By Jon Passantino and Oliver Darcy, CNN Andrews McMeel Universal, the company that syndicates “Dilbert,” said it is cutting ties with the comic strip’s creator, Scott Adams, after his racist remarks about Black Americans led hundreds of newspapers across the country to drop the satirical cartoon. In a joint statement, Andrews McMeel Chairman Hugh Andrews
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, Connecticut (WFSB) — A music teacher who was credited with saving a man from a burning vehicle has been working to help get a replacement van for him. According to firefighters, Heather Sica-Leonard, pulled the man, who has a disability, from the van on
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By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. and the European Union sealed a deal on Monday to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland, hailing the agreement as the start of a “new chapter” in their often fractious relationship. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN TD Bank will pay $1.2 billion to settle a lawsuit alleging its involvement in an infamous $7 billion Ponzi scheme orchestrated by disgraced financier Allen Stanford more than a decade ago. Toronto-Dominion Bank agreed to pay $1.205 billion to a court-appointed receiver who will in turn pay back victims of the
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By ANTHONY IZAGUIRREAssociated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Elon Musk defendió al creador de “Dilbert”, Scott Adams, después de que cientos de periódicos dejaran de imprimir la tira cómica por los recientes comentarios racistas de Adams. La semana pasada, Adams calificó a los negros estadounidenses de “grupo de odio” y sugirió que los blancos deberían “alejarse de ellos”. Adams alentó
Continue Reading By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations has raised $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid pledges for Yemen at a conference aimed at helping millions of people in the war-stricken country. The amount is far below a target of $4.3 billion set by the U.N. to stave off one of the world’s
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN The Oscars have never been exactly predictable, but Hollywood’s biggest night used to consistently reward crowdpleasers. In the ’90s, box office smashes like “Forrest Gump” and “Titanic” took home best picture, and original hits like “Ghost” and “Beauty and the Beast” reliably earned nominations for the top prize. But over the
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By JOHN ANTCZAK and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Parts of the Southern Plains counted the injured and surveyed the damage Monday after tornadoes and other powerful winds swept through, killing at least one person in Oklahoma, while some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice
Continue ReadingBy Uliana Pavlova, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to honor the American actor Steven Seagal with the state Order of Friendship. The decree cited what it called Seagal’s “great contribution to the development of international cultural and humanitarian cooperation.” Seagal has been a regular visitor to Russia and became a citizen
Continue ReadingNadeen Ebrahim, CNN The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion. The family of the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat has called on authorities to investigate the sale of the leader’s passport at a US auction house, arguing that the travel document is part of the nation’s heritage.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek Nota del editor: este artículo tiene spoilers del episodio 7 de “The Last of Us”, “Left Behind”, que se estrenó el 26 de febrero en HBO. (CNN) — Volvemos a interrumpir tu drama zombi con una conmovedora historia de amor, esta vez en forma de un flashback extendido durante una fase diferente
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher Monday, clawing back some of their losses from Wall Street’s worst week since early December. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher in midday trading and on pace for just its second gain in the last seven days. The Dow Jones Industrial
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Holden Click here for updates on this story GILBERT, Arizona (KNXV) — A Gilbert woman took an unexpected trip to the past after buying a desk at Goodwill. “My husband and I refurbish furniture, so we are always looking for rare pieces that we can flip and sell,” said Jenna Franzoy. That’s exactly
Continue ReadingCNN By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN Appearing at the doorstep of Walt Disney World, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that gives him new power over Disney, effectively punishing the entertainment giant for speaking out against the Republican’s political agenda. The new law amounts to a state takeover of the Reedy
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By STEPHEN McGRATH and ANDREEA ALEXANDRU Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian court on Monday upheld a third 30-day detention for the divisive influencer and former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate, who is held on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, an official said. Tate lost his appeal against a judge’s Feb. 21
Continue Reading By STEPHEN McGRATH and ANDREEA ALEXANDRU Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian court on Monday upheld a third 30-day detention for the divisive influencer and former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate, who is held on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, an official said. Tate lost his appeal against a judge’s Feb. 21
Continue ReadingBy Sammy Mngqosini, CNN A prominent human rights group has written to Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali to raise serious concerns over what it claims is the sport’s ongoing role in “sportswashing” ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The new season gets underway in Bahrain on March 5, ahead of which the Bahrain Institute for
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler and Jeremy Herb, CNN US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said Monday that China will have to “be more honest about what happened three years ago in Wuhan with the origin of the Covid-19 crisis” if the US and China are going to be able to work together. Burns added that the
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN Tick tock, tick tock. The new MLB rules are coming fast at players; just ask Cal Conley. The Atlanta Braves hitter looked as confused as everyone else on Saturday when the new pitch clock regulation sparked confusion during a spring training game between the Braves and the Boston Red Sox. With
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