By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — When Bill and Melinda French Gates created the Gates Foundation in 2000, they had planned for the organization to continue its work, using their remaining fortune, for several decades after they died. But now, the billionaire Microsoft founder says he doesn’t want to wait that long to
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By Meghan Schiller Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Grieving pet parents tied up in the criminal case against Pittsburgh funeral director Patrick Vereb are starting to get answers. Vereb was charged last month with multiple felony counts after prosecutors said he threw out the bodies of thousands of pets
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WBZ, TIKTOK, CNN By Brandon Truitt Click here for updates on this story DOVER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A recent set of emails to parents from different Dover-Sherborn school officials forced the Superintendent to step in to set the record straight on a photo sharing scandal that has spanned the entire school year. Dover police said
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — After firing tens of thousands of federal workers this year, President Donald Trump has also made it much harder for them to get their jobs back as he imposes his will over the labor agencies that are supposed to protect their rights. He has hobbled independent labor boards,
Continue ReadingCNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Some cast members from the touring production of “Les Misérables” will not appear in the show next month at the Kennedy Performing Arts Center. At least 10 to 12 members of the cast and ensemble have reportedly decided to boycott the high-dollar fundraiser and performance. The move highlights
Continue ReadingBy Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Some cast members from the touring production of “Les Misérables” will not appear in the show next month at the Kennedy Performing Arts Center. At least 10 to 12 members of the cast and ensemble have reportedly decided to boycott the high-dollar fundraiser and performance. The move highlights the
Continue ReadingCNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Some cast members from the touring production of “Les Misérables” will not appear in the show next month at the Kennedy Performing Arts Center. At least 10 to 12 members of the cast and ensemble have reportedly decided to boycott the high-dollar fundraiser and performance. The move highlights
Continue ReadingBy Nathan Kay, CNN Budapest (CNN) — Commanding a prime view of the River Danube, Hotel Gellért has long been a beacon of architectural splendor and pride in Budapest. Since its grand debut in 1918, this Art Nouveau landmark has hosted royals, artists and dignitaries, carving out a lasting place in the story of a
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The New York Knicks fought back from a 20-point third-quarter deficit for the second straight game against the Boston Celtics to open up a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jalen Brunson made two clutch free throws with 12.7 seconds remaining to give the Knicks a one-point
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By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement “further deepening” their partnership following talks in Moscow Thursday – a show of solidarity in the face of global uncertainties unleashed by US President Donald Trump’s “America First” diplomacy. Seated together in an ornate
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Department of Transportation will build a “brand new air traffic control system” by 2028, Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday. “The FAA is going to undertake an initiative that has never been done before,” he said. “All new hardware, all new software is going to be built
Continue ReadingBy Nell Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Crashing waves, glistening sea spray, a calm expanse of deep blue. These are the images that open “Ocean with David Attenborough,” the veteran broadcaster’s latest film. After decades of sharing stories of life on our planet, he tells viewers that: “The most important place on Earth is not on
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy says he feels “a lot less pressure” as he prepares to return to major action having ended years of heartbreak with his victory at the Masters last month. The Northern Irishman was finally able to slip on the famous green jacket and enter himself into the record
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — A priceless treasure trove of biodata gathered from generations of Americans by Harvard University researchers may soon be lost due to additional funding cuts by the Trump administration, a leading nutrition researcher told CNN. The latest round of cuts to Harvard by the Trump administration will halt funding for
Continue ReadingBy Jemal Polson, CNN (CNN) — Six years after their original outing, actors Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are back for “Another Simple Favor.” This time, a destination wedding on a sun-drenched Italian island is the backdrop to intrigue, murderous intent, and floppy hats the size of small parachutes. The sequel to 2018’s dark comedy
Continue ReadingBy Abbas Al Lawati and Becky Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his government is holding indirect talks with Israel to bring an end to Israeli attacks on Syria. “There are indirect negotiations (with Israel) via mediators to calm and contain the situation so matters don’t reach a point where
Continue ReadingPor Samantha Delouya, CNN El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo que el arancel del 145 % impuesto a la mayoría de las importaciones procedentes de China llegó para quedarse, por ahora. Cuando se le preguntó en el Despacho Oval este miércoles si estaba dispuesto a reducir los aranceles históricamente altos para que China
Continue ReadingBy Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — After an uneven rollout that left many scrambling for Department of Motor Vehicles appointments ahead of the long-anticipated enforcement of REAL ID, air travel across the US went smoothly Wednesday — with many passengers opting to use their passports and officials ushering people without REAL IDs to separate
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, concluding a fraught two-year examination of the brutal encounter that led to a parade of firings, two trials and escalating demands for national police reform. Five officers faced state and federal
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CNN, CITY OF MEMPHIS, WHBQ, POOL VIA WMC By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, concluding a fraught two-year examination of the brutal encounter that led to a parade of firings, two trials and escalating demands for national
Continue ReadingBy Gloria Pazmino, Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — A federal district court judge in Minnesota ordered the release of a detained international student Monday after finding the Trump administration failed to show it didn’t target him for speaking publicly about Palestine. Minnesota State University-Mankato student Mohammed Hoque, a Bangladeshi national who entered the United States
Continue ReadingPor Tierney Sneed, Devan Cole y Emily R. Condon, CNN Un juez federal presionó al Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) sobre la sugerencia del presidente Donald Trump de que podría garantizar el regreso de los migrantes deportados a una megaprisión salvadoreña. Durante una audiencia el miércoles por la noche, el juez aprobó una mayor investigación sobre
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By David Goldman and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump teased a significant trade announcement to be announced Thursday — a source familiar with the administration’s plans tells CNN the deal will be with the United Kingdom. It’s yet another sign of some possible relief from historically high tariffs that have threatened serious
Continue ReadingPor David Goldman y Kaitlan Collins, CNN El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, insinuó un anuncio comercial significativo que se dará a conocer este jueves. Una fuente familiarizada con los planes de la administración dijo a CNN que el acuerdo será con el Reino Unido. Es otra señal de un posible alivio de los
Continue ReadingPor Hugo Manu Correa, CNN en Español Fue una serie fascinante. El juego de ambos fue subyugante. El guion del partido fue digno de una película del mejor cine de suspenso y acción. Fueron 13 goles —en dos partidos—, que dejaron a esta definición entre las mejores en toda la historia de la Champions League.
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the importance of judicial independence during public remarks Wednesday, noting that the judiciary’s role as a co-equal branch of government is central to the nation’s political system. “The judiciary is a coequal branch of government, separate from the others with the authority to interpret
Continue Reading CNN By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the importance of judicial independence during public remarks Wednesday, noting that the judiciary’s role as a co-equal branch of government is central to the nation’s political system. “The judiciary is a coequal branch of government, separate from the others with the authority to
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By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — A three-day ceasefire in Ukraine that was unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month has come into effect, as Russia prepares to mark the anniversary of its World War II Victory Day on Friday. Russian state media agency Tass said the ceasefire began at midnight local time
Continue ReadingPor Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Los Premios Globo de Oro están añadiendo una nueva categoría para reconocer algo más que logros en cine y televisión. El miércoles, los premios anunciaron que se añadirá una categoría de mejor podcast del año a su lista de premios, que debutará el próximo año cuando la ceremonia se transmita el
Continue ReadingPor CNN Español El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, destacó que el intercambio comercial entre su país y Venezuela creció un 64% en 2024, de acuerdo con la agencia estatal de noticias rusa TASS, tras recibir este miércoles en Moscú a su par Nicolás Maduro, quien se encuentra de visita en el país para participar
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