CNN By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN (CNN) — As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day. The Fourth of July marks the birth of American independence, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. As a federal holiday, the Fourth means many government
Continue Reading By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN (CNN) — As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day. The Fourth of July marks the birth of American independence, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. As a federal holiday, the Fourth means many government offices,
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Washington (CNN) — For decades, the US Department of Justice has used a tool to sniff out former Nazis who lied their way into becoming American citizens: a law that allowed the department to denaturalize, or strip, citizenship from criminals who falsified their records or hid their illicit pasts. That power,
Continue Reading CNN By Elise Hammond and Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Every Fourth of July, starting when she was 15, Jacqueline Lewis and her family come together to honor a great American tradition: the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating competition. “I think people want to know how many hot dogs a human can eat
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN London (CNN) — If there’s a crumb of comfort for seeded players who have already been dumped out of Wimbledon, then it’s this: You’re not alone. Tennis’ biggest names have been dropping at an unprecedented rate during the first week of this year’s tournament, throwing sections of the men’s and women’s
Continue Reading By Sarah Ferris and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — For months, more than a dozen Hill Republicans have been sounding the alarm about the steep Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s sprawling agenda package, which is now just hours away from becoming law. North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis called cuts to Medicaid “inescapable.” Missouri Sen.
Continue Reading Por Simone McCarthy y el personal de CNN Durante gran parte del siglo pasado, el dalái lama ha sido la encarnación viviente de la lucha del Tíbet por mayores libertades bajo el Gobierno del Partido Comunista Chino, sosteniendo la causa desde el exilio incluso cuando un Beijing cada vez más poderoso se ha vuelto cada
Continue Reading Por Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Mientras los estadounidenses celebran 249 años de independencia con fuegos artificiales y barbacoas, muchos negocios permanecerán cerrados durante el día. El 4 de Julio se conmemora la independencia de Estados Unidos, la fecha en la que se adoptó la Declaración de Independencia en 1776. Como es un feriado federal, muchas oficinas
Continue Reading By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Two alleged fraudsters accused of swindling an elderly woman out of tens of thousands of dollars in cash have been arrested by Australian police investigating a spate of “Chinese blessing scams.” Chinese blessing scams have been reported worldwide for the last 25 years or so, including in
Continue Reading Por Jordan Valinsky, CNN Costco implementó horarios de compra más tempranos, pero los miembros tendrán que pagar un poco más para acceder a este beneficio. Los titulares del plan “Executive Member”, el más caro de Costco y que cuesta US$ 130 al año, ahora pueden ingresar exclusivamente a las tiendas desde las 9:00 a.m. hasta
Continue Reading Por Jessie Yeung, Victoria Butenko, Michael Rios, Kit Maher y Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Rusia lanzó una cantidad récord de drones contra Ucrania durante la noche y este viernes, impactando múltiples edificios y áreas residenciales, horas después de que el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijera que no había hecho “ningún progreso” hacia un acuerdo
Continue Reading
Grist reports Uber’s new Route Share program resembles buses, raising concerns about its impact on transit systems and the environment.
Continue Reading
Votebeat reports that delays in implementing REAL ID reveal potential challenges for proof-of-citizenship laws in voting, risking voter access.
Continue Reading
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian talk to Florida residents who have been impacted by increasingly strong and frequent hurricanes.
Continue Reading
Chalkbeat reports that early childhood educators are addressing eco-anxiety by engaging kids in nature through hands-on activities and lessons on stewardship.
Continue Reading
Next City reports Calgary is reinstating water fluoridation after concerns over dental health rose post-removal, costing over $20 million.
Continue Reading
Spokeo explores how the team behind MTV’s “Catfish” uncovers the identities of digital deviants and complex webs of scam artists’ deception, and how the show can be a valuable resource for avoiding and netting your own nasties.
Continue Reading
Healthbeat reports extreme heat is rising in the U.S., posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Stay safe by hydrating and avoiding extreme temperatures.
Continue Reading
Exclusive Matchmaking reports that older men can find love by being authentic, avoiding scams, prioritizing compatibility, and embracing dating’s joys.
Continue Reading
Ramp reports that p-cards simplify business purchases for employees, offering better spending control and visibility while reducing manual tracking.
Continue Reading