By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — As overall US inflation heated up last month, consumers got some relief at grocery stores. Grocery price increases in the United States slowed down in August, up just 0.2% for the month. That’s an improvement from July, when grocery prices were up 0.3%, according to the latest
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Several cast members of the 20-year-old supernatural TV drama “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” are reuniting to slay again in a new Audible original, “Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.” Original “Buffy” actors James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield Ford, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary and Danny Strong
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Supposed aliens landed in Mexico’s Congress but there were no saucer-shaped UFOs hovering over the historic building or bright green invaders like those seen in Hollywood films. The specter of little green men visited Mexico City as lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday from individuals suggesting the possibility that extraterrestrials might exist. The
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By Kristen Holmes and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has publicly and privately encouraged House Republicans’ push to impeach President Joe Biden ahead of their potential rematch in 2024, two sources close to the former president said. Trump has kept close tabs on the matter, the sources said – including speaking by phone
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– El juicio de los primeros cuatro imputados en relación a los “actos antidemocráticos” del 8 de enero en Brasilia comenzará este miércoles, anunció el Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) de Brasil en un comunicado. La tribunal indicó que tiene previsto comenzar el proceso en sesión extraordinaria con la revisión de las acciones
Continue ReadingBy JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New Yorker upset that the city has been housing homeless migrants on his block has set up a loudspeaker to deliver an unwelcoming message to his new neighbors: “Immigrants are not safe here.” The message, recorded in six languages, blares all day from a loudspeaker
Continue Reading By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — A bankruptcy judge granted FTX, the collapsed crypto exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, permission to liquidate its digital assets to repay creditors. FTX has previously said in bankruptcy court filings that its digital assets, such as Solana, Bitcoin and Ether (its three biggest holdings,) amount to about
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Freud will retire as general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago at the end of the season, ending a 13-year tenure. Freud, who turns 66 in October, intends to return to Britain after the season. He is the company’s fourth head following Carol Fox (1954-80), Ardis Krainik (1981-97) and William
Continue Reading By Oliver Darcy and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Kristen Welker will face a big first test as moderator of “Meet the Press” on her debut episode this Sunday. Welker is set to begin her time in the anchor chair with a sit-down interview with former President Donald Trump, CNN first reported and was later
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Music enthusiasts get an extra day to revel in the sounds of Trombone Shorty, the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas and many more as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands its schedule next year, organizers announced Wednesday. The festival said it will add an eighth day to the lineup
Continue ReadingBy Jonah Gilmore Click here for updates on this story ELKHORN, Nebraska (KETV) — In Elkhorn, a 13-year-old girl is conquering the sport of weightlifting and is now a two-time national champion with a mission to win more. Inside Conqueror Weightlifting gym there’s some heavy lifting going on and for 13-year-old Chassity Del Balso, it’s
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Kisluk Click here for updates on this story LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A mushroom the size of a soccer ball was found in a Londonderry backyard amid a “banner year” for the fungus. University of New Hampshire home horticulture program manager Sean O’Brien said the giant brown ball of fungus found in
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Lopez-Martinez, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — While Maximus Trest can’t legally drive or vote in any government elections yet, he mastered how to break barriers in the video game industry before his 14th birthday. The 13-year-old from White Rock, B.C., is the video game
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Otis, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Two short trips to Canada by Princess Anne this year cost taxpayers at least $131,000, CTV News has learned. The King’s only sister visited the country for three days in May to celebrate the 175th anniversary of a
Continue ReadingBy Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story RHODE ISLAND (WFSB) — A manatee was spotted recently in a pond in Rhode Island, according to environmental officials. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) said the animal was spotted in the Quonochontaug Pond. The manatee is being monitored by DEM, the U.S.
Continue Reading By Annie Grayer and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — The FBI agent managing the team on the Hunter Biden criminal case testified to the House Judiciary Committee that US Attorney David Weiss had ultimate authority over the case, contesting testimony brought forward by whistleblowers. Thomas Sobocinski, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Baltimore
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Russo Click here for updates on this story WOLCOTT, Connecticut (WFSB) — Police enforcement was requested regarding an alleged inappropriate relationship between a 15-year-old girl and a DCF case worker. The investigation revealed that the victim and DCF worker Eliezer Rijos, 40, had a relationship last year between the months of July and
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers have voted to restrict the public’s access to records about Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ travel and security. They backed away from a more far-reaching proposal to shield her administration’s records from release. The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow the
Continue ReadingBy Joe Hennessy Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KCTV) — The Public Service Academy at Piper High School, part of the statewide Career and Technical Educational Program, was donated a 1977 fire truck from New Jersey by way of Shawnee Mission School District to help their student’s studies. Piper USD
Continue ReadingBy Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story COVINGTON, Kentucky (WLWT) — Cincinnati and Covington police re-opened the Roebling Bridge following an investigation Wednesday morning. Covington police say a call came into Kenton County Dispatch around 5:23 a.m. in which a bomb threat was made, specifically threatening the Roebling Bridge, from an unknown
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