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Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning a trip to Japan, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-travel-covid-19/index.html

Why Gorbachev's legacy haunts China's ruling Communist Party

Tributes have poured in from around the world for Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the former Soviet Union who died on Tuesday age 91, with many global leaders hailing his role promoting peace and advancing freedoms. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/31/china/china-reaction-mikhail-gorbachev-intl-hnk/index.html

China starts countdown on Xi Jinping's bid for historic third term in power

In 47 days, China's ruling Communist Party will hold its 20th National Congress, at which Xi is widely expected to extend his hold on power for another five years -- a move that would cement his status as the country's most powerful leader in decades. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/31/china/china-20th-party-congress-countdown-intl-hnk/index.html

What makes mosquito bites itch and what to do about it

If you've ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their itchy bites can be. The more you scratch, the more they itch. Some experts break down why these bites itch so much and how to prevent or remedy the pain. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/31/health/mosquito-bites-itch-wellness/index.html

Remember when Princess Diana danced with John Travolta at the White House?

It was November 1985, and the unlikely partners were guests of President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan. Diana wore a midnight blue velvet gown with a sapphire and pearl choker, an outfit that has since become emblematic of the princess. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/princess-diana-white-house-remember-when/index.html

Singapore swimming hero Joseph Schooling admits using cannabis while competing in Vietnam

Singapore's first and only Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling has apologized for consuming cannabis while training and competing in Vietnam. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/31/sport/singapore-joseph-schooling-olympian-cannabis-apology-hnk-intl/index.html

A water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, has left residents with no running water, hospitals without air conditioning and moved schools online

It was only a matter time before the water system in Jackson, Mississippi, failed like it did this week, authorities said, leaving residents with no reliable running water to shower or brush their teeth and forcing schools and businesses to close. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/31/us/jackson-water-system-failing-wednesday/index.html

China markets decline as Covid cases hit all provinces, factory output continues to shrink

Chinese markets declined on Wednesday as global investors continue to deal with the aftermath of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's hawkish speech at Jackson Hole last week, and the alarming spread of Covid in China. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/31/investing/asian-markets-china-pmi-covid-outbreak-byd-intl-hnk/index.html

Asia's largest bird park to close

Jurong Bird Park, one of Singapore's oldest and most iconic attractions, has announced that it will cease operations and shut its doors after more than 50 years. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/singapore-jurong-bird-park-closure-intl-hnk/index.html

China shuts world's largest electronics market as Shenzhen imposes more lockdowns

China's southern city of Shenzhen on Monday shut down the world's largest electronics market and suspended public transport nearby as authorities enforced neighborhood-wide lockdowns in response to a small number of Covid cases. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/business/china-covid-shenzhen-huaqiangbei-lockdown-intl-hnk/index.html

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is now the world's third richest man

Gautam Adani was already Asia's richest man. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/business/gautam-adani-wealth-intl-hnk/index.html

Fukushima town lifts evacuation order, allowing former residents to return 11 years after nuclear disaster

More than a decade after Japan's worst nuclear disaster, the town that hosts the disabled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant finally lifted its evacuation order on Tuesday, allowing former residents to come home. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/asia/futaba-fukushima-nuclear-evacuation-order-intl-hnk/index.html

Investigators are still working to determine the motive of the shooter who killed 2 people at an Oregon Safeway. Here's what we know

As shoppers at a Safeway grocery store in Bend, Oregon, meandered down aisles and pondered their produce choices Sunday night, a 20-year-old shooter burst into the building and began firing, killing two people and injuring at least two others. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/us/safeway-shooting-bend-oregon-what-we-know/index.html

Chris Dawson found guilty of murdering wife Lynette, ending 40-year Australian mystery

One of Australia's longest-running cold cases documented in the popular "Teacher's Pet" podcast has ended with the conviction of Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife Lynette. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/australia/australia-chris-dawson-wife-murder-verdict-intl-hnk/index.html

China charges dozens over brutal attack on women in restaurant

Chinese authorities have charged 28 people and detained eight police officials following a brutal assault on a group of women earlier this summer that shocked the country and provoked widespread anger. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/china/china-tangshan-restaurant-attack-prosecution-intl-hnk/index.html

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits to misleading media about Covid-19 vaccination status last season

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admitted to misleading the media about his Covid-19 vaccination status last season during an appearance on the 'Joe Rogan Podcast' on Saturday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/sport/aaron-rodgers-mislead-media-covid-19-vaccination-status-spt-intl/index.html

China's yuan slid to the weakest in two years as hawkish Fed signals more rate hikes

The Chinese yuan sank to the lowest level in two years after hawkish comments by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell spurred a recent rally for the greenback. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/economy/china-yuan-lowest-in-two-years-hawkish-fed-intl-hnk/index.html

NFL rookie punter Matt Araiza is let go from the Buffalo Bills after he was accused of raping a teen girl in a lawsuit

NFL rookie punter Matt Araiza has been released from the Buffalo Bills days after he and two other football players were accused in a lawsuit of gang raping a then-17-year-old girl during an off-campus party at San Diego State University last year. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/27/us/matt-araiza-released-after-rape-lawsuit/index.html

Teachers ratify agreement with Ohio's largest school district after a strike impacted the start of the school year

Following a days-long strike over classroom conditions and teacher pay, the Columbus, Ohio teacher's union voted Sunday to ratify an agreement with Columbus City Schools, which will allow students to return to in-person learning Monday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/us/columbus-teachers-ratify-education-agreement/index.html

Prince Charles edits special edition of Black British newspaper

The Prince of Wales has guest-edited a special upcoming issue of British African-Carribean newspaper The Voice to mark its 40-year anniversary. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/28/uk/prince-charles-the-voice-newspaper-intl-gbr-scli/index.html

Howard University receives 2 bomb threats in a week as some HBCU students say they feel forgotten after no arrests in previous threats

As Howard University students returned to campus on Monday for the start of the fall semester, the university received two bomb threats just months after the school and other historically Black colleges and universities had to lock down or postpone classes because of similar threats. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/28/us/howard-university-hbcu-bomb-threats-reaj/index.html

Princess Diana's unique Ford Escort fetches $850,000 at auction

A Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 that was driven by the late Princess Diana fetched £724,500 ($851,070) at an auction held at Britain's Silverstone racing circuit on Saturday. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/princess-diana-ford-escort-auction-gbr-intl-scli/index.html

Three Dutch soldiers were wounded in a shooting outside an Indianapolis hotel, authorities say

Three Dutch soldiers were wounded in a shooting outside an Indianapolis hotel Friday evening, according to the Dutch Ministry of Defense. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/28/us/dutch-soldiers-indianapolis-shooting/index.html

The fight against drought in California has a new tool: The restrictor

The pretty, cloudless blue skies over perfectly manicured lawns represent an ugly reality for California's Las Virgenes Municipal Water District as it grapples with the historic megadrought ravaging the American West. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/28/us/california-water-restriction-enforcement-elam/index.html

Krispy Kreme debuts new doughnut in honor of Artemis I mission

One small step for a man, one giant leap for... doughnuts? source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/28/business/krispy-kreme-artemis-1-doughnut-trnd/index.html

Sewage-covered beaches risk turning England into the 'dirty man of Europe'

Last week, 100 English beaches were closed due to spills of raw sewage. But these aren't accidents -- water companies are releasing excess wastewater into rivers and seas, making the UK the 'dirty man of Europe.' source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/uk-beaches-sewage-england/index.html

Discover Europe's hidden vacation spots and ideas for fall travel

Shoulder season is almost here, when travel transitions from peak crowds and prices to something -- hopefully -- a little more mellow. Join us for our roundup of weekly travel news as well as tips for where to travel in late 2022. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/pandemic-travel-news-fall-autumn-destinations/index.html

'This will change everything for me': Americans react to Biden's plan to forgive up to $20k in student loan debt

Americans across the country are sharing their mixed reactions to President Joe Biden's decision to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/27/us/americans-react-biden-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/index.html

Parents of 43 missing Mexican students welcome arrest of former attorney general

The mothers and fathers of 43 Mexican students who went missing nearly eight years ago have welcomed the findings of a recent government report that found the disappearances were a "crime of the state." source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/27/americas/ayotzinapa-mexican-students-parents-intl-hnk/index.html

'We're a part of this movement, too.' Transgender and nonbinary people say they feel excluded from the abortion fight

Amid discourse surrounding women's rights and bodily autonomy in the two months since the federal reversal of the right to an abortion, transgender and nonbinary advocates say their communities are often excluded from conversations about abortion care and reproductive healthcare. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/27/us/transgender-nonbinary-abortion-reproductive-care-reaj/index.html

How Ukraine is using resistance warfare developed by the US to fight back against Russia

As the war in Ukraine has passed the six-month mark, US and European officials say Ukraine has successfully used a method of resistance warfare developed by US special operations forces to fight back against Russia and bog down its vastly superior military. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/27/politics/russia-ukraine-resistance-warfare/index.html

Russia blocks final draft of nuclear disarmament treaty at UN

A month-long meeting on nuclear disarmament ended in failure at the United Nations Friday night when Russia refused to accept the final draft of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/27/europe/russia-blocks-un-nuclear-disarmament-treaty-intl-hnk/index.html

Solomon Islands doesn't answer US Coast Guard's request for port visit, US says

A United States Coast Guard vessel was unable to enter Solomon Islands for a routine port call because the Solomon Islands government did not respond to a request for it to refuel and provision, a US official said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/26/asia/us-coast-guard-cutter-solomon-islands-port-call-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

Sleep, talk about coffee, wake up, talk about coffee: Papua New Guinea has a brand new minister job

The leader of Papua New Guinea has appointed what are believed to be the world's first ministers for coffee and palm oil. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/26/business/papua-new-guinea-coffee-minister-intl-hnk/index.html

Canadian climber dies after falling off Mount Rainier in Washington state

A Canadian climber fell to his death in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state earlier this week, officials said Thursday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/26/us/canadian-climber-dead-mount-rainier/index.html

Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnects from power grid after nearby fires

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is held by Russian forces, was disconnected from the power grid for the first time in its history on Thursday, according to the country's nuclear operator. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/25/europe/ukraine-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-disconnected-intl/index.html

Do you recognize this man? Ohio officials hope clay facial reconstruction will help solve cold case

Ohio authorities are hoping to identify a man whose remains were found 35 years ago and have released images of a facial reconstruction in the hopes that someone may recognize him. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/26/us/ohio-cold-case-facial-reconstruction/index.html

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted in 'swatting' incident, police say

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the target of a "swatting" police call early Wednesday morning, police said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-police-response/index.html

The parvovirus is the illness that has killed dozens of dogs in Michigan, officials say

Canine parvovirus has been identified as the illness that has killed dozens of dogs in the last month in the northern and central parts of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, state officials said Wednesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/23/us/michigan-dog-deadly-parvovirus-like-illness/index.html

North Korea reports suspected Covid cases on China border two weeks after declaring victory over virus

Two weeks after North Korea declared victory over the coronavirus, the country has reported four suspected cases in a province near its border with China. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/25/asia/north-korea-suspected-covid-cases-lockdown-intl-hnk/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials said at least 22 people were killed in an attack on a train station as Russia conducted missile strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday — Ukrainian Independence Day. Follow here for the latest updates from Ukraine. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-25-22/index.html

Thailand has suspended its prime minister. What happens next?

Thailand's top court has suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from official duty while it decides whether he will be allowed to continue to govern beyond the country's 8-year prime ministerial term limit. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/25/asia/thailand-prayut-chan-ocha-suspended-explainer-intl-hnk/index.html

A train is derailed and roads washed away after torrential rain clobbers parts of Mississippi

Wading through thigh-high waters, dozens of nursing home residents held onto a rope stretched across a flooded parking lot as they were evacuated from a Mississippi retirement home on Wednesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/25/us/mississippi-flooding-thursday/index.html

Chinese island plans to ban sales of fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2030

The island of Hainan in southern China plans to ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2030, aiming to become the first province in the country to do so, according to provincial authorities. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/25/energy/hainan-fossil-fuel-vehicles-ban-intl-hnk/index.html

A treasured manuscript in a college library that was believed to have been written by Galileo is a forgery, university says

A prized manuscript in the University of Michigan library that was believed to have been written by the famed Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei is a forgery, the university said. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/galileo-manuscript-michigan-university-forgery-scn/index.html

Indian billionaire makes hostile bid for high-profile NDTV news channel

Asia's richest man has launched a hostile bid to take over an influential broadcaster in India and gain a firmer footing in the country's vibrant media space. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/media/adani-ndtv-channel-takeover-bid-hnk-intl/index.html

How 24 British rabbits took over Australia

What seemed like an innocent Christmas gift of 24 English rabbits in 1859 would go on to become Australia's "most devastating biological invasion," according to a new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/world/australia-feral-rabbit-invasion-origins-intl-hnk/index.html

Kevin Durant to remain with Brooklyn Nets, team management says

Brooklyn Nets All-Star forward Kevin Durant will remain with the franchise, general manager Sean Marks said on Tuesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/sport/kevin-durant-staying-brooklyn-nets-spt-intl/index.html

'All of it is a lie': Russian paratrooper condemns his country's war in Ukraine

The Kremlin's justification for invading Ukraine "is a lie," a Russian paratrooper who previously publicly condemned his country's war in Ukraine has told CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/22/europe/pavel-filatyev-ukraine-russia-paratrooper-interview-intl/index.html

Dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters, study finds

The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China's southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct in the country, a new study said on Wednesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/china/china-dugong-extinct-intl-hnk/index.html

Australia to investigate former leader's secret ministerial 'power grab'

An independent inquiry will be held into the secret ministerial roles adopted by former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison before he was voted out of office three months ago. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/23/australia/australia-inquiry-morrison-ministerial-roles-intl-hnk/index.html

Americans urged to leave Ukraine immediately as new Russian attacks feared

The US government is urging Americans in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch attacks on civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/23/europe/us-embassy-ukraine-evacuation-alert-intl-hnk/index.html

3 dead, 2 seriously injured in vehicle crash involving Indiana State University football players

Three Indiana State University students died and two were seriously injured after their vehicle ran into a tree in western Indiana early Sunday, according to the school and local law enforcement. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/us/vehicle-crash-indiana-state-university/index.html

Wildfires rage as China's Chongqing suffers unrelenting record heat wave

Thousands of emergency responders are battling to contain fast-spreading wildfires in China's southwestern city of Chongqing amid a weeks-long, record heat wave in the region. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/23/china/china-heat-wave-chongqing-wildfires-intl-hnk/index.html

Philippines returns to school for just one day as storm forces classrooms in north to close again

A tropical storm forced schools to close across the northern Philippines on Tuesday -- just one day after in-person learning had resumed following one of the world's longest pandemic-related shutdowns. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/23/asia/philippines-schools-tropical-storm-ma-on-florita-intl-hnk/index.html

Off-duty New York correction officer indicted on murder and manslaughter charges in fatal shooting of 18-year-old

An off-duty New York City correction officer accused of fatally shooting a teenager in the face was indicted on murder and manslaughter charges Monday, prosecutors said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/23/us/new-york-correction-officer-indicted-fatal-shooting/index.html

Regal Cinemas' owner may file for bankruptcy, promises 'business as usual'

source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/22/media/regal-cinemas-cineworld-possible-bankruptcy/index.html

Western leaders call for IAEA visit to Ukraine nuclear plant amid safety fears

US President Joe Biden and Western leaders on Sunday stressed the need for the United Nations nuclear watchdog to visit the Zaporizhzhia power plant in southeastern Ukraine, where shelling has sparked fears of a disaster, according to a White House statement. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/22/world/zaporizhzhia-iaea-visit-ukraine-intl-hnk/index.html

Plane failed to descend as pilots reportedly fell asleep during flight

Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday, according to an Aviation Herald report. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/pilots-reported-to-fall-asleep-ethiopian-airlines/index.html

Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg has tied the knot

Meta exec Sheryl Sandberg tied the knot with businessman Tom Bernthal over the weekend. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/22/tech/meta-sheryl-sandberg-wedding/index.html

China's Belt and Road is facing challenges. But can the US counter it?

As US President Joe Biden and top American officials traveled the world this summer, promoting a pledge of hundreds of billions of dollars for poorer countries, a largely unspoken motivation loomed in the background: competition with China. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/22/china/china-belt-and-road-us-infrastructure-overseas-development-intl-hnk-mic/index.html

Rescue crews are searching for a hiker in Utah after flash flooding

Rescuers continue searching for a hiker in southwestern Utah after a flash flood struck in a national park. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/us/missing-hiker-utah-flash-floods/index.html

The YouTube prayer channel started during Covid that's become a global movement

Every morning at 7am Nigerian time, Pastor Jerry Eze can be seen on a YouTube livestream fervently praying over thousands of stacks of requests he has received from his followers around the world. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/africa/jerry-eze-online-platform-nigeria-intl-cmd/index.html

Is losing weight an important health goal?

Losing weight might sound like the answer to all health problems -- but is that science or stigma? Experts share the more complicated connections between weight and health and how to focus on sustainable changes for your holistic wellness. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/health/weight-health-connection-wellness/index.html

People are now testing Tesla's 'full self-driving' on real kids

Carmine Cupani wanted to set the record straight. So he asked his young son to stand in the path of his Tesla as it sped through a parking lot. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/business/tesla-fsd-tests-kids/index.html

'Upset' Joshua fights back tears after Usyk defeat

An emotional Anthony Joshua fought back tears as he reflected on his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah on Saturday, saying he was deeply "upset" with his performance against the Ukrainian heavyweight champion. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/sport/joshua-usyk-fight-intl/index.html

He 'made room for the terrible and the beautiful.' How Fred Buechner redefined the art of not preaching

When Fred Buechner died last week at 96, admirers paid tribute to one of the most innovative pastors of the 20th century. Two attributes make his voice more relevant than ever. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/us/frederick-buechner-appreciation-blake-cec/index.html

'He calls me Dad.' Guardian raises money to adopt boy he found in trash in his native Haiti

Jimmy Amisial is trying to make fatherhood official by formally adopting the boy he has not let go of since that fateful night he found him. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/21/americas/haiti-dad-adoption-boy-found/index.html

A second wildland firefighter has died this month battling blazes in Oregon

A 25-year-old wildland firefighter was killed after being struck by a tree while battling the Rum Creek Fire in Oregon, officials said Friday, marking the second fire personnel death in the state this month. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/20/us/oregon-firefighter-struck-by-tree/index.html

The world's rivers are drying up from extreme weather. See how 6 look from space

To be stuck "up a river without a paddle" is an expression for a sticky situation you just can't get out of. But if that river happens to be in the northern hemisphere this summer, it's likely the paddle won't be helpful, anyway. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/20/world/rivers-lakes-drying-up-drought-climate-cmd-intl/index.html

Oklahoma, with a history of botched lethal injections, prepares to start executing a man a month

Oklahoma will soon begin executing death row inmates at a pace of about one man per month, with plans to put to death 25 prisoners over the next two years despite cries by critics and experts who point not only to outstanding questions of the mental fitness or possible innocence of some but also the state's recent history of botched lethal injections. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/20/us/oklahoma-botched-executions-history/index.html

An Uber driver passed a building on fire while taking a passenger to the airport. He stopped to evacuate the residents

Uber driver Fritz Sam is being hailed a "hero" by the company's CEO after he sprang into action and helped evacuate residents from a burning building in New York City. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/20/us/nyc-uber-driver-hero-building-fire/index.html

An Alabama GOP county chair apologizes for posting an elephant logo with KKK imagery. The local NAACP wants him off the school board

A county NAACP chapter in northern Alabama is calling for the resignation of a school board member and local Republican Party chairman, who says his sharing on social media of a GOP elephant logo that included KKK imagery was unintended. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/20/us/alabama-gop-lawrence-county-kkk-image-naacp-reaj/index.html

Wisconsin public school district affirms ban on teachers displaying Pride materials or identifying their pronouns in emails

A ban on teachers displaying Pride materials in classrooms or writing their pronouns in email signatures will remain in place in a Wisconsin public school district following a contentious board meeting during which parents and students criticized the policy. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/19/us/wisconsin-school-district-bans-pride-flags-reaj/index.html

Off-duty Chicago police officer charged after video shows him kneeling on teen's back

A Chicago police sergeant was charged Thursday with felony official misconduct and aggravated battery six weeks after video surfaced showing him holding a 14-year-old boy in the prone position with his knee while he was off-duty in Park Ridge, Illinois, according to Park Ridge police. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/19/us/michael-vitellaro-chicago-police-charged-kneel-on-teen/index.html

Ice cream with dried fish and scotch bonnet chiles? Don't knock it 'til you try it, says Cape Town creamery

At Tapi Tapi, molecular biologist Tapiwa Guzha is creating ice cream flavors like no one else. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tapi-tapi-ice-cream-tapiwa-guzha-south-africa-spc-intl/index.html

Chinese city swabs freshly caught seafood for Covid-19

The Chinese coastal city of Xiamen is testing freshly caught fish, crabs and even shrimp for Covid-19 as it goes all out to contain a spiraling outbreak -- a policy drawing ridicule online and criticism from experts who say it's a "waste of resources." source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/19/china/xiamen-china-fish-covid-testing-intl-hnk/index.html

'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam

Officially known as the Dolmen of Guadalperal but dubbed the Spanish Stonehenge, the circle of dozens of megalithic stones is believed to date back to 5000 BC. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/spanish-stonehenge-drought/index.html

WHO boss says 'color of skin' behind lack of help for Tigray

The World Health Organization's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has suggested that racism is behind a lack of international attention being paid to the plight of civilians in Ethiopia's war-shattered Tigray region. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/africa/tedros-ghebreyesus-tigray-crisis-intl/index.html

China dims lights in Chengdu subway to save power as heat soars

Metro stations in Sichuan province's capital city Chengdu have dimmed their lights to save electricity, leaving some travelers in partial darkness as China grapples with a power crunch amid a record heat wave. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/china/china-chengdu-heat-wave-power-shortage-intl-hnk/index.html

LIV golfer Patrick Reed files defamation lawsuit against Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee

LIV golfer Patrick Reed filed a defamation lawsuit against the Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee on Tuesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/sport/liv-golf-patrick-reed-lawsuit-spt-intl/index.html

Japan wants young people to drink more alcohol. It's just not sure how to convince them

The Japanese government has launched a contest to find new ways to encourage young people to drink more alcohol following a drop in sales tax attributed to pandemic restrictions. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/asia/japan-tax-alcohol-competition-intl-hnk/index.html

Sexual assault accuser wore 'provocative' clothing, Indian judge rules

A judge in southern India has ruled a woman wore "provocative" clothing, effectively dismissing her sexual assault complaint, causing public outcry in the country, where violence against women and girls make frequent headlines. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/india/india-sexual-assault-kerala-woman-bail-intl-hnk/index.html

Where water is called 'blue gold': A town grapples with one of its worst droughts on record

France is suffering what authorities say is likely its worst drought on record. In the parched south, authorities are trucking in water to replenish their reservoirs and imposing rations on residents. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/europe/france-drought-climate-cmd-intl/index.html

American farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought

Nearly three quarters of US farmers say this year's drought is hurting their harvest -- with significant crop and income loss, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, an insurance company and lobbying group that represents agricultural interests. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/business/west-drought-farmers-survey-climate/index.html

Multiple bomb and arson attacks rock southern Thailand

Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in southern Thailand on Wednesday, authorities said, in what appeared to be multiple coordinated attacks that injured seven people. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/asia/thailand-bomb-arson-attacks-intl-hnk/index.html

Wisconsin man charged in 1992 double homicide after DNA sample from traffic stop tied him to the crime scene, court document shows

A Wisconsin man was arrested and charged in the 1992 killings of two people after his DNA was obtained during a traffic stop last month and matched evidence from the crime scene, according to a criminal complaint. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/us/wisconsin-man-1992-killings/index.html

President Yoon wants South Korea to become one of world's top weapons suppliers

South Korea plans to become one of the world's top four weapons suppliers, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday as he addressed reporters in a speech marking his first 100 days in office. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/asia/south-korea-arms-exports-yoon-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

CNN projects Alaska special election will head to ranked choice voting tabulation

The results of the Alaska special general election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. Don Young's term remain uncertain, as CNN projected none of the candidates on the ballot topped 50% on Tuesday -- a necessary feat given the state's new ranked choice voting rules. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/politics/alaska-special-election/index.html

China's worst heatwave in 60 years is forcing factories to close

China's Sichuan province has ordered all factories to shut down for six days to ease a power shortage in the region as a scorching heat wave sweeps across the country. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/economy/sichuan-factories-power-crunch-china-heat-wave-intl-hnk/index.html

California residents urged to conserve electricity Wednesday as temperatures could soar to triple-digits

California residents are being urged to conserve energy Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. and 9 p.m. as much of the state is expected to see extreme heat through the end of the week. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/us/california-heat-power-alert/index.html

China's worst heatwave in 60 years is forcing factories to close

China's Sichuan province has ordered all factories to shut down for six days to ease a power shortage in the region as a scorching heat wave sweeps across the country. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/economy/sichuan-factories-power-crunch-china-heat-wave-intl-hnk/index.html

These eco-friendly futuristic floating homes are currently under construction

Floating homes, luxury living and smart home technology aren't necessarily things that tend to go hand in hand. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/eco-friendly-futuristic-floating-homes-under-construction/index.html

Chinese research ship Yuan Wang 5 docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port

A Chinese research ship docked at a southern Sri Lankan port Beijing leases from the government on Tuesday, officials said, despite security concerns raised by India about the vessel's presence in nearby waters. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/asia/india-china-tensions-military-ship-docks-sri-lanka-intl-hnk/index.html

Salman Rushdie is awake and 'articulate' after stabbing attack in New York, official says

Award-winning author Salman Rushdie is awake and "articulate" in his conversations with investigators as he remains hospitalized for severe injuries following a stabbing attack in western New York Friday, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told CNN Monday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/us/salman-rushdie-attack-tuesday/index.html

Darwin Núñez sent off after headbutt as Liverpool frustrated by Crystal Palace

Liverpool's new summer signing Darwin Núñez was sent off for a headbutt on his home debut as Crystal Palace frustrated the host to a 1-1 draw in the English Premier League on Monday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/football/darwin-nunez-liverpool-red-card-crystal-palace-spt-intl/index.html

Cincinnati Zoo's baby hippo has a name

The votes are in. The Cincinnati Zoo's bouncing baby hippo is named Fritz. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/baby-hippo-cincinnati-zoo-sex-name/index.html

A large metal object fell from the sky near the Maine State Capitol, narrowly missing a person walking outside

A Maine Capitol Police employee was spared Monday when a large metal object apparently from an aircraft crashed to the ground outside the building, narrowly missing him, officials said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/us/maine-large-metal-object-falls-near-capitol/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

An explosion at an ammunition depot in the village of Maiskoye in Crimea injured at least two people, the head of the Russian-controlled Crimea administration Sergei Aksyonov said in his Telegram channel. Follow here for the latest from Ukraine. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-16-22/index.html

Saudi fund invested $500 million in Russian oil as Ukraine invasion began

Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding invested in Russian energy groups Gazprom, Rosneft and Lukoil between Feb. 22 and March 22, it said on Twitter on Sunday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/15/energy/saudi-arabia-russian-oil-investments/index.html

Shoppers rush for the exits as Shanghai Ikea goes into lockdown

Panicked shoppers rushed for the exits at an Ikea branch in Shanghai on Saturday after city health authorities ordered the store to lock down after a close contact of a Covid-19 case was traced to the location. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/15/china/china-covid-shanghai-ikea-lockdown-intl-hnk/index.html

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will visit UK and Germany in September

Harry and Meghan will visit the UK and Germany in the first week of September, according to a spokesperson. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/15/uk/harry-meghan-uk-germany-visit-scli-intl-gbr/index.html

China cuts rates as lockdowns and a real estate crisis take their toll

China's central bank cut interest rates on Monday as new data showed the economy losing steam last month because of renewed Covid lockdowns and a deepening property downturn. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/15/economy/china-pboc-cuts-rates-weak-economy-intl-hnk/index.html

'Sometimes we eat dinner, sometimes we don't.' Afghan food crisis poses dilemma for the West one year after Taliban takeover

At midday, Shakeela Rahmati starts the long walk from her home in a poor neighborhood in the hills above Kabul. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/15/asia/afghanistan-poverty-taliban-anniversary-intl-cmd/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

A joint statement from the European Union and 42 countries including the United States has called on Russia to immediately withdraw its forces from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine. Follow here for the latest from Ukraine. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-15-22/index.html

Apples are baking on branches and hosepipe bans hit millions as England falls into drought

The Taylors have been growing apples in the English county of Essex for more than a century. But 2022 has been a particularly tough chapter in the family's history. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/uk/uk-england-climate-drought-cmd-intl/index.html

Anne Heche's son mourns mother: 'We have lost a bright light'

Anne Heche's son paid tribute to his mother Friday saying the family had lost "a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend." source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/entertainment/anne-heche-family-statement/index.html

Should your teens be watching 'Euphoria'? And how should you talk to them about it?

Sometimes the shows about teens are not exactly what you want your teens to be watching, and they might be streaming without your knowledge, experts say. You can't always ban the content, but you can open up helpful discussions in your family, they added. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/14/health/euphoria-talk-to-kids-shows-wellness/index.html

India's 'Warren Buffett,' Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, dies at 62

Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, sometimes called "India's Warren Buffett," died Sunday at age 62, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/14/india/india-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-death-intl-hnk/index.html

Boat captain in fatal smuggling incident sentenced to 18 years

The captain of a San Diego vessel that sank in 2021 killing three of 32 smuggled migrants on board was sentenced to 18 years in prison Friday, the US Attorney's Office said in a release. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/13/us/california-smuggling-captain-sentenced/index.html

Norway warns it may have to kill a beloved 1,300-pound walrus named Freya

A massive, fish-loving walrus named Freya is stirring up trouble in Norway -- and the Norwegian government has warned it may have to euthanize her if Norwegians don't leave her alone. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/14/world/freya-walrus-norway-scn-trnd/index.html

Beasts of the skies and bomb-ravaged city tours

This week in travel news: A tour company is urging travelers to visit Ukraine's bomb-ravaged cities -- against international advisories. And Emirates CEO Tim Clark tells CNN he wants Airbus to build a new super-jumbo to replace the A380. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/pandemic-travel-news-a380-tim-clark-777-9x/index.html

Mexican troops sent to border city after deadly cartel clash

Hundreds of Mexican soldiers were sent to the border city of Juarez Friday after a prison face-off between members of two rival cartels caused a riot and shootouts that killed 11 people, most of them civilians, authorities said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/13/americas/mexico-cartel-clash-intl-latam/index.html

How Abercrombie, Victoria's Secret and Vitamin Shoppe use smell to get you to spend more

Have you ever stepped into an Abercrombie, Victoria's Secret, Vitamin Shoppe or another store and wondered: "What's that smell?" source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/13/business/why-stores-smell-good-abercrombie-victorias-secret/index.html

Colorado eliminates sales tax on diapers and menstrual products

Buying diapers and feminine hygiene products is about to get just a little bit easier for Coloradans. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/13/us/colorado-tax-diapers-menstrual-products-trnd/index.html

Responding to FBI search, Trump and allies return to his familiar strategy: flood the zone with nonsense

In response to the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's home in Florida on Monday, Trump and his allies in Congress and right-wing media have returned to his preferred strategy for communicating in a crisis: say a whole bunch of nonsense in rapid succession. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/13/politics/fact-check-trump-fbi-search-false-misleading-conspiracy-theories/index.html

Venue where Salman Rushdie was stabbed rejected past recommendations to improve security measures, sources tell CNN

The venue where renowned author Salman Rushdie was stabbed Friday had rejected previous recommendations to toughen security measures, two sources told CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/13/us/salman-rushdie-attacked-saturday/index.html

House to vote Friday to pass Democrats' sweeping health care and climate bill

The House of Representatives is on track to vote on Friday to pass Democrats' $750 billion health care, energy and climate bill, in a significant victory for President Joe Biden and his party. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/politics/house-vote-health-care-climate-tax-bill/index.html

'Please don't forget about us,' says Ukrainian soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko about ongoing war effort

As he urges the world not to forget about those still facing imminent danger from Russian forces, Ukrainian soccer icon Andriy Shevchenko says sport has a major role to play in uniting people behind his country, source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/football/andriy-shevchenko-ukraine-war-effort-spt-intl/index.html

Ecovado could be a greener alternative to 'green gold'

Designer Arina Shokouhi has created an alternative avocado called Ecovado. Made from locally-sourced ingredients, it could help to reduce unsustainable avocado consumption. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/europe/ecovado-climate-scn-spc-intl/index.html

New Langya virus found in China could be 'tip of the iceberg' for undiscovered pathogens, researchers say

More surveillance is needed of a new virus detected in dozens of people in eastern China that may not cause the next pandemic but suggests just how easily viruses can travel unnoticed from animals to humans, scientists say. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/china/china-new-virus-disease-animal-spillover-intl-hnk/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

The situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has reached a "grave hour," the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said, as he called for an immediate inspection of the facility by experts. Follow live news updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-12-22/index.html

A firefighter battling a wildfire in Oregon has died after he was struck by a tree, officials say

A firefighter died while battling a wildfire in southwestern Oregon after he was struck by a tree, officials said Thursday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/us/oregon-firefighter-dies-fighting-wildfire/index.html

Opinion: 'Leaving my country was harder than losing my dad'

This time last year, Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan's youngest female mayor, was about to embark on a terrifying journey to secure her -- and her family's -- lives. Now living in Germany, she looks back at a year since the Taliban takeover of her homeland. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/12/opinions/afghanistan-taliban-takeover-1-year-ghafari/index.html

Rapper Young Thug indicted on more gang-related charges in Georgia court

Rapper Young Thug has been indicted on additional charges related to gang activity along with drug and firearms violations nearly three months after he was arrested in Atlanta, according to court documents. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/11/entertainment/young-thug-gang-charges/index.html

SoftBank is selling its crown jewels to ride out 'severe market'

SoftBank is set to gain more than $34 billion by cutting its stake in Alibaba, the crown jewel of its investment portfolio, after posting record losses on its tech bets this year. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/11/investing/softbank-alibaba-stake-intl-hnk/index.html

A city council in Alabama voted to dissolve its police department after a racist text message

A city council in Alabama has voted to dissolve its three-member police department after the assistant chief sent a racist text message to other officers, according to the mayor, James Latimer. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/11/us/alabama-city-dissolve-police-department/index.html

'It shocks the conscience.' Vanessa Bryant's lawyer says photos from Kobe's helicopter crash were shared with dozens of LA County employees

After the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others, disturbing images taken at the scene were shared among more than two dozen Los Angeles County employees, a lawyer for the NBA legend's wife Vanessa said Wednesday in her lawsuit against the county over the photos. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/11/us/kobe-vanessa-bryant-crash-photos-lawsuit-thursday/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

At least seven Russian warplanes were destroyed in explosions in annexed Crimea, satellite images show, in what CNN research found could be Moscow's biggest loss of military aircraft in a single day since World War II. Follow live news updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-11-22/index.html

The recent killings of 4 Muslim men in Albuquerque have shaken the city. Here's what we know

The potentially linked ambush-style shootings of three Muslim men and the recent killing of a fourth in Albuquerque have alarmed the city's Muslim community, leaving the community grappling with fear as police announce they have detained a suspect. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/albuquerque-muslim-men-killings-monday/index.html

Archaeologists recover ancient 'fertility statuettes' from famed Tuscan hot springs

Excavation efforts at the site of an ancient thermal spa in Tuscany have unearthed near-perfectly preserved ancient relics such as objects linked to pregnancy and fertility as well as coins dating back to Roman times. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/san-casciano-dei-bagni-thermal-baths-relics-scn/index.html

Hundreds of tips helped police identify and charge 'primary suspect' in killings of Muslim men, police say. Now they're searching for motive

Hundreds of tips poured in after Albuquerque police sounded an alarm about the shooting deaths of four Muslim men in the city, leading to an arrest in the killings on Tuesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/10/us/albuquerque-muslim-men-killings-wednesday/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said annexed Crimea must be freed to end the war with Russia after explosions rocked the area of a Russian military airbase in the peninsula, killing one. Follow live updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-10-22/index.html

Hours before the Albuquerque killings suspect was publicly identified, CNN reporters were inside his home. Here's what happened

Authorities said Tuesday they arrested 51-year-old Muhammad Syed as a suspect in the killings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/10/us/albuquerque-muslim-men-killings-suspect-home/index.html

In pictures: Olivia Newton-John's best style moments

The late actress and singer skyrocketed to fame for her sweet-to-edgy transformation in "Grease" and became an icon of 1970s and '80s style. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/style-moments-olivia-newton-john-grease/index.html

'Grease' co-stars, friends and fans pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John

Hollywood icons joined fans worldwide to mourn the loss of Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer and "Grease" star, who died Monday at her ranch in Southern California at age 73. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/entertainment/olivia-newton-john-tributes-intl-hnk/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

A buyer in Lebanon has rejected the cargo of the first grain ship to leave Ukraine since the early days of the war due to delayed delivery, according to Ukrainian officials. Follow live updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-09-22/index.html

Dangerous artificial marijuana, with names like K2 and Spice, is used less in states where weed is legalized

The use of deadly artificial forms of cannabis that can't be detected in drug and urine tests have been on the rise in the US. Now, a new study has found that the legalization of marijuana might be putting a small dent in their popularity. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/health/synthetic-marijuana-study-wellness/index.html

'The Flash' actor Ezra Miller cited for felony burglary after allegedly stealing alcohol from a Vermont home

"The Flash" actor Ezra M. Miller is accused of stealing alcohol in May from a Vermont home while the owners were away, according to state law enforcement. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/entertainment/ezra-miller-burglary-arrest-vermont/index.html

Shooting during ball game at Atlanta park leaves 2 dead and 4 wounded, including 6-year-old

A shooting during a ballgame at an Atlanta park Sunday left two people dead and four wounded, including a 6-year-old who was in critical condition, Atlanta police said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/atlanta-park-shooting/index.html

Albuquerque police are trying to piece together what led up to the killings of 4 Muslim men as anxiety spreads within the community

As anxiety swirls and Albuquerque's Muslim community grieves, police investigators are still piecing together what led up to the killings of four Muslim men in the city and whether they are connected. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/us/albuquerque-muslim-men-killings-tuesday/index.html

China drills show Beijing is developing the ability to strangle Taiwan, experts say

China's military exercises show Beijing doesn't need to invade Taiwan to control it -- rather it can strangle the self-ruled island, cutting it off from the outside world, Chinese and American analysts say. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/asia/china-taiwan-military-exercises-what-we-learned-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

Opinion: Britain is closer than ever to a non-White prime minister. Don't think it's racial progress

Britain is as close as it has ever been to being run by a prime minister who is not White. But Conservative leader hopeful Rishi Sunak -- son of Indian migrants via East Africa -- is a continuity candidate and will be steering the same racist ship as his predecessor, writes Kehinde Andrews. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/opinions/uk-leadership-race-prime-minister-rishi-sunak-andrews/index.html

Fourth slain Muslim man in Albuquerque attended funeral of other victims the day he was killed

One of four Muslim men slain in potentially linked Albuquerque killings had attended a funeral for two of the other victims on Friday and expressed fear about the shootings, a mosque spokesman told CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/albuquerque-4th-victim-was-at-funerals/index.html

August 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Three more ships laden with grain departed from Ukraine on Friday under a UN-brokered deal aimed at easing the global food crisis, according to Ukrainian officials. Follow live updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-05-22/index.html

The recent killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque have shaken the city. Here's what we know

The ambush-style shootings of three Muslim men and the recent killing of a fourth in Albuquerque have alarmed the city's Muslim community and triggered warnings for mosque-goers as police investigate how the shootings may be linked. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/us/albuquerque-muslim-men-killings-monday/index.html

JetBlue airplane clips wing of Southwest jet at LaGuardia Airport, FAA says

The wing of a JetBlue Airways plane clipped the wing of a Southwest Airlines jet at New York's LaGuardia Airport Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/jetblue-airplane-hits-wing-southwest-jet-laguardia/index.html

China launches long-range airstrike drills around Taiwan on fourth day of military exercises

Chinese forces took part in drills focused on land attacks and long-range airstrikes around Taiwan on Sunday, its military said, on what was expected to be the final day of extensive exercises rolled out in response to a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/07/asia/taiwan-china-military-drills-intl-hnk/index.html

Families of Kansas' cold case victims find new hope for answers from an unexpected source -- the state's prisoners

James Winston was always immaculately dressed. Since he was 10 years old, he would carefully iron his clothes, right down to his socks and underwear. He would later do the same for his kids, making sure they were coordinated from head to toe. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/07/us/kansas-cold-case-prisoner-playing-cards/index.html

He was shot and killed playing the sport he loved. Now this Ohio 15-year-old is one of the country's latest victims of gun violence

Ali Jeylani knows you shouldn't pick favorites when it comes to family members, but of his seven siblings, he's always had a soft spot for his younger brother, Issa. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/07/us/gun-violence-ohio-shooting-issa-jeylani/index.html

It's the little things: The only pan every cook needs

A cast-iron pan is one of the most versatile and reliable pieces of kitchen equipment, and unlike most electronic kitchen must-haves, it can last for generations, food writer Casey Barber says. She offers suggestions for the novice cast-iron cook. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/07/health/cast-iron-skillet-meals-wellness/index.html

Tiffany's sells out custom Cryptopunk 'NFTiff' pendants for $50,000 each

On Friday, Tiffany & Co debuted and quickly sold out a limited collection of 250 custom jewel-encrusted pendants for holders of CryptoPunks, a popular early non-fungible token collection. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/tiffanys-cryptopunk-nft-pendants-trnd/index.html

A centuries-old horse tooth might be the last piece in the genetic puzzle of Assateague's horses

The unexpected discovery of a 16th-century horse tooth in modern-day Haiti has provided credence for an age-old folk story about the origin of feral horses on an island off Maryland and Virginia. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/07/us/assateague-feral-horses-origin-scn-trnd/index.html

Why the international climate community isn't popping champagne over the US energy bill

US officials are hoping the energy and tax bill puts them in a better position for difficult climate negotiations to come. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/06/politics/us-climate-bill-reputation-cop27/index.html

They survived a mass shooting at their California high school 30 years ago. It still affects them today

On May 1, 1992 -- seven years before Columbine -- a gunman killed four people and wounded 10 others at a California high school. CNN spoke to two survivors about their terrifying memories of that day -- and how it still affects them three decades later. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/06/us/lindhurst-high-school-shooting-cec/index.html

Lightning strike on oil storage tank in Cuba causes massive fire

Lightning struck a large oil storage tank on Friday evening in Matanzas, Cuba, causing a huge fire. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/06/americas/cuba-lightning-strike-oil-storage-fire-intl-hnk/index.html

How to say no: Boundary-setting tips from Nedra Tawwab

Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab discusses how she helps illuminate choices so people can reclaim control of their lives, establish healthy boundaries and enjoy rewarding relationships. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/06/health/boundary-setting-how-to-say-no-wellness/index.html

Taiwan says multiple Chinese aircraft and vessels spotted in possible simulated attack

Taiwan says it detected "multiple" Chinese aircraft and naval vessels taking part in military drills around the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, in what could be a possible simulated attack against the island. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/06/asia/china-taiwan-drills-saturday-intl-hnk/index.html

The Oak Creek massacre signaled the rise of White supremacist violence. But the warnings went unheeded

In the decade since the 2012 attack on a Sikh gurdwara in Wisconsin, the US domestic terror threat has escalated, and mass shootings have become a fixture of American life. And with each new tragedy, the deadly mass shooting fades further and further from memory. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/05/us/oak-creek-shooting-anniversary-white-supremacy-rise-cec/index.html

Military drills drum home China's relentless message in the Taiwan Strait

China's military exercises around Taiwan this week aim to send a pointed message to governments in Taipei, Tokyo and Washington that Beijing alone calls the shots in the Taiwan Strait, analysts say. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/05/china/china-taiwan-military-exercises-analysis-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

Russia ready to discuss prisoner swap with US, Lavrov says after Griner conviction

Russia is ready to discuss an exchange of prisoners with the United States through a diplomatic channel agreed upon by both countries, Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday, state news agency RIA Novosti reported. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/05/europe/griner-russia-prisoner-swap-lavrov-intl-hnk/index.html

Look of the Week: Shirtless Adam Driver goes viral for Burberry. Again

As we enter August, there is one definitive accessory making summer headlines: an enviable set of sculpted abs. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/adam-driver-burberry-ltw/index.html

1 person dead after shooting in a Las Vegas hotel room, police say

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting in a hotel room at the Mirage Hotel and Casino that left one person dead, the department said in a tweet Thursday night. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/05/us/las-vegas-hotel-shooting-mirage-casino/index.html

These cities are better at enduring extreme heat. Here's what they're doing different

The climate crisis is making extreme heat waves more frequent. Cities can ease them with thoughtful design. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/04/world/cool-cities-heat-wave-climate-cmd-intl/index.html

Six years ago it was still men-only — now Muirfield hosts the Women's Open for first time

After hosting 16 men's British Open Championships across 130 years, Muirfield, in Scotland, is holding the women's event. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/04/golf/muirfield-first-womens-open-championship-preview-spc-spt-intl/index.html

More torrential rain pounds the St. Louis area, leading to flooding and water rescues, officials say

Torrential rain has led to water evacuations overnight in St. Louis as the city still reels from last week's destructive floods. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/04/weather/st-louis-flooding-thursday/index.html

Man arrested after 3 killed in China kindergarten stabbing

Chinese authorities have arrested a man who allegedly killed three and injured six in a stabbing attack at a kindergarten in southern Jiangxi province Wednesday, according to local public security officials. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/04/asia/china-kindergarten-knife-stabbing-attack-jiangxi-intl-hnk/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukraine has raised its forecast for this year's grain and oilseeds harvests amid a global food crisis sparked by Russia's invasion. Follow here for live updates. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-04-22/index.html

Images show Kabul house where al Qaeda chief was killed by US strike

CNN has identified what appears to be the house in Kabul, Afghanistan -- a so-called "poppy palace" surrounded by the homes of druglords and warmongers -- that was hit by a Hellfire missile drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in the early hours of Sunday morning. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/02/middleeast/ayman-al-zawahiri-strike-house-identified-intl/index.html

6 tasks you've been putting off that you need to do now

With a seemingly never-ending list of chores, it can be difficult to decide what needs immediate attention and what can wait. Here's a list of tasks you should do to avoid potential headache down the road. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/03/us/life-maintenance-tasks-adulthood-wellness/index.html

Seeing Komodo dragons now costs $250 and tourism workers are striking over it

Hundreds of Indonesian tourism workers were on strike on Tuesday over a hefty hike in ticket prices to see the country's famous Komodo dragons, a move the government insists is to preserve the habitat of one of the world's largest lizards. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tourism-strike-komodo-island-indonesia/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Mykolaiv's mayor said the city was rocked by "powerful explosions" from airstrikes early on Wednesday. The strategic southern port has come under heavy attack by Russia in recent weeks. Follow live news updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-03-22/index.html

August 2, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

The Ukrainian military says it repelled Russian advances in the eastern Donetsk region near Bakhmut. Meanwhile, Ukraine says Russia is redeploying some troops from the Donbas to bolster its southern flank. Follow live news updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-02-22/index.html

As California's McKinney Fire rages, evacuated residents grapple with losses and an uncertain future

As firefighters battle the raging wildfire scorching a Northern California forest and swallowing homes in its path, some residents forced to flee are left to grapple with the losses and an uncertain future. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/03/us/california-mckinney-fire-wednesday/index.html

Massive McKinney Fire in Northern California leaves trail of destruction

As a massive wildfire continues to cut a path of destruction through a Northern California forest, residents are left to contend with lost homes and treasured family items. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/02/us/california-mckinney-fire-tuesday/index.html

Toxic mine pollution has turned Ohio rivers orange. Now it's being made into paint.

Two Ohio University professors have teamed up with non-profit Rural Action to create True Pigments, a social enterprise turning mine pollution into paints. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/02/world/ohio-rivers-acid-mine-drainage-paint-scn-spc-intl/index.html

Eastern Kentucky faces even more flood risk as hundreds are still missing and death toll reaches 37

Swaths of eastern Kentucky that have already been saturated by days of rainfall and washed over by deadly floodwaters faced yet another night of flood risk going into Tuesday morning, in a region still grieving dozens dead and fighting to recover those who are missing. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/02/weather/kentucky-flooding-deaths-tuesday/index.html

Federal officials are investigating the death of a co-pilot who exited a plane in mid-air in North Carolina

The body of a man who got off an aircraft mid-flight during an emergency landing Friday near Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recovered, authorities said. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/30/us/north-carolina-emergency-landing-co-pilot-dead/index.html

Hawaii couple charged with assuming the identities of deceased children in Texas

A married couple in Hawaii has been indicted for allegedly living under the identities of dead children from Texas for decades and conspiring against the government, according to unsealed federal court records. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/02/us/hawaii-couple-charged-identity-theft/index.html

This nation is scorching in a heat wave and wildfires, yet it's returning to planet-baking coal

Just a year ago, Greece was confident it could close all existing coal-burning plants by 2023. But an energy crunch that has turned into a full-blown crisis since Russia invaded Ukraine has sent that whole timeline up in smoke. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/31/europe/greece-coal-energy-climate-cmd-intl/index.html

What to ask yourself before taking your relationship to the next level

Not assessing relationship compatibility early on can lead to unmet needs or having to break up when you're already deeply invested. Relationship experts share questions to ask before committing, cohabitating, marrying and more. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/health/relationship-compatibility-questions-wellness/index.html

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's suspension decision expected to come Monday, per reports

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to hear his fate for the upcoming National Football League (NFL) season on Monday, according to multiple reports. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/sport/deshaun-watson-nfl-suspension-decision-spt-intl/index.html

How the world's biggest four-day workweek trial changed people's lives

Workers are fed up. More than two years into the pandemic, many have burned out, quit their jobs or are struggling to make ends meet as record inflation takes a huge bite out of their paychecks. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/business/4-day-work-week-uk-trial/index.html

Kentucky officials call for critical recovery supplies as dozens are found dead in flooding and death toll is expected to rise

As the death toll in flood-stricken areas of Kentucky continues to rise, rescue workers and officials are focused on recovering missing people in several counties and coordinating vital aid for thousands of displaced residents. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/weather/kentucky-appalachia-flooding-monday/index.html

China's gambling hub Macao to ease Covid-19 restrictions

The gambling hub of Macao will allow bars, restaurants, salons, gyms and entertainment venues to reopen on Tuesday, August 2, lifting a citywide Covid-19 lockdown that lasted more than a month. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/macao-eases-covid19-restrictions-intl-hnk/index.html

Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian troops have retreated from parts of the Zaporizhzhia region in southeastern Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian intelligence report. Follow live news updates here. source https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-01-22/index.html

Evergrande has failed to deliver the debt restructuring plan it promised

China's embattled property giant Evergrande has failed to deliver a preliminary debt restructuring plan it had promised by July 31, leading to further concerns about the future of the world's most indebted developer. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/economy/china-evergrande-miss-deadline-restructuring-plan-intl-hnk/index.html