By Hilary Whiteman and Hannah Ritchie, CNN On his first full day on the job, Australia’s new prime minister mentioned the words “climate change” four times within two minutes of his maiden international speech. Fresh from election victory, Anthony Albanese sought to present a new Australia to the world, one that takes climate change as
Continue ReadingBy Rodrigo Pedroso and Jorge Engels, CNN At least 22 people have died in the bloody aftermath of a raid carried out by Rio de Janeiro’s military police on Tuesday. Authorities said a gunfight broke out after police were shot at while preparing to enter Vila Cruzeiro, an underprivileged community where leaders of an alleged
Continue ReadingCNN, HLN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Walmart’s attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn’t go over so well. The company is apologizing for selling “Celebration Edition: Juneteenth Ice Cream,” under its Great Value label. The branding sparked a backlash with many people on social media. “Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Walmart’s attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn’t go over so well. The company is apologizing for selling “Celebration Edition: Juneteenth Ice Cream,” under its Great Value label. The branding sparked a backlash with many people on social media. “Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and enduring
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Marnie Hunter, CNN Delta Air Lines on Thursday announced it will cut about 100 flights a day from its schedule this summer to “minimize disruptions and bounce back faster when challenges occur.” The airline cited rising demand and the challenges of “rebuilding Delta’s full-scale operation” in its announcement of cuts to its
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added five new destinations to its “high” risk category for travelers on Monday. The Central American country of Belize, the Bahamas archipelago in the North Atlantic, the mountainous British overseas island territory of Montserrat, the Caribbean island country of Saint
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, Radina Gigova and Arnaud Siad CNN Britain’s beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing accusations he misled lawmakers and is staring down fresh calls to resign, after new images were published appearing to show him raising a glass with colleagues at a social gathering inside Downing Street during lockdown. The photos, obtained
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil. Personal Birth date: October 27, 1945 Birth place: Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil Father: Aristedes Inacio da Silva, agriculture worker Mother: Euridice Ferreira de Mello, seamstress Marriages: Rosangela Silva (May 18, 2022-present); Marisa Leticia Lula da Silva (1974-2017, her
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Oppmann and Hande Atay Alam, CNN A growing number of countries are threatening to snub the US-hosted Summit of the Americas next month, amid controversy over its guest list. The summit, organized this year by US President Joe Biden’s administration, was intended to convene leaders from across the Americas in Los Angeles to
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Starbucks is leaving Russia for good. The coffee company paused its operations and stopped shipments of its products to Russia in March. Now, it “has made the decision to exit and no longer have a brand presence in the market,” Starbucks said in a brief statement Monday. Employees in the
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Typically there’s nothing groundbreaking about a fast-food chain selling a hamburger. But Arby’s has never sold one — until now. Better known for its roast beef, the chain is adding a hamburger to its menu for the first time in its nearly 60-year history. Arby’s announced Monday it’s adding the
Continue ReadingBy Raja Razek, CNN Five people are reported dead after severe thunderstorms raced through parts of Canada on Saturday, according to Environment Canada. “There were five fatalities reported and a few others injured as a result of the strong winds with this line of thunderstorms,” read a weather summary for Ontario and the National Capital
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Raúl Castro, former President of Cuba. Personal Birth date: June 3, 1931 Birth place: Birán, Cuba Birth name: Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz Father: Ángel Castro, a wealthy Spanish landowner Mother: Lina Ruz, a cook and maid to Angel Castro’s first wife Marriage: Vilma Espin (1959-2007,
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN After almost a decade of conservative leadership, Australian voters turned their back on the ruling coalition, instead backing those who campaigned for more action on climate change, greater gender equality and political integrity. New Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in on Monday before his departure to Japan for his
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Australian voters have delivered a sharp rebuke to the center-right government, ending nine years of conservative rule, in favor of the center-left opposition that promised stronger action on climate change. Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese claimed victory Saturday, though it was unclear as counting continued if his party would have
Continue ReadingBy Heather Chen, CNN Ramen chef Kantaro Ishii has fond memories of working at his father’s izakaya near their home in the city of Sendai, Japan. “Izakayas (informal bars that serve alcohol and snacks) are busy establishments,” he said. “There’s very little room for mistakes.” Ishii, the eldest of two boys, would often go to
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Votes are being counted in Australia to determine who will lead the country in an election that could see the center-right government lose its mandate after nine years. Scott Morrison is asking voters to give him a second term in office as Prime Minister after three years dominated by the pandemic,
Continue ReadingCNN By Colby Hentges, CNN Adam Schiff sees UFOs, a Lyft driver tells racists to take a hike, and championship paper airplanes take flight. These are the must-watch videos of the week. The truth is out there Deputy Director of Navy Intelligence Scott Bray shows declassified video of an unidentified object during a House subcommittee
Continue ReadingCNN By Colby Hentges, CNN Adam Schiff sees UFOs, a Lyft driver tells racists to take a hike, and championship paper airplanes take flight. These are the must-watch videos of the week. The truth is out there Deputy Director of Navy Intelligence Scott Bray shows declassified video of an unidentified object during a House subcommittee
Continue ReadingCNN By Colby Hentges, CNN Adam Schiff sees UFOs, a Lyft driver tells racists to take a hike, and championship paper airplanes take flight. These are the must-watch videos of the week. The truth is out there Deputy Director of Navy Intelligence Scott Bray shows declassified video of an unidentified object during a House subcommittee
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