Tag: CNN
‘Yellowjackets’ leans hard into ’90s music nostalgia, and we’re here for it
Of the many dark gifts Showtime’s eerie hit series “Yellowjackets” serves up for us, the juiciest this season is by far the music.
ADHD medication abuse in schools is a ‘wake-up call’
At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they’ve abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new study found.
Fulton County DA says fake Trump electors are incriminating one another and wants lawyer disqualified
The Fulton County District Attorney’s office said some fake electors for Donald Trump have implicated each other in potential criminal activity and is seeking to disqualify their lawyer, according to a new court filing.
A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok ‘challenge’
A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after “he took a bunch of Benadryl,” trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that’s circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a GoFundMe account from his family.
US warns Russia not to touch American nuclear technology at Ukrainian nuclear plant
The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy sent to Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom last month.
Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: ‘The parties have resolved their case’
The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.
White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal charges
• ‘A major part of Ralph died’: Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks
• 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New York, officials say
High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years.
Maine authorities detained a person of interest after 4 people were found dead in a home and 3 others shot while driving
Maine authorities have detained a person of interest and continue to investigate after two shooting incidents that appear to be connected left at least four people dead and three others injured, state police said.
Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has been cleared to resume football activities, said Tuesday his cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January was caused by commotio cordis.
GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims to set up a floor vote on the issue this afternoon, which Republi…
McCarthy slams Biden in handling of US debt
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House GOP majority will refuse to lift a cap on government borrowing unless Biden agrees to spending cuts that would effectively neutralize his domestic …
‘Difficult to say with a straight face’: Tapper reacts to Fox News’ statement on settlement
A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said.
Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden
• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump
• Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump
• Chris Christie mulling 2024 White House bid
• Analysis: The fire next time has begun burning in Tennessee…
Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear
Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conse…
Netflix is winding down its DVD business after 25 years
Netflix is officially winding down the business that helped make it a household name.
Top US Navy admiral defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticism
The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.”
These ships disappeared in Lake Superior a century ago. Watch as they’re found again
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has found two of three ships that sank in the same Lake Superior storm more than a century ago, locating one in 2021 and the other in 2022.
Michelle Yeoh set to return in new ‘Star Trek’ movie
Live long and prosper, Michelle Yeoh.
Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine
Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a human rights activist that they killed children and civilians during their time in Ukraine.
Undocumented immigrants are paying their taxes today, too
It’s a surprising fact that’s often overlooked in the immigration debate.
FTC chair Lina Khan warns AI could ‘turbocharge’ fraud and scams
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a “turbocharging” of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack down on AI-driven consumer harms under existing law, members of the Fede…
Toddler crawls through White House fence, prompts Secret Service response
A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service.