By Matias Grez, CNN Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet has apologized for his racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton and said his comments had no racist intent. Piquet used a Brazilian Portuguese racial slur to describe seven-time champion Hamilton when addressing a high-speed collision involving Hamilton and Max Verstappen during the Silverstone Grand Prix last
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By Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN The US Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling Wednesday that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans. The ruling will strengthen work protections for thousands of state-employed veterans returning to work after service
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By JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades, a rare federal foray into such cases looking specifically at whether priests took children across state lines to molest them, officials and others familiar with
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — Los tres estadounidenses encontrados muertos en un hotel de Sandals en la isla de Gran Exuma, en Bahamas, murieron debido a una intoxicación por monóxido de carbono, según informaron este martes las autoridades locales. “En esta coyuntura de la investigación, podemos confirmar oficialmente que las tres víctimas murieron como resultado de
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — La economía de Estados Unidos se contrajo durante el primer trimestre del año a un ritmo ligeramente superior a lo estimado previamente, según informó este miércoles la Oficina de Análisis Económico (BEA por sus siglas en inglés). Con un trimestre de crecimiento económico negativo en los registros, los datos se suman a
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By Virginia Langmaid, Rebekah Riess and Holly Yan, CNN During the 2020-2021 school year, there were 93 school shootings in the United States — a high not seen in 20 years, according to federal data cited in a report by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Of those 93 shootings, 43 resulted in fatalities while
Continue Reading By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has apologized to Lewis Hamilton, saying the racial term he used about the Mercedes driver was “ill thought out” but was not meant to be offensive. The 69-year-old Brazilian has faced heavy criticism this week over comments he made
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By Kevin Liptak, Niamh Kennedy and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN NATO formalized its invitation to Sweden and Finland to join its alliance Wednesday, a historic expansion of the defense bloc that directly undercuts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aims as his war in Ukraine grinds ahead. The group collectively decided to approve countries’ applications to join after
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN “The Partridge Family” actor Danny Bonaduce is still trying to find answers as to why he’s been ill. The former child star, who in April took medical leave from his Seattle radio program “The Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Show,” recently talked to “Good Morning America” about his mystery illness.
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” conspicuously overlaps with other recent documentaries, including projects devoted to the legacies of Dick Gregory and Bill Cosby. Yet this two-part A&E production stands out in contemplating the unique role that Black comedians have played in calling out injustice and giving voice to
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — Las supermodelos Gigi y Bella Hadid debutaron con nuevos y audaces looks este lunes, irrumpiendo en una pasarela de Nueva York con cejas decoloradas, flequillo corto y, lo que parecían ser cabezas medio rapadas. Pero pronto se reveló que la transformación dramática de las hermanas era obra de artistas, que habían alterado
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — El jefe de la Plataforma Unitaria, la delegación opositora de Venezuela para la negociación en México, Gerardo Blyde, confirmó este martes que la coalición mantuvo un encuentro con la delegación del Gobierno de Estados Unidos que está en Venezuela “para coordinar esfuerzos en aras al restablecimiento del proceso de negociación”. En
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By Saskya Vandoorne and Melissa Bell, CNN Izabela Sajbor knew for weeks that the baby she was carrying was unlikely to live long. On September 22 last year, she realized both their fates were sealed. “I hope I won’t get sepsis because then I won’t leave this place,” the 30-year-old wrote in a series of
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business The US economy shrank at a slightly faster rate than previously estimated during the first quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Wednesday. With one quarter of negative economic growth in the books, the data adds to fears that a recession may be looming. Real gross domestic product declined at
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Opinion by Dana Peterson for CNN Business Perspectives Aside from, “You’re on mute,” “I quit” has likely become one of the most popular sayings in the US over the last two years. But while more people are returning to in-person meetings, quitting does not appear to be letting up. Indeed, an astounding 4.4 million people
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By Tara John and Hafsa Khalil, CNN China has eased its quarantine policy for international arrivals, slashing the period by more than half in the biggest relaxation of entry restrictions in the country since the pandemic began. The nation has some of the world’s strictest entry requirements, mandating most inbound travelers to spend at least
Continue Reading By Tara John and Hafsa Khalil, CNN China has eased its quarantine policy for international arrivals, slashing the period by more than half in the biggest relaxation of entry restrictions in the country since the pandemic began. The nation has some of the world’s strictest entry requirements, mandating most inbound travelers to spend at least
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Bed Bath and Beyond CEO Mark Tritton is out after only three years at the helm of the rapidly sinking retailer. The beleaguered company announced multiple changes to its leadership Wednesday, including replacing Tritton. In the interim, Bed Bath and Beyond has tapped Sue Grove, an independent director on the
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business Buy Now, Pay Later installment plans have become popular among consumers seeking to spread out the cost of big-ticket purchases. But now, rising prices have some cash-strapped shoppers reaching for these alternative payment methods for everyday purchases, such as their daily coffee, gas station fill-up or grocery run, as well.
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By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Government officials switched on two new supercomputers this week to help improve your weather forecasts. The computers, named Dogwood and Cactus, rank among the 50 fastest computers in the world and will help deploy more advanced, realistic climate models. This is good news if you live in a region that experiences
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