By Ivana Kottasová, CNN On the first full day of his reign, King Charles III demonstrated his seriousness in dedicating the rest of his life to public service. Despite losing his mother Queen Elizabeth II the day before, the King leapt into his new duties; he personally greeted many dozens of members of the public,
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This Afternoon: A tad warm for early September in the mid-80s. A slight breeze from 5-10 mph out of the southeast. Tonight: Some high clouds will approach tonight, but have little sensible impacts. Lows in the lower 60s. Extended: As a weak low moves in from the gulf, it will bring moisture in from the
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said Thursday he plans to attend the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch he is remembering as a “great lady.” “Yes,” Biden told reporters Friday when asked whether he planned to attend the funeral, details of which have not been announced by Buckingham Palace. “I don’t know
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Producers of the Netflix historical drama “The Crown” are pausing production on the show’s sixth season after news of Queen Elizabeth’s death. “As a mark of respect, filming on ‘The Crown’ was suspended today. Filming will also be suspended on the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral,” producers for “The
Continue ReadingBy Dan Merica, CNN Former President Barack Obama used his remarks at a fundraiser Thursday night for Senate Democrats’ campaign arm to warn that “a little bit of malevolence” aimed at attacking democracy “can go a long way.” The comments — made at a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in New York City
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN Business After spending 2020 cooped up as a fast-spreading, deadly virus limited most aspects of everyday life, American consumers splurged in 2021, shelling out an average of $3,568 on entertainment, according to data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s up 22.7% from 2020, and surpasses 2019 levels by
Continue ReadingBy Reuters Tesla Inc (TSLA) is considering setting up a lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, as it looks to secure supply of the key component used in batteries amid surging demand for electric vehicles. The potential battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining facility, which Tesla touted as the first of its kind in North
Continue ReadingBy Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday criticized Republican lawmakers who voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill last year but have taken credit for projects made possible by the $1.2 trillion law. “We got a little help from Republicans — but not a lot — but enough to get it passed. But the truth is, there
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A lawsuit wants to stop voters from deciding on the legalization of marijuana this November.
Continue ReadingBy Christian Edwards, CNN Following the death of the Queen, Harry and Meghan’s children have become His Royal Highness Prince Archie of Sussex and Her Royal Highness Princess Lilibet of Sussex. The change is a result of conventions created over a century ago. Under rules set out by George V in 1917, the grandchildren of
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN Nine years ago, Cade DeSpain messaged a friend about a cute girl he saw on her Facebook feed. The friend introduced him to Kailee Lingo, her sorority sister at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Kailee remembers that when she and Cade met, it was “a connection at
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, Tara John, Barry Neild, Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN King Charles III returned to London on Friday where he will address the nation as the United Kingdom faces a new era without Queen Elizabeth II at its helm. Tributes have poured in from across the globe for Elizabeth, who died at
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Lincoln University is set to introduce Dr. John B. Moseley as its 21st president Friday afternoon, following a nationwide search.
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TODAY: Much like Thursday, Friday is shaping up sunny and warm. Expect highs in the mid-80s, with a 5-10 mph breeze out of the southeast. TONIGHT: Some high clouds will approach tonight, but have little impact on the forecast. EXTENDED: Saturday starts cool again, in the low 60s, and other than some high cloud cover,
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter In his first public comments since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, Justice Neil Gorsuch said he hoped the results of an internal investigation into the leak of a draft opinion of the decision would be done “soon.” “The chief justice appointed an internal committee to
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban and Mark Thompson, CNN Business The death of Queen Elizabeth has come at a bad time for the United Kingdom. Against a backdrop of soaring inflation, a slumping currency and the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, the country has lost one of its few markers of continuity and stability. The government of
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster, CNN God save the Queen, long live the King. The second Elizabethan age has come to an end and the royal family will now regroup around a new monarch for the next era in British history. What will change for each of the royals? Charles The moment Elizabeth II died, her eldest
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster, CNN With her husband’s accession to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, Camilla has become Queen Consort and will take on a new and more prominent role alongside King Charles III. Just over 25 years after the death of Charles’ first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, Camilla
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Landmarks around the world were transformed Thursday to honor the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. In France, the Eiffel Tower went dark; in Brazil, the Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated in red, blue and white; and in New York, the Empire State Building lit up the city sky in
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Landmarks around the world were transformed Thursday to honor the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. In France, the Eiffel Tower went dark; in Brazil, the Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated in red, blue and white; and in New York, the Empire State Building lit up the city sky in
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