Airbnb has named Ron Klain, former White House Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden, as its chief legal officer. Klain served as President Biden’s chief of staff for his first two years in office. He previously served as chief of staff to then-Vice President Biden. He held the same position under Vice President Al
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italy has erupted in outrage over the death of a young woman, allegedly at the hands of her possessive ex-boyfriend. It’s the latest in a series of cases of gender-based violence that has claimed the lives of more than 50 women so far this year in Italy.
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press QUSRA, West Bank (AP) — When Israeli warplanes swooped over the Gaza Strip following Hamas militants’ deadly attack on southern Israel, Palestinians say a different kind of war took hold in the occupied West Bank. Overnight, the territory was closed off. Towns were raided, curfews imposed, teenagers arrested, detainees beaten,
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CNN, WXIA By Keith Allen and Kate Andersen Brower, CNN (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to The Carter Center. Rosalynn Carter passed away peacefully with family by her
Continue ReadingBy KIMBERLY PALMER of NerdWallet While getting divorced can be emotionally and financially overwhelming, financial experts say focusing on a post-divorce plan for your money can contribute to overall recovery. First, adjusting to your new cash flow, which can include new expenses and lower household income, might mean creating a new budget or delaying other
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the most powerful rocket ever constructed Saturday from south Texas. The uncrewed rocket system, Starship, safely took off — but the test flight ended prematurely with an explosion and a loss of signal. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed
Continue ReadingCNN, KCAL, KCBS By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the most powerful rocket ever constructed Saturday from south Texas. The uncrewed rocket system, Starship, safely took off — but the test flight ended prematurely with an explosion and a loss of signal. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the most powerful rocket ever constructed Saturday from south Texas. The uncrewed rocket system, Starship, safely took off — but the test flight ended prematurely with an explosion and a loss of signal. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed
Continue ReadingOpinion by Sheryl Sandberg (CNN) — Conflicting reactions to the recent attack on Israel and subsequent war in Gaza have led to heated and even violent disagreements in communities, colleges, Congress and coffee shops. People across the globe are protesting on all sides and shouting in the streets. But for one moment, I urge us
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the most powerful rocket ever constructed Saturday from south Texas. The uncrewed rocket system, Starship, safely took off — but the test flight ended prematurely with an explosion and a loss of signal. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — One of Napoleon Bonaparte’s famous black hats sold for more than $2 million at an auction in France on Sunday. The €1.932 million ($2.1 million) sale set a record for Napoleon’s trademark two-cornered military dress hats. The French emperor is said to have had about 120 versions of the
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By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic won an outright record seventh title at the ATP Finals on Sunday, defeating Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-3 in Turin, Italy. The victory capped off a stunning year for Djokovic, adding to the grand slam titles he won at the Australian, French and US Opens. The 36-year-old now
Continue ReadingBy MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani officials say more than 400,000 Afghans returned to their home country following the ongoing crackdown on illegal foreigners in the country. The chief spokesperson of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan also confirmed the number and told The Associated Press that the majority have been using the
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By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — With Thanksgiving just days away, people across the United States are finalizing travel plans or racing through grocery stores in search of the perfect turkey, but there’s another plan to consider ahead of the holiday season: how to stay healthy and avoid the mix of seasonal viruses in circulation.
Continue ReadingCNN By Nima Elbagir, Barbara Arvanitidis, Alex Platt, Tamara Qiblawi and Pallabi Munsi, CNN Adre, Chad (CNN) — Mahdi, 16, was blindfolded when a strange man felt for his biceps. He was looking for a “strong” boy to use as a farmhand. The size of his muscles helped the man determine Mahdi’s price as he
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed by a Nov. 11 arson fire reopened ahead of Monday morning’s commute. That’s at least a day earlier than previously announced and weeks ahead of the original estimate for restoring traffic on the section of Interstate 10
Continue Reading By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Losing a golf club in a tree? Unlikely. Losing two? Inconceivable. Losing three? All in a day’s work for Joost Luiten. The Dutch golfer had already been enduring a Sunday to forget at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai when his drive from the ninth tee went
Continue ReadingBy CARLOS MUREITHI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Negotiators at United Nations–led talks in Nairobi, Kenya have failed to agree on how to advance toward the development of a global treaty to end plastic pollution. Environmental advocates say some oil-producing governments used stalling tactics designed to ultimately weaken the treaty. Delegates were expected to discuss
Continue ReadingBy LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition lawmakers have disrupted the Parliament’s session again to protest what they say is increasingly authoritarian rule by the governing Socialists. Democratic lawmakers on Monday lit flares and piled chairs on top of each other in the middle of the hall the minute Prime Minister
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new ones that embrace an audience that’s been around for a while: people over 65 years old. The products are being marketed as a way for older folks to sharpen their brain skills as well
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