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Affichage des articles du décembre, 2020

Australia changes national anthem in a bid to reflect 60,000 years of Indigenous history

Australia woke up to a new year on Friday -- and a slightly different national anthem. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X33JRr via IFTTT

It's a new year but the politics of 2020 isn't going away

It is officially, finally 2021. But while everyone on Earth has had enough of the year that was, Americans need to gird themselves for a bit more 2020, at least to start, as a large portion of Republican lawmakers put their names next to President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pFL2j6 via IFTTT

The transformative buildings set to shape the world in 2021

The pandemic may have brought work to a halt on projects around the world, but next year is nonetheless set to welcome an exciting array of new buildings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rHZ5GD via IFTTT

Thailand bans food, drink, newspapers and magazines on domestic flights

In an effort to stem the tide of the coronavirus, Thailand has banned food, drink and any printed materials other than safety information cards on board domestic flights. The airlines will have to follow the regulations or could face possible penalty from their regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aZK4tB via IFTTT

California hospitals stressed to the 'brink of catastrophe' by the coronavirus surge

Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the state's 40 million residents are living under stay-at-home orders, are seeing historic stress points. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n3CgcV via IFTTT

21 things to look forward to in 2021 ... if everything works out

Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WZXeyH via IFTTT

Crowds fill streets in pandemic-hit Wuhan to celebrate New Year

Large crowds took to the streets at midnight on Friday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, celebrating the arrival of 2021 after a year marred by a deadly pandemic that killed thousands there and required the city to be locked down between the end of January and early April. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JzFC9L via IFTTT

Georgia GOP senator to quarantine just days ahead of runoff

Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia will quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, his campaign announced Thursday, with just days to go before the state's runoff race for his seat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WWjY2y via IFTTT

Microsoft says suspected Russian hackers viewed its source code

Microsoft said Thursday that the suspected Russian hackers behind a massive US government security breach also viewed some of the company's source code. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aY5oQs via IFTTT

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban and fined £100,000 ($136,594) by the English Football Association in relation to a social media post. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WZh7WB via IFTTT

Boris Johnson's father says he'll seek French citizenship, hours before Brexit

Stanley Johnson, the father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has said that he intends to obtain French citizenship -- his comments coming just hours before the UK's final transition out of the European Union. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n9X5na via IFTTT

Trump returns to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden's win

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump headed back to Washington Thursday morning in a departure that was earlier than anticipated as some Republicans plan to delay certification of President-elect Joe Biden's election win when Congress meets next week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aWAasI via IFTTT

Pope Francis will not lead NYE masses due to sciatic pain

Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican's New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a statement on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mYeij3 via IFTTT

US hits record for daily Covid-19 deaths

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Girlfriend of Nashville bomber told police in 2019 he was building explosives in an RV, records show

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Senator has 'a radical idea' for Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected a bill to increase direct payments to $2,000, likely closing the door on any pathway to passage before the end of the Congress. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) tells CNN's Jake Tapper it's a mistake to block the Senate from voting on the bill. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o1yZw7 via IFTTT

Trump was briefed that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack US forces in Afghanistan

President Donald Trump received information earlier this month that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack American forces in Afghanistan, a senior administration official said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hvRO81 via IFTTT

How 2020 saw Hong Kong change forever

The past year has changed Hong Kong forever. From crushing pro-democracy protests and dissent to the implementation of the National Security Law and ousted lawmakers, for many China's tightening grip is choking the city. CNN's Ivan Watson looks into what the future holds for the semi-autonomous city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MjYA5o via IFTTT

Woman accosts Black teen, falsely accuses him of stealing iPhone

A father captured video of a woman harassing his teenage son in a New York hotel as she falsely accused the teen of stealing her iPhone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37YfKhi via IFTTT

Trump forces Georgia GOP senators on to back foot ahead of crucial runoffs

Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are on defense just under one week from a crucial Senate runoff election that will determine who holds Senate power, as the President's public statements and actions in the final days of his administration are looming over close runoff elections in Georgia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MlK1yc via IFTTT

Joe Biden is inheriting a huge problem from Donald Trump

The US labor market is at a pivotal point 10 months into the pandemic: Millions of people remain unemployed while infections keep rising, and the fledgling jobs recovery has stalled out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hB1GO0 via IFTTT

At least 22 killed in attack on Yemen airport after new government arrives

Several explosions hit Yemen's Aden airport as the newly formed power-sharing government arrived from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35djQAv via IFTTT

War criminals to finally leave Italian embassy after nearly 30 years

Two convicted Ethiopian war criminals are likely to finally leave the Italian embassy in the capital, Addis Ababa, after taking refuge there for almost 30 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rEuucU via IFTTT

Sydney Christmas beach party sparks 'backpacker' deportation threat

Australia's Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs has threatened to cancel the visas of any visitors caught breaking rules designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the country, after hundreds of people attended a beach party in Sydney's Bronte Beach on Christmas Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3psDHmG via IFTTT

A Black jazz musician's 14-year-old son was falsely accused of stealing an iPhone

Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely accused him of taking her iPhone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38QPbtu via IFTTT

This woman left North Korea 70 years ago. Now virtual reality has helped her return

Seventy years later, she's finally been able to return to her childhood home in North Korea -- or at least a version of it -- using virtual reality technology. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hs8XPT via IFTTT

Why the AstraZeneca vaccine is so important to the global economy

The United Kingdom on Wednesday become the first country to approve the coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca. The shot is cheaper and easier to distribute than alternatives, and is expected to play a crucial role in boosting the global economy next year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X8TivP via IFTTT

How flying will change in 2021

Canceled routes, jumbo jets retired, and smaller planes in the air. The aviation industry has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. So what will it be like to take a flight this winter and spring? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aV88hd via IFTTT

Calls for Premier League 'circuit break' amid rising Covid-19 cases

It's a season that's so far delivered one of the more intriguing title races -- just six points separate the top nine teams -- but with the UK grappling with a significant spike in Covid-19 cases, the English Premier League is facing a major challenge in how it navigates the remainder of the 2020/2021 campaign. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o1EfQ7 via IFTTT

GOP official says he tested positive for Covid-19 days after attending a White House party

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Hong Kongers who tried to flee to Taiwan jailed in China for up to 3 years

Ten Hong Kongers who attempted to flee the city by speedboat to Taiwan have been jailed in China for up to three years for organizing and taking part in an illegal border crossing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2L867U1 via IFTTT

Sydney Christmas beach party sparks 'backpacker' deportation threat from Australian immigration minister

Australia's Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs has threatened to cancel the visas of any visitors caught breaking rules designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the country, after hundreds of people attended a beach party in Sydney's Bronte Beach on Christmas Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3psDHmG via IFTTT

Maintaining Hong Kong's 400 miles of hiking trails, one step at a time

Felix Yeung stops to allow a pair of huge, black buffaloes to lumber past. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nYgAjK via IFTTT

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies age 41 after battling Covid-19

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, a Republican, has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19, CNN confirmed Tuesday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jy82kC via IFTTT

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister calls Beirut port explosion 'suspicious'

A probe into hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate left at Beirut's port began just hours before a massive blast rocked the site, leaving more than 200 dead and devastating the Lebanese capital, caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab told CNN on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pyGIBX via IFTTT

Thousands of people march in Nepal in bid to dissolve parliament

Thousands of opponents of Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli marched through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday urging him to reverse his decision to dissolve parliament and call for early elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aU6CMG via IFTTT

Here's how Mitch McConnell is planning to kill Trump's $2,000 checks

Less than 48 hours after President Donald Trump claimed that "the Senate will start the process for a vote that increases checks to $2,000, repeals Section 230, and starts an investigation into voter fraud," the actual boss of the Senate had his say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rCiAjK via IFTTT

'Critically endangered' monkey and armored slug among 503 new species named in 2020

A monkey that lives on the edge of an extinct volcano, an amphibian that breathes through its skin and an armored slug are among the 503 new species named by London's Natural History Museum this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rDyJWd via IFTTT

This woman left North Korea 70 years ago. Now virtual reality has helped her return

Hyun Mi was 13 years old when she fled Pyongyang with her parents and five siblings to escape fighting on the Korean Peninsula. Chinese troops were approaching the North Korean capital and her family planned to hide further south until they passed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hqIulK via IFTTT

Boston removes statue of former slave kneeling before President Lincoln after 141 years

A Boston statue depicting a formerly enslaved man kneeling beneath President Abraham Lincoln was removed Tuesday morning, according to the mayor's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pEYVy1 via IFTTT

White House coronavirus task force warns of 'unstable' data during the holidays

The White House coronavirus task force warned states of incomplete and "unstable" Covid-19 data due to the ongoing holiday season, making it difficult to track the pandemic's trajectory as concerns rise over continued or accelerated spread. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pytULR via IFTTT

Justice Department won't pursue charges against officers in Tamir Rice shooting

The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday it found insufficient evidence to support federal criminal charges against two officers in relation to the fatal 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice in an Ohio park. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nXGTX6 via IFTTT

Police officer who shot unarmed Black man shouted 'gun' before opening fire

The Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot unarmed Andre Hill shouted that Hill had a gun before shooting him to death last week, according to a statement included in a report prepared by the Columbus police chief after the shooting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aTnVx2 via IFTTT

See GOP senator's reaction to Trump's 'death wish' tweet

Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) discusses President Trump's call to increase stimulus checks to $2,000 per individual. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hqglv6 via IFTTT

Cairo spa has unusual offering

An Egyptian spa is loosening muscles while making its clients' skin crawl by using snakes for massages. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rxwuDT via IFTTT

They did everything right. But after one at-home haircut, a husband and wife died of Covid-19

Mike and Carol Bruno did everything right to avoid Covid-19. They refrained from hosting the big, traditional family gatherings they were used to. They stuck to phone calls and video conferences with family even though they didn't live far away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38N55oD via IFTTT

Trump, Michelle Obama top Gallup's 2020 most admired lists

President Donald Trump and former first lady Michelle Obama are the most admired man and woman of 2020, according to a new Gallup poll released Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38NtzOC via IFTTT

Four teens were arrested for allegedly throwing bricks at passing cars

Police in Massachusetts arrested four teenagers who they said threw bricks at passing cars, severely injuring one driver. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rDPC36 via IFTTT

$400 for a Five Guys meal? Welcome to New Year's Eve in Dubai

Dubai is known for its high-caliber offerings of glitz and glamor any day of the week, so it seems impossible for it to get any more extra. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Y8K45 via IFTTT

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drop a new holiday podcast

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their first podcast through their multi-year deal with Spotify, saying they hope it brings "warmth, a smile and something to think about" to listeners at the end of a difficult year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mXpRqM via IFTTT

Trump angered by Mar-a-Lago renovations, sources say

His mood darkened as soon as he walked into his members-only club Mar-a-Lago, three days before Christmas, according to multiple sources. The changes to his private quarters, many of which were overseen by his wife, first lady Melania Trump, were not to President Donald Trump's liking, and he was mad about it, according to a source familiar with the President's response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pCdSR5 via IFTTT

Nearly half a million people may have had Covid-19 in Wuhan, study shows. That's almost 10 times the official figure

Nearly half a million residents in the Chinese city where the novel coronavirus first emerged may have been infected with Covid-19 -- almost 10 times its official number of confirmed cases, according to a study by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aOQ2gV via IFTTT

Record Covid-19 hospitalizations in US could soon force health experts to ration care

The number of patients hospitalized across the US with Covid-19 is the highest it's ever been -- and at this rate health experts warn they may have to ration nurses, respirators and care. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Mg505v via IFTTT

'Demon Slayer' beats 'Spirited Away' to become Japan's highest-grossing movie ever

A Japanese anime blockbuster has beaten the Oscar-winning classic "Spirited Away" to become the country's highest-grossing movie ever — a significant feat as the global entertainment industry reels from the effects of the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aQkvLF via IFTTT

Coronavirus has been with us for a year. Here's what we still don't know

When China first reported cases of coronavirus to the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019, it was described as a mysterious new strain of pneumonia. It didn't even have a name. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hqoorS via IFTTT

Inside Europe's stunning abandoned churches

Across Europe, hundreds of churches that were once filled with worship and song are now at the mercy of the elements. With religion's role declining sharply around the continent in recent decades, the most promising outcome for many of these centuries-old structures is being reincarnated as residential or commercial properties. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rBV9qD via IFTTT

Russian authorities threaten to jail Navalny if he doesn't show up in Moscow by Tuesday morning

Russian law enforcement is threatening to jail opposition politician Alexey Navalny for failing to comply with the terms of his suspended sentence in a years-old case if he fails to show up for a hearing in Moscow on Tuesday morning, his lawyer and officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hrjhHO via IFTTT

The Columbus, Ohio, officer who killed Andre Hill has been fired

Adam Coy, the Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, has been fired, according to a statement from Columbus Public Safety Director Ned Pettus Jr. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hoVdFw via IFTTT

Biden says his transition team has 'encountered roadblocks' from Trump appointees

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Why Trump caved and signed stimulus bill

CNN's Phil Mattingly reports on why President Trump changed his mind and signed a Covid-19 relief bill after saying he wouldn't sign the bill without changes just days earlier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WOa82I via IFTTT

Why Jake Tapper won't have Kayleigh McEnany and others on his shows

CNN's Jake Tapper reflects on press coverage of President Trump and his administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34JrP7N via IFTTT

6 states facing record coronavirus hospitalizations

CNN's Nick Watt reports that one in 1,000 Americans have died from Covid-19 and that six states are facing record coronavirus hospitalizations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aNIH17 via IFTTT

Biden says his transition team has 'encountered roadblocks' from Trump appointees

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his transition team has "encountered roadblocks" from political leadership at the Defense Department and the Office of Management and Budget as his advisers work with the Trump administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nU9v3G via IFTTT

House to attempt to override Trump's veto on defense bill

The House of Representatives will vote Monday in an effort to override President Donald Trump's veto of the sweeping defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, forcing GOP lawmakers to choose between loyalty to the President and legislation that sets defense policy for the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34NMGHc via IFTTT

Doctor who criticized Trump's hospital drive-by after Covid diagnosis removed from duty

Dr. James Phillips, an emergency room doctor at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, has been removed from his duty after publicly criticizing President Donald Trump's drive-by around the hospital after his coronavirus diagnosis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38HUdbD via IFTTT

New York Post turns against Trump: Stop the insanity

President Donald Trump's favorite newspaper has turned against him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34NP7cI via IFTTT

Jennifer Aniston sharing a pandemic ornament caused backlash

Was Jennifer Aniston being sarcastic or insensitive? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JsupI8 via IFTTT

Women's rights activist already detained for two years is handed five-year sentence

Loujain al-Hathloul, one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent women's rights activists, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the kingdom's special court for terrorism offenses, according to her family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rxfEF3 via IFTTT

Every investor in Britain's slave trade set to be detailed in new 'dictionary'

The first ever index of investors in Britain's extensive slave trade is being compiled by academics, after the project received £1 million ($1.4 million) in funding from the UK government. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34QWoIR via IFTTT

Nick McGlashan, 'Deadliest Catch' cast member, dies at 33

Nick McGlashan, who starred on the hit reality series "Deadliest Catch," has died in Nashville, the Davidson County Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mURuAL via IFTTT

How one bold decision made 'Trolls World Tour' the most important movie of 2020

Delaying a Fast & Furious movie is no easy feat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WMBHJI via IFTTT

The 737 Max is about to fly in the US again

The Boeing 737 Max is set to carry US passengers for the first time in nearly two years on Tuesday, when American will use the jet on a round-trip route from Miami to New York. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34RVLif via IFTTT

England is finding new ways to crack down on unhealthy foods

The food and drink industry has warned of "devastating" results for consumers and businesses if the UK government moves ahead with plans to restrict how supermarkets sell and advertise chocolate, soda and other foods high in sugar, salt and fat as part of a wider push to tackle obesity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3puRrNI via IFTTT

Armando Manzanero, legendary Mexican singer and composer, dead at 85

Mexican composer and singer Armando Manzanero died Monday morning after battling Covid-19 for weeks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pvqGc5 via IFTTT

Premier League club's 'compromised' Covid-19 bubble forces postponement of game

An uptick in positive Covid-19 cases at Manchester City has forced the postponement of the club's English Premier League game at Everton on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MfLXZ1 via IFTTT

Seven killed in knife attack in northeast China

At least seven people were killed Sunday morning by a knife-wielding attacker in northeast China, according to state media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38DcEhU via IFTTT

Australia is the last Western hold out on the climate crisis. But some states and businesses are calling for change

Deep in northeast Australia's outback, underneath grassy eucalypt woodlands and vast grazing lands scattered with cattle stations, lies one of the world's largest known untapped coal reserves. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aLwY33 via IFTTT

A photographic history of men in love

When Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell came across an old photograph at an antique store in Dallas, Texas, they saw something of themselves reflected in the image. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pqCfBl via IFTTT

Group of Alabama protesters places fake body bags on courthouse lawn

For months, a group of protesters in Alabama has been fighting for the removal of a Confederate flag and a Confederate monument that sit in front of the Marshall County Courthouse in Albertville. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/354RXun via IFTTT

Police identify 'person of interest' in Nashville explosion

Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake named Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, of Antioch, Tennessee, as a key person in the investigation into the explosion of a recreational vehicle in Nashville early Christmas morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nRraZP via IFTTT

West Brom stuns Liverpool with late equalizer

Reigning Premier League champion Liverpool missed the chance to go five points clear at the top of the table as West Bromwich Albion salvaged a precious point for new manager Sam Allardyce in a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rwPC4L via IFTTT

12 climbers killed after blizzards trigger avalanche in Iran

The bodies of 12 mountain climbers have been recovered following an avalanche caused by blizzards north of the Iranian capital, Tehran, according to a Red Crescent official and Iran's state-run Iran News Agency (IRNA). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WO7utN via IFTTT

From royal splits to PR crises, Queen Elizabeth had a rough 2020

2020 was a tumultuous year for most people, and that's no less true for Queen Elizabeth II. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34LNCM6 via IFTTT

Wrestling star 'Brodie Lee' dead at 41

Professional wrestler Jon Huber, known in the ring as both Luke Harper and Mr. Brodie Lee, died Saturday at the age of 41, according to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37NzRi6 via IFTTT

Boy, 7, went back into a burning home to save his baby sister

A 7-year-old boy named Eli saved his baby sister's life when he jumped into her room through a window to rescue her from a fire that destroyed his family's home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38DQThN via IFTTT

3 people killed and 3 wounded in shooting at Illinois bowling alley

Three people were killed and three wounded in a shooting on Saturday at a bowling alley in Rockford, Illinois, and a suspect is in custody, according to police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34NZyx1 via IFTTT

Suicide bombing suspected in Nashville explosion as investigators search home south of the city

Investigators looking into the Christmas morning explosion in Nashville now believe the blast was likely the result of a suicide bombing, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WIx4R3 via IFTTT

Derided in the West, spam is so beloved in Asia that one company has invented a meat-free version of it

In a brightly lit restaurant in downtown Hong Kong, the meaty smell of fried spam fills the air. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nXNtNy via IFTTT

The Boxing Day questions you've probably Googled

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, and it has absolutely nothing to do with your empty gift boxes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nV7tAc via IFTTT

Best-laid plans were derailed by 2020 and pandemic -- even for Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin began 2020 with a surprise, sweeping his entire government aside on January 15 after unveiling a raft of constitutional reforms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KRxFx0 via IFTTT

Beyoncé to donate $500,000 to people impacted by the eviction crisis

Beyoncé will offer $5,000 grants to help people facing foreclosures or evictions due to the housing crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WNWsot via IFTTT

A preschool teacher who was laid off after 20 years won a $250,000 lottery

After working as a preschool teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, for two decades, Joe Camp was laid off in September amid the coronavirus pandemic. A month later, he lost his father. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hlhiEU via IFTTT

First case of coronavirus variant detected in France, health ministry says

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CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK

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Boston health care worker who experienced reaction to Moderna coronavirus vaccine has history of allergies

A health care worker who experienced an allergic reaction after receiving a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at Boston Medical Center on Christmas Eve tells CNN he has a history of allergies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38zlsFw via IFTTT

Duke women's basketball cancels rest of 2020-2021 season because of Covid-19 concerns

Duke University's women's basketball team will not play the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, citing health and safety concerns stemming from Covid-19, the school announced Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KTmALR via IFTTT

Philadelphia police kill gunman who opened fire on teens, killing 1

A man who fatally shot a teenage boy early Friday was killed by Philadelphia police officers who had responded to a report of a fight, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jl2LwH via IFTTT

Boston Celtics legend K.C. Jones has died at age 88

The word "legend" is often thrown around casually. But when it comes to K.C. Jones, there really is no other word that does him justice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KZzBn1 via IFTTT

Possible human remains found near explosion site in Nashville, law enforcement officials say

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China turns off the lights in 'Christmas town' as officials race to meet energy targets

For months, factories in the city of Yiwu, known as China's "Christmas town," have been cranking out most of the tinsel, decorations and other festive ornaments now hanging on trees worldwide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JnmXOs via IFTTT

NYPD officer who was shot on Christmas Eve survived because of his bulletproof vest

A New York Police Department officer who was shot in the back during a domestic violence incident in Brooklyn on Thursday was saved by his bulletproof vest in what officials called a "Christmas miracle." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rv96Xk via IFTTT

2016 to 2020: This is how Brexit happened

CNN's Nic Robertson explains how the events of the British exit from the European Union unfolded, leading to a post-Brexit trade agreement after months of fraught negotiations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aG3eVx via IFTTT

2020 was a terrible year. But the world's in better shape than you might think

In 2020, a devastating virus officially disappeared from the continent it had once ravaged -- a remarkable public health achievement that followed decades of work. But you may have missed it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o0TtVq via IFTTT

CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK

Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for Covid-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Thursday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WJvuyf via IFTTT

Pakistani court orders release of men previously convicted in Daniel Pearl murder

A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of four men accused of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002, saying their detention was "illegal." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37MLxS2 via IFTTT

What happens if Trump doesn't sign the $900 billion stimulus bill

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A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment

A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an Indiana hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rtY2d6 via IFTTT

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder claims he's being extorted by one of team's minority owners

Dan Snyder, the majority owner of the NFL's Washington Football Team, claimed in a court filing Wednesday that he's being extorted by one of the franchise's minority owners, Dwight Schar. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rpwN3n via IFTTT

Large winter storm system dumps rain on Northeast, snow in other parts of East

A large winter storm that brought blizzard conditions to the Midwest was hitting much of the East Coast on Christmas Eve, bringing snow to parts of the South and rain to the Northeast. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KTdkYh via IFTTT

Columbus, Ohio, police chief moves to terminate one officer, investigate others in fatal shooting of Andre Hill

The chief of the Columbus Division of Police in Ohio announced he is moving forward with terminating one of the department's officers after the fatal shooting of a Black man Tuesday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37JLF4R via IFTTT

See what's happening to President Trump's border wall

In the waning days of the Trump administration, construction crews are rapidly working to finish the US-Mexico border wall as President-elect Joe Biden pledges to bring construction to a halt. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34AMqeH via IFTTT

What happens if Trump doesn't sign the $900 billion stimulus bill

• House GOP kills bid for $2,000 stimulus checks • New $600 stimulus checks in limbo from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34FvGTm via IFTTT

One person's 'superspreader action' caused 7 deaths and put 300 families in quarantine

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US military command turns botched airstrike into Christmas joke

The US military command posted a tweet and press release about a botched airstrike on a Al-Shabaab target in Somalia, saying Al-Shabaab had been "on the naughty list." CNN's Barbara Starr has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pqRfyX via IFTTT

Opinion: How an FBI team leader knew Blackwater defendants didn't deserve a pardon from Trump

The President of the United States has the power to grant a pardon to anyone he believes deserves one. This is an incredible power when used for good. There are cases where the US justice system gets it wrong and cases where the defendants had served their time and were now doing good things. However, none of those fact patterns are present in President Donald Trump's pardon of four Blackwater security guards serving time for their involvement in the killing of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad on September 16, 2007. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37NImtv via IFTTT

Prosecutor in Manafort case knew pardon was coming so he found a legal loophole

The lead prosecutor in the Mueller investigation reacts to President Trump pardoning Paul Manafort, his former campaign manager who pleaded guilty to multiple crimes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34I68Fh via IFTTT

For the first time all season, an NFL coach will miss a game due to Covid-19 protocols

Players, assistant coaches and coordinators have all missed National Football League games this season under league Covid-19 protocols, but never has a head coach been absent from the sidelines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pjpdFG via IFTTT

How KFC became a Christmas tradition in Japan

Almost every year since she was a child, Hokkaido resident Naomi has looked forward to her family's traditional Christmas meal: a KFC "party barrel" brimming with salad, cake and lots of fried chicken. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EMpEDp via IFTTT

United Airlines latest to require negative coronavirus test for flights from London

United Airlines on Thursday became the fourth major airline with routes between London and the New York metropolitan area to require passengers show proof they have been tested negative recently for the novel coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mOFEs3 via IFTTT

Rush Limbaugh says he didn't expect to be alive in an emotional last show of 2020

Rush Limbaugh wrapped up his final show of 2020 with an emotional outpouring of gratitude for the support he's received during his battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nSgjyE via IFTTT

Watch father leave daughter dozens of surprise Ring messages

When Hannah Williams bought her parents a Ring Video Doorbell, she never expected them to use it the way they did. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Kynv4A via IFTTT

Dr. Fauci is 80 today. Hear the Bidens sing 'Happy Birthday' to him

Dr. Anthony Fauci got a special treat as he left work Wednesday. Members of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad were waiting outside to serenade the good doctor ahead of his 80th birthday on Dec. 24. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3he5HYu via IFTTT

The deadliest jobs in the US last year

Work-related deaths reached a 12-year high in 2019 at more than 5,300, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mNWxmH via IFTTT

Forced out of school during the pandemic, now she's pregnant. She's one of millions of girls who won't return to the classroom

Editor's Note: Bella's voice has been digitally altered to maintain her anonymity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KPCJCa via IFTTT

California surpasses 2 million confirmed Covid-19 cases, more than all but a few countries

Over two million people in California have tested positive for Covid-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, more cases than in all but a handful of countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aBKQwU via IFTTT

Fox News hosts mock holiday travel guidance

See Fox News anchors Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham mock CDC guidance around holiday travel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37F9lHu via IFTTT

Meghan and Prince Harry share Christmas card starring little Archie

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released a family Christmas card featuring their 18-month-old son Archie in his first public image in months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aBDLfO via IFTTT

Neighborhood made UPS driver cry tears of joy

Residents of a Virginia neighborhood surprised their local UPS delivery driver who brought joy to their lives during the pandemic. WTVR's Tracy Sears reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34F6cWe via IFTTT

New variant in South Africa is even more transmissible, UK says

• Biden says 'our darkest days' in battling Covid-19 'are ahead of us' • Fauci says he's confident in the vaccine. Here's why • Is the vaccine right for you? Here's how to tell • Antarctica records its first Covid-19 outbreak from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Hc8OG via IFTTT

Japan's top court gives retrial hope for man who spent almost 50 years on death row

Japan's Supreme Court has overturned a ruling blocking the retrial of an 84-year-old man who spent almost half a century on death row awaiting the hangman's call over the murder of a family of four, his lawyer told CNN Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WJNYyK via IFTTT

UK-EU nearing possible Brexit trade deal, with announcement expected Thursday

The United Kingdom and the European Union are closing in on a post-Brexit trade agreement after months of fraught negotiations, sources told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3heTK4y via IFTTT

Chris Christie on Kushner's father: One of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes I prosecuted

During a 2019 interview with PBS, Chris Christie explained why he decided he had to prosecute Charles Kushner, father of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, while US attorney. Trump has since issued Kushner a full pardon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rj8dRI via IFTTT

US reaches out to intelligence alliance partners on suspected Russian hack

White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien held a call on Tuesday with his counterparts in an international intelligence sharing alliance to discuss the suspected Russian cyberattack on US government agencies and propose a joint statement condemning the breach, according to a senior administration official and two officials from the other nations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jhbhgb via IFTTT

US says Iranian-backed militias 'almost certainly' behind recent rocket attack near US embassy in Baghdad

US Central Command said Wednesday that the Sunday rocket attack on Baghdad's International Zone near the US embassy was "almost certainly conducted by an Iranian-backed rogue militia group." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aFGAg2 via IFTTT

Ohio mayor calls for 'immediate termination' of officer who shot and killed a Black man 'who had committed no crime'

The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday called for the "immediate termination" of a city police officer in the killing of a Black man who was described as a guest at the home where he was shot and "had committed no crime." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mH99M9 via IFTTT

Genetics experts worry coronavirus vaccines might not work quite as well against UK variant

Michael Worobey, a biologist at the University of Arizona, has seen more than 100,000 different strains of the virus that causes Covid-19. But when he saw the new variant from the UK, he noticed something different. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KOSYPU via IFTTT

Wombats, snails, ferrets: The animals that brought us joy during the pandemic

The global pandemic made 2020 an exhausting year, but for many people one thing brought some much-needed relief -- animals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Pwh7j via IFTTT

Delta gifts employee who battled Covid-19 for months a first-class trip anywhere in the world

Janese Cockfield refused to sit idly by as her twin sister, Janice, lay in a coma 600 miles away, batting to survive Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nLlYq5 via IFTTT

Donald Trump is right: $600 is not nearly enough. But $2,000 isn't, either

After months of failed negotiations and political feuding, Congress finally approved a $900 billion relief package this week, nearly nine months after the record $2.2 trillion passed in March, and against the backdrop of a country riddled with economic peril and surging coronavirus cases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37G9RoO via IFTTT

Actor organizes maskless caroling protests as California's cases surge

Actor Kirk Cameron is facing criticism for organizing at least two events in Southern California in recent weeks, where dozens of mask-less people stood shoulder-to-shoulder to sing Christmas carols in protest of state and local stay-at-home mandates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2M2SKoS via IFTTT

Andrew Yang files paperwork to run for New York mayor

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has filed paperwork to participate in New York's 2021 mayoral race, according to city records. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mJbG8Q via IFTTT

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang's doping ban referred back to CAS after appeal

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has had his eight-year ban for doping violations referred back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after an appeal to a Swiss court, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said in a statement late on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pqYdnX via IFTTT

Trump's veto of massive defense bill sets up possible override vote next week

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FBI accuses Iran of threatening US election officials

Iranian cyber actors were behind online death threats targeting US election officials, the FBI announced on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38wsSt1 via IFTTT

NBA postpones Thunder-Rockets game due to Covid-19

On the second day of the new NBA season, a game has been postponed due to Covid-19 -- and a league star has violated protocol. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WJyXgh via IFTTT

Visa continues its ban on Pornhub but will allow payments on some of its parent company's sites

Visa said Wednesday it will allow customers to make payments on some adult websites owned by Pornhub's parent company, MindGeek. The allowed websites, Visa says, only host professionally produced adult studio content rather than user-generated content, which it currently bans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aFA8Wm via IFTTT

Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona to surpass Pele record

Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona on Tuesday, surpassing Pele's longstanding goalscoring record for a single club. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rqfOxM via IFTTT

Trump goes on a rampage with pardons, veto threats and Covid denial

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CNN's Evan Perez: Trump pardon list appears to be a Fox News list

President Donald Trump announced a wave of lame duck pardons, including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation, as well as ones for Republican allies who once served in Congress and military contractors involved in a deadly shooting of Iraqi civilians. CNN's Evan Perez reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mIj5Fl via IFTTT

Biden slams President Trump's response to massive cyberattack

President-elect Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for not making an official statement on the suspected Russian cyberattacks against US federal government agencies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rfrqDQ via IFTTT

Newsmax and Fox News backtrack on election fraud claims

After Newsmax, Fox News, and One America News received legal notices from voting technology company Smartmatic, Newsmax and Fox News backtracked baseless election fraud claims. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hjz2Rm via IFTTT

Highly endangered black-footed ferrets get experimental Covid-19 vaccine

Months before officials authorized coronavirus vaccines for humans, scientists tried a veterinary vaccine in endangered ferrets. Drugmakers are researching similar efforts for other animals, such as farmed minks, in part to guard against virus mutations that could pose new risks to people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mJ0edh via IFTTT

We asked people around the world to reflect on 2020. Here's what you told us

It might not be a year you want to remember, but 2020 is one you likely won't forget. The past 12 months were marked by political turmoil, demands for racial justice, devastating natural disasters and a deadly global pandemic. CNN asked people around the world how much this year challenged and changed them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38xU2j0 via IFTTT

Three French police officers shot dead after responding to a domestic violence incident

Three police officers have been shot dead and a fourth has been injured following a domestic violence incident in central France, local prosecutors told CNN affiliate BFM TV. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37IrLan via IFTTT

Double murderer sentenced to 40 years in prison

An Australian man dubbed "the Claremont killer" has been sentenced to at least 40 years in jail for murdering two young women, bringing an end to one of the country's most notorious cold cases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pj3ayQ via IFTTT

Nepali airline Buddha Air flies passengers to the wrong airport

Nepali airline Buddha Air made a blunder recently when it flew passengers to the wrong airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hdH3XO via IFTTT

Trump announces wave of pardons

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Biden team calls out Twitter over plan to wipe White House accounts' followers

President-elect Joe Biden's transition team has pushed back against Twitter's decision to not allow the millions of followers of the White House Twitter accounts to be automatically retained when the accounts are handed over to the new administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37FH6se via IFTTT

US reports second-highest number of Covid-19 deaths in a single day

• Biden says 'our darkest days' in battling Covid-19 'are ahead of us' • Fauci says he's confident in the vaccine. Here's why • Is the vaccine right for you? Here's how to tell • Antarctica records its first Covid-19 outbreak from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JcExo7 via IFTTT

'Chaos and confusion': Stranded trucks pack UK airstrip

CNN's Salma Abdelaziz reports on the confusion and chaos as the UK-France border remains closed due to the coronavirus variant leaving thousands of long-haul trucks stranded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rhozdP via IFTTT

Walmart allegedly contributed to the opioid crisis, DOJ says

The Department of Justice is alleging that Walmart broke the law and contributed to the prescription opioid crisis by filling thousands of invalid prescriptions and failing to report suspicious orders of opioids, according to the department's statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rfGVvw via IFTTT

Police officer kills Black man while body camera wasn't on: mayor

A Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed a Black man Tuesday morning didn't have his body camera turned on at the time, Mayor Andrew Ginther said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37FUMng via IFTTT

Georgia college student who broke Cayman Islands' quarantine receives reduced sentence

The Georgia college student who broke Covid-19 quarantine rules in the Cayman Islands to visit her boyfriend has received reduced jail time after initially being sentenced to four months in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ro2dXN via IFTTT

A Delta passenger who jumped out of a moving plane with a dog was allegedly about to lose control

One of the two passengers who exited a Delta flight with their dog as the plane taxied onto a runway felt he needed to leave or he would lose control, according to statements during an arraignment Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WL9VNz via IFTTT

Elon Musk claims Tim Cook refused to meet with him to discuss buying Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter on Tuesday that he attempted to sell the company "during the darkest days of the Model 3 program," but that Apple CEO Tim Cook "refused to take the meeting." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hf5AvQ via IFTTT

Pfizer and Moderna are testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant

Pfizer and Moderna are testing their coronavirus vaccines to see if they work against the new mutated version of the virus that's recently been found in the United Kingdom and other countries, according to company statements. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34xKqUm via IFTTT

New NBA season to test LeBron James' ability to defy expectations of age

The opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season is unlike any other. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37EXHMU via IFTTT

Whether you have just 5, 10 or 15 minutes, these stress relief workouts can help

Stress is at an all-time high in the pandemic. For relief, check out these quick routines that target neck and shoulders. Yoga and balance moves also help stabilize mind and body. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3riTWVd via IFTTT

In the Congo rainforest, the doctor who discovered Ebola warns of deadly viruses yet to come

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Trump supporters drown out GOP senator at election rally

Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) had to pause her remarks at a campaign rally after the crowd started chanting their support for Donald Trump's baseless election fraud claims. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pcqdvh via IFTTT

'This is not a drill': Berman breaks down actions Trump is considering

President Donald Trump is looking for ways to overturn the 2020 election and is relying on a group of fringe advisers. CNN's John Berman discusses the latest developments from the White House. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CHSGo via IFTTT

More areas in England could go into stricter restrictions, official says

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Here's which Biden Cabinet and other top roles haven't been announced yet

President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce several key roles in his incoming administration, including attorney general, labor secretary and commerce secretary. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Kq7NZf via IFTTT

A Thai rescue worker gave a baby elephant CPR after it was hit by a motorcycle. It survived

Thailand's Mana Srivate has performed dozens of resuscitation attempts in his 26 years as a rescue worker, but never before on an elephant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KuFuJ0 via IFTTT

Newsmax 'clarifies' election conspiracy theories after legal threat from voting technology company

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3reWe7X via IFTTT

Trump issues executive order requiring 'beautiful' federal architecture

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday looking to ensure that federal buildings feature "beautiful" architecture, expressing a preference for classical architecture over modernist designs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37G46rb via IFTTT

Zooey Deschanel channels Katy Perry in new music video

Katy Perry's new music video has us doing a double take. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WD3X1f via IFTTT

Five high school freshmen are being called heroes for saving two children from an icy pond

Five New Jersey teens are being hailed as heroes after they saved two children from falling into an icy pond while they were sledding. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pdFEmP via IFTTT

This is the woman whose statue will replace that of Robert E. Lee in the US Capitol

When Barbara Johns was just 16 years old, she led a walkout at her high school to protest poor and unequal school conditions. The moment is one that many historians believe helped launch the desegregation movement in the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37G9Xg6 via IFTTT

A security guard biked more than 3 miles to return a woman's lost wallet. Now, his community is raising money to buy him a car

One couple in Hawaii got an unexpected delivery earlier this month after a security guard from a local grocery store turned up at their front door. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JeWsuy via IFTTT

2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out moving plane with a dog at La Guardia

Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a runway at New York's La Guardia Airport Monday morning, Delta spokesman Morgan Durrant told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38osBIt via IFTTT

An acquired taste? McDonald's China offers burger featuring Spam and crushed Oreos

Just when we thought we couldn't possibly be shocked by yet another bizarre fast food chain restaurant offering -- remember Domino's bubble tea pizza? -- McDonald's China has proved us wrong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pcVhed via IFTTT

The Moderna vaccine is now in some Americans' arms as Covid-19 cases in the US pass 18M

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Fired Florida Covid data scientist's lawsuit calls search of her home 'retaliation'

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EU regulators pave way for mass rollout of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

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Covid-19 isolation gives Britain a taste of 'no-deal' Brexit chaos

France has suspended transport links with Britain after a new Covid-19 variant emerged in southern England, adding to growing chaos at UK ports and giving the country a taste of the potential disruption to food and other vital supplies that could accompany a "no-deal" Brexit in just 10 days' time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mCZFlf via IFTTT

EU regulators recommend Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for use

The European Union drugs regulator has recommended authorizing the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for use, paving the way for the first phase of the bloc's mass vaccination program to begin later this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mFUAbP via IFTTT

What you need to know about coronavirus today

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Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned through his underpants

A Russian agent sent to tail opposition leader Alexey Navalny has revealed how he was poisoned in August -- with the lethal nerve agent Novichok planted in his underpants. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3awOxUo via IFTTT

A coronavirus mutation might not be as dangerous as you think

CNN's Sanjay Gupta explains how viruses mutate and why we needn't always be worried when they do. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3k3AOa6 via IFTTT

Pelosi blames GOP for delays on stimulus deal

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says delays in reaching a coronavirus relief deal are due to her Republican colleagues not wanting to "crush the virus." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38hxSSc via IFTTT

Blink and you'll miss it -- Rafael Leao scores fastest goal in Serie A history

There are fast starts, and then there are fast starts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37EHvLL via IFTTT

Apple's supply chain woes are adding up in Asia

Apple has placed a second major supplier in Asia on probation after finding that the company delayed payments to workers — a breach that apparently spurred vandalism at a factory in India earlier this month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mLycxX via IFTTT

US futures slump as new Covid-19 variant spoils the stimulus party

Investors had hoped to celebrate the moment US lawmakers agreed on a new stimulus package to help America's ailing economy. Instead, the emergence of a new variant of the Covid-19 virus in the United Kingdom has sent markets plunging, as anxiety about the pandemic again comes to the fore. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Eg4kU via IFTTT

Congress poised to pass long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package

Congress is on the verge of passing a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver much-needed aid to small businesses hit hard by the pandemic, Americans who have lost their jobs during the economic upheaval and health care workers on the front lines of the crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WFpuq1 via IFTTT

A stranger saved me from a Christmas blizzard. Now I'm stranded again

Somewhere on that 7 a.m. Greyhound bus journey between Port Authority and Albany, I started crying. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mAYpPl via IFTTT

Stelter: Radicalization is infesting airwaves of pro-Trump media

CNN's Brian Stelter explains how the country faces radicalization as some right-wing media outlets flood the airwaves with conspiracy theories and disinformation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LLhj9w via IFTTT

See memorials to the 300,000 Americans lost to Covid-19

From giant murals to endless seas of empty chairs, these memorials are a stark reminder of the more than 300,000 Americans lives taken by Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LNnJVG via IFTTT

US army scientists examine new UK coronavirus variant to see if it might be resistant to vaccine

Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research expect to know in the next few days if there's a concern that the coronavirus vaccines might not work against a mutated variant of the virus that's rapidly spreading in parts of England, according to the institute's top vaccine researcher. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3reUYS7 via IFTTT

Covid-19 vaccine distribution ramps up for 20 million to be immunized by the start of the new year

With two Covid-19 vaccines given the greenlight from health agencies, officials are accelerating the distribution of doses to patients over the coming holiday week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34wQ9tP via IFTTT

Here are parents' top 10 concerns during the pandemic

Parents are worried about their children's well-being during the stress of 2020 and the ongoing pandemic. Here were their top 10 concerns, according to a new poll. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38mDhY9 via IFTTT

Watch for the 'Christmas Star' as Jupiter and Saturn come closer than they have in centuries

The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages, and it's happening just in time for Christmas -- hence the nickname of the "Christmas Star." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p93Qa0 via IFTTT

Tom Brady is back in the groove; New England Patriots not so much

The Atlanta Falcons have seen this script before. An NFL team, led by Tom Brady, producing a stunning comeback to break hearts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LRKNmd via IFTTT

Boris Johnson to hold crisis meeting after new Covid varient cuts UK off

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Just let journalists do our jobs

In Yemen's Houthi-controlled north, four journalists — Abdul Khaleq Amran, Akram Al-Walidi, Hareth Humaid, and Tawfiq Al-Mansouri — are on death row. They are charged with treason and conspiring with "the enemy" — the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WB6cSV via IFTTT

Winter solstice 2020: The shortest day is long on ancient pagan traditions

For six months, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that's about to reverse itself. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nCBuo5 via IFTTT

Rockets fired at Baghdad Green Zone in 'terrorist act,' Iraq says

A rocket attack on Baghdad's diplomatic Green Zone Sunday night was "a terrorist act" that undermines Iraq's international reputation, the country's president says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38nvqJR via IFTTT

The many U-turns of Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson surprised the United Kingdom this weekend by announcing tough new coronavirus restrictions in some areas just days after saying such measures would be "inhuman." But at the close of an unpredictable and unprecedented year, the British leader's U-turn on holiday season travel and gatherings was just one more in a series of rosy predictions and failed promises. Here's a short review: from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37B4QOo via IFTTT

Rupert Murdoch gets vaccine as Fox News pushes misinformation

CNN's Brian Stelter and Oliver Darcy discuss Fox News' continued promotion of misinformation surrounding Covid-19 vaccinations, despite Rupert Murdoch himself receiving a dose earlier this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mCDpYL via IFTTT

US to announce new criminal charges Monday in Pan Am terrorist bombing

In one of Attorney General William Barr's final acts leading the Justice Department, he plans to announce on Monday criminal charges against an alleged bombmaker in the terrorist bombing of Pam Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CNDnq via IFTTT

Ariana Grande appears to be engaged after posting a telling Instagram post

Ariana Grande is now off the market, according to her Instagram account. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rnejkj via IFTTT

Schwarzenegger reveals what his European friends laughed at him for

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says his European friends laughed at him for having to put his own money into the fight for American democracy, and says the new administration needs a new Voting Rights Act. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ra3dPf via IFTTT

Mexicans making medical supplies for US fear Covid-19 risk

Already working under poor labor conditions, employees at Mexican factories manufacturing US-bound medical supplies say the coronavirus pandemic has made things even worse. CNN's Matt Rivers reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rhbd0U via IFTTT

Woman wakes up to find a raccoon in her Christmas tree

Chaos ensues as Florida resident Aubrey Iacobelli tries to coax the raccoon out of her Christmas tree. Then her dog and the raccoon get into a scuffle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3h2mbmq via IFTTT

Manchester United fires six goals past Leeds to continue impressive Premier League run

Manchester United continued its imperious run of form in the Premier League with a 6-2 demolition of Leeds United. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KJ3aco via IFTTT

Pythons might become a new menu item in Florida if scientists can confirm they're safe to eat

The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons -- an extremely invasive species in the Everglades -- are safe for us to eat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Cgc4K via IFTTT

Lockdowns have stopped people moving. And fugitives are running out of hiding places

As Covid-19 restrictions tightened in China early this year, a fugitive who had been on the run for four years after allegedly stealing a corpse was running out of places to hide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3astTEV via IFTTT

Chilean president handed $3,500 fine for mask-less selfie with stranger on beach

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was slapped with a $3,500 fine on Friday after posing for a selfie on the beach with a bystander without wearing a mask as required during the coronavirus pandemic, health authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mBmO7m via IFTTT

Pentagon under pressure from Trump administration to split NSA and Cyber Command

The Trump administration is pushing to make major adjustments to the Pentagon organizations charged with cybersecurity and signals intelligence, according to a US defense official. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mw2eFL via IFTTT

Taiwan's planned submarine fleet could forestall a potential Chinese invasion for decades

Taiwan has begun building a fleet of state-of-the-art submarines as it looks to further bolster its defensive capabilities, a move analysts say could complicate any potential Chinese military plans to invade the island or install a naval blockade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3h1RjSQ via IFTTT

Minnesota state senator dies after being diagnosed with Covid-19

Minnesota state Sen. Jerry Relph died Friday following his diagnosis and hospitalization from Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KKjgT2 via IFTTT

Boris Johnson backtracks on Christmas rules after Covid-19 strain proves to spread faster

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Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter dies at 97

Former Mississippi Governor William Winter, "who championed education initiatives, job creation, and racial harmony throughout his life," died Friday at age 97, his family said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3atD6Nd via IFTTT

Heated Oval Office meeting included talk of special counsel, martial law as Trump advisers clash

President Donald Trump convened a heated meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, including lawyer Sidney Powell and her client, former national security adviser Michael Flynn, two people familiar with the matter said, describing a session that began as an impromptu gathering but devolved and eventually broke out into screaming matches at certain points as some of Trump's aides pushed back on Powell and Flynn's more outrageous suggestions about overturning the election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KHokHS via IFTTT

Why the Electoral College is here to stay -- for now

President-elect Joe Biden's victory in this week's Electoral College vote formalized a win that has been known for over a month. Although the outcome was favorable to Democrats this go around, most Democrats would like to change the system of electing the president to a popular vote. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p9z94E via IFTTT

India crowns new Miss Transqueen

India has a new Miss Transqueen -- and she's headed for the world stage, determined to speak out for the country's marginalized transgender community. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nykcZz via IFTTT

How the vaccine gets from the lab to your arm

This is the long road Covid-19 vaccines take to get to you. All the while, staying ultra cold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WrGRL6 via IFTTT

A dog was hit by a car and peppered with shotgun pellets. Now, she's found a grateful forever family

Tammi, an adorable 9-month-old retriever, arrived at the San Antonio Humane Society last month with with multiple injuries, including shotgun pellets in her body. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KFrg89 via IFTTT

How Santa Claus will deliver presents safely in the Covid-19 pandemic, explained by kids

It's a family tradition for the Hakerem family to leave cookies out on the dining room or kitchen table for Santa Claus when he delivers presents on Christmas Eve. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rdCAZW via IFTTT

The Rockefeller Foundation -- founded on oil money -- is dropping fossil fuels

The Rockefeller Foundation was founded over 100 years ago using money largely made from Standard Oil. In an exclusive interview with CNN Business' Matt Egan, the foundation's current president Dr. Rajiv Shah explains why it's now dropping all fossil fuel assets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nwp5C5 via IFTTT

How World War II shaped 'It's a Wonderful Life'

It's George Bailey's crucial moment. Disheveled and desperate, he offers up a Hail-Mary prayer to a God he's not sure is listening: "I'm not a praying man, but if you're up there and you can hear me, show me the way. I'm at the end of my rope." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3an36tT via IFTTT

College student sentenced to 4 months in prison for breaking Covid-19 protocol

An 18-year-old college student from Georgia has been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands after breaking the British Caribbean territory's Covid-19 protocol while visiting her boyfriend for a jet skiing competition, according to her family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34sXiLr via IFTTT

US plans to shutter remaining consulates in Russia

The Trump administration has informed lawmakers of its plan to shutter its two remaining consulates in Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wv0sdm via IFTTT

What's behind the alarming rise in California's Covid-19 cases

Since the Thanksgiving holiday, California has faced a surge of Covid-19 infections unparalleled across the United States, leading to continued daily record highs in hospitalizations and deaths. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38kmt3R via IFTTT

How India plans to vaccinate 300 million people against Covid-19

With a Covid-19 caseload heading toward 10 million people, India is the world's second worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic, trailing only the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34qgv0p via IFTTT

Tension rises between Pentagon and Biden transition team over meetings

President-elect Joe Biden's transition team said Friday that they did not agree to a two-week break in critical transfer-of-power discussions with Pentagon officials, despite an assertion from the acting Defense Secretary that both sides had agreed to take such a "holiday pause." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KbvcxA via IFTTT

Pence announces that Space Force personnel will be called guardians

Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday that members of the Space Force military service will be called guardians. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3h3vfXW via IFTTT

Keilar calls out GOP hypocrisy over Biden aide swearing

CNN's Brianna Keilar rolls the tape on Republicans' hypocrisy over comments made by Jen O'Malley Dillon, President-elect Joe Biden's campaign manager and incoming White House deputy chief of staff, where she used profanity to refer to congressional Republicans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3atxd2H via IFTTT

With evictions ban expiring soon, new housing crisis could threaten minorities most

A federal ban on evictions expires at the end of the year, and it's sparking fears of a housing crisis that could disproportionately send people of color out of their homes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K9fsv3 via IFTTT

Supreme Court throws out challenge to Trump's plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from census count

The Supreme Court on Friday threw out a challenge to President Donald Trump's bid to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted when seats in Congress are divvied up between the states next year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ky9nbc via IFTTT

Tucker Carlson claims vaccine campaign 'feels false, because it is'

Fox News' Tucker Carlson defied scientific consensus to sow doubt about Covid-19 vaccine efforts. In large clinical trials, the vaccine has been determined safe and effective. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37x6mRi via IFTTT

Alibaba 'dismayed' by reports its software was used to identify Uyghurs

Alibaba says that it has stopped trying to identify faces by ethnicity after the company was accused this week of creating a facial recognition system meant to detect Uyghurs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34s44ky via IFTTT

Exclusive: A $5 billion foundation literally founded on oil money is saying goodbye to fossil fuels

The Rockefeller Foundation, a 107-year-old philanthropy built by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, is breaking up with fossil fuels in an effort to save the planet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KgiqxI via IFTTT

Watch CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta get the Covid-19 vaccine

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us behind the scenes with him as he gets the coronavirus vaccine at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34oE6i4 via IFTTT

Regulators turned on Big Tech this week. Now for the good news

It's been a tough week for Big Tech. But there's finally some good news for social media companies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38jN5lN via IFTTT

AI and smart traffic lights could transform your commute

Lockdowns around the world have seen streets temporarily empty of cars, offering a glimpse of what our cities could be like without traffic jams. Now, scientists and engineers want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to rethink the way we use our roads and reduce congestion post-pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r9lpZq via IFTTT

Sony pulls bug-ridden Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store

Sony has pulled Cyberpunk 2077, the most anticipated game of the year, from its PlayStation Store and is offering refunds to customers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34oOPZS via IFTTT

Europe fights skepticism ahead of vaccine rollout

As the European Union prepares to roll out Covid-19 vaccine, leaders are now facing a fresh challenge: convincing people to get vaccinated. CNN's Melissa Bells reports on how European countries are tackling some of the of the strongest vaccine skepticism in the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wo7lwW via IFTTT

Joe and Jill Biden sit down with Stephen Colbert

President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about winning the election and his plans for the presidency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p3ai2q via IFTTT

US bans China's top chipmaker from using American technology

China's top chipmaker was already having a rough week. Now its problems are getting much worse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38aPzCU via IFTTT

No-deal Brexit looms as truck drivers queue for hours at port

As the possibility of no Brexit deal continues to loom, UK firms are stockpiling and putting pressure on already pandemic-pressed ports. CNN's Anna Stewart meets some of the truck drivers waiting hours in line as well as a company taking a different approach. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38ftlQ3 via IFTTT

Young voter: I'm excited to see what my vote will accomplish

CNN's Kyung Lah takes a look at the push to get new, young voters excited to vote in the Senate runoff elections in Georgia, which will determine which party controls the Senate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WDx8S9 via IFTTT

Unilever to resume advertising on Facebook and Twitter

One of the world's biggest advertisers is ending its boycott of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gXy6BQ via IFTTT

Trump ally has a message after election loss

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talks to CNN's Chris Cuomo about the election and how President Donald Trump and some Republicans have refused to concede. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p6WZ0D via IFTTT

Former Trump appointee urged herd immunity. Keilar rolls the tape

CNN's Brianna Keilar discusses emails obtained by the House Oversight Committee from former Health and Human Services senior adviser Paul Alexander encouraging the adoption of a "herd immunity" strategy to combat Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aiFR44 via IFTTT

Microsoft identifies more than 40 organizations targeted in massive cyber breach

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Eight nuns died of Covid-19 at a Wisconsin facility within a week

Within a week, eight nuns living in the Notre Dame of Elm Grove in Wisconsin died from Covid-19, all of whom, in their own ways, were mentors in the community. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38cZ7NP via IFTTT

How these 'sinks' regulate the climate

Carbon sinks are vast ecosystems that absorb CO2. They regulate the climate and stop global warming. As they are exploited, many are releasing their carbon stores. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nxRs2O via IFTTT

Covid-19 vaccines are a golden chance to redeem the European project

In the name of "science and solidarity," the European Commission has secured over 2 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines for the bloc since June. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J0UVbn via IFTTT

'We should be less afraid to be afraid,' says historic El Capitan climber

As she pulled herself over the summit of El Capitan, Emily Harrington knew she had made history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37sOY03 via IFTTT

Rio Tinto's new CEO pledges to 'restore trust' after destruction of sacred Indigenous site

Rio Tinto has found a new chief after a crisis this year led to the ouster of its top executive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oZZ7r3 via IFTTT

Cher discusses gender, politics and her directorial comeback

The singer and Oscar-winning actress sits down for a wide-ranging interview with Christiane Amanpour. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ku3fke via IFTTT

How a news anchor helped over 4,000 Americans this year

Local news anchor Anne McCloy in Albany, New York, intervened on behalf of over 4,000 Americans who were struggling to get unemployment benefits as the coronavirus pandemic overwhelmed the government system. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KtwpA6 via IFTTT

French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19

France's President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the Elysee Palace said in a press release. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aiZCZf via IFTTT

China charges Hong Kong activists caught fleeing to Taiwan by boat

Chinese prosecutors have officially indicted 10 of the 12 Hong Kongers detained in mainland China, months after they were arrested for attempting to flee to Taiwan by boat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mAhBgt via IFTTT

Headless religious statue uncovered in residential complex in China

For years, residents in an old neighborhood of Chongqing, southwest China, have walked past two apartment buildings built onto a steep slope, oblivious to what lay beneath: a giant religious sculpture carved into the rock face. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3afMap3 via IFTTT

Airline designates plane seats for passengers who refuse to wear masks

Russian airline Aeroflot has announced it will designate specific seats on board its planes for passengers who refuse to wear masks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ntjCMC via IFTTT

South Korean man cleared of killing teenager after spending 20 years in jail for her murder

A man who wrongfully spent 20 years in prison for killing a teenager has been cleared of her murder following a high-profile court case in South Korea that exposed police torture and investigation failures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r4DYxT via IFTTT

US sets Covid-19 case, hospitalization and death records ahead of key vaccine meeting

The US on Wednesday reported record numbers for Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, ahead of a key meeting for what could be the country's second Covid-19 vaccine to get the green light. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mrNeIL via IFTTT

Glimmers of progress in stimulus negotiations as Trump's election sideshow drags on

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This is why Pfizer can't provide more Covid-19 vaccines faster

Vaccine supply constraints are complicating the Trump administration's hopes of striking a deal with Pfizer to purchase another 100 million doses of the company's coronavirus vaccines, the latest hurdle to ramping up vaccine production as the virus rapidly spreads. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WlCVvd via IFTTT

Japanese leader appears to flout virus guidelines as country grapples with record cases

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has expressed "remorse" for attending a group dinner with celebrity friends in apparent breach of his own government's coronavirus guidelines, as infection rates in the country continue to surge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34jXlcx via IFTTT

Fiji under curfew as powerful Cyclone Yasa set to make landfall

Fiji's government ordered a nationwide curfew on Thursday, including a ban on public transportation, with a potentially devastating cyclone expected to unleash powerful winds and flooding on the island nation within a day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oWLF7m via IFTTT

Fox News personalities attack Bill Gates for pandemic comments on CNN

Fox News personalities came after Bill Gates on Tuesday for comments he made during a pandemic-focused interview with CNN's Jake Tapper over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mqIoeW via IFTTT

South Korea reports most deaths in a single day since pandemic began

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Ghost boat carrying 1,400 pounds of cocaine washes up on remote Pacific island

A small, unassuming boat washed up on a remote island in the Pacific last week carrying no passengers -- but loaded with around 1,430 pounds (649 kg) of cocaine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34h4NVK via IFTTT

Bitcoin tops $20,000 milestone and continues to surge to record highs

Bitcoin has blown past the $20,000 mark and continues to hit record highs as investors flock to the cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KCm84I via IFTTT

Married couple die of Covid-19 while holding hands with their children

A married couple died together from Covid-19 complications sharing one final embrace -- holding each other's hands and the hands of their children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IUZ4gP via IFTTT

When lawmakers buy and sell stocks, they're playing with fire

Members of Congress who own stocks might face ethical dilemmas when they shape laws that could hurt -- or help -- their portfolios. Just ask Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37rK2bX via IFTTT

She tweeted from Sweden about the plight of her Uyghur cousin. In Xinjiang, the authorities were watching

Friday, September 4 was one of the happiest days in recent memory for Mayila Yakufu and her family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mqzIW2 via IFTTT

The robot that could help make the shipping industry greener

When a ship sails through the sea, barnacles, mussels, algae, and other organisms stick to the hull of the vessel. This process is called biofouling -- and it's a big problem for the shipping industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34jVdl6 via IFTTT

Isaan road trip: Searching for normalcy in Thailand's northeast

An overweight dog naps by an open-air som tam (papaya salad) shop. The scent of chicken grilling over charcoal fills the lane. A chorus of children's voices rings out from a schoolhouse. No one is wearing a mask, though an old man dons a straw hat on his bicycle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37qWEAg via IFTTT

The year a computer bug threatened to bring down modern civilization

Two decades ago an existential threat brought the world together— the Y2K bug. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gU22ig via IFTTT

Paris mayor mocks fine imposed for hiring too many senior women

The mayor of Paris has branded as "absurd" a €90,000 ($109,369) fine imposed for appointing "too many women" to management positions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p2mGiT via IFTTT

This robotaxi from Amazon's Zoox has no reverse function

This self-driving robotaxi from Amazon's Zoox can travel up to 75 mph and never has to turn around. Check out this electric vehicle made for crowded city streets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qU4ycR via IFTTT

Russian minister says Navalny poisoning reports 'funny to read'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that reports about the details surrounding the poisoning of opposition figure Alexey Navalny are "funny to read," in an apparent reference to a CNN-Bellingcat investigation into the attack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34iFJha via IFTTT

How Europe is handling a Covid-19 Christmas

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As the US prepares to green light a second Covid-19 vaccine, officials issue warning for the holidays

More Americans received their first dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday, and the country now gears up for a possible second vaccine authorization in the next few days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oY1qLq via IFTTT

Chaos at the top of China's biggest chipmaker

The C-suite of one of China's most important tech companies has just been thrown into confusion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34eKQib via IFTTT

Online bidder pays $98K to get up close and personal with the 'Mona Lisa'

An online bidder has paid 80,000 euros ($98,000) to get up close and personal with the "Mona Lisa," after the Louvre museum in Paris sold off a number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences via auction. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mr6KWB via IFTTT

Immigrant advocates urge Biden to quickly rectify the trauma of family separation

Immigrant advocacy groups, who for years scrambled to identify and reunite families separated at the US-Mexico border, are now preparing for the incoming administration and steps to rectify the trauma experienced by parents and children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IU7yVD via IFTTT

Former police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was voter fraud 'mastermind'

A former police captain who was part of a private citizens group investigating still unsubstantiated 2020 election fraud claims was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks before the election, the Harris County district attorney said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ISrMyW via IFTTT

'Salon under the sea' submarine dives to 1,000 meters

Stepping off a yacht and diving to the depths of the ocean in a transparent submarine might sound like an elaborate scene from a James Bond movie. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r9LXtJ via IFTTT

China's luxury market boomed this year, even as global sales shrank

China's luxury market has proved "unstoppable" this year even as the coronavirus pandemic hammered global demand for expensive goods. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r3KWmE via IFTTT

McConnell pulls the floor out from defeated Trump

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5,000-year-old relic from the Great Pyramid discovered in a cigar box in Scotland

Late last year, curatorial assistant Abeer Eladany was reviewing items in the University of Aberdeen's museum collections, when she came across an item that didn't seem to belong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mhV9bG via IFTTT