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Belarus’ Azarenka dropped from Ukraine exhibition at US Open

August 24, 2022 11:29 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time major champion and former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka has been dropped from a pre-U.S. Open exhibition event raising money for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. Azarenka is from Belarus, which helped Russia launch its invasion of Ukraine in February. At least one Ukrainian tennis player, Marta Kostyuk, questioned having a Belarusian

Little League teams have equipment stolen

August 24, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Christopher Baker Click here for updates on this story NORTH HIGHLANDS, California (KOVR) — The equipment for a Little League baseball team was stolen by thieves that broke into their storage at Robert Frost Park. According to league representatives, they noticed the equipment was missing at roughly 7:30 a.m. from their storage, where it

Estas cifras muestran el verdadero costo humano de la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania

August 24, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

Germán Padinger (CNN) — Cuando Rusia lanzó su invasión de Ucrania al amanecer del 24 de febrero —atacando al país desde el norte, el sur y el este, y dirigiendo sus tropas hacia la capital, Kyiv— sorprendió al mundo occidental y generó pánico en los casi 44 millones de habitantes de Ucrania, que han sufrido

How your company can help you pay for starting a family

August 24, 2022 11:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business Having kids is a major life change — and it can also be very expensive. And over the past several years, more workers are seeking out company benefits that help cover some of the costs. Some companies are offering coverage for things like egg freezing, in vitro fertilization and breast

‘My mom told me to get under the car’: 7-year-old boy describes being shot

August 24, 2022 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Steven Graves Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — A 7-year-old boy described the chaos when someone shot him and his mom in a vehicle Monday night in Englewood. CBS 2’s Steven Graves spoke to the boy and his family. Jamari Conner is lucky to be alive, but on Tuesday,

State to give away 10,000 gun locks at Minnesota State Fair

August 24, 2022 11:16 AM CNN Newsource

By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story FALCON HEIGHTS, Minnesota (WCCO) — State officials announced Tuesday plans to issue 10,000 free gun locks at the Minnesota State Fair, in an effort to bolster firearm safety. The overall goal, according to the office of Gov. Tim Walz, is to reduce deaths by suicide,

Cape Cod tattoo artists help family, friends honor man killed in motorcycle crash

August 24, 2022 11:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story HYANNIS, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A group of Cape Cod tattoo artists stepped up for a local family that is still grieving the loss of their loved one. “The experience was so moving,” told Mark Corliss, owner of the Spilt Milk tattoo parlor in Hyannis. “I’m

ESPN-plus reaches 2-year deal with women’s pro hockey league

August 24, 2022 11:13 AM Associated Press

Women’s pro hockey in the United States will continue having a broadcast home on ESPN-plus after the Premier Hockey Federation announced a two-year contract extension with the streaming service. ESPN will provide live coverage of PHF regular-season games, special events, and the Isobel Cup playoffs. The deal comes a season after the two first formed

What Wall Street hopes to hear from the Federal Reserve at Jackson Hole

August 24, 2022 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

Martha C. White Inflation talk is expected to dominate the Federal Reserve’s annual summer gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, later this week. Wall Street will be closely watching the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium — which will return to an in-person format after two years of being held virtually — searching for clues about where the

House oversight subcommittee report says Trump officials had pressure campaign on hydroxychloroquine, other FDA issues

August 24, 2022 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz and Jen Christensen, CNN Trump administration officials had a “crusade against (the US Food and Drug Administration that) resulted in damaging consequences for the coronavirus response,” the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, led by Democrats, said in a report released Wednesday. In its second wide-ranging investigation on the coronavirus pandemic,

US confirms it has sent response to EU on proposal to salvage the Iran nuclear deal

August 24, 2022 11:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN The United States has sent its response to the European Union on a proposal to try to save the Iran nuclear deal, the US State Department confirmed Wednesday. “As you know, we received Iran’s comments on the EU’s proposed final text through the EU. Our review

Meghan dice que no se dio cuenta de que la ambición era considerada mala hasta que empezó a salir con Harry

August 24, 2022 11:02 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — Meghan, duquesa de Sussex, dijo que no se dio cuenta de que la ambición podía considerarse una cualidad “terrible” en una mujer hasta que empezó a salir con su ahora marido, el príncipe Harry. Meghan inició su nuevo podcast, “Archetypes”, que “se sumerge en las etiquetas que tratan de frenar a las

Meghan says she didn’t realize ambition was considered bad until she started dating Harry

August 24, 2022 10:59 AM CNN

By Amarachi Orie, CNN Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has said she did not realize ambition could be considered a “terrible” quality in a woman until she started dating her future husband, Prince Harry. Meghan kicked off her new podcast, “Archetypes,” which “dives into the labels that try to hold women back,” with an episode on

6 iconic product placements in TV shows

August 24, 2022 10:51 AM Stacker

Giving Assistant curated a list of six iconic examples of product placement on TV from a variety of sources, including both paid and unpaid sponsorships.