By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen rattled energy markets on Friday, sending oil prices sharply higher. US crude climbed as much as 4.5% to $75.25 a barrel Friday morning. Brent crude, the world benchmark, jumped 4% and briefly crossed over the $80-a-barrel level. However, both oil
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By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — About this time last year, Ben Shelton was an up-and-coming tennis player taking his first-ever trip outside the United States. Not long out of college, Shelton was relatively unknown on the circuit having only been pro for the past six months. But armed with a lethal serve and the
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By Holly Yan and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A calamitous cocktail of vicious winds, extreme snowfall, dangerous thunderstorms and potentially lethal cold is taking aim across the country as perilous conditions snarl travel and threaten power outages in freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest: More than 70 million people are under winter weather alerts Friday: The
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Eggs are getting more expensive at grocery stores as bird flu has once again struck the industry. Fortunately, this latest avian flu outbreak won’t be as severe as the one in 2022 that devastated flocks and caused widespread shortages, economists say. Here’s what else you need to know to Get
Continue ReadingBy Paradise Afshar and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — An investigation is underway to figure out why a US Navy helicopter crashed this week into San Diego Bay during routine training, Navy officials said. All six crew members got a medical evaluation after the incident Thursday around 6:40 p.m. – almost two hours after sunset – the military branch said in a
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady paid tribute to Bill Belichick, the long-time head coach of the New England Patriots with whom he had so much success, after the 71-year-old announced on Thursday that he is leaving the team after 24 seasons at the helm. Brady was drafted by Belichick and the Patriots
Continue ReadingBy ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Indonesia and Vietnam agreed to cooperate on fisheries on Friday as Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong on Friday. The two countries signed an agreement to cooperate in the fisheries sector, but the text of the agreement wasn’t made public but experts
Continue Reading By Ramishah Maruf, Ross Levitt and Pete Muntean, CNN New York (CNN) — Winter weather, combined with the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, is causing major disruptions for air travel. There have been more than more than 2000 flight cancellations Friday, the highest number since July 2023, data from the tracking site FlightAware
Continue Reading By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — For the second straight year, the Spanish Super Cup final will feature an El Clásico. Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday to advance to the final, where they will take on eternal rival Real Madrid. The game – taking
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Enjaulado detrás de un vidrio, un mapache regordete corre durante unos segundos en una rueda de ejercicio antes de volver a caer al suelo. En el siguiente recinto, un par de perros de la pradera, que parecen marmotas, se posan sobre troncos bajo la deslumbrante luz artificial de una lámpara
Continue ReadingBy COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February as part of a new repayment plan that’s taking effect nearly six months ahead of schedule. Loan forgiveness was originally set to begin in July under the new SAVE repayment plan, but it’s
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Access to hormonal birth control — such as birth control pills and patches — is getting major changes in 2024. Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, should soon be available in stores and online, according to its manufacturer, Perrigo. “We are on track
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Tesla planea detener la mayor parte de la producción en su única fábrica europea debido a los problemas en la cadena de suministro derivados de los ataques en el mar Rojo. El fabricante de automóviles dijo que detendría la producción en su enorme fábrica cerca de Berlín durante dos semanas
Continue Reading By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Bill Belichick and Nick Saban have been many things to each other over their illustrious coaching careers. Friends. Coworkers. Rivals. Confidantes. And perhaps, even family? “Somewhere along the line we’re probably related, distantly,” Belichick said in the 2019 HBO documentary “Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching,” citing their
Continue Reading By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Renters and homeowners experience inflation differently, and right now renters are taking a much more painful hit. Consumer Price Index data released Thursday showed that inflation was at 3.4% in December. It was the highest level since September and a jump from November’s 3.1% reading. “The December
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Kit Maher, Aaron Pellish, Monica Garrett and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Republican presidential contenders are growing increasingly concerned about the dangerously frigid weather that Iowans will be confronted with when they head to the polls on caucus day, acknowledging that temperatures could negatively impact anticipated turnout. Iowa
Continue ReadingBy Kaanita Iyer and Katie Lobosco, CNN (CNN) — The White House announced Friday that some student loan borrowers enrolled in President Joe Biden’s SAVE plan may see their remaining balance wiped away starting next month. The forgiveness, originally scheduled to go into effect in July, comes ahead of schedule and applies to borrowers with
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey still receive producer credits on “True Detective,” an unintentional reminder this unlikely franchise peaked with its first edition a decade ago. The fourth installment, “True Detective: Night Country,” features a showy (and snowy) role for Jodie Foster, but after a promising start this
Continue Reading By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Tesla plans to pause most production at its only European factory due to supply chain problems caused by attacks in the Red Sea. The carmaker said it would halt output at its huge factory near Berlin for two weeks from January 29 because assaults on container ships along
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By Steve Contorno and Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — As former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley earns praise from some corners of the GOP for her willingness to tackle the financial health of Social Security, former President Donald Trump is trying to punish her for it. It’s the latest example of how the GOP’s seesawing
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