Christmas.
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Using data and research from the CATO Institute as well as various academic papers and news articles, Stacker explores key instances in history where countries have experienced hyperinflation.
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Stacker explores the stories behind holidays around the world.
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By CIARÁN FAHEY Ap Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Patrick Schick has scored four goals to help Bayer Leverkusen consolidate third place in the Bundesliga with a 7-1 rout of helpless Greuther Fürth. Schick needed only 27 minutes for his four-goal haul. It’s the league’s fastest since Robert Lewandowski scored five in nine minutes against
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been acquitted on all charges related to the death of his 4-year-old granddaughter from carbon monoxide poisoning. A Shawnee County jury on Friday acquitted 58-year-old Timothy Wayne Funk Sr. of three charges, including first-degree murder. He was charged after his granddaughter, Brandy Funk, of Beatrice, Nebraska, died
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By Kelly Murray, CNN What tastes better than a cookie? A free cookie, of course. National Cookie Day, celebrated each year on December 4, is when restaurants and online retailers whip up their best batches of delectable discounts. Whether it’s classic chocolate chip or gluten-free goods you’re after, we’ve rounded up some of the best
Continue Reading By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police shot a Palestinian after he stabbed and wounded an ultra-Orthodox Jew near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem’s Old City. The crowded area is often the scene of demonstrations and clashes, and was the epicenter of violence last spring that helped ignite the 11-day Gaza war.
Continue Reading By Devan Cole, Aaron Pellish and Daniella Diaz, CNN Republican Sen. Joni Ernst on Sunday urged President Joe Biden to be “very clear and very strong” in his upcoming call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as US officials grow increasingly concerned about a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia. “I do think that President Biden
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN New US intelligence findings estimate Russia could begin a military offensive in Ukraine in a matter of months as it amasses up to 175,000 troops along the border, a startling escalation that President Joe Biden has warned could lead to severe consequences. The latest developments come after months of steady increases
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Los padres del sospechoso en el tiroteo en Oxford High School en Michigan, que dejó cuatro estudiantes muertos, enfrentan cargos de homicidio involuntario por esas muertes. Los expertos legales se apresuraron a señalar que tales cargos están lejos de ser la norma: es el hijo de 15 años de James y
Continue Reading By ALEKSANDAR FURTULA Associated Press UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of people have marched peacefully through the Dutch city of Utrecht to protest the government’s coronavirus lockdown measures. The protesters held balloons, umbrellas and banners, including ones that said: “It’s not right.” A large police presence was on hand Saturday but the protesters walked from
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By ALEKSANDAR FURTULA Associated Press UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of people have marched peacefully through the Dutch city of Utrecht to protest the government’s coronavirus lockdown measures. The protesters held balloons, umbrellas and banners, including ones that said: “It’s not right.” A large police presence was on hand Saturday but the protesters walked from
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