July 2023

New York Times: US officials search for hidden Chinese malware that could affect military operations

July 29, 2023 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — US officials are searching for Chinese malware hidden in various defense systems that could disrupt military communications and resupply operations, The New York Times reported Saturday. The administration believes malicious computer code has been hidden inside “networks controlling power grids, communications systems and water supplies that feed military bases,”

‘Preppy Killer’ Robert Chambers is released again from prison after serving years for unrelated drug crimes

July 29, 2023 12:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — Robert Chambers, known as the “Preppy Killer” for murdering a teenager in Central Park in 1986, was released again this week from prison after serving time for unrelated drug crimes. Chambers, then 19, strangled Jennifer Levin, 18, to death in the case that became a tabloid sensation. He pleaded

Wildfire in remote part of McDowell County ignites after lightning strike reported in area

July 29, 2023 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Emergency crews are monitoring a wildfire burning in a remote part of McDowell County that started after a strike of lightning was reported in the area Friday afternoon. Saturday morning, McDowell County Emergency management reported forestry crews were monitoring

Bay Area man fatally stabbed a woman and posted video of her ‘last moments’ on Facebook, police say

July 29, 2023 11:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A Bay Area man faces a murder charge after allegedly stabbing a woman to death and posting video of her “last moments” on Facebook, San Mateo Police say. The Nye County Sheriff’s Office in Nevada notified San Mateo Police Wednesday afternoon that a caller reported having witnessed a stabbing

Americans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here’s why that’s a good thing

July 29, 2023 11:30 AM CNN

CNN By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again: the thick of summer when sharks have caught America’s attention. Unwanted interactions and shark sightings have made national headlines, and shark bites in popular tourist destinations have prompted temporary closures. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed dozens of shark-monitoring drones to

Americans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here’s why that’s a good thing

July 29, 2023 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again: the thick of summer when sharks have caught America’s attention. Unwanted interactions and shark sightings have made national headlines, and shark bites in popular tourist destinations have prompted temporary closures. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed dozens of shark-monitoring drones to parts

A small plane towing a banner lands in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach; pilot unhurt

July 29, 2023 11:29 AM Associated Press

HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. (AP) — Authorities and visitors at a New Hampshire beach say a small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean nearby. The Federal Aviation Administration says the plane, a single-engine Piper PA-18, landed about noon Saturday. Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno tells WMUR-TV that the pilot, who was the only person

Uber self-driving car test driver pleads guilty to endangerment in pedestrian death case

July 29, 2023 11:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The Uber test driver behind the wheel of one of the company’s self-driving cars, when it hit and killed a pedestrian in 2018, pleaded guilty to endangerment and was sentenced to three years of supervised probation Friday, according to officials. Rafaela Vasquez was watching television on

Medal of Honor recipient watches as warship bearing his name is christened in Maine

July 29, 2023 11:11 AM Associated Press

By DAVID SHARP Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — Marine 1st Lt. Harvey “Barney” Barnum jumped to the ground when he came under fire during an ambush in Vietnam that killed his radio operator and commander. Collecting himself, Barnum realized he was now the highest-ranking officer of a rifle company he’d just joined. He called

10 people died at the Astroworld music festival two years ago. What happens now?

July 29, 2023 11:09 AM Associated Press

By LEAH WILLINGHAM and KEN MILLER Associated Press Nearly two years after 10 people were crushed to death during the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston, no charges have been filed despite at least some people, including workers, expressing safety concerns about the event. Harris County prosecutors have said the circumstances of the deaths eliminate

Mysterious meat allergy passed by ticks may affect hundreds of thousands in US, CDC estimates

July 29, 2023 11:05 AM CNN

CNN, WKRN, KULR By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Ken McCullick died in an emergency room on August 12, 2021. “I got lucky and there was this young nurse … I was one of her first CPR patients, and she would not give would not give up and saved my life. “I’m grateful for that,”

Mysterious meat allergy passed by ticks may affect hundreds of thousands in US, CDC estimates

July 29, 2023 11:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Ken McCullick died in an emergency room on August 12, 2021. “I got lucky and there was this young nurse … I was one of her first CPR patients, and she would not give would not give up and saved my life. “I’m grateful for that,” McCullick said, his

Little fire ants are causing big problems across Oahu

July 29, 2023 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story OAHU (KITV) — Arborist Carol Kwan knows firsthand that little fire ants can cause big trouble. She was attacked by the tiny insects at least three times over the past year. “In an area about the size of a quarter I had like 10 bites,”

Senegal’s opposition leader charged with conspiracy against the state and calls for insurrection

July 29, 2023 11:02 AM Associated Press

By ZANE IRWIN and BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s public prosecutor said the opposition leader has been charged with conspiracy against the state and calls for insurrections, among other offenses. This comes weeks after Ousmane Sonko was convicted on separate charges of corrupting youth and sentenced to two years in prison,

5 injured in shooting at Seattle parking lot; police say no immediate arrests

July 29, 2023 10:57 AM Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Five people were wounded in a shooting at a Seattle parking lot during which the police chief said “dozens and dozens of rounds” were fired. There were no immediate arrests, and a police investigation was ongoing. Three people — all in their 20s — remained hospitalized Saturday, though one of them was

Ukraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions

July 29, 2023 10:54 AM Associated Press

By FELIPE DANA and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it. The explanatory note attached to the law said its goal is to “abandon

Bronny James plays piano, dines out in video, photos emerging days after he suffers cardiac arrest

July 29, 2023 10:39 AM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James plays piano in a video posted by his father, LeBron James, on Saturday, five days after the teenager went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California. The 18-year-old plays a brief melody in front of his family, smiles and gets up without speaking

Bronny James plays piano, dines out in video, photos emerging days after he suffers cardiac arrest

July 29, 2023 10:39 AM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James plays piano in a video posted by his father, LeBron James, on Saturday, five days after the teenager went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California. The 18-year-old plays a brief melody in front of his family, smiles and gets up without speaking

Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks

July 29, 2023 10:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Eva Rothenberg, CNN (CNN) — Trader Joe’s has issued two more recalls this week, one for a prepared soup and another for its falafel. The retailer said in a statement on Thursday that its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup – with use-by dates of 07/18/23 through 09/15/23 – may contain insects. On Friday, Trader Joe’s

Man charged after 6-year-old boy sexually assaulted in St. Louis

July 29, 2023 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Woods, Alexis Zotos Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A 34-year-old man is charged after a 6-year-old boy was sexually assaulted in south St. Louis. Osmani Haji Gul has been charged with first-degree statutory sodomy and sexual misconduct involving a child, as well as charges of first-degree attempted

Month: July 2023