Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Although “inspired by true events,” “The Woman King” clearly isn’t tethered to them, using the underlying story of 19th-century female warriors in an African kingdom as the jumping-off point for a rousing action vehicle, augmented by plenty of melodrama. That combination yields a strong showcase for the stars, featuring a
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By Brian Fung, CNN UK officials have launched a deeper antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of video game giant Activision Blizzard, reflecting concerns that the deal may lead to reduced competition. The second-stage probe comes after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Sept. 1 that the acquisition — which would
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) —- El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, envió el miércoles por la noche dos aviones con inmigrantes a Martha’s Vineyard, enfureciendo a los políticos demócratas y desencadenando una respuesta frenética con ayuda humanitaria de los lugareños y asistencia de los funcionarios de Massachusetts. Este es el último de una serie de movimientos de
Continue Reading By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Freight railroad unions and management reached a tentative deal to avert a strike, addressing a key attendance policy that had been holding up the deal. The tentative agreement will exempt “time off for certain medical events from carrier attendance policies,” according to a joint statement from the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Continue ReadingBy Brooklyn Neustaeter Click here for updates on this story LONDON (CTV Network) — Tens of thousands of people have lined up along the banks of the River Thames in London, waiting to enter Westminster Hall and pay their respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state. The Queen has been lying in state in
Continue Reading By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business CNN is reimagining its mornings. The network on Thursday unveiled a new marquee morning program that will debut later this year, anchored by stars Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlan Collins. The show will replace “New Day,” which airs 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET. It will carry a new
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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans picked up their spending a bit in August from July even as surging inflation on household necessities like rent and food took a toll on family budgets. U.S. retail sales rose an unexpected 0.3% last month after falling 0.4% in July, the Commerce Department
Continue Reading CAIRO (AP) — Flash flooding across Sudan has killed at least 20 people over the past week, raising the official death toll since the rainy season began in May to 134. The country’s National Council for Civil Defense said an additional 120 people had been injured in the flooding in the past week. Torrential downpours
Continue Reading By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that aims to sharpen the national security considerations taken in the federal government’s review process for foreign investment in the United States. Biden administration officials say the order signed Thursday will bolster oversight by the Committee on Foreign Investment
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Ilia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion Nathan Chen among American figure skaters, successfully landed the first quad axel in competition. Malinin pulled off the four-and-a-half revolution jump while winning the lower-level U.S. Classic in Lake Placid, New York,
Continue Reading Julia M. Chan, CNN While bamboo has been used in construction in Asia for thousands of years, it’s starting to catch on in sustainable housing development in parts of the United States and other places in the world. Bamboo Living co-founder and chief architect David Sands is at the forefront of modern sustainable bamboo construction.
Continue Reading By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell again last week, setting a new three-month low and showing that employers are still reluctant to let go of workers despite some economic slowing. Initial claims for unemployment insurance were 213,000 for the week ended September 10, down 5,000 from a
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been called up by England for the first time and has an unlikely shot at making Gareth Southgate’s squad for the World Cup. Toney is a tall center forward who links up play well and is a great penalty-taker. He was playing for Peterborough in England’s third
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By Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann, Katie Bo Lillis and Jim Sciutto, CNN The Biden administration is unlikely to significantly change its approach to helping Ukraine fight Russia, sources tell CNN, and is rebuffing some Ukrainian weapons requests for now — even as Ukrainian forces have made sweeping gains and recaptured thousands of miles of territory
Continue Reading By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say Pakistani engineers backed by soldiers have reopened a key highway linking southwestern Baluchistan province to flood-devastated areas in the south. Clearing the highway on Thursday will give aid workers a new route to speed badly needed supplies to Pakistan’s homeless and others after this summer’s
Continue Reading By Martha C. White, CNN Business Another month of falling gas prices gave Americans’ wallets a bit of a reprieve in August. That sent consumers back to stores last month. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that a key measure of August US retail sales rose unexpectedly by 0.3% on a monthly basis, following a revised
Continue Reading CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The teenage sister of Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee has died of brain cancer. Bresee said Thursday on social that 15-year-old Ella had passed. The fifth-ranked Tigers honored Ella several times, including at last week’s game with Furman by wearing T-shirts with the phrase “Ella Strong.” Ella Bresee was in Clemson
Continue Reading By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is celebrating the victory of a female dance troupe from this crisis-hit Mideast country in the America’s Got Talent competition show. Lebanese politicians and officials on Thursday rushed to congratulate the all-female dance troupe online. Many Lebanese struggling with years of political and economic turmoil saw
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN A two-minute nationwide silence will be held shortly before the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II concludes on Monday, palace officials have revealed. The meticulously planned arrangements are set to be a fitting farewell to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, and will see King Charles III and members of
Continue Reading By Phil Mattingly, CNN As the marathon meeting between rail industry and union representatives neared its 12th hour, the moment Biden administration officials viewed as equal parts inevitable and essential was set into motion. It was time for President Joe Biden to call in and underscore the stakes. Biden’s message was consistent with the one
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