Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Regina King’s spot-on performance as Shirley Chisholm outshines the movie devoted to the political trailblazer in “Shirley,” a laser-focused look at the first Black congresswoman’s 1972 presidential campaign that might have benefited from more biographical detail and less obsessing about amassing delegates. Providing only a hasty introduction, writer-director
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. The dwindling ranks of the Magnificent Seven are finally
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By Andrew Carey, Yulia Kesaieva, Victoria Butenko, Olga Voitovych and Radina Gigova, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia launched one of its biggest missile and drone barrages on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight into Friday since the start of its full-scale invasion more than two years ago. Ukrainian officials said at least 10 of the country’s
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La Ciudad de México, como muchas de las grandes urbes en el mundo, vive una crisis de escasez de agua. La alta y creciente densidad poblacional, el caótico y poco controlado desarrollo urbano y los meses de sequía se suman al cambio climático y la geografía como algunos de
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Police say they are investigating whether the largest donor to Britain’s Conservative government committed a crime when he reportedly said a Black member of Parliament made him “want to hate all Black women” and that she “should be shot.” West Yorkshire police said Friday that they are
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The German government’s plan to liberalize rules on cannabis has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle, paving the way for the possession of limited amounts of marijuana to be decriminalized on April 1. In a second step, “cannabis clubs” that will be allowed to grow the substance for members’ personal use will be
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By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Nike has come under pressure to scrap a flag design on its recently-released England soccer kit, including from UK opposition leader Keir Starmer. The new jersey features a small cross of St. George stitched in different colors onto the back of the collar, rather than the traditional red cross
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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Almost half of the tap water in the United States is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a study from the US Geological Survey. The number of people drinking contaminated water may be even higher than what the study found, however, because the researchers weren’t able
Continue ReadingBRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post of Slovakia’s president. A victory for Pellegrini, who currently serves as Parliament speaker, would cement Fico’s power by putting his his allies in control of strategic posts. It would
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Shakira carga sobre sus hombros una exitosa carrera marcada por míticos discos que navegan entre el amor, el desamor, el despecho y el empoderamiento y que la han convertido en una de las estrellas latinas más reconocidas del mundo. Ahora, la cantante colombiana estrena su nuevo disco cuyo título hace
Continue ReadingBy SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — A dance studio that doubles as a bomb shelter is an escape from the horrors of war for about 20 young girls in Ukraine’s city of Kharkiv. The Princess Ballet Studio is a spartan, windowless room, but practicing underground means they can dance through the almost
Continue ReadingBy BASSEM MROUE and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A U.N. humanitarian official is appealing for more than $4 billion in life-saving aid for more than 10 million Syrians, saying that the country’s largely forgotten crisis remains “one of the most deadly to civilians in the world.” Adam Abdelmoula, resident coordinator in Syria
Continue Reading By Mia Alberti, CNN (CNN) — Former Brazilian footballer Robson de Souza – also known as Robinho – was arrested by Federal Police on Thursday in Santos, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, his lawyer told CNN affiliate CNN Brasil, as police cars were seen leaving his residence in Santos. The 40-year-old former AC
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. Executives at Advance Publications are likely popping champagne bottles. But as they sip on their celebratory bubbly they are now being confronted
Continue Reading By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking damages of $108,200 (€100,000) in a civil trial after pornographic deepfake videos of her were uploaded online. Meloni has been called to testify in a Sardinian court on July 2 in the civil case she is lodging against two men, who are
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — William Shatner and his most famous role have always been ripe for parody, and the “Star Trek” star, now 93, has endearingly reached the point where he can laugh a little at himself. Yet a new documentary, “William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill,” tests one’s level of
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s hopes of reaching Euro 2024 are over after the team suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Iceland in Thursday’s playoff semifinal. The game began well for Israel as Eran Zahavi, the national team’s all-time record goalscorer, broke the deadlock from the penalty spot just after the half-hour mark.
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Three crew members are safe after their launch to the International Space Station was automatically aborted 20 seconds before liftoff, according to a NASA broadcast. Engineers are trying to determine the cause of the problem and resolve it before the next launch window on Saturday morning. Here’s what
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Three crew members are safe after their launch to the International Space Station was automatically aborted 20 seconds before liftoff, according to a NASA broadcast. Engineers are trying to determine the cause of the problem and resolve it before the next launch window on Saturday morning. Here’s what
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — Rescue workers are laboring for a fifth day to reach 13 people trapped deep underground in a collapsed gold mine in Russia’s far east. News reports say no contact has been made with the miners in the Amur region, about 5,000 kilometers (3,000 miles) east of Moscow. The state news agency RIA-Novosti
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