By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — Fewer low-income students applied for college financial aid for the current school year after the rollout of an updated version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, was plagued with problems. Submitting the form is required in order to access federal Pell grants,
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dick Van Dyke is 98 and feeling it. After the legendary comedic actor had to pull out of a planned appearance at the recent Emmy Awards and an event in Utah, the New York Post caught up with Van Dyke as he was leaving a pharmacy in Malibu
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NOUMEA, New Caledonia (AP) — New Caledonia has marked the anniversary of its French colonization. There’s tight security and simmering tensions between the pro-independence Indigenous Kanak people and the white settler communities loyal to Paris. The 171st anniversary of the French takeover Tuesday comes four months after protests by Kanaks against French voting
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — A large concrete sculpture of a bracelet referencing the excesses of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos and a collection of portraits focusing on Black men and women are among the eclectic artwork shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize. Four artists — Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — America’s slowing job market is taking a toll on people’s moods. The Conference Board’s latest consumer survey showed that Americans became much more pessimistic about the US economy’s current health and the future of the job market. The monthly survey’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to a reading of
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By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to visit the US-Mexico border while in Arizona on Friday, according to a source familiar with the discussions, as Harris tries to close the gap with former President Donald Trump on the issue of immigration. Details of the visit – which CNN first
Continue ReadingBANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been officially written into law, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and will come into effect in 120 days. This means LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register their marriage in January
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the massive vessel experienced an ill-timed electrical blackout and other failures. Officials announced a new lawsuit Tuesday that
Continue ReadingOUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso’s ruling junta says it has thwarted an attempt to destabilize the African country “with the help of foreign powers.” A transitional government has been running Burkina Faso after the military seized power in 2022, capitalizing on popular discontent with previous democratically elected governments over security issues. Growing attacks
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Police in Spain have arrested five people accused of scamming two women out of 325,000 euros ($362,000) by pretending to be Hollywood star Brad Pitt online. Ten other people were also investigated as part of Operation Bralina, which spanned eight provinces, according to a statement from the Guardia Civil
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La Sala 1 de la Cámara Criminal y Correccional Federal de Argentina ordenó este lunes a un juzgado federal de ese país que ordene la inmediata detención del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro y del ministro del Interior, Justicia y Paz, Diosdado Cabello, en el marco de una investigación
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Marley’s musical legacy of harmony and peace has hit the road with his sons bringing their late father’s timeless message to life in a multi-city tour. The reggae giant’s footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Marley’s musical legacy of harmony and peace has hit the road with his sons bringing their late father’s timeless message to life in a multi-city tour. The reggae giant’s footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the
Continue ReadingBy Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — A mysterious type of magma found within extinct volcanoes scattered around the world could contain an abundant supply of rare earth elements, crucial ingredients for electric vehicles, wind turbines and other clean technologies, according to a report published Tuesday. Rare earth elements, such as lanthanum, neodymium and terbium, are
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers are feeling less confident this month and concerns about jobs rose significantly. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 98.7 in September, from 105.6 in August. It was the biggest month=to-month decline since August of 2021. The index
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela dio luz verde al pedido del Ministerio Público para emitir órdenes de aprehensión contra el presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, su hermana y secretaria general de la Presidencia, Karina Milei, y la ministra de Seguridad, Patricia Bullrich (a quien el TSJ escribió mal
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Dolly Parton descubrió que su conexión especial con su ahijada Miley Cyrus es incluso más profunda de lo que originalmente pensaba. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel El sitio de seguimiento de árboles genealógicos y genealogía Ancestry anunció este lunes que al utilizar “miles de millones de registros históricos y árboles genealógicos
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A new analysis of dozens of arrowheads is helping researchers piece together a clearer portrait of the warriors who clashed on Europe’s oldest known battlefield 3,250 years ago. The bronze and flint arrowheads were recovered from the Tollense Valley in northeast Germany. Researchers first uncovered the site in 1996
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More small firms say they’re harnessing AI to help their businesses. In a survey by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Teneo, nearly every small business — 98% — said they are utilizing a tool that is enabled by AI. Forty percent said they’re using generative AI tools
Continue ReadingBy Scarlett Conlon, CNN Milan (CNN) — The strapline to the recent Spring-Summer 2025 shows at Milan Fashion Week should read: “expect the unexpected.” The runways staged across the Italian city were a stark contrast to Milan’s usual doubling down on house codes and familiar signatures. Just six months ago, designers were offering up collections
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