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By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer Philanthropists could help ease the damage from climate change by donating more money to address global warming and the communities most at risk from it, according to a report from the research organization Candid. According to the report, only about 2% of global giving goes to climate change mitigation
Continue ReadingBy Tim Lister and Sanyo Fylyppov, CNN A reckoning is underway in Ukraine, with prosecutors building dozens of cases against Ukrainians accused of collaborating with Russian forces. The Interior Ministry says there are already more than 500 cases being investigated. From President Volodymyr Zelensky downwards, Ukrainian authorities have reserved special loathing for alleged collaborators, or
Continue Reading SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Three Western Balkan leaders are moving to further boost regional economic and labor integration while their bids to join the European Union remain stalled. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania and Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski of North Macedonia signed deals on tax administration, tourism and cultural
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Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Una comisión de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos escuchó este miércoles varios testimonios de sobrevivientes y familiares de víctimas de tiroteos masivos, en el marco de una audiencia sobre violencia armada, en medio de las reiteradas masacres como la ocurrida en mayo en una escuela primaria de Uvalde, Texas.
Continue ReadingAqeel Najim, CNN A 66-year-old British man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in Iraq after he was found guilty of stealing antiquities while on an archaeological tour of the country, his lawyer has said. Fitton’s family, who say they fear the retired geologist might die while serving his sentence, said they were
Continue ReadingOpinion by Lisa Osborne Ross for CNN Business Perspectives During a recent visit to Minneapolis, a colleague and I stopped by Cup Foods, the convenience store that served as the backdrop of George Floyd’s murder. It was disheartening to see that, despite our national reckoning on racial justice, not much has changed over the past
Continue ReadingCNN Opinion by Lisa Osborne Ross for CNN Business Perspectives During a recent visit to Minneapolis, a colleague and I stopped by Cup Foods, the convenience store that served as the backdrop of George Floyd’s murder. It was disheartening to see that, despite our national reckoning on racial justice, not much has changed over the
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Is that you “Joker: Folie à Deux?” Todd Phillips, who directed and co-wrote 2019’s “Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix, has seemingly confirmed that a sequel is in the works. Phillips posted a photo on his verified Instagram account that looked to be a script titled “Joker: Folie à Deux” written by
Continue Reading COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish retailer Ikea is known for the distinctive names of its flat-pack home products. Now, the company’s Norway branch wants to use the brand’s experience to help parents browsing the baby-naming department. Ikea Norway has built “a name bank” with more than 800 listings available on its website. The names are
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN David Attenborough has received a second knighthood for services to television broadcasting and conservation. The prestigious Knight Grand Cross was bestowed upon the 96-year-old naturalist by the Prince of Wales, himself a passionate campaigner for the environment. Originally knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1985, Attenborough collected his medal at an
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The US Geological Survey reported a 3.1 Magnitude earthquake Thursday morning south of the Coachella Valley. The small tremor was reported at 7:41 a.m. centered in an unpopulated area 9 miles west of Salton City at a depth of 1.1 miles. The quake was centered near the Clark Fault which is within the San Jacinto
Continue ReadingCNN By Clare Foran, CNN A House committee hearing on Wednesday provided a high-profile platform for an 11-year-old survivor of the Uvalde elementary school shooting and others affected by gun violence to tell their harrowing stories to the American public. The hearing took place as lawmakers face pressure to act in the wake of the
Continue ReadingCNN By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business For years, ExxonMobil struggled to court investors as fears about the climate crisis and criticism of its business strategy kept would-be shareholders at bay. Now, the oil giant is staging a dramatic comeback. What’s happening: Shares of Exxon climbed above $100 apiece on Tuesday for the first time since
Continue Reading BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers are set to vote on the future of combustion engine vehicles. Wednesday’s vote is part of proposed EU legislation to step up the fight against global warming. Cars account for around 12% of European emissions of th gases blamed for climate change. The spotlight Wednesday is on a provision
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By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The leader of a Mexican megachurch faces more than 16 years in a California prison when sentenced Wednesday for sexually abusing three girls who were followers. Naasón Joaquín García, 53, who is considered the “apostle” of Jesus Christ by his 5 million worldwide followers, had vigorously
Continue Reading By MARK SHERMAN and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that an armed man who made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice’s house in Maryland. The man was arrested about 1:50 a.m., court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said in an email. The California man, in his
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Will Rollins advances to November general election in California’s 41st Congressional District.
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Ken Calvert advances to November general election in California’s 41st Congressional District.
Continue Reading By AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russia and Turkey voiced support Wednesday for the creation of a safe maritime corridor in the Black Sea so Ukraine can export grain to global markets amid an escalating world food crisis. But Russia demanded that the Black Sea be demined and Turkey
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By AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russia and Turkey voiced support Wednesday for the creation of a safe maritime corridor in the Black Sea so Ukraine can export grain to global markets amid an escalating world food crisis. But Russia demanded that the Black Sea be demined and Turkey
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