By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN As Western states try to wean themselves off their addiction to hydrocarbons, Gulf oil nations have been pushing back hard, warning that a hasty transition away from fossil fuels will be counterproductive. But as they tell the world that it cannot live without the natural resource that has brought them enormous
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By SAM MAGDY and WANJOHI KABUKURU Associated Press SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — After days with almost no demonstrations, there were several small protests at this year’s UN climate conference calling Friday for the developed world to fight global warming more fairly and effectively. Demonstrators called for rich nations to compensate developing countries for climate
Continue Reading By Matt Egan and Allison Morrow, CNN Business FTX Group said Friday it has filed for bankruptcy in the United States and that its CEO has resigned, marking a stunning downfall for one of the biggest and most powerful players in the crypto industry. FTX said Sam Bankman-Fried, the 30-year-old founder of the exchange, will
Continue Reading By Matt Egan and Allison Morrow, CNN Business FTX Group said Friday it has filed for bankruptcy in the United States and that its CEO has resigned, marking a stunning downfall for one of the biggest and most powerful players in the crypto industry. FTX said Sam Bankman-Fried, the 30-year-old founder of the exchange, will
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By Nadine Schmidt, CNN Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter thinks Iran should be barred from the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss paper and online news website quoted him as saying Friday. The comments come amid nationwide protests that have gripped Iran for weeks, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in custody
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ZURICH (AP) — Huge amounts of World Cup match data will be shared with teams, media and fans in a performance analysis project that has been outlined by FIFA. Project leader Arsène Wenger says the quick release of statistics, graphics and video from Qatar aims to help “everyone to better understand the game.” Fans and
Continue ReadingBy Deion Broxton Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Officials with Planned Parenthood are optimistic after five states all voted Tuesday not to further restrict abortion rights. Michigan, Vermont and California voted to strengthen abortion access, while Montana and Kentucky voted to not further restrict abortion rights. Planned Parenthood
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN The US intends to buy 100,000 rounds of artillery ammunition from South Korean arms manufacturers to provide to Ukraine, a US official said, as part of a broader effort to find available weaponry for the high-intensity battles unfolding in Ukraine. As part of the deal, the US will purchase 100,000 rounds
Continue Reading SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has ended its preparations for the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iceland. Gimcheon Sangmu defender Park Ji-soo picked up a first-half injury that could jeopardize his availability for the tournament. Song Min-kyu got the only goal of the game in Hwaseong with a close-range header at
Continue ReadingBy Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story BRAINERD, Minnesota (WCCO) — A photo of a Mississippi River snapping turtle’s close encounter with a Twin Cities kayaker is taking the internet by storm. The photo, which shows the enormous snapping turtle in the water near Niemeyer’s Rugged River Resort in Brainerd, was actually
Continue Reading BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Center forward Dušan Vlahović has been included in Serbia’s squad for the World Cup despite missing his last four matches with Juventus because of a groin problem. Vlahović hasn’t played since Juventus was eliminated from the Champions League with a loss at Benfica on Oct. 25. But Serbia coach Dragan Stojković
Continue ReadingBy Shoshana Stahl and Stephanie Usery Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Two students were taken to the hospital from a St. Louis school Thursday. According to police, the students ingested an unknown substance at North Side Community School. The calls for police came out around 12:10 p.m. News
Continue ReadingBy Marielle Mohs Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For the first time since her historic election win, Major Dawanna Witt is sharing some of her big goals as the new sheriff of Hennepin County. She made history on Tuesday to be elected as the first Black sheriff and the first
Continue Reading By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission slashed its forecast for economic growth next year. It says saying that the 19 countries that use the euro currency will slide into recession over the winter as peak inflation hangs on for longer than expected and high fuel and
Continue ReadingBy Robbie Owens Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — There are more empty shelves now at the Peace Pantry on the campus of Dallas ISD’s Yvonne Ewell Townview Magnet Center. “We have backpacks, we don’t ask their names. They can come in get whatever they need,” explains Townview Law Magnet senior
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HAWAII (KITV) — After suffering a stroke in 2020 and almost making a full recovery, Daniel Traina says drinking the poisoned Red Hill water set back all of his progress. “My left leg almost doesn’t move at all. My left arm’s just really weak,” he
Continue Reading By Chandelis Duster, CNN Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert remained in a tight race Friday morning against Democrat Adam Frisch after redistricting made her bid for reelection to her Colorado seat more competitive. Boebert, who has expressed confidence about her chances, was ahead of Frisch by 1,122 votes as of 1 p.m. ET Friday. CNN has
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man convicted of starting a fire and calling in a fake threat will receive probation. Judge Cotton Walker sentenced Hankel Jones on Monday to 5 years of supervised probation for second-degree arson. According to public court records, Jones agreed to plead guilty to the charge as part of
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story KAILUA, Hawaii (KITV) — “We’re really, really sad that somebody took him from us in such a horrible, malicious way,” Taryn Radebaugh told KITV4, “There was no saving him, unfortunately.” The Radebaughs had to break the news to their two sons that the beloved family
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British climate activists say they are suspending a days-long protest that has clogged a major highway around London. The group Just Stop Oil said Friday it was pausing its campaign of “civil resistance” on the M25 highway. Over the last four days its activists have climbed gantries
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