By RONITA CHOUDHURI-WADE of NerdWallet Adoption can be a way to build a loving family, particularly for same-sex couples, who are more likely to adopt than opposite-sex couples, according to census data. LGBTQ+ individuals and couples have options to adopt through foster care, private adoption or international adoption; however, they may face unique limitations. Start
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — There’s a conundrum that economists and political strategists have been chewing on for more than a year: The economy is good, but Americans say it’s lousy. Despite all kinds of positive news on inflation (it’s slowing), the job market (best in a generation) and consumer spending
Continue ReadingBy KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian pro-government media and an opposition war monitor say the Islamic State group ambushed pro-government militiamen in an overnight attack in the country’s east, killing at least 21 fighters. Sham FM radio reported that the militiamen from the pro-government National Defense Places were ambushed in the village
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Text by Casey Barber and illustrations by Alberto Mier, CNN (CNN) — I always think of Thanksgiving as the Super Bowl of food holidays. No offense to the wings, dips and hoagies that are consumed while watching the football Super Bowl, but when it comes to an all-eyes-on-the-cook food moment, nothing beats Thanksgiving. And as
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — The magic has been missing this year for Disney. Last month, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary – and there was much to commemorate. Over the last century, the company has grown into one of the largest publicly traded media and entertainment companies in the world,
Continue Reading By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Many parents across the US are stretched thin to take care of sick children: Not only are Covid-19, the flu and RSV circulating, but doctors say cases of strep throat are on the rise. Data shows a steady increase in strep throat cases in the US starting in August, largely
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Mentone, Texas, at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The earthquake had a depth of about 4.9 miles, and its epicenter was about 22 miles west-southwest of Mentone, the USGS said. The earthquake was felt as far away Santa
Continue ReadingSTOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s largest egg producer, which had nearly 1.2 million chickens or 20% of all laying hens in the country before a salmonella outbreak, has been ordered to euthanize all of them so the facility can be fully cleaned. The Swedish Board of Agriculture has given up on attempts to clean the hen
Continue ReadingZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Authorities in Croatia have recommended that people drink only tap water as they investigate reports of several people getting sick or suffering throat injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages. Health authorities have ordered the “suspected” products pulled from shops and restaurants, without specifying which products. However, photos on social media from
Continue ReadingBy LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia are moving forward in their quests to join the European Union. But countries in the volatile Balkans that have waited years longer to become members appeared to slip back in the queue. The European Commission recommended Wednesday in a series of reports that
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A new CNN poll shows former President Donald Trump narrowly leading President Joe Biden 49% to 45% in a hypothetical rematch. This is fraying nerves among Democrats, but inside Biden’s headquarters, the president’s advisers remain confident that his coalition will grow — and that he is still the party’s
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By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s ambitions of joining the European Union received an important boost on Wednesday when the bloc’s executive body said detailed negotiations should begin next year. The European Commission said in a report that so-called accession talks should finally start, nearly 18 months since the bloc accepted Ukraine as a candidate
Continue ReadingOpinion by Jade McGlynn (CNN) — Responses to the recent statements by the commander in chief of the Ukrainian military, Valery Zaluzhny, warning of a stalemate war between Ukraine and Russia, have been varied and revealing. In last week’s lengthy interview with The Economist, Gen. Zaluzhny set out — and proposed solutions for — problems that anyone who has
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — A Chinese industry association has reported that sales of passenger cars rose 10.2% in October over a year earlier as makers ramped up promotions and customers opted for electric and hybrid vehicles. The China Passenger Car Association said sales of electric and hybrid vehicles climbed 37.5% from a year earlier, accounting for
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A new study says the three-year drought that has left millions of people in Syria, Iraq and Iran with little water wouldn’t have happened without human-caused climate change. Wednesday’s study says the west Asian drought, which started in July 2020, is mostly because hotter-than-normal temperatures are evaporating the little
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook and Instagram will require political ads running on their platforms to disclose if they were created using artificial intelligence, their parent company announced on Wednesday. Under the new policy by Meta, labels acknowledging the use of AI will appear on users’ screens when they click on
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By Alicia Wallace and Nicole Goodkind, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — The New York civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump carries extremely high stakes for the self-proclaimed business mogul. Not only could Trump be subject to hefty financial penalties and lose control of his flagship properties dotting the Manhattan skyline, the trial also could
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — When the Supreme Court significantly enhanced Second Amendment rights last year, the conservative majority said gun regulations could be upheld only if they had a historical analogue tracing to America’s founding in the late 18th century. But what of a law that strips gun rights from people
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By Gregory Krieg, Arit John, Kit Maher and Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — The Republican presidential field is thinning two months out from the Iowa caucuses – and so is the once-crowded primary debate stage, which will feature only five candidates when they gather Wednesday night in Miami. Former President Donald Trump will again be
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing is ready to improve ties with Washington, a senior Chinese official said Wednesday, days before a highly anticipated potential meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Joe Biden in San Francisco. Recent high-level meetings have sent out “positive signals and raised the expectations of the international community
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