By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Charlize Theron, a naturalized US citizen, spoke out about changing policies in the country she has made her home. At her annual Africa Outreach Project Block Party over the weekend, Theron thanked attendees for “taking the time to be a part of this, especially when the world feels
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a case initially filed by then-Senate candidate JD Vance and other Republicans seeking to lift the cap on how much political parties may spend in coordination with candidates. The case will likely be heard in the fall or early 2026. Campaign
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By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday tossed aside a handful of lower court rulings that sided with transgender Americans, requiring that judges in those cases revisit their decisions in the wake of a blockbuster ruling this month that upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
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By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — A Trump administration investigation has found Harvard University in “violent violation” of the Civil Rights Act, once more escalating its battle with the school days after President Donald Trump suggested a deal was in sight to end its targeting of the university. Members of the Joint Task Force to
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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks on Monday opened higher, set to cap off a strong month and a remarkable second quarter for Wall Street. The Dow opened higher by 212 points, or 0.48%. The broader S&P 500 rose 0.34% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.46%, rising to intraday record
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By Esteban Reynoso Click here for updates on this story LODI, California (KOVR) — Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish. Frank S. Wright wants 100,000 birthday cards from people around the country to celebrate this momentous day. Wright was
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By Jack Guy and Henrik Pettersson, CNN (CNN) — Norway’s national lottery has apologized after thousands of players were mistakenly told that they had won large sums in the Eurojackpot draw due to a coding error. Norsk Tipping receives the prize amounts from Germany in euros, then coverts them to Norwegian kroner. However, it was
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By Riley Rourke Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A father of the bride is seeking the public’s help in finding a backpack containing personal items and his wedding speech that was stolen from a car in Boston last week. The father, Richard Selby, said the theft happened on Wednesday night,
Continue Reading WBZ By Riley Rourke Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A father of the bride is seeking the public’s help in finding a backpack containing personal items and his wedding speech that was stolen from a car in Boston last week. The father, Richard Selby, said the theft happened on Wednesday
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Joshua Aaron has worked in and around the tech industry for around two decades. He built his first app — a blackjack game — at computer camp when he was 13. His newest app is designed for a very different purpose: to let users alert people nearby
Continue Reading CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Joshua Aaron has worked in and around the tech industry for around two decades. He built his first app — a blackjack game — at computer camp when he was 13. His newest app is designed for a very different purpose: to let users alert people
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By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Mayor Daniel Lurie has joined a growing chorus of voices calling for new leadership at the San Francisco Zoo, citing stability concerns at the cherished city institution. “I am confident that stable, permanent leadership will strengthen the zoo and our city’s
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By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — The abrupt cutoff of satellite data crucial for hurricane forecasting is delayed by one month, until July 31, according to a message posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Monday. The impending data loss from a Department of Defense weather satellite system was announced on June 25 and
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CNN By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday he is not seeking reelection next year, a day after he was one of only two Republicans who voted against advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda bill. Tillis had expressed concern about the impact that cuts to Medicaid would
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By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — From the endless beaches of Rimini to the culinary corridor of Bologna, Modena and Parma, visitors to northeastern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region have plenty to explore. They might also accidentally stumble into another country entirely. Tucked away in the hilly countryside just a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast is
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The dominant storyline this NBA offseason is likely to be where LeBron James will be playing next season. The 40-year-old picked up his $52 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Rich Paul told ESPN on Sunday. CNN has reached out to Paul and
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By Oren Liebermann and Tamar Michaelis, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “many opportunities have opened up” following Israel’s military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Speaking at a Shin Bet security agency facility in southern Israel on Sunday, Netanyahu said, “As you
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By Matt Cavallo, Laura Fay, Joe Brandt, Raymond Strickland, Wakisha Bailey Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — At least one person was killed after three rowhome buildings partially collapsed in an explosion in Philadelphia’s Nicetown neighborhood early Sunday, sending at least two other people to hospitals, officials said. Philadelphia police and
Continue Reading KYW By Matt Cavallo, Laura Fay, Joe Brandt, Raymond Strickland, Wakisha Bailey Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — At least one person was killed after three rowhome buildings partially collapsed in an explosion in Philadelphia’s Nicetown neighborhood early Sunday, sending at least two other people to hospitals, officials said. Philadelphia police
Continue Reading By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday he is not seeking reelection next year, a day after he was one of only two Republicans who voted against advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda bill. Tillis had expressed concern about the impact cuts to Medicaid would have on
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By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were knocked out of the Club World Cup Round of 16 by European champion Paris Saint-Germain in dominant fashion 4-0 on Sunday. It was PSG’s third clean sheet in its last four matches. Messi, who spent two seasons between 2021-23 with PSG, saw his
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By Heath Kalb Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — Michigan’s first Black-owned cemetery and oldest African American corporation is celebrating 100 years of service to the community. In 1925, a group of African American funeral directors convened to create a cemetery free of racial discrimination. Detroit Memorial Park in Warren is
Continue Reading WWJ By Heath Kalb Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — Michigan’s first Black-owned cemetery and oldest African American corporation is celebrating 100 years of service to the community. In 1925, a group of African American funeral directors convened to create a cemetery free of racial discrimination. Detroit Memorial Park in Warren
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By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s City Council President is calling for an oversight hearing into the response to several recent deaths, including a man who became unresponsive while in police custody this week. The man’s name has yet to be released, and the public was not
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By Katie Houlis Click here for updates on this story BROOKLYN, New York (WCBS) — Officials seized hundreds of illegal fireworks from a Brooklyn business earlier this week. The bust happened Tuesday at Everbright Trading Company on Flushing Avenue near Varick Avenue. New York City Fire Department officials say the investigation began after the Riverhead
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By Tynisa Senior, Alex Browning Click here for updates on this story PLANTATION, Florida (WSVN) — An unhoused woman has died after she reportedly got stuck while trying to retrieve articles of clothing from a donation drop box in Plantation. An emergency call reported a body in a roadside clothes and shoes donation drop box
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Personal essay by Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Haarlem, the Netherlands (CNN) — The summer before sixth grade, my friend Lou and I discovered an empty lot with an abandoned dock on the lake in her neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina. It was always magical there. We only went in the late afternoon to avoid the
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By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Lando Norris held off multiple challenges from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win a thrilling Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. His victory came after a chaotic start during which Carlos Sainz’s brakes caught fire before the race even began, forcing him to retire. The drama continued into
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By David Adkins, CNN (CNN) — Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw will be the Democratic nominee in the upcoming special election to replace the late Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, district party officials announced Saturday after a party-run primary. Walkinshaw will face Republican Stewart Whitson, who also won a party-run nominating event Saturday. Connolly had
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CNN By Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju, Lauren Fox, Annie Grayer, Ted Barrett and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans took a major step toward delivering President Donald Trump his “big, beautiful bill” late Saturday, though the fate of the giant tax cuts and spending measure is still in question as other hurdles remain. After
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