By Jim Sciutto, CNN (CNN) — Western intelligence believes Russia is seeking to exploit what it sees as a “window of opportunity” to further step up air and ground attacks on Ukraine to take advantage of the time it will take new weapons and ammunition from the newly passed US military aid package to arrive in significant quantities,
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The latest Netflix project falling under the Obamas’ production deal, “Bodkin” initially possesses an intriguing “Twin Peaks”-like vibe with a touch of “Local Hero,” the classic 1983 film about a young executive dispatched to a Scottish village. Here, it’s an American podcaster invading a quirky Irish town, nosing
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The federal government is teaming up with Wall Street in a new cybersecurity alliance aimed at defending the US financial system from a nightmare attack and deterring hackers from even trying, according to a letter sent to bank CEOs by a senior Treasury official and viewed by
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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — US lawmakers have introduced a bill that aims to limit the amount of heavy metals found in baby food through stronger regulation and enforcement by the US Food and Drug Administration. Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury can be toxic to everyone, but exposure is especially
Continue ReadingANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Officials in Turkey say 190 passengers and crew have been safely evacuated from a plane after a tire burst during landing at an airport near the southern town of Alanya. No one was hurt. The Boeing 737-800 belonging to the Turkey-based Corendon Airlines stopped safely on the runway at Gazipasa airport,
Continue ReadingBy JESSICA DONATI and MARK BANCHEREAU Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal’s main airport, injuring 10 people including the pilot, the country’s transport minister said Thursday. Passengers were evacuated from the burning aircraft and some described “complete panic” as they
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Federal investigators say they have “significant safety concerns” about a Ford SUV recall repair that doesn’t fix gasoline leaks that can cause engine fires. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding volumes of information from the automaker as it investigates the fix in a
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Health professionals have long warned that ultraprocessed foods can have detrimental impacts on the body, but some options — like cereals and whole grain bread — can be nutritious when enjoyed in moderation. The scientific community also broadly agrees that processed meats and sugary beverages are the foods
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Health professionals have long warned that ultraprocessed foods can have detrimental impacts on the body, but some options — like cereals and whole grain bread — can be nutritious when enjoyed in moderation. The scientific community also broadly agrees that processed meats and sugary beverages are the foods you
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Do you or a loved one talk in your sleep? It’s a common sleep issue for many, experts say. About 50% of children will talk in their sleep — and typically outgrow it — while only about 5% of adults are nighttime blabbermouths, according to the American Academy of
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CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Do you or a loved one talk in your sleep? It’s a common sleep issue for many, experts say. About 50% of children will talk in their sleep — and typically outgrow it — while only about 5% of adults are nighttime blabbermouths, according to the American Academy
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Two major cities in China have eliminated all remaining curbs on home-buying, in yet another sign that local governments are trying to revive the beleaguered real estate sector and spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. Hangzhou, a city of 12.5 million which is home to tech
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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti credited the “magical” Santiago Bernabéu stadium for motivating his team to the Champions League final on Wednesday, after the Spanish side scored two late goals to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the semifinal second leg. With the scores level at 2-2 after the first
Continue ReadingBy ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India has urged pro-China Maldives to ease tensions and improve their strained relationship. The foreign ministers of India and Maldives met in New Delhi on Thursday, a day ahead of a deadline set by the Maldives’ new president for India to withdraw dozens of its soldiers
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The rate of guns stolen from cars in the U.S. has tripled over the last decade, making them the largest source of stolen guns in the country, an analysis of FBI data by the gun safety group Everytown found. The rate of stolen
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Stormy Daniels concluded her testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial Thursday after spending roughly 7 1/2 hours on the stand over two days. The porn actor recounted, among other things, the alleged 2006 sexual encounter with the former president that she was eventually paid to keep quiet about during the
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By Jessie Gretener, Sandi Sidhu, Sergey Gudkov and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said his forces were “always ready” to combat external threats, as he addressed crowds gathered at Moscow’s Red Square on Thursday to celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russia’s annual May 9 Victory
Continue Reading By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Seven years after a trilogy that ended with Caesar (Andy Serkis) leading his flock to the promised land, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” didn’t exactly have a clear road map for where and how to revive the franchise. Given that, this latest addition surpasses expectations, honoring the
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — People who had money in FTX at the time of its collapse nearly 18 months ago got very lucky this week, as far as bankruptcy proceedings go. But some of them are still, understandably, pretty ticked off. ICYMI: FTX, the crypto exchange that has become a byword
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KCNC By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player on Wednesday, marking the third time he has been awarded the honor in four seasons. The 29-year-old Serbian averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game this season – all in the top
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