By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Remember the universal childhood experience of writing a fan letter to someone you admire? (Mickey Mouse, I hope you still have that note I gave you at Disneyland in 1999.) Well, a new Google ad says artificial intelligence can now do that for you. It’s not going
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — Christophe Ena takes a closer look at his photo of fencing joy at the spectacular Grand Palais.
Continue ReadingRANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula due to worsening conditions in an area where a long-running landslide has damaged houses, roads and utilities, authorities said. Southern California Gas Co. cited “significant strain” on its infrastructure in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts has agreed to provide about $30 million to help support the operations of six hospitals that Steward Health Care is trying to turn over to new owners after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year, according to court filings. The latest update comes as Steward announced Friday that is was closing
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group that works to protect and expand voting rights is asking the South Carolina Supreme Court to order lawmakers to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts because they lean too far Republican. South Carolina’s congressional map was upheld two months ago in a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision
Continue ReadingAP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Before they stood with their arms wrapped around each other in a brotherhood forever etched into U.S. Olympic lore, Brody Malone, Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda and Stephen Nedoroscik were collegians. Yes, the dreams the members of the U.S. men’s gymnastics team had fostered since childhood began in
Continue ReadingCNN By Saskya Vandoorne and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was one of the more memorable moments of arguably the most unique opening ceremony in history, but one that has sparked controversy around the world. The scene in question has been described by some critics as a parody of “The Last Supper” and one
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Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Cientos de personas protestan en Venezuela después de que el Consejo Nacional Electoral del país declarara formalmente a Nicolás Maduro como el ganador de las elecciones en una contienda presidencial empañada por acusaciones de fraude electoral. Este lunes se registraron crecientes protestas en la capital, Caracas, de acuerdo con videos
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela is facing a political standstill after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the country’s main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election. Maduro’s ruling party considers the results of the election a settled matter. But opposition candidate Edmundo González on Monday said his campaign has the proof
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan Supreme Court ruling Monday could put thousands of dollars in the pockets of tens of thousands of people who lost their homes in foreclosure sales. For years, counties kept any profit from the sale of homes that were foreclosed on for failing to pay taxes, even if the
Continue ReadingWESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A swarm of dragonflies stunned and surprised beachgoers over the weekend in Rhode Island. The dragonflies descended on Misquamicut beach Saturday. Video of the dragonflies shows beachgoers running for cover and hiding under blankets. People could be heard screaming. Usually dragonflies are relatively large yet beautifully colored insects. It’s unclear what
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in. Actor Jeff Bridges addressed a fundraising call geared toward white men supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and sang her praises on Monday night. Organizers said the call drew more than 180,000 participants and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned three journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage in prosecutions widely condemned by press freedom advocates as retaliation for critical reporting. Omar Radi, Taoufik Bouachrine and Soulaimane Raissouni were among 2,278 people who received pardons this week, according to Morocco’s Ministry
Continue ReadingBARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake shook the desert area east of Los Angeles on Monday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.9 quake occurred at about 1 p.m. and was centered 13.7 miles (22 kilometers) northeast of the community of Barstow. It was
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By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Summer is the perfect time to get outside and exercise, whether it’s a casual game with friends or a recreational sports league. A mobility coach and a few of her colleagues share their tips for how to enjoy these activities injury-free. Here’s what else you
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A growing set of evidence suggests that using semaglutide could lead to decreased substance use, and a large new study shows a promising link between the medication and tobacco use. But experts emphasize that much more research is needed before using the medications off-label for smoking cessation. In a
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A 3-year-old Missouri child has died after falling from an apartment window eight stories above the ground. Battalion Chief Eric Michel told the Kansas City Star that the boy fell Monday morning at Independence Towers, an apartment building in the Kansas City suburb of Independence. The boy died at a hospital.
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — American swimmers added plenty to the U.S. medal count Monday night, just not the ones they most wanted. Katie Grimes and Emma Weyant stood side by side on the Paris podium. Ryan Murphy picked up the seventh medal of his illustrious career. And Luke Hobson earned his first
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities late in Greece have ordered multiple evacuations due to a wildfire on the island of Evia, near Athens, with conditions worsening after nightfall when firefighting planes and helicopters were unable to operate. The evacuations were ordered in four mountainous areas in the south of the island, where several hundred firefighters
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