Month: August 2025

The global craze for Labubu dolls has led to a massive surge in counterfeits.

Urgent warning issued as dangerous fake Labubu dolls flood UK market

August 13, 2025 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Fake Labubu dolls that could pose a choking hazard for young children have flooded the UK market, a consumer standards body has warned. Legitimate Labubu toys, created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung and sold by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, have become a viral and profitable sensation around the

US Open Tennis Tournament Fast Facts

August 13, 2025 5:55 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US Open Tennis Tournament. It is held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. It is the only Grand Slam tennis championship held in North America. August 18-September 7, 2025 – The US Open Tennis Tournament is scheduled

US Visa Fast Facts

August 13, 2025 5:53 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at visas, travel documents for individuals who are visiting or moving to the United States. Facts A visa is a travel document, affixed to a passport, granting citizens from foreign countries permission to enter the United States for a certain purpose, whether it’s a business trip, a

Cloning Fast Facts

August 13, 2025 5:53 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at cloning, a process of creating an identical copy of an original. Facts Reproductive Cloning is the process of making a full living copy of an organism. Reproductive cloning of animals transplants nuclei from body cells into eggs that have had their nucleus removed. That egg is

George Mitchell Fast Facts

August 13, 2025 5:51 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George Mitchell, former US senator (D-Maine). Personal Birth date: August 20, 1933 Birth place: Waterville, Maine Birth name: George John Mitchell Father: George Mitchell, a janitor Mother: Mary (Saad) Mitchell Marriages: Heather MacLachlan (1994-present); Sally L. Heath (1959-1987, divorced) Children: with Heather

Department of Veterans Affairs Fast Facts

August 13, 2025 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Facts There are 16.2 million veterans in the United States, according to the most recent statistics from the US Census. More than nine million veterans are served each year by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care facilities are

Enrico Letta Fast Facts

August 13, 2025 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. Personal Birth date: August 20, 1966 Birth place: Pisa, Italy Father: Giorgio Letta, a mathematics professor Mother: Anna (Banchi) Letta Marriage: Gianna Fregonara Children: Giacomo, Lorenzo, Francesco Education: University of Pisa, International Law, 1994; Scuola Superiore

Uruguay da el primer paso hacia la legalización de la eutanasia

August 13, 2025 5:39 AM CNN Newsource

Por EFE Uruguay dio en la madrugada de este miércoles el primer paso hacia la regularización de la eutanasia, luego de que la Cámara de Representantes aprobara por mayoría el proyecto de ley ‘Muerte digna’. Tras un debate que comenzó en la mañana del martes y se extendió por más de doce horas, 64 diputados

Ron Paul Fast Facts

August 13, 2025 5:30 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former presidential candidate and US Representative Ron Paul. Personal Birth date: August 20, 1935 Birth place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Birth name: Ronald Ernest Paul Father: Howard Paul, dairy farmer Mother: Margaret (Dumont) Paul, dairy farmer Marriage: Carol (Wells) Paul (February 1, 1957-present) Children: Ronald