Month: February 2023

Lewis Hamilton says ‘nothing will stop him’ speaking out after new rules clamping down on political statements

February 16, 2023 1:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Lewis Hamilton says “nothing will stop him” from speaking out after new rules were introduced by the FIA restricting drivers from making “political, religious and personal statements.” The seven-time world champion was speaking at the launch of the Mercedes’ 2023 car for the upcoming season at Silverstone and was not impressed

American skier Shiffrin leads 1st run in GS at worlds

February 16, 2023 1:41 AM Associated Press

MERIBEL, France (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin has posted the fastest time in the opening run of the giant slalom at the world championships. Shiffrin was the third starter and beat the time of then-leader Tessy Worley of France by 0.12 seconds. Defending champion Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland had more than six-tenths to make

China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales

February 16, 2023 1:32 AM Associated Press

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China has imposed trade and investment sanctions on United States military contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for supplying weapons to Taiwan, stepping up efforts to isolate the island democracy claimed by the ruling Communist Party as part of its territory. The Ministry of Commerce announced Thursday

Study: Don’t blame climate change for South American drought

February 16, 2023 1:32 AM Associated Press

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Climate change isn’t causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Bolivia, but warming is worsening some of the dry spell’s impacts, a new study says. The natural three-year climate condition La Nina – a cooling of the central Pacific that changes weather worldwide

Michael Jordan makes record-breaking $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday

February 16, 2023 1:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is making a record-breaking $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish America in honor of his upcoming 60th birthday, the organization announced Wednesday. The gift is the largest given by an individual in the foundation’s 43-year history. Jordan, who turns 60 on Friday, hopes his donation will

El Paso mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured. At a store next door, 23 people were killed in another mass shooting in 2019

February 16, 2023 1:07 AM CNN Newsource

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting Wednesday evening at a mall in El Paso, Texas, police said, sending patrons running or sheltering in a community scarred three years ago by a shooting massacre in a store just down the road. Two random groups had a physical

Global shares jump, boosted by a strong reading on US retail

February 16, 2023 12:59 AM Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Thursday, cheered on by a stronger than expected reading on U.S. retail sales that set off a rally on Wall Street. France’s CAC 40 edged up 0.8% in early trading to 7,356.36. Germany’s DAX added 0.5% to 15,586.02. Britain’s FTSE 100

France prepares for 5th day of pension reform protest

February 16, 2023 12:52 AM Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — France is bracing for a fifth day of nationwide strikes and protests against a pension reform that is the flagship policy of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term. Thursday’s protests are expected to be less disruptive that on previous occasions, with the Paris Metro working normally and most schools unaffected. A railway worker

EPA chief pledges to hold train company accountable over Ohio toxic train disaster as residents’ frustrations grow

February 16, 2023 12:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Beech, Eric Levenson and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency traveled to East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday and said the agency plans to hold the train company Norfolk Southern accountable for its role in the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals earlier this month. Speaking to CNN’s

Indian officials probe BBC for 3rd day, alleging tax dodge

February 16, 2023 12:41 AM Associated Press

By PIYUSH NAGPAL and ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s tax officials are searching the BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai for a third straight day seeking information about the organization’s business operations amid allegations of tax evasion. Some news staff members were questioned overnight, but the tax officials restricted themselves

In the lives of 5 friends, Ukraine’s war story unfolds

February 16, 2023 12:30 AM Associated Press

By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — In the cemetery where Oleksii Zavadskyi and Yurii Stiahliuk are buried, the women they loved take drags on the men’s favorite brands of cigarettes. Clouds of smoke are exhaled in silence. Interlaced between Anastasiia Okhrimenko’s dainty fingers are Camels. Anna Korostenska lights L&M’s, her hands shaking

Father of suspected gunman at Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Illinois is indicted on multiple counts

February 16, 2023 12:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose and Bill Kirkos, CNN The father of the man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more at a Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, appeared in court Thursday after being indicted on multiple charges by a grand jury Wednesday. Robert Crimo Jr. was charged by the

Starbucks doubles down on Asia Pacific with biggest expansion in five years

February 16, 2023 12:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Toh, CNN Starbucks will open more than 400 stores across Asia Pacific in 2023, marking its biggest expansion in the region in five years. The coffee chain plans to add the new outlets in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and the Philippines, where it aims to expand beyond major cities. It will open