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By Ravi Baichwal Click here for updates on this story HILLSIDE, Illinois (WLS) — Blistering temperatures inside Proviso West High School are prompting complaints and concerns from students. The school said Wednesday it is trying to update the air conditioning system that some say is not working hard enough to cool things down. “Every so
Continue ReadingBy John Keefe, Angela Fritz and Rachel Ramirez, CNN The Western US experienced extreme drought this year that severely strained water resources and primed the landscape for perilous wildfires. In California, this summer’s drought was the most extreme in the state’s entire 126-year record, with July 2021 as the driest month ever since data gathering
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany publishing company Axel Springer said Thursday that it has signed a deal to buy the U.S.-based political news company Politico and the tech news site Protocol from founder Robert L. Allbritton for an undisclosed sum. Axel Springer said the purchase will increase the publisher’s reach in the United States, where it
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany publishing company Axel Springer said Thursday that it has signed a deal to buy the U.S.-based political news company Politico and the tech news site Protocol from founder Robert L. Allbritton for an undisclosed sum. Axel Springer said the purchase will increase the publisher’s reach in the United States, where it
Continue Reading NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya’s capital say nine people are dead after a crane collapsed at a high-rise construction site in Nairobi. An officer says the crane collapsed midday Thursday while it was being dismantled by workers. He says another worker was seriously injured. The collapse is under investigation. A worker at the
Continue ReadingBy Nick Sloan, Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story CLINTON, Missouri (KCTV) — Two high school students in Clinton, Mo., were asked to leave school for not complying with the district’s mask requirement. Currently, masks are required for all students and staff in Clinton. Student Gage Mantonya is one of two students
Continue ReadingBy Megan Thomas, CNN Actress Letitia Wright was injured overnight during production of Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a source close to the production tells CNN. The news was first reported by Variety. “Letitia Wright sustained minor injuries today while filming a stunt for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is currently receiving care in a
Continue ReadingBy Jackson Hicks, Brad Stephens Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Clare Burnett has been waiting for this day for 15 years. It’s been that long since Burnett and a friend went a little wild and got tattoos. Burnett got Tweety Bird tattoo’d on her left leg. “My husband
Continue ReadingBy Rachel McCrary, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A hot and humid week, plus a lack of air conditioning prompting Flint Community Schools to cancel classes for the rest of the week. A sweltering forecast shut down schools because it was too hot for staff or students
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LONDON (AP) — Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has been called up by England for the first time in the squad for a triple header of World Cup qualifiers. They face Hungary, Andorra and Poland in their first matches since losing the European Championship final in July. Bamford is the only player who has never played
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan (WNEM) — After taking a bullet to the chest, a Central Michigan University quarterback is thanking a local hospital for getting him back on his feet. Johnathan Keller remembers the night his life nearly ended. “I didn’t feel any pain
Continue ReadingCNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Axel Springer, the German media conglomerate, has agreed to buy the Washington-based Politico franchise for more than $1 billion. Politico’s tech news sibling Protocol is also included in the deal, which was announced Thursday morning. Axel Springer and Politico already work together on a joint venture in Europe. Building
Continue ReadingBy Brian Stelter, CNN Business Axel Springer, the German media conglomerate, has agreed to buy the Washington-based Politico franchise for more than $1 billion. Politico’s tech news sibling Protocol is also included in the deal, which was announced Thursday morning. Axel Springer and Politico already work together on a joint venture in Europe. Building on
Continue Reading Lordstown Motors has named Daniel Ninivaggi as its new CEO as it looks to begin limited production of its electric pickup truck next month. Ninivaggi, who will also serve as a board member, was previously CEO of Icahn Enterprises. He’s also worked at Lear Corp. and Federal Mogul Holdings Corp.
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Valtteri Bottas and George Russell are still waiting to find out who will be driving alongside Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season. Bottas’ contract with the team hasn’t yet been renewed for 2022. The 23-year-old Russell drives for Williams but came
Continue Reading LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo will have another chance to break the all-time men’s international scoring record when Portugal plays its upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Coach Fernando Santos has included Ronaldo in Portugal’s squad that will have many of the players who participated in the European Championship. Ronaldo scored his 109th goal with Portugal
Continue ReadingOpinion by Thomas Harman for CNN Business Perspectives Right now, the American supply chain — which includes US ports, railroads, trucks, delivery services, warehouses and the many people who run them — is overwhelmed. As the economy recovers, there is a growing demand for an array of consumer goods as well as the parts, raw
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at terror alert systems in the United States. In 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) replaced the color-coded threat scale of the Homeland Security Advisory System with a new terror alert system, the National Terrorism Advisory System. Wireless Emergency Alerts, operated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. He is currently the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council. Personal Birth date: September 14, 1965 Birth place: Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia) Birth name: Dmitry Anatolyvich Medvedev Father: Anatoly Medvedev, professor Mother: Yulia Medvedeva, professor and
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, a celebration of the new year. September 25-27, 2022 – Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 25 and is celebrated through nightfall September 27. September 6-8, 2021 – Rosh Hashanah began at sundown on September 6 and ended at nightfall on
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