By Lauren Kent, CNN London (CNN) — Sixty-five more women have come forward with abuse allegations against the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, according to the BBC, following the network’s documentary that detailed testimonies of women who said he sexually assaulted and raped them. The allegations date as far back as 1977, in Dubai –
Continue Reading By Mohammad al-Sawalihi in Gaza, Abeer Salman, Nadeen Ebrahim and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — An Israeli airstrike killed at least 28 people and wounded dozens more sheltering at a school-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, on Thursday, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said. The attack on the Rafidah school injured at least 54
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals are rationing IV fluids and postponing some surgeries as the national supply chain reels from severe disruptions triggered by back-to-back hurricanes. The federal government is now considering alternative manufacturing sites and temporary imports to address the shortage of critical fluids. Here’s what else you need to know to Get
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals are rationing IV fluids and postponing some surgeries as the national supply chain reels from severe disruptions triggered by back-to-back hurricanes. The federal government is now considering alternative manufacturing sites and temporary imports to address the shortage of critical fluids. Here’s what else you need to know
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals are rationing IV fluids and postponing some surgeries as the national supply chain reels from severe disruptions triggered by back-to-back hurricanes. The federal government is now considering alternative manufacturing sites and temporary imports to address the shortage of critical fluids. Here’s what else you need to know
Continue Reading By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — A pilot who died when he crashed a helicopter into a hotel in Australia had “significant blood alcohol content” during the unauthorized flight, according to an official report into the incident. Hundreds of guests and staff were evacuated from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Cairns in
Continue Reading By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Nearly six months after Columbia University banned Khymani James, a Pro-Palestinian student activist, who said “Zionists don’t deserve to live,” the coalition that had apologized on his behalf rescinded its statement of regret – and advocated for armed resistance against Israel. “Last spring, in the midst of the encampments,
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung and Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak were perched high on the snowy face of a Himalayan mountain when disaster struck their quest to become the first to summit its peak. At more than 6,000 meters (about 20,000 feet) above sea level, a falling rock sliced through the
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Floridians are anxiously watching a large and menacing Hurricane Milton as it approaches the state’s west coast. That includes
Continue Reading KTNV, CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Floridians are anxiously watching a large and menacing Hurricane Milton as it approaches the state’s west coast.
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Daylight Saving Time, a system to reduce electricity usage by extending daylight hours. Facts Sunday, March 9, 2025 – Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am. Set clocks ahead one hour. Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am. Set clocks back one hour.
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame football player and coach Mike Ditka. Personal Birth date: October 18, 1939 Birth place: Carnegie, Pennsylvania Birth name: Michael Keller Dyczko Jr. Father: Michael Ditka Sr., steel mill worker and railroad union organizer Mother: Charlotte (Keller) Ditka Marriages: Diana (Trantham)
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CNN By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Isla del Sol, Florida (CNN) — With the rain already slicing diagonals into the water off this transformed mangrove island in St. Petersburg, Vivienne Marran stood firm in her choice. “We can ride it out,” she told CNN less than 20 hours before Hurricane Milton was
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By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Isla del Sol, Florida (CNN) — With the rain already slicing diagonals into the water off this transformed mangrove island in St. Petersburg, Vivienne Marran stood firm in her choice. “We can ride it out,” she told CNN less than 20 hours before Hurricane Milton was due
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1983 bombing of a Marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed 241 US service personnel. Facts On October 23, 1983, 241 US service personnel – including 220 Marines and 21 other service personnel – are killed by a truck bomb at a Marine compound
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1955 Birth place: Seattle, Washington Birth name: William Henry Gates III Father: William Henry Gates II, attorney Mother: Mary (Maxwell) Gates, schoolteacher Marriage: Melinda (French) Gates (January 1, 1994-August 2, 2021, divorced)
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian and reality TV personality. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1949 Birth place: Mount Kisco, New York Full name: Caitlyn Marie Jenner Father: William Jenner, tree surgeon Mother: Esther Jenner Marriage: Kris Jenner (1991-2015); Linda Thompson (1981-1986); Chrystie Crownover (1972-1980)
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about the bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen on October 12, 2000. Facts In October 2000, the USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers, while in port in Aden, Yemen, for refueling. The attack was attributed to al Qaeda and foreshadowed the attack on
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder. Personal Birth date: October 29, 1971 Birth place: Winona, Minnesota Birth name: Winona Laura Horowitz Father: Michael Horowitz, rare books dealer Mother: Cynthia (Istas) Horowitz Other Facts She has been nominated for an Academy Award two times: once for
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some spooky background information about Halloween, celebrated annually in the United States on October 31. Facts The word Halloween is an abbreviated version of the phrases All Hallows’ Eve or All Hallows’ Evening. Halloween comes from an ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago
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