Global tax plan wins support from 130 countries
The OECD’s tax reform overhaul includes a global minimum tax of at least 15% on multinational companies. CNN’s Christine Romans reports.
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HEALTH MINUTE: GROUPS CALLS FOR KIDS’ CARDIAC SCREENINGS
An estimated 7,000 children suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year, according to the American Heart Association. Now, a well-known pediatric health association is calling for all children to be screened for cardiac conditions, not just athletes.
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Dr. Leana Wen shows us how she travels safely with her unvaccinated children
CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen takes us on her family vacation and shares how she’s keeping her young children safe when the rest of the country is emerging from the pandemic.
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What is a ‘heat dome’?
The “heat dome” weather phenomenon can trigger record breaking temperatures.
Continue ReadingHere’s what Bezos’ trip to space will look like
Jeff Bezos has announced that he and his brother will be on board his company Blue Origin’s first crewed mission to space. The capsule known as New Shepard is set to launch on July 20th.
Continue ReadingMichael Cohen: Everything went through Donald Trump
New York prosecutors charged the Trump Organization, the Trump Payroll Corporation and Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg in connection with an alleged tax scheme stretching back to 2005, in an extraordinary legal development against the former President’s namesake company. Weisselberg, the Trump organization and the Trump Payroll Corporation have all pleaded not guilty. Trump himself was not charged. CNN’s Alisyn Camerota discusses with Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen.
Continue ReadingThis July 4th staple will be pricier this year
Amid shipping delays and supply chain issues, fireworks may be harder to come by this Fourth of July. CNN Business explains.
Continue ReadingFourth of July weekend brings rain for the Central US and hot temperatures for the West
Fourth of July weekend will bring drier conditions for the East, rain for the Central, and hot temperatures for the West. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the weekend forecast.
Continue ReadingThis country vaccinated over 65% of its population. So why are cases rising?
Chile seemed to have done everything right in its fight against Covid-19 at the beginning — acquiring vaccines, implementing lockdowns and mobilizing its health system. More than 65 percent of people in Chile have been fully vaccinated, yet infections and hospitalizations keep rising. CNN’s Rafael Romo reports.
Continue ReadingSurfiside condo search resumes after halt
Shifting rubble caused search suspension. Also, rescuers heard a female voice in the rubble when the search began, and most of the condo board quit in 2019.
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The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, when adjusted for seasonal changes. It was far more than economists had expected and a signal that American job growth is accelerating. The hospitality and leisure sector grew the strongest, having the most ground to cover after the pandemic devastated the travel
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What you need to know ahead of Salute to America kick-off in Jefferson City Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salute to America events are set to kick off at noon on Friday and the city is offering multiple areas of parking for attendees. This year, Salute to America is celebrating Missouri’s bicentennial with events including carnival games, live music, a parade and axe throwing. The opening ceremony will begin
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CONSUMER WATCH: CRUISE INDUSTRY SETS SAIL AGAIN
Back in business. The first cruise ship sailed out of a US port over the weekend, after sitting idle during the pandemic. Cruise industry leaders hoping they’re heading toward recovery.
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MOOS: ROBO DOG BECOMES DANCING CELEBRITY
The “Disco Duck” has competition with Spot the dancing robo dog.
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Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s
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Facebook asks some users if they’re worried a friend is ‘becoming an extremist’
Some Facebook users in the United States are being served a prompt that asks if they are worried that someone they know might be becoming an extremist. Others are being notified that they may have been exposed to extremist content.
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Lunda Team wins bid for Rocheport Missouri River Bridge replacement
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation officials and Gov. Mike Parson announced the Lunda Team had the winning bid to replace the I-70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport. The Lunda Team is made up of Lunda Construction Co., Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., Dan Brown & Associates, and Hugh Zeng United. Watch the announcement
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Millions remain under heat warning as extreme temps grip Northwest
Canada and US cities in the Northwest have reported their hottest temperatures on record, and more than 52 million people are under a heat warning or advisory from coast to coast. CNN’s Jason Carroll reports.
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Extreme temperatures ease as the tropics heat up
Tropical storm Elsa has formed in the Atlantic on the heels of a deadly heatwave. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers has the details.
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Elsa to track through the Carribean, nearing Florida next week
Tropical Storm Elsa is racing toward the WIndward Islands, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall with it. By early next week Elsa will be nearing Florida. CNN meteorologist Chad Myers has the detailed forecast.
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