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House hearing on George Washington University protest canceled after police clear out encampment and arrest over 30

May 8, 2024 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabe Cohen, Aileen Graef, Eric Levenson, Avery Lotz and Alexandra Ross, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment on George Washington University’s campus early Wednesday and arrested 30 protesters there and three others in a separate altercation, Metro Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said. The

Malaysian soccer player splashed with acid, two others attacked in a week of rare violence

May 8, 2024 7:17 AM Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian international footballer has been splashed by acid and two other top players were attacked within a week by unknown assailants, in a rare outbreak of violence targeting athletes in the country. Police criminal investigation chief Mohamad Shuhaily Mohamad Zain says there are similarities in the three attacks and

London’s famous Garrick Club votes to allow women, nearly 200 years after it was founded

May 8, 2024 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A London members club formed in 1831 has voted to let women join for the first time, after coming under scrutiny for its exclusionary policy in recent weeks. Members of the Garrick Club, in London’s West End, gathered Tuesday to debate admitting women to the club, the BBC

Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy went missing in unknown circumstances. Decades later, it’s expected to sell for millions

May 8, 2024 7:05 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from the 1986 World Cup, which had gone missing in contested circumstances for decades, has reappeared and is anticipated to sell for millions of dollars at auction next month. The trophy, presented to the best player at each World Cup, will be sold by

Roblox shares slide as metaverse giant reports player spending has slowed

May 8, 2024 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Roblox shares slid more than 20% in early trading, as the gaming giant dialed back its forecasts for growth and first-quarter earnings showed player spending is slowing. Average daily active users (DAUs) were 77.7 million, up 17% year-over-year. But analysts said Roblox needs to prove to Wall Street

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch co-authors book on laws. ‘Over Ruled’ to be released Aug. 6

May 8, 2024 7:00 AM Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will have a book out this summer on a subject he has commented upon often, the volume of laws in the U.S. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced Wednesday that ”Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law”

UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour

May 8, 2024 6:55 AM Associated Press

By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of leading a “chaotic” government as another one of his Conservative lawmakers defected to the main opposition Labour Party ahead of a looming general election. Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor of the House of Commons on Wednesday to join

New York Public Schools chancellor scolds Republicans for ‘gotcha’ antisemitism hearing, saying district disciplined staff

May 8, 2024 6:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — David Banks, the chancellor of New York City Public Schools, said at a congressional hearing Wednesday that his district has removed, disciplined or is in the process of disciplining at least a dozen staff and school leaders over alleged antisemitism, pushing back strongly against Republicans’ accusations that the school

Opinion: James Madison and Benjamin Franklin were wrong about a lot of things, but not this

May 8, 2024 6:42 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by A.J. Jacobs (CNN) — You wouldn’t know it from today’s political climate, but changing your mind is a deeply American thing to do. Just look at America’s founders. When James Madison was on his deathbed, his niece noticed an odd expression on his face and asked if he was okay. He replied, “Nothing more than

AstraZeneca pulls its COVID-19 vaccine from the European market

May 8, 2024 6:42 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine be pulled. In an update on the European Medicines Agency’s website Wednesday, the regulator said that the approval for AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria had been withdrawn at the company’s request. AstraZeneca’s vaccine was first approved by the EMA in January

Dozens still missing after South African building collapse; 7 confirmed dead

May 8, 2024 6:41 AM Associated Press

By NQOBILE NTSHANGASE and GERALD IMRAY Associated Press GEORGE, South Africa (AP) — Rescue teams are continuing to search for dozens of construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of an unfinished five-story apartment building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday. Seven workers have been confirmed dead, while authorities in

Unprecedented evidence humans occupied ‘lava tubes’ could fill in gaps in the archeological record, scientists say

May 8, 2024 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — People who lived in the Arabian Peninsula thousands of years ago went underground when they wanted to beat the heat. Possibly stopping there as they traveled between oases and pastures, they ducked into vast subterranean tunnels where molten lava had once flowed millions of years earlier, according to a recent

Biden touts economic achievements in Wisconsin amid persistent concerns on inflation

May 8, 2024 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday attempted to draw a direct line between his signature legislative achievements and shovels in the ground — and a direct contrast with Donald Trump — as he seeks to win over voters unhappy with the overall economy. Biden announced a $3.3 billion investment from Microsoft to

For US renters, the chance of owning a home is going from bad to worse

May 8, 2024 6:25 AM CNN Newsource

Analysis by Elisabeth Buchwald, 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 American dream of homeownership is looking more like

Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira’s taxes be thrown out

May 8, 2024 6:21 AM Associated Press

Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors recommended Wednesday that an investigating judge shelve a probe into another alleged case of tax fraud by pop star Shakira. The Colombian singer is under investigation for the alleged evasion of 6.7 million euros ($7.2 million) in taxes on her 2018 income via an offshore company.

Collapsed FTX says it can pay most creditors back in full

May 8, 2024 6:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — FTX has recovered enough assets to pay most of its creditors back in full, the failed crypto exchange said late Tuesday as it unveiled a proposed reorganization plan. “The plan contemplates payment in full of all non-governmental creditors based on the value of their claims as determined by

Boston Celtics crush Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of East semifinals

May 8, 2024 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Boston Celtics continued to put on a show in the NBA Playoffs, dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round series. Star wing Jaylen Brown scored 32 points in front of the home crowd at the TD Garden as the No. 1 seed Celtics showed

What the proxy fight at Norfolk Southern means for railroad safety

May 8, 2024 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Just more than a year after a massive derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train led to the release of tank cars full of toxic chemicals and increased attention to the issue of railroad safety, the control of the railroad is up for grabs at its annual

State by state, RFK Jr. pushes for nationwide ballot access

May 8, 2024 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Aaron Pellish and Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa, last month, a team of his campaign staffers and volunteers organized hundreds of attendees through an assembly line of government forms, ID checks and color-coded wristbands. The bureaucratic workforce contrasted

Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims

May 8, 2024 6:00 AM Associated Press

By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday to mourn the 238 people who have died due to ongoing flooding. The president on Wednesday said the day will be observed by national tree planting activities to help mitigate the effects of climate change. Kenya, along

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