By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — As the old adage goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” However, these days, perhaps an emoji is worth more. Chelsea’s players have been full of praise for departed manager Mauricio Pochettino, who somewhat surprisingly left his position by mutual consent on Tuesday after only 11 months in
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By Sarah Dean and David McKenzie, CNN Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — South Africans go to the polls on May 29 for what will likely be the most pivotal general election since the end of apartheid. Polls show the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party could lose its majority for the first time since Nelson
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By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Apple is offering unprecedented price cuts in China as big brands and retailers launch promotions for the annual “618” shopping festival in the face of sluggish consumer demand. The hefty discounts by the iPhone maker come at a time when it is battling stiff competition from Chinese
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In early March, Dr. Blake Hanson and his colleagues at the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute were preparing for a fire drill of sorts. What if a virus with the potential to spark the next pandemic turned up in the wastewater they monitor? And what if that virus was the
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — The photo of the dog believed to be the one South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem shot and killed has been seen millions of times on social media. It’s been published by one of the United Kingdom’s biggest newspapers. It was even distributed by a Washington, DC, animal rights group
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Carissa Moore remembers the first time she surfed Teahupo’o, the barreling wave located off the island of Tahiti. A recent high school graduate, Moore was short on experience – without the world and Olympic titles she possesses today – but high on curiosity and adrenaline. It didn’t take long,
Continue Reading By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay. About 20% of adults older than age 60 in the United States frequently use these products with the aim of supporting heart health.
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By Larry Madowo, CNN Kigali, Rwanda (CNN) — Even Africa’s wealthiest man has trouble traveling in his own continent. Despite doing business in multiple countries, Nigerian-born Aliko Dangote complains he faces far more hurdles crossing Africa than visitors with European passports ever do. “As an investor, as someone who wants to make Africa great, I
Continue ReadingBy COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs. The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellation on Wednesday, saying it will erase $7.7 billion in federal student loans. With the latest action, the administration said it
Continue Reading By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — At an outpost in Afghanistan’s eastern Korengal Valley, in the midst of a heightened American military campaign against the Taliban, two soldiers appear to be fighting — each other. It’s a play fight and the young man on the bottom has his comrade in a headlock, forcing a kiss
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Tierney Sneed and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — During a marathon day of proceedings in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, a morning hearing in front of Judge Aileen Cannon devolved into a shouting match amongst the attorneys, and the afternoon series of arguments prompted the judge to wonder if the legal nuances
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said the 133-128 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday was “totally on me” after his team snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. The Pacers had a three-point cushion and the ball with
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Spain, Ireland and Norway are moving to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday. It’s a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that was fueled by international outrage over the civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive. The joint decision by the two European Union countries,
Continue Reading By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — UK regulators slapped a combined £62 million ($79 million) fine on Citigroup Wednesday for failures in its trading systems that almost resulted in stocks worth $189 billion being dumped onto European markets. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed a fine of nearly £28 million ($36 million) on Citigroup
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TODAY: Wednesday is a cooler day, with highs about 10-15 degrees cooler than Tuesday. Highs reach only into the mid-70s with partly cloudy skies and a north breeze. A few showers and storms are likely near I-44 this afternoon. Most of mid-Missouri will be dry. TONIGHT: Outflow from storms south will build a chance for
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CNN Opinion by Norman Eisen (CNN) — After the high drama of Monday’s conflict between Justice Juan Merchan and defense witness Robert Costello, and with the jury in the Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump being dismissed Tuesday as both sides hashed out jury instructions, my expectations for the day were low. But as has
Continue ReadingOpinion by Norman Eisen (CNN) — After the high drama of Monday’s conflict between Justice Juan Merchan and defense witness Robert Costello, and with the jury in the Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump being dismissed Tuesday as both sides hashed out jury instructions, my expectations for the day were low. But as has so
Continue ReadingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish police have issued a temporary ban on the Danish arm of the Bandidos motorcycle club, citing the group’s violent behavior. The head of Denmark’s National Special Crime Unit said Wednesday that the group’s activities and the behavior of its members pose a serious threat to citizens’ lives and safety. It
Continue Reading By Leah Collins, CNN (CNN) — Luxury real estate development company Discovery Land Company (DLC) has quietly launched a multi-million-dollar, ultra-luxury residential community in Dubai, where the most expensive plot of land will cost up to $50 million. Called Discovery Dunes, the only way into the exclusive community is to be invited topurchase one of
Continue ReadingCNN Opinion by Peter Bergen Doha, Qatar (CNN) — To a rogue’s gallery that has included the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could soon be added now that prosecutors for the International Criminal Court are seeking a warrant for his arrest. The ICC is a criminal tribunal that
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