MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — A judge has rejected a bid by the Connecticut State Police Union to temporarily keep secret the names of 130 troopers under investigation for allegedly recording bogus information on thousands of traffic stops. The state judge ruled Thursday that the union’s request was premature because a state commission is still deciding
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Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Animal rights activists interrupted Coach’s runway show at New York Fashion Week on Thursday to campaign against the use of leather. Two protesters joined models on the runway as they modeled the company’s Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection, with an activist sporting only body paint designed to look like a skinned
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Apple está a punto de presentar el iPhone 15 en pocos días, y se espera ampliamente que venga con un cambio significativo. Se rumorea fuertemente que el iPhone 15 abandonará el cargador Lightning propietario de Apple en favor de la carga USB-C, marcando un hito para la compañía al adoptar
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Travelers to Greece’s popular island destinations will face disruptions next week because of a 24-hour strike by ferry crews on Sept. 13. The PNO union said Friday that the decision was made “on the occasion” of this week’s drowning of a tardy passenger who was pushed into the sea by a
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX must take a series of steps before it can launch its mega rocket again after its debut ended in an explosion, federal regulators said Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said it closed its investigation into SpaceX’s failed debut of Starship, the world’s biggest
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By Kristin Fisher and Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday it has closed its “mishap” investigation into the April SpaceX Starship test flight that ended after the rocket exploded over the Gulf of Mexico. But the regulatory agency still hasn’t given the green light for the next launch. The FAA
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Police closed down parts of East Broadway and College Avenue after a call went out of a suicidal person in Downtown Columbia.
Continue ReadingBEIRUT (AP) — U.S.-backed Syrian fighters say they detained a senior official with the Islamic State group who was in charge of financing and arming sleeper cells. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said Friday. that its militia members apprehended senior IS financier Abdul-Ghafour Taber al-Diab with support from the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Starting in November, Google will require political advertisements to prominently disclose when they feature synthetic content — such as images generated by artificial intelligence — the tech giant announced this week. Political ads that feature synthetic content that “inauthentically represents real or realistic-looking people or events” must
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — The heat that has gripped much of the nation has seeped into New England, and along with it powerful thunderstorms. Police say a Massachusetts man was killed early Friday when a tree fell on him and his fiancee during a storm while they were camping in southern Vermont. High winds downed tree
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Kroger and Albertsons are selling roughly 400 stores to Piggly Wiggly’s parent company in an attempt to win antitrust approval for the mega merger between the grocery stores. C&S Wholesale Grocers will pay $1.9 billion, with the deal expected to close in early 2024 subject to
Continue ReadingKaren Esquivel (CNN Español) — Este viernes se cumple el primer año de la muerte de la Isabel II, quien falleció a los 96 años en el castillo de Balmoral, en Escocia. Sus 70 años en el trono le valieron el título de la monarca con el reinado más largo de su historia y, para
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Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — As Europe continues to be squeezed by overtourism and short-term rentals mushroom to accommodate visitors, cities across the continent are noting more and more that residents are being squeezed out. Now, one of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations is taking action. The city of Florence has announced plans to ban new
Continue ReadingTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named Secretary of State Tahesha Way to be the state’s next lieutenant governor, a month after the death of Sheila Oliver. Way’s appointment takes effect immediately because the state constitution doesn’t require Senate approval for the nomination. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner swore her in Friday outside
Continue ReadingLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh has been proposed to be a member of the International Olympic Committee. Yeoh won an Academy Award for best actress this year for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” She is among eight potential new members who will likely be approved at an IOC meeting
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MANILA, Philippines (AP) — There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup. And for the second consecutive time in FIBA’s biggest tournament, there might not be any medal at all for the Americans. Instead, it’s Germany on the cusp of a world title. Andreas
Continue ReadingBy Heather Butts, CTV National News, Toronto Correspondent Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Inside Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre is a red carpet, highlighting images of the world’s biggest celebrities and the famed photographer who snapped them. The exhibit, “30 Years of Red Carpet Style with George Pimentel,” draws
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The US dollar is enjoying its longest winning streak in nearly nine years. The greenback was heading for its eighth-straight week of gains against a basket of other major currencies on Friday, its best run since winter 2014-2015. It has gained 5% since mid-July. The rally comes
Continue ReadingBy Sissi De Flaviis, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Every year, Burning Man – a large-scale, off-grid festival – draws thousands of people to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for a unique and experimental experience. However, this year’s gathering had an unexpected twist as torrential rain transformed
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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Team USA has crashed out of the FIBA Basketball World Cup with a shock 113-111 loss in the semifinals against Germany. The US was considered an overwhelming favorite to win the World Cup and took a strong team to the Philippines. However, following a disappointing performance, the US was
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