By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US is imposing sanctions against a senior UN official focused on the human rights of Palestinians, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday. In a post on X, Rubio said he was imposing the sanctions against Francesca Albanese, who holds the title of UN special rapporteur on
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By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia Thursday. “I think it’s a new and a different approach,” Rubio told reporters after
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By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega apologized Wednesday for resurfaced posts where she used a racial slur against Asian people. Ortega, who was half of one of the season’s strongest couples, left the villa just a week before the popular reality show’s finale after old
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By Whitney Wild and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The US Secret Service has issued suspensions for several agents involved in securing the Pennsylvania rally last year where Donald Trump was hit in the ear and a rallygoer was killed by a would-be assassin, according to multiple sources. At least two of those agents are
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By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice, Jac Caglianone hit the longest measured homer by a Royals rookie, and Kansas City beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Perez broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning with his longball off Isaac
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By Samantha Waldenberg and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is directing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to be the interim NASA administrator. “Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation Affairs, including creating a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control systems, while at the same time rebuilding our
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
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Shopify reports five strategies to cut business costs: leverage product gifting, utilize AI, negotiate with suppliers, maintain a small team, and spend wisely on ads.
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Current reports that an emergency fund is crucial, especially as many Americans lack savings to cover unexpected expenses.
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Knowable Magazine reports that worm-inspired treatments show promise for metabolic diseases by reducing inflammation and improving insulin sensitivity.
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The All England Lawn Tennis Club reports nearly a third of Americans believe they could pass as British, with many struggling to understand accents despite cultural confidence.
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Range reports high earners must pay quarterly estimated taxes if they owe over $1,000, with specific guidelines to avoid penalties.
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Bloom Energy reports on how onsite power, like fuel cells, can support AI’s energy needs while minimizing costs and pollution for local communities.
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SmartAsset reports that North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL leads in homeownership rates, while NYC has the lowest at 47%.
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PeopleFinders reports that to spot identity theft, watch for unusual charges, mail issues, and check credit reports regularly.
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By MOLLY QUELL Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Europe’s top human rights court delivered damning judgments on Wednesday against Russia, finding Moscow responsible for widespread violations of international law in Ukraine and the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights issued judgements in
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By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank Wednesday in the Red Sea, and a European naval force in the Mideast said only six of the 25 people who were on board have been rescued. The attack on the Eternity C, which
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By RYAN J. FOLEY, CHRISTOPHER L. KELLER, SEAN MURPHY, and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert a disaster like the one that killed dozens of young campers and scores of
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By Mitchell McCluskey and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. As he hosted five African leaders at the White House, Trump asked Boakai:
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By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections. Abbott added redistricting to a packed agenda
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ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — After the MLB tested the automated balls and strikes (ABS) system during 2025 Spring training, the league has announced that they will be using the ABS system during the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta.
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By Stephanie Sierra Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — It’s an Amazon nightmare. Imagine hundreds of oversized packages appear on your doorstep — and you have no clue why. You never ordered them. Yet, the shipping spree to your street continues for more than a year. That’s what happened
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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 17 million people in conflict-torn Yemen are going hungry, including over a million children under the age of 5 who are suffering from “life-threatening acute malnutrition,” the United Nations humanitarian chief said Wednesday. Tom Fletcher told the U.N. Security Council that the food
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By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza. The State Department’s decision to impose
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By DEEPA BHARATH and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups but concern from other leaders of faith, along with tax
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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional district boundary lines was filed on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the state Supreme Court declined to hear a pair of other lawsuits that asked for redistricting before the 2026 election. The latest lawsuit brought by a
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By Ben Church, CNN London (CNN) — Organizers of this year’s Wimbledon have said the latest error with the electronic system, which has replaced the traditional line umpires at this year’s tournament, was due to a player getting ready to serve while a ball boy was still doing their duties on court. The incident occurred
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By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of the deluge of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, three of which he vetoed. Stein topped off his veto total at 14 for this year’s legislative session. One of the vetoes
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By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Before Republican Sen. Thom Tillis bucked his own party and voted against President Donald Trump’s agenda last week, he warned the president how its toxic political ripple effect could soon wipe out Congress’ GOP majority. “As I told the president, if we don’t get this right, he’s probably going
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