Month: September 2021
Researchers detect malaria resistant to key drug in Africa
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — Scientists have found evidence of a resistant form of malaria in Uganda, a worrying sign that the top drug used against the parasitic disease could ultimately be rendered useless without more action to stop its spread. Researchers in Uganda analyzed blood samples from patients treated with
Continue ReadingIran’s Nuclear Capabilities Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Since 2003, worldwide concern over Iran’s nuclear program has increased as Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) spar over investigation and details of Iran’s program. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has repeatedly denied Iran is building a bomb and says weapons of mass
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NFL chief medical officer explains 2021 testing procedures
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The NFL’s chief medical officer notes that daily testing of all players for COVID-19, something the union’s president has pushed for, has its strengths and weaknesses. Using the situations for many doctors and nurses as a comparison, Dr. Allen Sills says testing is one component of fighting through
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Cristiano Ronaldo superará a Lionel Messi como futbolista mejor pagado esta temporada
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo está a punto de superar a su rival de siempre, Lionel Messi, como el futbolista mejor pagado del mundo, según Forbes. Tras su fichaje por el Manchester United, la superestrella portuguesa ganará esta temporada US$ 125 millones, antes de impuestos, de los cuales 70 millones procederán únicamente de
Continue Reading Jets’ Saleh hearing suggestions, criticisms, even from Mom
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh has heard all kinds of opinions, criticisms and suggestions just two games into his NFL head coaching career. From fans, media and the Twitterverse. And also his mother who told Saleh what the team should tell its wide receivers. Saleh
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Bill would change maritime liability rules after boat fire
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation Wednesday that would change 19th century maritime liability rules in response to the 2019 boat fire off the coast of Southern California that killed 34 people. The bill introduced Wednesday would update the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851, under which
Continue Reading Bill would change maritime liability rules after boat fire
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation Wednesday that would change 19th century maritime liability rules in response to the 2019 boat fire off the coast of Southern California that killed 34 people. The bill introduced Wednesday would update the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851, under which
Continue Reading Fendi, Del Core lead Milan fashion’s runway return
By COLLEEN BARRY AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — Italy’s fashion capital is again alive with the sound of shoppers swarming boutiques and editors filling socially distanced fashion week venues, a sign of a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Milan Fashion Week opened Wednesday with 42 live runway shows and 56 in-person
Continue ReadingApple denies Fortnite a return to the App Store
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business Apple will not allow Fortnite back on its devices until its legal battle with the video game’s maker, Epic Games, has fully concluded, potentially delaying the game’s return to iPhones by several years. A lawyer for Apple said the company “has exercised its discretion not to reinstate Epic’s developer program
Continue Reading Biden taps two fundraisers, ex state rep as ambassadors
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that’s he’s nominating two major Democratic fundraisers and a former Georgia state lawmaker to serve as ambassadors. Erik Ramanathan, chairman of the public health nonprofit organization Heluna Health and an LGBT activist, was tapped for Sweden; Michael Adler, a South Florida real estate executive,
Continue Reading New Florida bill replicates Texas’ sweeping abortion ban
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will consider an abortion bill similar to one signed into law in Texas that would ban most abortions in the state. Republican Rep. Webster Barnaby filed the legislation Wednesday and it was quickly met with criticism by Democrats. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said it
Continue Reading Northwestern set to renovate stadium after $480 million gift
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern is set to renovate its football stadium thanks to a $480 million donation from the family of Patrick and Shirley Ryan. The gift will also help fund other university projects. But it’s the lead donation to renovate Ryan Field, the stadium bearing the family’s name. The school plans to meet
Continue Reading Chicago Bulls exercise contract options on White, Williams
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have exercised rookie scale contract options for the 2022-23 season on guard Coby White and forward Patrick Williams. White had his fourth-year option exercised. He averaged 15.1 points and 4.8 assists in his second NBA season. His status for the start of the upcoming season is in question after
Continue Reading Cowboys place Keanu Neal on COVID-19 list in latest setback
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed linebacker Keanu Neal on the COVID-19 reserve list. It’s now possible the club will be without a key player for the third consecutive game to start the season because of health and safety protocols. The Cowboys say it’s uncertain whether Neal would be cleared for the
Continue Reading Tackle nearly costs Mayfield, Browns coaches urge caution
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield has been warned by his coaches to be more careful. Cleveland’s quarterback injured his left, non-throwing shoulder while making a tackle after an interception in Sunday’s win over Houston. Luckily for Mayfield and the Browns, he didn’t miss a snap. But he took
Continue Reading ‘Maderna’ tourist wanted after skipping Hawaii Zoom hearing
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — An Illinois woman is wanted in Hawaii after she didn’t show up for a virtual court hearing on her arrest for an alleged fake COVID-19 vaccination card that misspelled Moderna as “Maderna.” At a hearing on the case held via Zoom, Judge Karin Holma said she
Continue Reading Super Bowl champions place WR Antonio Brown on COVID-19 list
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Antonio Brown has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and could miss this week’s road game against the Los Angeles Rams. The 33-year-old receiver is the second player from the active roster the defending Super Bowl champions have placed on the COVID-19 list this week, joining reserve linebacker and
Continue Reading Diversity study: APSE’s gender-hiring scores continue to lag
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A diversity study found the Associated Press Sports Editors has improved in racial hiring but the independent national organization continues to lag when it comes to hiring women. The report card Wednesday for the organization from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida assigned an
Continue Reading SEC officials under microscope after high-profile mistakes
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Whether it was Mississippi State’s game against Memphis or Auburn’s trip to Penn State, coaches in the SEC had plenty of reason to gripe about officiating last weekend. And with Texas and Oklahoma arriving soon, the league probably isn’t happy about the performance of the men and women in
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