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Associated Press A man attempting an epic 80-mile swim across Lake Michigan said he gave up on the third day after losing two batteries for a critical GPS device and ending up badly off course. Sixty-year-old Jim Dreyer was pulled from the water last Thursday on the third day of his swim to Wisconsin from
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Chuck E. Cheese has a new subscription program that’s nearly half the price of a standard Netflix plan, but one the animatronic rat likely hopes is double the fun. The family entertainment chain is launching a nationwide monthly membership program starting at $7.99 that lets customers play
Continue ReadingSOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian authorities say they have seized some 436 kilograms — about 960 pounds — of heroin at the Black Sea port of Burgas. The district prosecutor’s office said on Monday that the heroin was stashed in 434 packages hidden inside officially declared cargo in a trailer. Officials estimate the drug haul
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media business is making a big bet on streaming as the rest of the company brings in shockingly little money. Even though Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) is valued at $5 billion, the Truth Social owner revealed Friday evening it made
Continue ReadingBy Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story NORWOOD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Massachusetts boy made the best of things when the town health department shut down his sidewalk ice cream stand that was raising money for a local hockey team for players with disabilities. Twelve-year-old Dan Doherty of Norwood told his family
Continue ReadingBy Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Remember when Lionel Richie, flanked by 1984’s finest pyrotechnics, closed out the LA Olympic Games wearing an entirely beaded jacket? It was one of Richie’s first solo gigs after leaving funk and soul group the Commodores two years earlier. “I was just getting my feet wet,” he told the
Continue ReadingBy Beth Lawrence Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Two men are facing charges after police say they ran onto Guaranteed Rate Field Saturday during the game between the Cubs and the White Sox. Edgar Medina, 29, and Joseph Vega, 19, of Chicago, each face one felony charge of criminal
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although he is most prominently known for his decades-long rap career and being everyone’s “uncle,” Snoop Dogg has proven his talent extends beyond what he does in the recording studio. That’s been evident the past two weeks, as Snoop became a breakout star of the Paris Olympics, bearing the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although he is most prominently known for his decades-long rap career and being everyone’s “uncle,” Snoop Dogg has proven his talent extends beyond what he does in the recording studio. That’s been evident the past two weeks, as Snoop became a breakout star of the Paris Olympics, bearing the
Continue ReadingBy Jasmin Barmore Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WXYZ) — A giant megaphone that local students are working on is a rare build, according Nino Tanzini, the lead instructor on the project. He says most megaphones are made with the null horn going from wide to small, and this one is
Continue ReadingBy Brittany Toolis Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WXYZ) — It’s August and many Michigan parents are in their back-to-school era. In some families, school never stopped for the summer. Their kids don’t plan on stepping foot inside a classroom this year either. Instead, those parents are “unschooling” their kids. Unschooling
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada is in the fight of her political life as she tries to hold onto her seat in one of the most competitive House races in the country. Lee, who prides herself on focusing on local issues and staying away from the top of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the November general election. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office says the ballot initiative from the group New Economic Frontier that would legalize recreational marijuana earned enough signatures. Voters rejected previous measures in 2018 and 2022. In 2021,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s health care system has been battered by multiple crisis but is now preparing for the possibility of a devastating wider conflict with Israel. Israeli strikes have hit deeper into Lebanon in recent weeks, and sonic booms from military jets rattle Beirut. Much of the border region is in rubble.
Continue ReadingBy Pauleen Le Click here for updates on this story MONTROSE, Minnesota (WCCO) — In the rolling fields of Montrose, Minnesota, two local heroes are sowing the seeds of a new life. “More than a passion in the sense that every day has given me more. Without Tom and this farm, I wouldn’t have my
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military says the former spy chief has been arrested and will be court-martialed. The military’s announcement on Monday did not say when the arrest took place and no charges have been disclosed against Faiz Hameed, a retired army general. Hameed had been implicated in a housing project scheme launched
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gym operator Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Blink, an Equinox-owned chain with more than 100 locations, says it’s filing for bankruptcy to help facilitate a sale of the business. The New York-based company added that it’s gyms remain open and anticipates “limited impact on
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By Michelle Watson, Gloria Pazmino and Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — A Massachusetts hair salon owner said members of law enforcement entered her business without permission and used the bathroom during a campaign event held by Vice President Kamala Harris last month, CNN affiliate Spectrum News 1 Worcester reported. “Violated, disrespected,” and “totally blown away”
Continue Reading SPECTRUM NEWS WORCESTER, ALICIA POWERS, POOL, CNN By Michelle Watson, Gloria Pazmino and Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — A Massachusetts hair salon owner said members of law enforcement entered her business without permission and used the bathroom during a campaign event held by Vice President Kamala Harris last month, CNN affiliate Spectrum News 1 Worcester
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Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Lloyd Austin, ordenó el envío de un submarino con misiles guiados a Medio Oriente y aceleró la llegada de un grupo de ataque de portaaviones a la región antes de un posible ataque iraní contra Israel, dijo el Pentágono en un comunicado
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