AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators say they stand by a conclusion that more than 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous and should not be in use, taking another step toward a massive recall. The decision Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration involves inflators made by ARC Automotive
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A pair of assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders hours apart is threatening to set off a regional clash and upend already fragile talks toward ending the war in Gaza. The deadly round of hostilities escalated Wednesday when Hamas’ political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed hours after he attended the inauguration of Iran’s new
Continue ReadingBy Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — It’s a summer for single-digit dollar deals as IHOP and Denny’s join other big-name food chains in offering value menu options. The two companies are the latest restaurants trying to appeal to consumers being more selective with their dollars in the wake of price increases. IHOP announced this week
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — Para Charity Dean, el peso de la carrera presidencial es de repente un poco más pesado al pasar del agotamiento de una revancha entre Joe Biden y Donald Trump a un nuevo comienzo con la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris como presunta candidata demócrata. “Es refrescante. Hay una nueva energía que no teníamos
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — The night the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron first flew over Paris, its designer Mathieu Lehanneur held his breath. The balloon lit by the Olympic torch and set off into the sky was a risk. Lehanneur told The Associated Press that was the first time it had ever been tested in
Continue ReadingCNN By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did not lower its key interest rate, which has been sitting at a 23-year high for the last 12 months. But officials continue to signal that the central bank may do so soon — most likely in September. And the market
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did not lower its key interest rate, which has been sitting at a 23-year high for the last 12 months. But officials continue to signal that the central bank may do so soon — most likely in September. And the market expects
Continue ReadingCNN Analysis by Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Meet the new Donald Trump, same as the old Donald Trump. The former president’s rant about likely Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ racial identity, headlined by the false and offensive claim that the first Black woman elected vice president “happened to turn Black” only recently, as an act of political expedience,
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren’t a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke
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By Jessie Yeung, Stefano Pozzebon and Tara John, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election. Venezuela’s opposition and multiple Latin American leaders have refused to recognize Maduro’s victory in the July 28 vote, which was announced by
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Reynolds knows that having kids can get a little bit wild at times. But the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star is offering some sound advice to parents far and wide. Reynolds, who shares four children with actress Blake Lively, appeared on this week’s episode of the “Not Skinny but
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago in an interview that quickly turned hostile. The Republican former president wrongly claimed that Harris, the first Black woman and Asian American to
Continue ReadingORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A not-for-profit blood center serving much of the southeastern United States is facing a ransomware attack. Officials said Wednesday that the attack disabled OneBlood’s information technology, forcing it to operate at a reduced capacity in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. The blood center is using manual processes to maintain basic operations
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a man killed outside the Philadelphia mosque where he was headed for a prayer service was a 43-year-old resident of the city. Authorities say a man in dark clothing ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon and fired at least 17 rounds. Authorities say Jefferson died after being shot
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors. The agreement was filed Wednesday in federal Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York. A federal judge threw out Giuliani’s bankruptcy case earlier this month, saying the
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WEST NEW YORK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey elementary school is removing Sen. Bob Menendez’s name from its building after his conviction on federal bribery charges. A spokesperson for West New York Mayor Albio Sires confirms on Wednesday that the name will be down before the start of the school year in September. The
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Una familia está de luto ya que ayer a las 10:40 de la noche su ser querido fue atropellado mientras caminaba por el área de Grapefruit Blvd y la calle Cesar Chavez en Coachella, mientras el sheriff realizaba la investigación y el forense hacia su trabajo, fue cerrado el tramo entre la Avenida 49 y
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