August 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas suffers shock first-round loss to Daniel Galán at US Open

August 30, 2022 2:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN It was a Greek tragedy unfolding before everyone’s eyes as Colombian Daniel Galán stunned fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round of the US Open 6-0 6-1 3-6 7-5. Tsitsipas lost out on the chance to claim the title of world No. 1 after an epic showdown in Louis Armstrong Stadium,

Portugal’s health chief quits amid hospital staff shortages

August 30, 2022 2:07 AM Associated Press

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s health minister has quit, saying she feels “no longer able to remain in office” after broad criticism over her handling of recent staffing problems at public hospitals. Marta Temido was one of the most popular members of the center-left Socialist government during the COVID-19 pandemic. But she has been under

Student loan relief limited for many by US drug war’s legacy

August 30, 2022 2:07 AM Associated Press

By AARON MORRISON Associated Press President Joe Biden says he hopes his proposal to forgive federal student loans will narrow the nation’s racial wealth gap. But a generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden’s plan: the Pell Grant program. As part of the “war on

La pérdida de hielo de Groenlandia aumentará el nivel global del mar en casi 30 centímetros, según una nueva investigación

August 30, 2022 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

olivertapia (CNN) — Las pérdidas generalizadas de hielo de Groenlandia han asegurado un aumento del nivel del mar de cerca de 30 centímetros (un pie) a nivel global que se producirá en un futuro próximo, y una nueva investigación sugiere que no hay forma de detenerlo, incluso si el mundo dejara de liberar hoy las

Taiwan leader tells troops to keep cool amid Chinese threats

August 30, 2022 1:56 AM Associated Press

By JOHNSON LAI Associated Press PENGHU, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s president has told the self-ruled island’s military units to keep their cool in the face of daily warplane flights and warship maneuvers by rival China, saying that Taiwan will not allow Beijing to provoke a conflict. China has kept up military pressure on Taiwan in

UN to seek $160 million in emergency aid for Pakistan floods

August 30, 2022 1:54 AM Associated Press

By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations and Pakistan are set to appeal Tuesday for $160 million in emergency funding for nearly a half million displaced victims of record-breaking floods that have killed more than 1,150 people since mid-June, officials said. Pakistani authorities backed by the military, rescuers and volunteers have

Eyes on Kherson as Ukraine claims bold move on Russians

August 30, 2022 1:53 AM Associated Press

By PAUL BYRNE Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A surge in fighting on the southern front line and a Ukrainian claim of new attacks on Russian positions fed speculation Tuesday that a long-expected counteroffensive has started to try to turn the tide of the war. But Ukrainian officials warned against excessive optimism in a

De México a Hollywood: el viaje de Eugenio Derbez

August 30, 2022 1:45 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEspañol sjv Hollywood (CNN Español) — Después de haber construido una carrera principalmente en la televisión y a través de la comedia en su natal México, Eugenio Derbez llegó un día a Hollywood con una película que cambiaría su vida: “No Se Aceptan Devoluciones”; la cual no solo protagonizó, sino que además co-escribió, dirigió y

EU to ramp up arms production, eyes Ukraine army training

August 30, 2022 1:43 AM Associated Press

By LORNE COOK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — European Union ministers are debating ways to ramp up weapons production and boost military training for the Ukrainian armed forces. Ministers will also discuss possible new visa restrictions on Russian citizens, as the EU seeks to inflict heavier costs on President Vladimir Putin. EU foreign policy chief

China stocks hit four-week low as Covid cases spread and factory output shrinks

August 30, 2022 1:41 AM CNN

CNN By Laura He, CNN Business Chinese markets fell on Wednesday as global investors continue to deal with the aftermath of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish speech at Jackson Hole last week, and the alarming spread of Covid in China. Investor mood was also hit by new official data from China that showed factory

Cargo ship beached after colliding with ship in Gibraltar

August 30, 2022 1:34 AM Associated Press

By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Gibraltar authorities say they have beached a cargo ship to prevent it from sinking after it collided with a liquefied natural gas carrier in the bay of Gibraltar. A government spokesman said that the situation was under control and the cargo ship was not in danger. He

Russia’s war in Ukraine

August 30, 2022 1:15 AM CNN Newsource

Russia’s war in Ukraine

August 30, 2022 1:15 AM CNN

Train conductor killed in train derailment in El Paso, Texas

August 30, 2022 1:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, Rebekah Riess and Zoe Sottile, CNN A train conductor was killed in a train derailment in El Paso, Texas, late Monday night, officials said. Two train cars derailed, damaging a backyard shed, a fence, and a gas meter and leading to the evacuation of about 50 people from nearby homes, according to

Heavy gunfire rocks Iraq’s Green Zone amid violent protests

August 30, 2022 12:47 AM Associated Press

By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Supporters of a prominent Iraqi Shiite cleric fired rocket-propelled grenades into Iraq’s Green Zone as machine gun fire crackled overhead Tuesday, deepening the political chaos gripping the Mideast nation. Those backing influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr fired into the Green Zone, where it appeared Iraqi security forces were

Japanese business pioneer, philanthropist Inamori dies at 90

August 30, 2022 12:28 AM Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Kazuo Inamori, founder of Japanese ceramics and electronics maker Kyocera who also became a philanthropist singing the virtues of fairness and hard work, has died. He was 90. Kyocera says Inamori, who also founded major telecommunications company KDDI Corp., died Aug. 24 at his home in Kyoto.

Japanese business pioneer, philanthropist Inamori dies at 90

August 30, 2022 12:28 AM Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Kazuo Inamori, founder of Japanese ceramics and electronics maker Kyocera who also became a philanthropist singing the virtues of fairness and hard work, has died. He was 90. Kyocera says Inamori, who also founded major telecommunications company KDDI Corp., died Aug. 24 at his home in Kyoto.

30 victories for workers’ rights won by organized labor over the years

August 30, 2022 12:21 AM Stacker

Stacker outlines 30 of the most consequential victories that unions fought for in the name of workers’ rights. You’ll learn about the milestones unions have achieved and the circumstances that made those victories worth fighting for.