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Affichage des articles du mai, 2020

Christo, who made monumental art around the world, has died at 84

Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, who was known for his monumental environmental artworks with his late wife, Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon, has died. He was 84 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eHLQyt via IFTTT

Jadon Sancho joins 'Justice for George Floyd' protest in scoring hat-trick for Dortmund

England international Jadon Sancho celebrated the first of his second-half hat-trick for Borussia Dortmund in its 6-1 rout of SC Paderborn on Sunday by revealing a "Justice for George Floyd" T-shirt. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZTmhWT via IFTTT

Protests rage for a fifth night across America

Protests erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with violent clashes across the country. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3exGJ3C via IFTTT

Atlanta mayor on protests: We're better than this as a country

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed clean up efforts and the next steps the city will take after protests turned violent over the death of George Floyd. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gDcgmM via IFTTT

Trump, Putin and Bolsonaro find their populist playbooks are no match for coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic could have been a moment of glory for the world's populist leaders. This is a period of heightened fear and anxiety — emotions that typically allow them to thrive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dm6zaD via IFTTT

Germany's Merkel 'cannot confirm' her attendance at G7 summit in US during coronavirus pandemic

German Chancellor Angela Merkel "cannot confirm" that she will attend a possible G7 summit of world leaders in Washington amid the coronavirus pandemic, a spokesperson at the Chancellery said Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3esEgYa via IFTTT

Crashed PIA flight 'black boxes' to be examined in France

Work on the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from a Pakistan International Airlines flight that crashed in Karachi will begin on June 2, French air safety investigators said Saturday on Twitter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MafDnb via IFTTT

A week of distractions from Trump shows a leader in crisis

On Monday, as the nation marked Memorial Day, President Donald Trump mocked his campaign rival for wearing a face mask. On Wednesday, as the national death toll from coronavirus reached a wretched milestone, Trump and his family flew to Florida in an attempted focus on space travel. By Friday, as smoke was lifting in Minneapolis after a night of racial unrest, he announced the United States would withdraw from the World Health Organization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36Lw3Mb via IFTTT

Jesse Jackson: 'We're tired of being used as target practice'

Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson talks to Amanpour about the death of George Floyd and says that America must fight white supremacy to the very end. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36JiPzw via IFTTT

'That's a healthy dose:' CNN reporter hit with gas

CNN's Miguel Marquez reports from Minneapolis where the police are deploying tear gas against demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd after a curfew was enacted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Xet0sz via IFTTT

Joe Biden discusses his phone call with George Floyd's family

Former Vice President Joe Biden talks to CNN's Don Lemon about offering solace during a phone call he had with George Floyd's family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Am1wIN via IFTTT

The racist origin of the phrase Trump tweeted

President Trump tweeted about nationwide protests over George Floyd's death, saying "when the looting starts the shooting starts." Trump and the White House have since said that the tweet was not intended as a threat. CNN's Abby Phillip reports on the racist history tied to the phrase. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gCOO8T via IFTTT

New video appears to show George Floyd being kneeled on by 3 police officers

A new video posted on social media appears to show three Minneapolis Police Department officers kneeling on George Floyd during his arrest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Xels9h via IFTTT

Trump launches unprecedented attack on China

President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on China Friday, naming misdeeds that range from espionage to the violation of Hong Kong's freedoms, and announced a slew of retaliatory measures that will plunge US-China relations deeper into crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZW9VNw via IFTTT

Trump announces end of US relationship with World Health Organization

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization, a move he has threatened throughout the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dgCFVi via IFTTT

What Poland's 'ghost' election' can teach us about pandemic-era democracy

A deeply divided country is preparing for a presidential election in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, facing starkly polarized debates about how to protect voters and still ensure them access to the ballot box. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3exqpzM via IFTTT

Protesting Russian journalists charged with violating lockdown laws

Several prominent Russian journalists have been charged with violating laws on protesting and social distancing, after being temporarily detained on Thursday in Moscow. They had been holding separate solo demonstrations in support of a jailed colleague, according to statements from their employers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gzKQOv via IFTTT

Wave of violence against black people throws black parents a devastating challenge

It's time to have a talk about "The Talk." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ccdnq4 via IFTTT

These could be the world's next coronavirus hotspots, according to world health experts

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The White House podium has lost its meaning

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Germany to reintroduce military rabbis for the first time since 1930s

Germany is reintroducing rabbis into its military for the first time since the Nazis banned them from the armed forces in the 1930s. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36JflNC via IFTTT

WWII aircraft buried by sand discovered on beach after 76 years

A British couple have found the wreckage of a crashed World War II fighter jet, believed to be a Bristol Beaufighter TF.X aircraft, on a beach in northeastern England. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3exaAsS via IFTTT

Woman kept grandmother's body in basement freezer for 16 years in social security scheme, police say

Last year, police in Pennsylvania found old human remains in a freezer. Now, an investigation has concluded that it was all part of a scam to collect social security checks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XcHglG via IFTTT

Monkeys snatch blood samples of suspected Covid-19 patients

A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yNqhx2 via IFTTT

Federer is highest-paid athlete in world, but only two women make top 100

Tennis star Roger Federer is the highest-paid athlete in the world, according to Forbes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XIsIcI via IFTTT

Minnesota Gov. speaks after third night of protests

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Trump stokes tensions over George Floyd protests

If President Donald Trump's initial response to the police killing of an unarmed black man in Minnesota surprised some as uncharacteristically measured, his threat of violent police retaliation and military intervention as protests raged thrust him more squarely into a familiar position as racial instigator and defender of law enforcement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XN0X2O via IFTTT

These could be the world's next coronavirus hotspots, according to the World Health Organization

As the US coronavirus death toll reached the grim milestone of more than 100,000 deaths this week, world health experts are concerned about new hot spots and the CDC is projecting 123,000 coronavirus deaths by June 20. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3evRu6q via IFTTT

The worst is yet to come for India's slowing economy

India's economy kicked off 2020 with its weakest quarter in at least eight years. But the biggest drop is yet to come. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2M7uui4 via IFTTT

S&P US chief economist: How we can add $5.7 trillion to the US economy

The US economy is cratering and in need of an enormous boost. The 20.5 million jobs lost in April wiped out nearly all the jobs created over nearly the past 10 years, with millions more lost jobs likely to be reported in May. We expect the economic damage will be three times greater than the Great Recession, and in one-third the time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gxjTLj via IFTTT

6 companies that filed for bankruptcy in May

Temporary store closures. Near-zero travel demand. People shopping online even more as they're stuck home. It was the perfect storm for bankruptcy for some of the country's most recognizable consumer brands -- and several have filed recently. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TSlCB9 via IFTTT

CNN's Omar Jimenez released from custody: We did not get a 'sorry' from officers

CNN's Omar Jimenez is released from police custody after being arrested while covering protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Minnesota State Patrol arrested the team live on CNN air. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gzfqYI via IFTTT

Everything you need to know about NASA and SpaceX's historic astronaut launch, round two

SpaceX and NASA are, once again, gearing up to try to make history by launching two astronauts into Earth's orbit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Appsuz via IFTTT

China is embracing a new brand of foreign policy. Here's what "wolf warrior" diplomacy means

There is a new brand of diplomacy taking hold in Beijing and its chief architects have a suitably fierce nickname to match their aggressive style -- they are the "wolf warriors." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cebV6y via IFTTT

Nissan to cut production capacity by 20% after suffering worst year since 2009

Nissan committed on Thursday to slashing production capacity by 20% and closing a plant in Spain as part of a sweeping overhaul announced after the Japanese carmaker revealed its first annual operating loss in more than a decade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XEPMca via IFTTT

How a Pennsylvania Republican's coronavirus test split the state legislature

On May 20, Pennsylvania state Rep. Andrew Lewis, a Republican, tested positive for the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yL1zxk via IFTTT

David Guetta is hosting an epic dance party on an iconic rooftop this weekend

David Guetta hopes to get you on your feet this weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yGVYId via IFTTT

Death of 14-year-old girl in 'honor killing' sparks outrage

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for new protections for women after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father in a so-called "honor killing," sparking outrage in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zEe7qE via IFTTT

Fox News looks the other way as US passes 100,000 deaths

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America's awful economy in the first quarter was even worse than we thought

America's economy fared worse than initially reported in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TNvADP via IFTTT

UConn senior suspected of killing 2 and leading a six-day manhunt was arrested

The University of Connecticut student accused of killing two people, kidnapping another and leading police on a six-day manhunt was arrested in Maryland on Wednesday, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TNzZGQ via IFTTT

Protests over George Floyd's death as Minnesota governor warns of 'extremely dangerous situation'

Hundreds remained on the streets of Minneapolis late Wednesday night protesting the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died after pleading for help as a police officer pinned him to the ground with his knee on Floyd's neck. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d5YeYp via IFTTT

China set to push ahead with controversial national security law for Hong Kong

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Russia's medical workers risk their lives with little applause

Frontline medical workers in the US, the UK and elsewhere may face major risks in their efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic, but they've also seen an outpouring of public appreciation. In Russia, health workers say they face fear, mistrust -- and even open hostility. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZHQGHt via IFTTT

Disney CEO explains why it's safe to go back to Disney World

Disney World is set to reopen, but is it safe to return to the "most magical place on earth"? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XESs9R via IFTTT

India has an unlikely new type of period health educators: men

There's no trash can in the cramped washroom shared by almost 200 women at the congested Banjara Basti slum in Thane, a satellite city near Mumbai. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yECN1H via IFTTT

China's defense budget shows Xi's priorities as economy tightens

When China announced a 6.6% increase in its military budget last week while cutting substantially in other areas, analysts said it made one thing clear: Beijing senses an increasing security threat and is giving the People's Liberation Army the military muscle to deal with it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36zV10M via IFTTT

Trump mocks journalist for wearing mask

CNN's Jim Acosta reports that President Trump is stoking a "culture war" over not wearing masks, mocking Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason for wearing one at a press briefing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c3zU8k via IFTTT

Boeing is building the 737 Max again even though it's not yet approved to fly

Boeing restarted production of the troubled 737 Max Wednesday, even though the Federal Aviation Administration has yet to give its approval for the jet to fly again, and as demand for new jets has ground to a near halt along with demand for air travel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X5vLwq via IFTTT

Trump administration considering new weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, top Democrat says

The Trump administration is considering yet another weapons sale to Saudi Arabia despite the fact that it is facing scrutiny from congressional Democrats who believe Secretary of State Mike Pompeo may have recommended the firing of an independent watchdog because he was investigating the top US diplomat's controversial decision to fast-track a previous arms deal to the Kingdom. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cawmRQ via IFTTT

Scenes from inside Brazil's worst-hit city

The Amazon city of Manaus has been grappling for weeks with a horror that the rest of Brazil has partially ignored at the advice of their President, Jair Bolsonaro. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2M2nEdx via IFTTT

CNN reporter gets caught in scuffle during Hong Kong protests

Protests have erupted in the heart of Hong Kong's financial center. Police have fired pepper spray to disperse crowds as the city's legislative council debates the controversial national anthem bill. CNN's Anna Coren reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B7ary3 via IFTTT

Salvadoran leader says he takes hydroxychloroquine

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said Tuesday he uses hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug touted by US President Donald Trump as a potential coronavirus cure, even though international health experts have questioned its efficacy and have warned of harmful side-effects. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZGfn7i via IFTTT

Three killed at business meeting in France

Three people were killed and one injured in western France on Wednesday after a man open fired during a business meeting, national police told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2M0NiiW via IFTTT

Ford's police SUVs will heat up to 133 degrees to burn the germs away

The ongoing spread of coronavirus has made disinfecting police vehicles a major issue. After the New York City Police Department asked for a better way to sanitize its vehicles, Ford created software that will burn the germs out of the police department's SUVs, the company announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LZ5r0G via IFTTT

With big talk and hurled insults, the gloves come off in the race for the coronavirus vaccine

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China moves to consolidate position of strength in Hong Kong and beyond as country emerges from pandemic

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White woman who called police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park has been fired

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Latin America is now the 'epicenter of the outbreak,' says health official

Latin America has surpassed Europe and the United States in the daily number of reported Covid-19 infections, the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said Tuesday, putting the region at the center of the global outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2M2E4md via IFTTT

How many people have coronavirus? Sometimes, it's just a guess

The young man admitted to the Newton-Wellesley hospital was clearly very ill -- so ill that he needed the help of a ventilator to breathe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B6bL4j via IFTTT

US military again accuses Russian jets of 'unsafe' aerial encounter

The US military has once again accused Russian jets of conducting an "unsafe" intercept of a US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft Tuesday while it was flying in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Aa308U via IFTTT

CNN's John King crunches US coronavirus numbers as states reopen

CNN's John King looks at the numbers around the coronavirus pandemic across the US as states begin the process of reopening. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d68X55 via IFTTT

Jimmy Fallon apologizes for Chris Rock impersonation in blackface on 'SNL'

Jimmy Fallon is addressing his impersonation of Chris Rock in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch from 20 years ago in which he appeared in blackface. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3enoC06 via IFTTT

Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated. Here's what we know

Is your inbox all a flutter over the latest Covid-19 miracle cure -- vitamin D? Just like hydroxychloroquine, the antimalarial drug that US President Donald Trump championed, vitamin D is having its day in the sun on the internet and social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZGl0T4 via IFTTT

This country is rolling out universal Covid-19 testing

With a population of less than 6 million, Denmark is making coronavirus testing available to anyone who wants it and residents are flocking to test centers in Copenhagen and other towns. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2znBo05 via IFTTT

Richard Herd, 'Seinfeld' and 'Get Out' actor, dead at 87

Richard Herd, a veteran character actor who appeared in dozens of films and television series, has died, a representative for the actor told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XvWr8G via IFTTT

UK care home manager: It's a national tragedy

More than a quarter of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales have occurred at care homes. CNN's Nina dos Santos visits two homes in the north of England where residents and staff share stories of suffering amid the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zye8fD via IFTTT

Mexico sees its largest single-day increase in deaths yet

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Australia angered China by calling for a coronavirus investigation. Now Beijing is targeting it

It didn't take long after Australia's first calls for an international investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic before rumblings of retaliation came from Beijing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ellIcj via IFTTT

CNN's Brianna Keilar pushes state official on his promise to Trump

After President Trump has repeatedly railed on mail-in voting, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill tweeted that his state would not allow mail-in ballots but would provide absentee ballots for those who do not feel safe voting at the poles due to the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B5MtTV via IFTTT

Dow soars 600 points on big hopes for a vaccine and the economy's reopening

Floor trading reopened at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo rang the opening bell, and traders exulted in cheers. It was the perfect setting for investors' unbridled enthusiasm about the markets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eiiqqj via IFTTT

Fox News analyst tweeted criticism of Biden wearing a mask. Trump retweets

President Donald Trump retweeted Fox News analyst Brit Hume's criticism of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for wearing a mask in public. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gkrP2q via IFTTT

US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya

The US military Tuesday accused Russia of deploying a fighter jet to Libya in support of Russian mercenaries operating there. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36HnB0B via IFTTT

A wrongfully convicted man freed after 36 years is now an 'America's Got Talent' favorite

The new season of "America's Got Talent" already has a frontrunner, and his episode hasn't even aired yet. But he's got a story -- and a voice -- for the ages. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2M1mXS0 via IFTTT

Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn

Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according to the Japan Pediatric Association. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36yaUop via IFTTT

Stanley Ho, Hong Kong billionaire and Macao's 'godfather of gambling,' dies at 98

Stanley Ho, Macao gambling tycoon and one of Hong Kong's first billionaires, has died at the age of 98, his family said on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Xwp5X5 via IFTTT

UK care home manager: It's a national tragedy

More than a quarter of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales have occurred at care homes. CNN's Nina dos Santos visits two homes in the north of England where residents and staff share stories of suffering amid the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zye8fD via IFTTT

Astronomers discover 'cosmic ring of fire' formed when two galaxies collide

Images of Galaxy R5519 show a rare "cosmic ring of fire" thought to have formed when two galaxies collide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d343WL via IFTTT

Queen guitarist Brian May reveals he had a heart attack

Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he was rushed to the hospital by his doctor after suffering a heart attack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TzFnNC via IFTTT

This country seemed to do everything right. So how did it become a Covid-19 hotspot?

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How the world sacrificed its elderly in the race to protect hospitals

Three months ago, as the novel coronavirus began to gain a foothold in countries across Europe, officials in the UK said they were still confident that the risk to the British public remained low. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZCdHvx via IFTTT

Brazil faces dark week as Covid-19 toll rises

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Wuhan performed 6.5 million coronavirus tests in just 9 days, state media reports

The central Chinese city of Wuhan conducted more than 6.5 million novel coronavirus tests in just 9 days, according to state media, a drastic move by authorities to prevent a second wave of infections in the original epicenter of the global pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XtPHrL via IFTTT

Latin America's largest airline files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Pandemic takes toll on Trump properties while President golfs at one

President Donald Trump golfed this weekend at his Virginia country club, signaling to the nation that it should start returning to normal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c17CeO via IFTTT

Pakistan's flagship carrier needs a radical overhaul. The Karachi crash is the latest reminder

Many Pakistanis tempered this year's Eid greetings with words of condolence or prayers for the victims of coronavirus and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-8303. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XyAUw9 via IFTTT

Lawmakers want the VA to remove swastikas from gravestones at two veterans cemeteries

Members of Congress are calling on federal officials to take down or alter headstones at two national cemeteries that contain swastikas or messages honoring Adolf Hitler. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3egkvmt via IFTTT

Airline resumes flights to Italy (but turns around when airport's shut)

We're all pretty excited about being able to travel again -- but German airline Eurowings might be more eager than most. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cYIRky via IFTTT

Coronavirus is like a war -- but not in the way Trump thinks

This year, Memorial Day comes as the US quickly approaches 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, surpassing the number of US military members who died in Vietnam. Soon, it may approach the number of American soldiers who died in World War I. President Donald Trump has ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff at federal buildings and monuments through Memorial Day to honor the nation's victims of the virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d1JMkj via IFTTT

Canada wants national sick leave plan in place for second wave of the coronavirus pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is trying to give all workers a minimum of 10 days paid sick leave per year as Canada starts to prepare for a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Xtxt9Z via IFTTT

Uber lays off 600 people in India as the coronavirus pandemic hurts business

Uber's last big stand in Asia just got a lot smaller. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d3ZrQ8 via IFTTT

Discrimination towards Africans in China goes back decades

A black version of the Chinese flag swept across African Twitter earlier this month, as users replaced their avatars to express their anger at the government of China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gmjY4r via IFTTT

China's national security law seems impossible to stop

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Elon Musk and Grimes have changed their baby's name. A bit

Just when you thought you'd learned how to spell Grimes and Elon Musk's unusual baby name, they've gone and changed it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eayvOG via IFTTT

Rwanda has enlisted anti-epidemic robots in its fight against coronavirus

Rwanda has introduced robots as part of its fight against coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TB7s7z via IFTTT

Hong Kong police fire tear gas on pro-democracy protesters

Tensions are escalating between Hong Kong police and pro-democracy protesters demonstrating against China's controversial security proposal for the city. CNN's Anna Coren reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AY1Ptx via IFTTT

Analyst discusses what US will do in face of Hong Kong unrest

CNN national security analyst Samantha Vinograd discusses what action the United States might take in light of the Chinese government's move to impose a controversial national security law for Hong Kong, which threatens the city's autonomy and civil liberties. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d0LUZC via IFTTT

How a Kawasaki-like syndrome left this 6-year-old fighting for his life on a ventilator

"The doctors were shocked. They said they had never seen anything like this," says Valentina Vigilante, recalling the terrifying day her 6-year-old son Nicolò was rushed into intensive care in Bergamo, northern Italy, as he struggled to breathe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ee9QJ8 via IFTTT

I was trapped naked on a German fire escape

It's 10 years ago. I'm on a road trip to Germany with my then boyfriend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TB670o via IFTTT

White House announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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The largest volcano in the world sits beneath two small rocky peaks in Hawaii

With two barren peaks that rise only about 170 feet above sea level, the now extinct Pūhāhonu volcano in the Northwestern Hawaii Islands doesn't look like much. This is especially true since in the same archipelago, Mauna Loa towers over every other volcano at 30,000 feet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zu91I6 via IFTTT

Women are told more lies than men in workplace reviews, new research suggests. And that can prevent gender equality.

Turns out, gender bias in the workplace is just as detrimental as you may think. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d0kvHd via IFTTT

JioMart expands to 200 cities in India as it seeks to compete with Amazon and FlipKart

An online grocery business backed by Asia's richest man is expanding to hundreds of cities across India — a move widely seen as a challenge to Amazon and FlipKart. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ASYAU4 via IFTTT

Aerial video shows holiday crowd in Daytona Beach

Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows a crowd of people not socially distancing while celebrating Memorial Day weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida. A person making a rap video caused a disturbance when they began throwing money from a car, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. CNN's Ana Cabrera talks to Mayor Derrick Henry about how the city is managing during the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZxWUtn via IFTTT

Brazil's Supreme Court releases video of President Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court released a video of President Jair Bolsonaro meeting with members of his cabinet last month. Bolsonaro can be heard swearing several times on the nearly 2-hour long video, which is part of an inquiry into allegations he sought to interfere with federal police investigations. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eelJ1B via IFTTT

The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say

At first glance, Shelley Allwang's cubicle looks just like any other office space. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XvzAKa via IFTTT

Americans are crowding public places and officials fear possibility of spikes in coronavirus cases

At a glance, it may look like many Americans have long forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bZ8jVT via IFTTT

India's airports begin to reopen

After two months of closures, airports across India begin reopening today, May 25. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bYCyMz via IFTTT

Why Donald Trump's wild weekend can't be normalized

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'Quite a decent shake here': New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern hit by earthquake during TV interview

The coronavirus pandemic has been something of a nightmare for live TV, with interviews interrupted by children, cats, ringing phones, dogs and now, earthquakes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zko9NE via IFTTT

Trump's tough choices over Hong Kong

Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and will likely continue to be, a global heavyweight. With just six months to go until the US presidential election, China has become a popular political football. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gkiVly via IFTTT

Faith leaders stress caution on reopening churches as Trump pushes for in-person services

Faith leaders are stressing the need for a cautious approach to reopening churches after President Donald Trump declared places of worship "essential" during the pandemic and said he'd override governors if they didn't allow in-person services. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gjPOyN via IFTTT

On Memorial Day weekend, Trump shows his true self

A century after the poppy began symbolizing Memorial Day, it's a good time to consider how we should memorialize the casualties of the pandemic. (In mere months, more Americans have died than in Vietnam and Korea combined.) The surgical mask might be a proper emblem, or perhaps the double helix of DNA. Both would honor the dead and the medical workers who saved the sick. Both would likely enrage President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZzZi38 via IFTTT

Man accused of beating 75-year-old in Detroit nursing home pleads not guilty to assault and other charges

The 20-year-old man accused of beating a 75-year-old in a Detroit nursing home pleaded not guilty to assault Sunday, said Maria Miller, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zgsfX3 via IFTTT

US announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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Can the world's oldest profession survive the age of social distancing?

Don't kiss. Tell clients to wash their hands before they touch you. Wear a mask. Avoid face-to-face positions. And even: Put on a nurse costume and pull out a thermometer -- if his temperature is normal, make it part of the game. If he has a fever, end the session. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36q6f80 via IFTTT

Trump golfs at his Virginia club amid the coronavirus pandemic

President Donald Trump was seen golfing at his Virginia club on Saturday and Sunday, marking his first visits to one of his golf properties since March amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WY1XBC via IFTTT

Democrats see Warren as rising VP contender

Joe Biden is thinking big. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36pD9FU via IFTTT

Biden is running ahead of Clinton's 2016 pace

Poll of the week: A new national Fox News poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden with a 48% to 40% lead over President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gbpff0 via IFTTT

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning will face off against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a charity golf match. Here's how to watch

Golf is back. Kind of. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2A0WJML via IFTTT

Hong Kong protest over proposed national security law met with tear gas

Protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday to oppose the Chinese government's move to impose a controversial national security law, which threatens the city's autonomy and civil liberties. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3efdti1 via IFTTT

Two hairstylists potentially exposed 140 people to coronavirus

Two Missouri hairstylists potentially exposed 140 clients to coronavirus when they worked for up to eight days this month while symptomatic, health officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3giUJA0 via IFTTT

How to stay cool without air conditioning when your house is hot and the outdoors are closed

Being unable to afford air conditioning or wanting to save more by using it less is a normal circumstance for some of us. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ywU6BS via IFTTT

Report: Brazil's indigenous people are dying at an alarming rate from Covid-19

Far from hospitals and often lacking basic infrastructure, Brazil's indigenous people are dying at an alarming rate from Covid-19 with little help in sight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d0Ywjl via IFTTT

Eid al-Fitr: One of the happiest times for Muslims will be a somber affair

It's no secret that Ramadan this year looked very different for Muslims around the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2A72jNG via IFTTT

Meet Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten born with two faces

An Oregon family got quite the surprise when one of their farm cats gave birth to a litter of six kittens, including one twice as cute as the rest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZsA9Y1 via IFTTT

Bolsonaro calls coronavirus a 'little flu.' Inside Brazil's hospitals, doctors know the horrifying reality

In Brazil's largest and most badly infected city, coronavirus has yet to peak, yet already the healthcare system is crumbling visibly around us. As doctors struggle valiantly to save lives, the country's President, Jair Bolsonaro, seems more focused on another sick patient: his country's economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LUprkU via IFTTT

Pakistan plane crash black box found after 97 killed

Rescue crews have retrieved the data recorder from the Pakistan International Airlines plane that crashed on Friday, killing at least 97 passengers and crew members. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36o5yMy via IFTTT

San Francisco fire has destroyed a quarter of Pier 45

More than 125 San Francisco firefighters are battling a four-alarm warehouse fire Saturday on Pier 45, the city's fire department says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zx1fNM via IFTTT

Oops! FC Cincinnati botches unveiling of new coach Jaap Stam

For Major League Soccer new boys FC Cincinnati, landing a high profile superstar like Jaap Stam as its new head coach is quite a coup. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Xqbm42 via IFTTT

Lionel Messi and La Liga stars get go ahead to resume play

Lionel Messi and the other footballing superstars of La Liga have been given the all-clear to take to the field again in the second week of June, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36oo1bS via IFTTT

How to help children with ADHD thrive in a virtual schoolhouse

When schools shut down because of the coronavirus, some parents of children with ADHD found themselves in a stressful predicament. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yrYi5T via IFTTT

Boris Johnson under pressure to sack aide over reported lockdown breach

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India reports largest one-day spike

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Meet the 1-year-old chef with 1.3 followers on Instagram

A 1-year-old chef is cooking up a storm on social media, with more than a million followers on Instagram tuning in to "Kobe Eats" to enjoy his baby-faced tutorials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bY12pk via IFTTT

Millions of cicadas are expected to emerge after 17 years underground

As if we didn't have enough to worry about with giant murder hornets invading the US and a global pandemic, millions of 17-year cicadas will emerge from the ground this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2A7lGG3 via IFTTT

Is this the end of Hong Kong?

Hong Kong's status as Asia's premiere financial hub survived months of political unrest last year. But news this week that China is planning to further erode the city's autonomy has again called into question its future as an East-West conduit for global business. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cXHZg3 via IFTTT

White House adviser: China's security law a 'scary move'

Kevin Hassett, senior economic adviser to President Trump, tells CNN's Poppy Harlow that China's proposed national security law will be "very costly to China and the people of Hong Kong." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36l9k9o via IFTTT

FBI director orders internal review of Michael Flynn investigation

FBI Director Christopher Wray, who was criticized earlier this month by President Donald Trump following a review of former national security adviser Michael Flynn's case, on Friday announced he has ordered an internal review of the investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WS0vRk via IFTTT

In public, Trump bashed Fox. Behind closed doors, he had a friendly chat with its top correspondent

During his motorcade ride to a Ford Motor plant in Michigan on Thursday, President Trump ripped into his favorite network, Fox News, for having "garbage" people on the air. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LTyJxw via IFTTT

Covid-19 appears to attack placenta during pregnancy, study says

A small study of 16 pregnant women who tested positive for Covid-19 found evidence of injury to the placenta, the organ that acts as the gut, kidneys, liver and lungs for a fetus during pregnancy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zdgOiT via IFTTT

Biden: If you're questioning whether you're for me or Trump, 'then you ain't black'

Joe Biden told a popular African-American radio host Friday morning that anyone struggling to decide whether to support him or President Donald Trump in the general election "ain't black." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WS7jhO via IFTTT

US rejects strong evidence that UAE violated arms deal

The Trump administration has cleared the United Arab Emirates of wrongdoing and approved a possible sale of thousands of armored vehicles to the Gulf state, US government officials told CNN, despite evidence that the country made unauthorized transfers of American military hardware to armed groups in Yemen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36rIcFN via IFTTT

Trump deems houses of worship 'essential' amid pandemic and threatens to override governors

President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration is issuing guidance deeming places of worship "essential" operations during the coronavirus pandemic, threatening to "override" governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36m3ggW via IFTTT

Moderna unveiled encouraging coronavirus vaccine results. Then top execs dumped nearly $30 million of stock

Moderna's stock price skyrocketed as much as 30% on Monday after the biotech company announced promising early results for its coronavirus vaccine. As ordinary investors piled in, two insiders were quietly heading for the exits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3egZvwd via IFTTT

Michigan Attorney General: Donald Trump is no longer welcome here

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had sharp criticism after President Donald Trump failed to follow health guidelines and wear a mask during his visit to a Ford manufacturing plant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g9SS0h via IFTTT

See inside China's most important political event of 2020

China begins its most important political event of the year, following a two-month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. CNN's Steven Jiang reports on the National People's Conference where hygiene measures are making an already opaque event feel even less accessible. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zVWeUb via IFTTT

Fauci is 'cautiously optimistic' about this finding

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House coronavirus task force, explains why he is encouraged by early findings in a recent coronavirus vaccine trial. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cVdqrd via IFTTT

A 'city' for online shopping is being built in Dubai

Many of us have been forced to take our shopping habits online during lockdown, and while stores have been shuttered, many internet traders are flourishing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WUcvSz via IFTTT

Gupta's tips for staying safe before - and during - your flight

As air travel resumes, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates how to safely navigate the airport and what you should do once you're aboard the plane. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36msMCX via IFTTT

Jio Platforms lands fresh cash from KKR, bringing fundraising spree to $10 billion

Mukesh Ambani pulled in another $1.5 billion for his bid to build a new global tech giant, getting another top investor on board and swelling his war chest to $10 billion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bT1sgw via IFTTT

Co-owner of gym that was shut down isn't afraid to get arrested and says he'll reopen Friday

The co-owner of a New Jersey gym that was shut down by the state health department says he's going to reopen his gym Friday, even if he gets arrested. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cYlWWA via IFTTT

These are the changes US schools will make when they finally reopen, expert says

When students finally return to school, sweeping changes will be in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XeCQJW via IFTTT

CDC estimates that 35% of coronavirus patients don't have symptoms

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Watch the entire CNN coronavirus town hall

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta host a global town hall answering your questions about what the future holds for the fight against Covid-19. Watch the full event below. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ASCNvV via IFTTT

Here's how Covid-19 could change the way we fly

As the world slowly eases its way out of the Covid-19 lockdown, we're on the verge of a new era in air travel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zZsmGw via IFTTT

Trump and his plan to win a second term unmasked in Michigan visit

President Donald Trump's debasing of fact, divide-and-rule tactics and endless quest for new political enemies may be disastrous in a pandemic. But such behavior, combined with the promise of an American comeback, still adds up to a formidable electoral arsenal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gbn1wj via IFTTT

Legendary virus hunter speaks out after getting infected

Legendary virus hunter Peter Piot developed coronavirus symptoms in March and is still experiencing the aftereffects. He speaks with Christiane Amanpour about his ordeal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LN535p via IFTTT

Scientists make mouse embryo with highest level of human cells in an animal yet

Scientists have created a mouse embryo that's part human -- 4% to be exact. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zYbQq2 via IFTTT

Trump goes maskless at Ford plant requiring them, despite attorney general's warning

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More than 1,200 pastors say they'll defy California's state order and resume in-person services

A group of pastors claiming to represent tens of thousands of congregants say they're opening the doors of their churches at the end of the month despite a state order to keep them closed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36jxpgV via IFTTT

The early results are in on Sweden's 'herd immunity' strategy

Sweden has revealed that despite adopting more relaxed measures to control coronavirus, only 7.3% of people in Stockholm had developed the antibodies needed to fight the disease by late April. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XmvaVU via IFTTT

China to propose hugely controversial national security law in Hong Kong

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Savior or strongman? This millennial president is defying his government on coronavirus

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US Senate confirms Trump intel chief who had previously withdrawn nomination

Rep. John Ratcliffe was confirmed Thursday as President Donald Trump's top intelligence official on a party-line Senate vote, putting the Texas Republican into the center of a political firestorm over the FBI's prosecution of Michael Flynn and its Russia investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g8XrYL via IFTTT

WWE star's wife breaks silence after he was found dead on California beach

The wife of former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard broke her silence on Thursday, one day after the wrestler's body was found on a Southern California beach. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bUoEei via IFTTT

Nepal issues a new map claiming contested territories with India as its own

Nepal has issued a new national map incorporating areas also claimed by neighboring India, prompting fierce criticism from New Delhi. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zm8w2N via IFTTT

Chrissy Teigen: NYT's decision to shelve columnist who criticized her 'sucks'

Chrissy Teigen has weighed in on New York Times writer Alison Roman's food column being put on leave. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bRPHae via IFTTT

US expected to withdraw from another major arms treaty

The Trump administration is preparing to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty that was designed to reduce the risk of military miscalculations that could lead to war, making it the latest major arms control treaty that the US will abandon under President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dYzscW via IFTTT

China to propose hugely controversial national security law in Hong Kong

China's rubberstamp parliament has announced that a new national security law in Hong Kong will be on the agenda at its upcoming meeting, a move likely to fuel further anger and protests in the semi-autonomous city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LO4Tuk via IFTTT

Everyone you know uses Zoom. That wasn't the plan.

The tweet was when Eric Yuan knew something had to change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g9pWWi via IFTTT

NFL player sues United Airlines over alleged sexual assault on flight

An NFL player claims in a lawsuit filed against United Airlines that flight staff ignored numerous complaints as he and another man were sexually harassed and assaulted by a female passenger on a February red-eye flight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36p8FUE via IFTTT

Scientists say they may have found a skinny gene

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Her homeschooling rant went viral; now schools are back

As students in Israel return to school, CNN catches up with one mother whose frustration at homeschooling went viral. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bNpB8p via IFTTT

San Francisco's sanctioned camp sites for homeless during pandemic spark debate

While thousands of people remain unsheltered in San Francisco amid the coronavirus pandemic, a controversial proposal to allow the homeless to pitch tents in the city's parks has sparked debate among lawmakers and residents in a city famous for its liberal politics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g6ETs1 via IFTTT

New Zealand's prime minister floats 'four-day week' as a way to help the economy

The four-day work week has been touted as a way to improve work-life balance. Now it's getting a boost from New Zealand's leader, who recently raised the idea as one that might help the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bQQ6Kb via IFTTT

Thousands in India and Bangladesh left homeless as Cyclone Amphan heaps misery on coronavirus-hit communities

Thousands of people have been left homeless in the wake of Cyclone Amphan, which slammed into India's eastern coast on Wednesday afternoon, as authorities race to provide relief efforts in communities already stricken by the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZpjynY via IFTTT

Covid-19 'tsunami' overwhelmed a whole generation in northern Italy. Now their families want answers

Plot 87 occupies a barren corner of Milan's austere main cemetery. Here, the soil has been freshly turned to make new graves, 120 in all, the morning we visited. Another body was to be buried that afternoon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cRAwiH via IFTTT

TikTok needs to win over Washington. Hiring a CEO from Disney won't be enough

TikTok's hiring of Disney veteran Kevin Mayer was widely seen as a move — at least in part — to win over the growing number of US lawmakers who claim the popular short video platform is a threat to America's national security. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AR5B89 via IFTTT

NASA's head of human spaceflight abruptly resigns, citing 'mistake'

NASA's chief of human spaceflight, Doug Loverro, is departing the space agency after just six months in the role. In a farewell note to colleagues, which was obtained by reporters on Tuesday, Loverro said he was resigning over a "mistake" he had made earlier this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bOrJg3 via IFTTT

Trump likely to decide in coming days whether to host G7 in person

President Donald Trump will likely decide within the next few days whether to host the G7 in person after he publicly raised the idea Wednesday on Twitter, according to a White House official. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZtEsC6 via IFTTT

These before and after images show how much a Michigan dam failure drained a lake

Videos and images captured by witnesses show just how much water was unleashed when Michigan's Edenville Dam failed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZmcKHB via IFTTT

Tiffany Trump graduates from law school

President Donald Trump on Wednesday tweeted his congratulations to Tiffany Trump, the fourth of his five children, in support of her graduation from law school. Tiffany Trump took part in virtual commencement ceremonies, along with the rest of the class of 2020, from Georgetown Law School on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tqyzlt via IFTTT

Ford forced to halt production at Chicago plant after employee tests positive for Covid-19

One day after reopening a Chicago assembly plant, Ford temporarily shut down the factory because two employees tested positive for Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bSZuwx via IFTTT

'We've been muzzled': CDC sources say White House putting politics ahead of science

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Brazil records its worst daily death toll from coronavirus

Brazil has recorded its highest daily number of coronavirus deaths and cases, one day after it became the country with the third-highest number of confirmed cases in the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WPuUQu via IFTTT

Can online shows help save the theater industry?

A new British production of "The Tempest" was a surprise hit recently -- on video conferencing app Zoom. In isolation, costumed cast members acted out their roles against digital backdrops, while audiences gathered at home to watch this modern adaptation of Shakespeare's tale of shipwreck and sorcery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XgMeMW via IFTTT

Reese Witherspoon says Mindy Kaling co-writing 'Legally Blonde 3' was 'meant to be'

Mindy Kaling is co-writing "Legally Blonde 3" and Reese Witherspoon couldn't be more thrilled. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3efld3J via IFTTT

Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs as the coronavirus slams aviation

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs because of the collapse in demand for air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zdQWmP via IFTTT

Massive block party in Florida ended in multiple arrests and accusations of racial profiling

Law enforcement officials in central Florida have denied accusations of racism after several people were arrested when police tried to disrupt a block party of approximately 3,000 over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gcqw5N via IFTTT

As China faces a blacklash in the West, Xi needs Africa more than ever

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made preserving diplomatic ties in Africa a centerpiece of his opening address at the World Health Assembly earlier this week, as Beijing faces a backlash among some Western democracies for its role in the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LFKUhq via IFTTT

New York Times: Pompeo had answered written questions in watchdog probe of Saudi arms deal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had answered written questions from the State Department inspector general's office as part of its probe into the administration's move to bypass Congress and expedite last year's $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia by declaring an emergency, three people with knowledge of his actions told The New York Times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tjsx5Z via IFTTT

Trump's stone-age views on 'women's work'

For President Donald Trump, women do one thing: Serve. And men, even when they are supposed to be public servants, lead. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XggiIP via IFTTT

Gregory Tyree Boyce, 'Twilight' actor, found dead with girlfriend

Gregory Tyree Boyce, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WMrjSZ via IFTTT

A National Forest sign in Montana went missing, so one woman carved a new one

After a one-year absence, the sign for Hyalite Canyon in Custer Gallatin National Forest has been restored -- thanks to a determined local with a love for the land and a set of power tools. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g59u9t via IFTTT

Cash-crunched cities want states to give them a larger slice of congressional aid

Facing severe budget crunches of their own, cities want states to give them a larger slice of the coronavirus relief aid approved by Congress in late March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2z59upv via IFTTT

Russian coronavirus cases rise as Putin's popularity plunges

As confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia continue to increase, President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has plunged to an all-time low. CNN's Matthew Chance reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e28u40 via IFTTT

You might want to be living on a boat right now

Thousands live full time on sail boats, and the pandemic is making life complicated. It's also making these sailors realize sea life may be the better life right now. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dTCvD8 via IFTTT

Radio used by the Titanic to call for help can be salvaged, judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that RMS Titanic Inc. can salvage the radio used to call for help by the fated ocean liner after it struck an iceberg in 1912. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yhYpRt via IFTTT

Trump calls US coronavirus numbers a 'badge of honor'

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Trump fires back at Fox News host

After President Trump announced he was taking antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, Fox News host Neil Cavuto had a starkly different message than his colleagues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e23P2e via IFTTT

Judge allows fraud suit against Trump, family and company to proceed

A federal judge on Monday allowed a federal lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump, his three eldest children and his company of collaborating with a fraudulent marketing scheme to prey on investors to proceed, denying the Trumps' request for a stay. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tj6XyQ via IFTTT

The last time the sun was this quiet, Earth experienced the Little Ice Age

Scientists at NASA say we're currently in a solar minimum, a phase when the sun is much quieter, meaning less sunspots and energy. But this solar minimum won't spark another ice age, and that's likely due to climate change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cLCMaZ via IFTTT

This governor's biggest coronavirus critic is his own lieutenant governor

Idaho is not typically the sort of place where political disagreement runs rampant. It's an overwhelmingly Republican state where the GOP controls all seven statewide offices, not to mention both US Senate seats and the two House districts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LKcyKh via IFTTT

New hotspot in Russia raises questions about country's Covid-19 count

Russia's southern republic of Dagestan provided President Vladimir Putin with his first real test as a national leader in 1999, when militants in Chechnya crossed the border and launched a war that forged his image as a man of action. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WKxQhb via IFTTT

Obama White House portrait unveiling not expected as Trump accuses him of unsubstantiated crime

An official portrait unveiling for former President Barack Obama at the White House isn't expected to occur anytime soon as his successor, President Donald Trump, accuses him of unsubstantiated and unspecified crimes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36i6bXV via IFTTT

Former WWE star missing after being swept out to sea

Shad Gaspard, a former WWE star, is missing after swimming at the reopened Venice Beach in California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TjezBp via IFTTT

Prince Charles wants furloughed workers to pick fruit and vegetables

The UK's Prince Charles has called on students and furloughed workers to pick fruit and vegetables to plug shortages in the labor market caused by the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yk21SY via IFTTT

What you need to know about coronavirus today

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A US-China trade war is the last thing the world economy needs now

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'Precious' footage from 1935 of last-known Tasmanian tiger released

Video footage of the last known thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, has been released by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zdslcu via IFTTT

Usain Bolt and partner Kasi Bennett welcome baby girl

Track and field great Usain Bolt has become a father for the first time after his partner Kasi Bennett gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday, his agent confirmed to CNN Sport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g2Vpt9 via IFTTT

Shakespeare's Globe theater faces permanent closure due to Covid-19 lockdown

William Shakespeare's Globe theater, the famous London playhouse where the playwright's shows were performed, faces permanent closure as a result of coronavirus lockdown measures, the theater and UK politicians have warned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bOGNdn via IFTTT

India and Bangladesh brace for strongest storm ever recorded in Bay of Bengal

Millions of people in India and Bangladesh are in the path of a super cyclone which is due to make landfall in less than 36 hours, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to a region already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dTjy3i via IFTTT

Trump's unorthodox treatment choice flies in the face of evidence

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Hospital bed designed for coronavirus transforms into coffin

To combat shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company ABC Displays has designed a cardboard hospital bed that can transform into a coffin. CNN's Stefano Pozzebon reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36bi0z1 via IFTTT

Justin Bieber tells fans he regrets not doing this

Singer Justin Bieber told fans on his Facebook Watch show that he regrets not saving himself for marriage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fZJU5z via IFTTT

'We are being treated as cargo': Stranded cruise ship crews recount desperation amid reports of suicide

Stuck at sea, far from home and family, the cruise ship crew who've yet to be repatriated in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are struggling with being stranded. It's taking a heavy toll. In recent weeks, there have been reports of suicide and a hunger strike. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WHODkT via IFTTT

Dow soars 700 points on vaccine and bailout optimism

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Hong Kong lawmakers scuffle as pro-Beijing politicians clear path for controversial national anthem bill

There were scuffles in Hong Kong's parliament Monday as lawmakers fought for control of a key committee chair. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g1epIA via IFTTT

This year's first Atlantic storm Arthur will bring high surf, strong winds and heavy rains to the North Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm in the Atlantic for 2020, will bring high surf, heavy rains and strong winds to the coast of North Carolina. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36glSz2 via IFTTT

Husband of missing Colorado woman says he'll do 'whatever it takes' to bring wife back

As the search continues for Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother's Day, her husband posted an emotional plea on Facebook saying he would do "whatever it takes" to get her back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ycgIHH via IFTTT

A refugee and new grandmother was the eighth employee at a Colorado meat packing plant to die from coronavirus

Tin Aye and her husband, Aung Kwah Toe, wanted a better life for their young daughter and son, away from the refugee camp in Thailand where the children were born. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zc4wBO via IFTTT

Surveillance videos show multiple people had trespassed at the home Ahmaud Arbery visited. He was the only one killed.

Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZbRbcI via IFTTT

Worried about beef shortages and price spikes? Here's what happens if you eat less meat

With meat shortages and higher prices, consumers might be faced with limited and more expensive options at the butcher's counter. Reducing meat consumption can bring real benefits for personal health and the environment. Here's what you need to know to adapt. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dSuj6b via IFTTT

Europeans take advantage of eased restrictions

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China has been trying to avoid fallout from coronavirus. Now 100 countries are pushing for an investigation

Russian President Vladimir Putin once called Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, a "lone warrior." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZcRkN5 via IFTTT

SoftBank announces that Jack Ma will leave its board ahead of earnings report

SoftBank on Monday said that Jack Ma has resigned from its board, while also revealing a big round of share buybacks. The announcements come ahead of what is widely expected to be an historically terrible earnings report for the Japanese tech conglomerate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fXEbNR via IFTTT

Parents 'devastated' as their babies are stranded during pandemic

Born amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, many surrogate babies in Ukraine have been left stranded by the lockdown and travel restrictions. CNN shows the inside of a facility in Kiev where more than 50 babies can't be collected by their legal parents. CNN's Matthew Chance reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Aw0lX4 via IFTTT

More than 100 infections linked to fitness classes in South Korea, study finds

Indoor fitness classes could provide a route for spreading coronavirus, researchers in South Korea report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z8SER4 via IFTTT

Republicans are wimping out again on Donald Trump

With just 170 days until the 2020 election, you'll be voting before you know it. Every Sunday, I deliver to your inbox the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bFTuar via IFTTT

US primary health care can be cheaper and more equal. Here's how.

Americans across the country have joined forces in fighting a common enemy: the Covid-19 pandemic. But one question starkly divides us during this crisis: Who is most at risk of dying from the virus? The answer does not reflect well on the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TfPreA via IFTTT

CNN anchor to Trump official: This is nothing to celebrate

CNN's Jake Tapper presses Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the high death toll in the US from Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tc9Wcj via IFTTT

Bids for rock legend's guitar start at $1M

A guitar Kurt Cobain played during Nirvana's 'MTV Unplugged in New York' live concert could sell for $1 million. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bEK9jo via IFTTT

While Obama calls out 'so-called grown-ups,' Trump administration takes a victory lap

Barack Obama's harsh criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic this weekend brought renewed scrutiny of President Donald Trump's leadership, but administration officials defended the response as "historic" Sunday as deaths neared 90,000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dVj50M via IFTTT

Snoop Dogg uses 'Frozen' to encourage people to 'let it go' -- and Idina Menzel responds

No matter his fame and notoriety, rapper Snoop Dogg proved that he's just like the rest of us -- he, too, sometimes needs to jam out to music in his car to relieve stress. But his choice of music might surprise you. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AD0iJg via IFTTT

A Canadian Snowbirds aircraft has crashed in British Columbia

A Canadian Forces Snowbirds aircraft crashed near Kamloops, British Columbia, on Sunday, according to the Canadian Department of National Defence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fYdusf via IFTTT

Michael Jordan's signature Air Jordan shoes from 1985 sell for record-breaking price, Sotheby's says

A pair of Michael Jordan's game-worn shoes from 1985 sold for more than three times the estimated auction price on Sunday, breaking the world auction record for sneakers, according to Sotheby's. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g1grrZ via IFTTT

Pompeo backs away from theory he and Trump were pushing that coronavirus originated in Wuhan lab

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears to be backing away from a theory he and President Donald Trump were pushing that the coronavirus pandemic may have originated at a lab in Wuhan, China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2y7Qiqm via IFTTT

Bayern sinks minnow Union Berlin on Bundesliga resumption

It was set to be the greatest day in the history of Bundesliga minnow Union Berlin, but instead it was business for usual for seven-time defending champion Bayern Munich and top goalscorer Robert Lewandowski. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dSf6SA via IFTTT

Health officials double down on the dangers of mass gatherings as US states reopen

Just as more Americans are allowed to visit beaches, attend church indoors or eat inside a restaurant, health officials say gathering in large groups could send states back to where they started. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dQ1SFS via IFTTT

Covid-19 offers a chance to build a better world. We must seize it.

The coronavirus alone didn't itself break our world. It just exposed a world that was already breaking. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WDXSTf via IFTTT

State polls suggest Biden has a clear national lead

Poll of the week: A new Marquette Law School poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden with a 46% to 43% lead over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cL5Y28 via IFTTT

Obama says US lacks leadership on coronavirus response

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Tropical Storm Arthur forms in the Atlantic

Two weeks before the official start to Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur has become the first named storm of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zabjfe via IFTTT

Olympic athletes keep hope alive as coronavirus puts dreams on hold

"Go There" is a deeper look at the cultural, political and economic challenges affecting our lives. We're going to take you to the center of the story alongside our correspondents across the globe. Episodes premiere weekdays at 8 p.m. ET on Facebook. Check out some of our recent content below. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AtGU14 via IFTTT

Rwandan genocide suspect captured in Paris suburb after decades on the run

One of the last key suspects in the Rwandan genocide has been captured in a Paris suburb after more than 20 years on the run. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZdEfmz via IFTTT

The dangerous consequences of Trump's oversight purge

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Coronavirus has devastated Moscow. Now it's spreading across Russia's 11 time zones to ill-funded regions

Russia hit a grim Covid-19 milestone this week: According to Johns Hopkins University, the country now ranks second in the world for confirmed coronavirus cases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LB7sji via IFTTT

Lack of immunity means China is vulnerable to another wave of coronavirus, top adviser warns

China still faces the "big challenge" of a potential second wave of Covid-19 infections, the country's top respiratory authority has warned, with the lack of immunity among the community a serious concern as the race to develop a vaccine continues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fPMXgR via IFTTT

Spain reports lowest daily deaths from Covid-19 since mid-March

Spanish health authorities reported the lowest daily increase in coronavirus deaths since mid-March on Saturday, as the number of new cases continues to slow down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LwE65x via IFTTT

State Department inspector general becomes the latest watchdog fired by Trump

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Millennials are facing another once-in-a-generation economic disaster

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Tourist arrested in Hawaii after posting beach pictures on Instagram

A tourist from New York was arrested in Hawaii after he posted beach pictures on Instagram when he was supposed to be in quarantine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TbWiWn via IFTTT

French language authorities answer: What gender is 'Covid?'

For months, the people of France have faced an énigme. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z7F68r via IFTTT

German soccer returns but not as we know it

It's an experiment and the stakes couldn't be higher. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z6ovSw via IFTTT

Two Sikh doctors shaved their beards, a pillar of their religion, to treat Covid-19 patients

Two Canadian doctors of the Sikh faith have made the difficult decision to shave off their beards -- a pillar of their faith -- to continue treating Covid-19 patients. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LzMkKo via IFTTT

Edvard Munch's masterpiece The Scream is fading. New research has found out why

Over the last few decades, an unseen enemy has been degrading The Scream. The famous painting by Edvard Munch represents human anxiety and anguish and feels especially relevant during these uncertain times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zIQDAc via IFTTT

Preschools and childcare might reopen soon. Should you send your kid?

Last week I received an email from my younger son's preschool. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WU02gc via IFTTT

State Department inspector general becomes the latest watchdog fired by Trump

President Donald Trump on Friday fired State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, the latest in a series of dismissals of independent government watchdogs that have come in the wake of the President's acquittal on articles of impeachment earlier this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/364gcYz via IFTTT

Legendary footballer Gary Lineker on his sport returning: 'You cannot play football and social distance'

While is he known for his goalscoring exploits on the pitch -- serving England and the likes of Tottenham and Barcelona with distinction -- and off it, becoming a top-notch broadcaster, the former footballer Gary Lineker famously once came up with one of the most oft-used quotes about his sport: "Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LwSYkH via IFTTT

Taiwan's success in fighting coronavirus has bolstered its global standing. This has infuriated Beijing

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How China is trying to control the Covid-19 narrative

The narrative around the coronavirus can be complicated. Now experts say governments are deliberately deepening the confusion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X0oCMz via IFTTT

US coronavirus deaths to surpass 100,000 by June 1, CDC director says

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JCPenney files for bankruptcy

JCPenney filed for bankruptcy on Friday, the latest retail giant to see its downfall hastened by the coronavirus crisis. The pandemic was the final blow to a 118-year-old company struggling to overcome a decade of bad decisions, executive instability and damaging market trends. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WBCMoE via IFTTT

Kobe Bryant's pilot had no alcohol or drugs in system, autopsy finds

The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in January, killing Kobe Bryant and the eight other people aboard, had no alcohol or drugs in his system that day, according to an autopsy report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2y5yuw3 via IFTTT

Attorneys for Gregory McMichael say Ahmaud Arbery killing 'not just another act of violent racism'

Attorneys for Gregory McMichael, one of the men charged in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, said Friday that "a very different narrative" will be revealed when all the facts come out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cCkyJ8 via IFTTT

Questions surround Mexico's reported Covid-19 death toll

Mexico has announced plans to reopen the country even as the reported number of coronavirus cases and deaths have been called into question. CNN's Matt Rivers reports from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cG2jT2 via IFTTT

CDC's system for counting US deaths is 'antiquated', health officials say

The public health system by which Covid-19 deaths are reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is "antiquated" and "not timely," often lagging by up to three weeks, causing senior leaders at the agency to believe the current death count in the US could be significantly higher, two federal health officials tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cHw7Pm via IFTTT

It was one of the world's most difficult reservations. Now it's a wine and burger bar

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Science speeds up during the pandemic -- but at what cost?

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Trump to unveil new vaccine effort

President Donald Trump, whose prediction of a coronavirus vaccine by year's end outpaces the outlook given by most health officials, will unveil the two men leading his "Operation Warp Speed" development effort during a noon event in the Rose Garden on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3btSy9a via IFTTT

How an iconic Las Vegas casino plans to conquer Covid-19

At the heart of a nearly vacant Las Vegas Strip, Caesar's iconic palace stands empty. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/361OxYp via IFTTT

Jonas Brothers release new single 'X'

Jonas Brothers are giving their fans what they want. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fSlpaB via IFTTT

In a town of two nations, Belgian bars are shuttered. Dutch pubs will soon be open across the street

Like so many small business owners, Monic van der Krogt has been hit hard by the coronavirus. The terrace of her cafe and beer garden in this small Belgian town sits empty. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2z0f4sT via IFTTT

A transport ban in Uganda means women are trapped at home with their abusers

Seconds after Veronica opened her eyes in the hospital, she knew who had put her there. Her body ached; her head throbbed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3czeFfz via IFTTT

For 200 years, these villagers lived 2,600 feet up a remote cliff. Now they're in a housing estate

Villagers living up a remote 800-meter (2,624-foot) clifftop in southwest China that became famous for the precarious ladders connecting it to the world have been moved to a new urban housing estate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dOaFbw via IFTTT

Spanish island eyes 'green bridge' to kickstart tourism

Spain's Mallorca island in the Mediterranean plans to welcome a limited number of Germans and other travelers in late June in a "pilot project" to restart tourism that has been halted due to coronavirus, Francina Armengol, the Regional President of the Balearic Islands said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fOYHjz via IFTTT

The week in 41 photos

Take a look at 41 photos of the week from May 6 through May 14. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tb9ICe via IFTTT

China's factories are producing more but the economy is still very fragile

Production at China's factories is growing for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. But there are still major challenges ahead for the country's economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2y96O9O via IFTTT

Taiwan chip maker TSMC's $12 billion Arizona factory could give the US an edge in manufacturing

One of the world's top chip making companies is bringing more manufacturing power to the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X0h64a via IFTTT

Deforestation in the Amazon is accelerating despite coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has slowed the global economy, but deforestation in the Amazon is speeding up. While most of Brazil's major businesses remain shuttered under lockdowns and quarantine measures, many believe illegal loggers and miners continue to operate in the area with little to no regulation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cxf5mV via IFTTT

Two NFL players are wanted for allegedly robbing partygoers at gunpoint

Police in southeast Florida have issued arrest warrants for two NFL players for armed robbery, according to the police department. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T3pz5C via IFTTT

Coronavirus has arrived in Bangladesh camps home to 1 million Rohingya refugees

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Greta Thunberg: 'Our actions can be the difference between life and death for many others'

Teen activist Greta Thunberg is urging the world to listen to scientists as she describes the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic is having around the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3btF3pP via IFTTT

Is Rick Bright's apocalyptic warning right?

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Tens of thousands under lockdown evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong strikes Philippines

Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in a country under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dNKYrE via IFTTT

Elon Musk is using his power to be selfish

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Police examine CCTV footage after UK transport worker dies from Covid-19 following alleged spitting incident

Police are examining CCTV footage after a British transport worker died with coronavirus 14 days after being allegedly spat on in a busy London station. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3czXavC via IFTTT

Jerome Powell is asking for help. Will anyone listen?

Jerome Powell needs help. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WSq5Vj via IFTTT

Appeals court lets emoluments lawsuit against Trump proceed

An appeals court Thursday morning rejected an attempt by President Donald Trump to stop an emoluments lawsuit challenging his ownership of a hotel in Washington, DC. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WwnxwV via IFTTT

Nursing home workers warned government about safety violations before Covid-19 outbreaks and deaths

A flu shot will protect you from coronavirus, a worker reported being told by supervisors at a Rhode Island nursing home, where at least 60 residents were diagnosed with Covid-19 and at least one died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cy76FV via IFTTT

Dele Alli tells of 'horrible experience' after assault and robbery

Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli has told of his "horrible experience" after he was apparently robbed and assaulted at his North London home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35WPyAQ via IFTTT

What to know about Michael Flynn as his case hangs in legal limbo

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Why is Russia's Covid-19 mortality rate so low?

For almost two weeks, three countries have led the rest of the world in the daily number of new Covid-19 infections: The United States, Russia and Brazil. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WStXpb via IFTTT

An 8-year-old boy with coronavirus antibodies went into cardiac arrest. His brother's CPR saved his life

An 8-year-old boy was rescued by his teen brother's quick thinking after going into cardiac arrest at home, his family says, following what doctors told them was a coronavirus-related condition. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WXyHdh via IFTTT

Jared Kushner's bizarre comment

When Jared Kushner speaks in public, very often he reveals the most dangerous truths about the Trump administration. The latest jaw-dropper came on Tuesday, when the son-in-law and top adviser to President Donald Trump casually cast doubt on whether the next presidential election will absolutely take place, as scheduled, and as mandated by law, on November 3. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2y0D8LZ via IFTTT

Manafort and Cohen: The prison prospects of two convicts tied to Trump

It's the tale of two convicts with ties to the President. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35WbzQt via IFTTT

American woman dies in plane crash while attempting to deliver Covid-19 tests to remote Indonesian village

An American pilot died when her plane malfunctioned while she was on her way to deliver Covid-19 rapid test kits to a remote Indonesian village, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yXbZd7 via IFTTT

Suspect in Arbery shooting had earlier confrontation, neighbor says

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Virgin Australia still needs a buyer. A local government is making a bid

Virgin Australia may get a government bailout after all. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fLvbv2 via IFTTT

Abbott's fast Covid-19 test may miss too many cases, NYU study finds

A new study suggests that the Covid-19 diagnostic test being used by the White House frequently misses cases of the virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LsKDhC via IFTTT

A black man in Vermont says he was threatened and told to leave the state, police say

A black man in Vermont told police he was threatened and told to leave the state by a white man, Vermont State Police said in a news release. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WPRWW2 via IFTTT

Judge slams the brakes on William Barr's abuse of power

Just when it seemed that Attorney General William Barr would get away with intentionally tanking his own Justice Department's conviction of President Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, a federal judge on Wednesday slammed on the brakes and now is demanding real answers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LqBUwr via IFTTT

Videos show skydivers spiraling in sky before crashing

Eyewitnesses in Florida captured two skydivers spinning in the sky before they crashed into a tree and landed in front of a home, according to police and firefighters in Titusville. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3boDzNK via IFTTT

Hear 911 call McMichael made days before Ahmaud Arbery's shooting

Less than two weeks before the February 23 shooting that left Ahmaud Arbery dead, a suspect arrested in the case had a confrontation with an unidentified African-American man who had entered a neighboring house under construction, according to an attorney for the owner of that house. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LsQeEQ via IFTTT

Newly released incident reports detail US Navy's 'UFO' encounters

Newly released "hazard reports" detailing encounters between US Navy aircraft and "unidentified aerial phenomena" reveal new details about incidents, which were thrust into the spotlight when the Pentagon officially declassified and released videos of three encounters late last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WR3QPz via IFTTT