By CNN Business staff Dozens of the world’s biggest companies have abandoned or scaled back their operations in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The exodus affects every corner of the economy, from its vast energy riches through autos, finance, retail, entertainment and fast food, starving Russia of new investment and removing products
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By Maegan Vazquez and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden visited Minnesota and Wisconsin on Wednesday, making a stop a dilapidated bridge that connects the two states to highlight how his administration will improve America’s infrastructure. But in his prepared remarks, Biden started off by praising the strength of the Ukrainian people in the face
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, subió a su escenario más importante del año el martes en medio del tramo más importante de su presidencia hasta el momento. Enfrentando una guerra en Europa al mismo tiempo que trabaja para mejorar sus perspectivas políticas, Biden buscó reunir a un país dividido y
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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of OPEC and its oil-producing allies are deciding how much oil to release to the world. They’re meeting Wednesday as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rattled markets, reshaped alliances between nations, killed civilians and sent the price of oil skyrocketing. The OPEC+ coalition
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By Chris Boyette, Amy Simonson and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Philadelphia police shot and killed a boy Tuesday night after he allegedly shot at four officers, authorities said. The incident began around 7:20 p.m. in South Philadelphia, where four officers dressed in plainclothes were in an unmarked car on a surveillance assignment, Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric
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WEDNESDAY: The warmest day of 2022 so far, Wednesday will bring abundant sunshine, and highs approaching 80 degrees. Some will fall in the upper 70’s, with others actually hitting 80, especially south of I-70. Winds bringing this warmth out of the south will also exacerbate fire concerns again this afternoon. Expect sustained winds around 10-15
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The number of people who have fled Ukraine since Russian forces invaded on Feb. 24 has reached 1 million. The U.N. refugee agency says the tide of people fleeing Ukraine — including by car, train and on foot — marks the swiftest exodus of refugees this century. Russia and Ukraine said
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By George Ramsay The 2022 Winter Paralympics officially got under way on Friday, with the start of the Games marked by the presence of the full Ukrainian delegation inside Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium at the Opening Ceremony. All of Ukraine’s Para athletes made it to the Chinese capital — a feat described as a “miracle”
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Exclusive: By Don Riddell, CNN Ukrainian boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Vasiliy Lomachenko are childhood friends. They grew up dreaming of fighting their way to fame and glory, and together they conquered the world with their fists. Between them, the 35-year-old Usyk and the 34-year-old Lomachenko won three Olympic gold medals and have since established themselves
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress and fear of watching the violence and wondering what will come next. That includes your children. With so many images of violence and so few answers, your kids likely are aware of the fighting
Continue Reading By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress and fear of watching the violence and wondering what will come next. That includes your children. With so many images of violence and so few answers, your kids likely are aware of the fighting
Continue Reading By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets have slid and oil prices surged more than $7 per barrel as Russian forces stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Southeast Asian markets declined as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion fueled fears of global economic turmoil. Share trading on
Continue Reading By ARITZ PARRA and SERGIO RODRIGO Associated Press LA HERRADURA, Spain (AP) — Declining agricultural yields in Europe — and the battle for diminishing water resources, especially in the southern part of the continent — are key risks as global temperatures keep on rising. These conclusions are part of a new United Nations report that
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By Kate Bennett, CNN As members of Congress mingled on the floor of the House chamber ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, a fashion trend among members emerged: Blue and yellow were the colors of the evening. With Ukraine on the minds of many as that country battles an invasion by
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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — As Rob Manfred stood behind a podium in the left-field corner of Roger Dean Stadium, fans chanted at the baseball commissioner from outside the spring training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals: “We want baseball!” they yelled. They won’t get it anytime
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, cerró su primer discurso sobre el estado de la Unión el martes por la noche con un rotundo sentido de optimismo y unidad mientras el mundo observa la invasión rusa de Ucrania. Biden dijo que su confianza en el pueblo estadounidense es lo que le
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — Oil prices have surged another $7 per barrel after an agreement by the United States and other major governments to release supplies from strategic stockpiles failed to calm anxiety over Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Benchmark U.S. crude rose $7.94 to $111.35 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball fans reacted with a mix of resignation, dismay, sadness and anger when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that opening day on March 31 has been canceled over a labor dispute. It’s the second time in three seasons the regular season has been affected. The
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By Matthew Chance, Nathan Hodge and Julia Hollingsworth, CNN Russia’s brutal onslaught of Ukraine is raging on multiple fronts, but despite desperate pleas for more international assistance, the country faces Moscow’s offensive largely alone. Key cities in Ukraine were attacked from several sides Tuesday, with Russia launching strikes on buildings in the center of the
Continue ReadingAngelaBonachera (CNN Español) — “Polvo eres y en polvo te convertirás”. “Conviértete y cree en el evangelio”. Esas frases, pronunciadas por sacerdotes mientras dibujan con ceniza la señal de la cruz en la frente de los feligreses, representan todo el Miércoles de Ceniza: el inicio de la Cuaresma (los 40 días en los que los
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