A search and rescue operation is underway for a submersible touring the wreckage of the Titanic
(CNN) — Officials are in a race against time to find a civilian submersible that had five people aboard after it went missing Sunday in the North Atlantic while voyaging to the wreckage of the Titanic. The 21-foot vessel has four days of emergency capability, the leader of search and rescue efforts said Monday afternoon, as crews with […]3 years ago
What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent years.3 years ago
At least 1 juvenile killed and 9 others injured in an overnight mass shooting in St. Louis
Originally Published: 18 JUN 23 11:27 ET Updated: 18 JUN 23 16:48 ET (CNN) — At least one juvenile was killed and nine others injured on Sunday in an overnight shooting in downtown St. Louis, according to Mayor Tishaura Jones. The shooting took place downtown just after 1 a.m. CT, inside a building at 14th […]3 years ago
A night owl may have unhealthy habits that lead to early death, study says
According to a new study, those people who stay up later may die earlier as a result of bad habits formed from staying up late.3 years ago
Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting found guilty of 11 counts
A jury has reached a verdict in the federal trial of the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, the deadliest ever attack on Jewish people in the US.3 years ago
At least 15 dead in Canada highway collision
At least 15 people died Thursday after two vehicles collided in Canada.3 years ago
Lawmakers wrangle over measures to address pilot shortage
A series of controversial proposals to address the airline pilot shortage is becoming problematic for Congress.3 years ago
DOJ expected to announce findings of review of Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd murder
On Friday, the Justice Department is expected to release its findings of a review of the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.3 years ago
Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front
The announcement comes amid increased pressure on the industry from debacles over exorbitant ticketing fees and hidden costs.3 years ago
Morgue manager accused of stealing, selling and shipping body parts
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, according to an indictment.3 years ago
Jury awards millions to employee who said she was fired for being white
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.3 years ago
American workers are becoming less productive. That’s bad news for the Fed
With the cooling of inflation this week, the Federal Reserve is expected to meet. Signs point to a temporary pause in rate hikes.3 years ago
Vanna White reacts to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ co-host Pat Sajak retirement news
(CNN) — Vanna White still can’t believe she’s made it through nearly 41 seasons of “Wheel of Fortune” with her co-host Pat Sajak, who announced Monday that his time on the show is officially coming to an end. “When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later?” White wrote on her […]3 years ago
Amazon is trying to make it simpler to sift through thousands of user reviews
Amazon is experimenting with using artificial intelligence to sum up customer feedback about products on the site.3 years ago
This tool helps teens think about careers that will actually last
The Careers of the Future Index is intended to help educate teens, guidance counselors, parents, and anyone curious about getting into different fields.3 years ago
US intelligence agencies buy Americans’ personal data, new report says
(CNN) — The vast amount of personal data for sale online is an “increasingly powerful” tool for intelligence gathering by US and foreign spying agencies but also represents a privacy risk to ordinary people, according to a newly declassified US intelligence report. To protect civil liberties, US spy agencies need to catalog what data they buy and develop guidance […]3 years ago
US inflation cooled significantly in May — but it’s still not where the Fed wants it
Consumer prices in May rose at the slowest annual pace since March 2021 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.3 years ago
Why is inflation cooling — and why isn’t it coming down more
NEW YORK (CNN) — Ahead of May’s closely watched Consumer Price Index, set to be released Tuesday morning, economists are expecting yet another month of smaller price increases. The consensus among economists polled by Refinitiv is that prices rose by 4.1% last month compared to a year ago. If those predictions are correct, that would […]3 years ago
India, now the most populated country, is ready to become a tourism force
(CNN) — Having recently become the world’s most populous nation, India has sparked much speculation about whether it will continue to surpass China in other arenas. All eyes now are on the South Asian superpower’s growing influence on the global stage. And the tourism industry is no exception. By 2024, Indians are expected to spend more than […]3 years ago
Pat Sajak, longtime host of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ is retiring
(CNN) — Pat Sajak is preparing to spin the wheel on television’s long-running game show “Wheel of Fortune” for the last time. The host confirmed the news in a tweet on Monday, saying, “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.” He continued, “It’s been a wonderful ride, […]3 years ago
It’s time to start planning for next year’s total solar eclipse
The next total solar eclipse is still 10 months away. However, experts say it’s definitely time to start planning if you plan to travel.3 years ago
Giant rubber duck deflated in Hong Kong’s harbor amid fierce heat
One of two giant rubber ducks on display in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor was deflated on Saturday to protect it from sweltering temperatures.3 years ago
Segment of I-95 collapses in Philadelphia after fire under highway
A section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia has collapsed after a tanker truck caught fire underneath the highway.3 years ago
