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By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — “Everyone — rich or poor, man, woman or child — can use it or any part of it,” read a leaflet introducing Britain’s public healthcare system in 1948. “There are no charges, except for a few special items. There are no insurance qualifications. But it is not a ‘charity.’
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By MELINA WALLING and SETH BORENSTEIN The entire planet sweltered for the two unofficial hottest days in human recordkeeping Monday and Tuesday, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project. For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory. After scientists talked about Monday’s dramatic heat, Tuesday soared 0.17
Continue Reading By CARA ANNA Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s highest court has rejected a request by three groups seeking reparations for slavery in a case that originated on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The court’s decision on Wednesday said that no individual produced evidence showing they had “suffered individually” any damage from the crimes
Continue Reading LYME, Conn. (AP) — A bobcat that attacked a camper in a hammock at a Connecticut state park has tested positive for rabies. The state environmental department said Monday that the man was among several adults leading a group of young campers last week in Selden Neck State Park. The man was sleeping early Friday
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Cabinet has approved a draft 2024 budget that foresees lower spending with defense among the exceptions. It comes as Europe’s biggest economy sticks to rules limiting borrowing that were suspended during the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s plan calls for spending of 445.7 billion euros ($486 billion), down 6.4% from the 476.3
Continue Reading WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Rain is again affecting play at Wimbledon on Day 3 of the grass-court tournament. Intermittent showers forced matches on the outside courts to be suspended twice. Play in the main stadiums was also stopped for a short time because of the weather. Top-seeded woman Iga Swiatek and defending men’s champion Novak
Continue Reading By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Rapper, producer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking the New York Supreme Court to enforce a 2021 agreement that requires spirits seller Diageo to treat his DeLeon tequila brand “at least as favorably” as its other tequila brands. Combs signed and agreement with Diageo – which owns more
Continue ReadingBy Connor Hills Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department says it is seeing an increase in sexual assaults related to online dating. KCPD sent out a reminder Monday about the safe use of dating apps. After an increase in assault reports, the department
Continue ReadingBy Julia Scammahorn Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A St. Joseph man drown in Smithville Lake July 4th. It happened at 6:30 in the evening at Little Platte Swim Beach. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that 22-year-old Carlos Antonio was swimming and walked off a ledge in
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urielblanco (CNN) — A unas semanas de que el astro argentino Lionel Messi llegue a apuntalar la liga estadounidense de fútbol, la MLS batió un nuevo récord de asistencia después de que 82.110 aficionados acudieran a ver el clásico de Los Ángeles entre el LA Galaxy y el LAFC. Apodado “El Tráfico” —un guiño a
Continue ReadingBy Greg Ng and Tommie Clark Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — Following a mass shooting in Baltimore that left two people dead and 28 others injured — among them 15 minors — the mayor said the focus needs to intensify on illegal guns. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said it’s
Continue ReadingBy Kim Dacey Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — Some Maryland doctors are concerned that the number of youths who unintentionally ingest edibles could rise amid the legalization of the recreational adult use of cannabis. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, dispensaries across the state took in more than $3.5
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — European policymakers will have breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday as a key measure of inflation revealed the first drop in prices since 2020. Prices charged by factories in the 20 countries that share the euro currency fell 1.5% in May compared with the same month last year,
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On the four-year anniversary of the Ridgecrest Earthquake, how prepared are you for when “The Big One” hits locally? American Red Cross has information on how you should be preparing for when a large earthquake hits your area. It recommends three basic steps. Get a kit: include items like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, medications,
Continue ReadingBy Matteo Iadonisi Click here for updates on this story PENNSAUKEN, New Jersey (WPVI) — Jack Witzig didn’t become an avid runner until he was 39 years old as a method of losing weight. But he grew up close to the world of athleticism thanks to his father. Don Witzig was a track and cross
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Esta semana se registró la temperatura global más alta jamás registrada, según los Centros Nacionales de Predicción Ambiental de EE.UU. Este lunes, la temperatura global promedio alcanzó los 17,01 grados centígrados, la temperatura más alta desde que comenzaron los registros. Este martes, subió aún más, para llegar a 17,18 grados
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael’s time as a successful ’80s pop duo may have been relatively short by music industry standards, but their friendship was almost a lifetime. A new Netflix documentary is out today about their group Wham! and tells the story of how the pair went
Continue ReadingBy Michael Bell Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A 4-year-old child who was pulled from the family pool on May 31 has died according to the Clark County Department of Family Services. Cooper Austin passed away June 4 at an area hospital. CCDFS received a report from the
Continue ReadingBy Kim Passoth Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Neighbors near Cornerstone Park in Henderson are outraged after the say a driver intentionally drove through a flock of geese killing several of the birds. When police responded, witnesses didn’t have a lot of information to give, only that the
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High remain close to seasonal norms today and into the weekend, which puts us just below the 110 mark. Fireworks displays across the Southland last night delighted crowds, but contributed to very poor air quality this morning in areas of Southern California, including Eastern Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. Air quality in the Coachella
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