CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Ashley Strickland, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — Humanoids that handle household chores or build habitats on the lunar surface may sound like something from science fiction. But the team at Austin-based robotics startup Apptronik envisions a future where general-purpose robots will handle “dull, dirty and dangerous” jobs so humans don’t have
Continue ReadingBy Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story LAHAINA, Hawaii (KITV) — Lahaina fire victims are now honored by hundreds of wooden crosses, hung on a fence along Lahaina Bypass Road. Community members spent their Tuesday hanging, painting, and adorning 115 crosses with flowers. One for each of the lives lost so far
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A Peloton recall involving the adjustable seat on more than two million bikes is becoming a bigger headache than expected. Shares of the fitness company plummeted 20% in early trading Wednesday after another dismal earnings report that revealed the recall’s price tag “substantially exceeded” Peloton’s expectations, costing
Continue ReadingBy Madison Edwards Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Kian Mattson was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate, a split in his lip and the roof of his mouth. His mother found out about Dr. Ghali E. Ghali’s specialty with pediatric patients, and has made the trip from
Continue ReadingBy GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany plans to ease rules for obtaining its citizenship under legislation approved by the Cabinet. The government contends that the project will bolster the integration of immigrants and help an economy that is struggling with a shortage of skilled workers. The legislation passed on Wednesday still requires
Continue Reading By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — The Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back, again. Starbucks said Wednesday that the signature drink would return to the fall menu on Thursday, marking its 20th anniversary. The perennial Starbucks favorite has become a reliable hit, making it an autumn(ish) mainstay that has given the coffee chain
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CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — A lot of hope has been placed on the possibility of ending the strikes that have paused Hollywood productions. This week, major studios outlined their latest offer to striking writers, including what the studios say is the highest wage increase in 35 years. However, it remains unclear whether
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By Dana Bash, Veronica Stracqualursi and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will participate in Wednesday night’s Republican presidential primary debate despite suffering an Achilles injury. “I’m in,” the 2024 candidate posted on social media along with a photo of him on crutches. Burgum, 67, suffered a high-grade tear of his
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A 45-year-old man faces felony charges, including kidnapping, after being accused of running a driver off the road in McDowell County and stabbing them. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says on the night of Friday, Aug. 18, deputies responded
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Public Schools started the 2023 through 2024 school year Wednesday morning. Superintendent for Fulton Schools, Dr. Ty Crain told ABC 17 to prepare for the first day of school, maintenance crews have been working throughout the summer to not only clean up the buildings, but to also finish some construction projects
Continue ReadingBy Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Safety watchdogs call it a runaway problem on America’s runways that could end in tragedy – the near collisions of commercial aircraft. Now, the federal government is funding millions of dollars in airport construction projects to help address the issue. In an announcement shared first with CNN, the Federal
Continue ReadingBy LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition advocating for Native American people impacted by an oppressive system of boarding schools for Native youths plans to digitize 20,000 archival pages related to schools in that system that were operated by the Quakers. The Quakers and other faith groups — including Episcopalians,
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — Al menos 56 personas fueron detenidas luego de los intentos de robo ocurridos en centros comerciales de las poblaciones argentinas de Moreno, Tigre, Merlo y José León Suárez, informó este miércoles el Ministerio Público de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. El anuncio ocurre en medio de algunos robos aislados y
Continue ReadingBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Meta, Facebook’s parent company, and 184 of its content moderators who were based in Kenya agreed on a mediation attempt to settle out of court. Last year, the moderators — from several African countries — filed a lawsuit against the social media giant and its outsourcing
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has promoted Natalie Hudson to chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. When she assumes the post this fall, Hudson will be the first Black person to lead the state’s highest court. Hudson was appointed associate justice in 2015 after serving on the
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — The chairman of a group that has offered scholarships to female Afghan students to study abroad says the Taliban have prevented scores of women from traveling to the United Arab Emirates for education. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, chairman of the Al Habtoor group, says he is unable to express the disappointment he
Continue ReadingBy Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Franklin woman faces charges for allegedly orchestrating false reports about her own murder. Franklin police say Maggie Sweeney is accused of making anonymous third party false reports to a friend and to DSS that she had been murdered. At
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRUNAT and JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The players’ union representing the Women’s World Cup winner kissed without her consent by the president of the Spanish soccer federation said Wednesday that his inappropriate act should not go unpunished. Jenni Hermoso, who was kissed forcibly by federation head Luis Rubiales during
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Five high school students from Florida to Utah have been selected as this year’s National Student Poets. Each winner represents a different region in the country and brings their own distinctive background and perspective. The student poets each receive $5,000 and will help oversee workshops,
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Five high school students from Florida to Utah have been selected as this year’s National Student Poets. Each winner represents a different region in the country and brings their own distinctive background and perspective. The student poets each receive $5,000 and will help oversee workshops,
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