Month: December 2023

The UK government blames Russian intelligence for prolonged efforts to meddle in British politics

December 7, 2023 10:19 AM Associated Press

By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government says that Russia’s intelligence services have targeted high-profile British politicians, civil servants and journalists with cyberespionage and “malicious cyberactivity” as part of sustained attempts to interfere in U.K. political processes. The Foreign Office says Russia’s FSB agency was responsible for a range of cyberespionage

3 carjacking incidents within half hour reported in Dundalk

December 7, 2023 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Amara Click here for updates on this story DUNDALK, Maryland (WBAL) — Baltimore County police were called to the same Dundalk neighborhood three times in the span of 26 minutes on Monday. “Around 7 p.m. last night, we had three crimes that were reported in our Dundalk precinct, two attempted carjackings and one-armed

Trump appeals ruling rejecting immunity claim as window narrows to derail federal election case

December 7, 2023 10:17 AM Associated Press

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution as he runs out of opportunities to delay or even derail an upcoming trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020

Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there’s nowhere to buy it

December 7, 2023 10:15 AM Associated Press

By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press/Report For America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s recreational marijuana users are officially in a state of limbo. Growing and possessing cannabis became legal for adults in the state Thursday, but there’s still no legal way to buy it. That’s because Gov. Mike DeWine and state lawmakers

Former Twitter head of information security claims he was fired after raising concerns about cost cuts at Elon Musk’s company

December 7, 2023 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — The former head of information security at Twitter, now called X, is accusing the company of firing him after he objected to demands by owner Elon Musk and his associates to make cuts to safety systems. Shortly after Musk’s takeover of Twitter late last year, the billionaire’s

New US-Mexico agreement to monitor foreign investments comes as more Chinese money flows into Mexico

December 7, 2023 10:11 AM Associated Press

By MARIA VERZA and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States and Mexico have agreed to monitor foreign investments and regularly share information about the screening process. Announcement of the deal Thursday in Mexico City comes as more Chinese money is flowing into Mexico. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the

Gran parte de la mitad este de EE.UU. se enfrentará a fuertes tormentas, nieve, viento fuerte y lluvia este fin de semana

December 7, 2023 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Una tormenta de gran alcance afectará este fin de semana a gran parte de la mitad este de EE.UU. con lluvias torrenciales, fuertes tormentas, vientos huracanados e incluso nieve. La tormenta del fin de semana empezará a tomar forma este viernes al desarrollarse una zona de baja presión en el sur

Adele just may be the coolest class mom ever

December 7, 2023 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The desire to care and give is strong with Adele. From advising up-and-coming singers to being a “class mom” for her 11-year-old son’s school, the superstar, who has far from a normal life, seems pretty normal when it comes to wanting to be of service to others. That

Best movies of 2023: ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Fallen Leaves,’ ‘May December’

December 7, 2023 10:07 AM Associated Press

By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE AP Film Writers The Associated Press’ Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle’s picks for the best movies of 2023: LINDSEY BAHR 1. “Oppenheimer” Christopher Nolan has had so many major films in a relatively short time, that “ Oppenheimer ” might seem like a given, rather than the

Oregon’s Bo Nix, UCLA’s Laiatu Latu headline AP All-Pac-12 honors

December 7, 2023 10:06 AM Associated Press

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer Oregon quarterback Bo Nix is The Associated Press Pac-12 offensive player of the year and UCLA’s Laiatu Latu is the defensive player of the year. Washington’s Kalen DeBoer earned Pac-12 coach of the year honors and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is the newcomer of the year in the team

Deputy U.S. Marshal charged with entering plane drunk after misconduct report on flight to London

December 7, 2023 10:06 AM Associated Press

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — London police have charged a deputy U.S. Marshal in the United Kingdom with entering an aircraft while drunk after he was arrested on allegations of misconduct aboard a flight from New York. The 39-year-old was arrested on Thursday upon arrival at Heathrow Airport. The flight crew had

Biden administration takes more steps aimed at lowering health care costs

December 7, 2023 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration Thursday announced five new measures that seek to lower health care costs by promoting competition. Reducing health care prices is one of President Joe Biden’s key platforms as he seeks to build momentum in the 2024 presidential campaign. The president has repeatedly pointed to the steps

California’s nonpartisan legislative analyst says state faces record $68 billion budget deficit

December 7, 2023 9:44 AM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is facing a $68 billion budget deficit, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said Thursday. Most of the deficit comes from lower than expected tax revenues this year, the office said. California delayed its tax filing deadline to November this year because a series of damaging

El atacante de la Universidad de Nevada era profesor de carrera que aplicó para trabajar en la institución, dice una fuente

December 7, 2023 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — El atacante que mató a tres personas este miércoles en la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), era un profesor universitario de carrera de 67 años, según una fuente policial. Y los investigadores están estudiando la posibilidad de que pudiera haber sido descartado para un puesto de trabajo en la universidad. El

Las Cruces prison inmate dies after assault

December 7, 2023 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Brisbine Click here for updates on this story LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KOAT) — An inmate is dead after an apparent assault at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility Tuesday morning. New Mexico State Police are investigating. Corrections officials say the male inmate was found in his cell with injuries that suggest an

Ohio woman loses hundreds in puppy scam, issues holiday pet purchase warning

December 7, 2023 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Pagonakis Click here for updates on this story CLEVELAND, Ohio (WEWS) — Autumn Carney of West Salem, Ohio, learned a tough lesson when it comes to buying a puppy sight unseen while shopping online. The pictures posted on the internet of an English Bulldog she and her family purchased from a breeder, supposedly

‘Yellowstone’ creator and actor battle over coffee company’s logo

December 7, 2023 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A very real legal drama over coffee is brewing on the set of a fictional TV show. The ranch of Tyler Sheridan, who is the showrunner and creator of the hit TV show “Yellowstone,” is suing the coffee brand created by Cole Hauser, one of the show’s

Exclusive: House Ethics Committee requests interview with witness in Gaetz probe

December 7, 2023 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Paula Reid and Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Republican-led House Ethics Committee has reached out to at least one witness as part of its investigation into GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz to schedule an interview in the coming weeks, the latest sign that the once dormant probe remains open. One formal request went out last week, the day before the House voted to expel

California’s nonpartisan legislative analyst says state faces record $68 billion budget deficit

December 7, 2023 9:29 AM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s nonpartisan legislative analyst says state faces record $68 billion budget deficit.

Mortgage rates drop to lowest levels since August

December 7, 2023 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates continued to fall this week, averaging just over 7%. It is the sixth straight week rates have dropped, undoing seven previous consecutive weeks of increases. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to an average of 7.03% in the week ending December 7, down from 7.22% the

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