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The Fed could have trouble avoiding a double-dip recession
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The Federal Reserve finally seems prepared to whip inflation. The last time the Fed faced surging prices like this, it jacked up interest rates and the US economy endured multiple slowdowns. Do Americans need to fear a repeat of the early 1980s? Many investors and economists worry that
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Formerly homeless veteran helps others get off the streets, furnishes their homes
By Sharon Chin Click here for updates on this story SAN CARLOS, California (KPIX) — A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes. Vietnam veteran Roger Yarborough lived in a tent for five years until he moved into his own apartment at Mercy Housing’s
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Rainn Wilson relishes in the macabre and paranormal
By Marianne Garvey, CNN We all know Rainn Wilson is a gifted comedic actor. He’s also obsessed with the macabre, and loves his role as the host of “Radio Rental,” a fictional podcast that tells true stories from people about bizarre crimes or paranormal activity they’ve encountered. The stories are found by Tenderfoot TV’s Payne
Continue ReadingLa fortuna del Canelo Álvarez: cuánto gana por peleas, patrocinios, bienes raíces y más
urielblanco (CNN Español) — El mexicano Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez es una de las principales estrellas actuales del mundo del boxeo y, según señala Forbes, ha entrado en el top 10 de los deportistas mejor pagados. Contratos como el que el Canelo firmó con DAZN a cambio de 11 peleas y 365 millones de dólares le
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Telecom groups end fight against California net neutrality
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Telecommunications industry groups have ended their bid to block California’s net neutrality law that prevents broadband providers from throttling service. In a federal court filing in Sacramento Wednesday, the groups and California Attorney General Rob Bonta jointly agreed to dismiss the case. The move follows a January federal appeals court decision
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Dow plunges more than 1,000 points in Wall Street’s worst day of the year
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business So much for the good feelings on Wall Street. US markets fell sharply Thursday, marking their worst day of the year and eviscerating all of the gains from Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s announcement of its plans to increase in its benchmark interest rate won over investors. Fed Chair Jerome
Continue Reading Wall Street slumps, erasing a big rally from a day earlier
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slumping on Wall Street, erasing a rally from a day earlier, as markets assess the looming fallout from the Federal Reserve’s stepped-up fight against inflation. On Wednesday, the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point
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Qianlong period vase found in kitchen could be worth up to $186,000
Amarachi Orie, CNN A vase kept in a kitchen in England could sell for £150,000 ($186,000) after it was revealed to be a rare 18th century Chinese artifact which was created for the Qianlong Emperor. The vase was purchased by a surgeon in the 1980s for a few hundred pounds, according to UK-based auction house
Continue ReadingTornado-producing storms are pushing across the South today
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Tornadoes, flash flooding and hail threaten a wide section of the South as they push east Thursday, a day after the same line of severe storms spawned reported tornadoes — snapping power lines, tearing apart buildings and enticing storm-chasers — in Texas and Oklahoma. An enhanced risk — Level 3
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Tornado-producing storms are pushing across the South today
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Tornadoes, flash flooding and hail threaten a wide section of the South as they push east Thursday, a day after the same line of severe storms spawned reported tornadoes — snapping power lines, tearing apart buildings and enticing storm-chasers — in Texas and Oklahoma. An enhanced risk — Level 3
Continue ReadingEl papa Francisco se ve obligado a utilizar una silla de ruedas por un dolor en la rodilla
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El papa Francisco apareció en silla de ruedas en una reunión este jueves con la Unión Internacional de Superiores Generales en el Vaticano. Según la oficina de prensa del Vaticano, “debido al dolor de la rodilla, los médicos le han aconsejado que descanse la extremidad.” Francisco podría seguir utilizando la
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Dow plunges 1,000 points, wiping out Wednesday’s surge
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business So much for the good feelings on Wall Street. US markets fell sharply Thursday, eviscerating all of the gains from Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s announcement of its plans to increase in its benchmark interest rate won over investors. Fed Chair Jerome Powell helped reassure investors Wednesday afternoon, saying that
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Cawthorn addresses video released by opposition group showing him naked in bed ‘being crass’
By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN An opposition group that is actively campaigning against Rep. Madison Cawthorn has released a video clip appearing to show the North Carolina Republican naked in bed and, as Cawthorn described it, “being crass with a friend” and “acting foolish.” After the video appeared on social media, Cawthorn tweeted, “A new
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Elizabeth Olsen says she was spoiled by sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Elizabeth Olsen says her famous older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen spoiled her as they were growing up together. “It’s an amazing feeling, being the younger sibling to twins,” she told Harper’s Bazaar UK. “If I was spoiled by one, the other one wanted to match it. I loved it.” Mary-Kate
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Wall Street is fed up with Under Armour, Nike and Adidas
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Tripped-up supply chains and a coronavirus surge in China are causing headaches for top athletic brands. Under Armour tumbled 25% Friday after the company posted a $60 million loss during its most recent quarter due to supply chain delays and recent Covid-19 lockdowns in China. Chinese authorities imposed a lockdown
Continue Reading Dollar surges to 2-decade high as investors seek refuge
By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. dollar’s value surged in April as investors sought refuge amid a growing list of uncertainties hanging over the market and the Federal Reserve’s aggressive shift to fight rising inflation. The currency had been gaining strength throughout the economic recovery in 2021 and
Continue Reading Ms. Pac-Man clears path to World Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — More than 40 years after blazing a trail for female video game characters, Ms. Pac-Man was inducted Thursday into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, along with Dance Dance Revolution, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Sid Meier’s Civilization. The Hall of Fame considers electronic games of all
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Byron signs 3-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — William Byron has reached a three-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him in the No. 24 Chevrolet through the 2025 season. The 24-year-old Byron has two Cup Series wins already this season and four in his career. He made the playoffs for the third consecutive year in 2021
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Tom Cruise helicopters in for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ premiere
By Marianne Garvey, CNN The “Top Gun: Maverick” world premiere was a star-studded affair, with Tom Cruise arriving by helicopter at San Diego’s Naval Air Station North Island Lowry Theater. The movie comes more than three decades after the original 1986 “Top Gun,” with Cruise excited to show the audience the new flick. “Does anyone
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