Glitches, echoes and ‘melting the servers’ crash DeSantis’ campaign launch on Twitter
NEW YORK (CNN) — Twitter’s livestream event with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis crashed and was delayed on Wednesday as hundreds of thousands of users logged on to hear DeSantis announce his bid for the White House. Sound from the livestream event — which was held on Twitter Spaces and hosted by owner Elon Musk and tech entrepreneur […]3 years ago
America’s hyper partisanship could cost it its sterling AAA credit rating, Fitch warns
(CNN) — A deadlocked Congress that has taken America to the brink of default could jeopardize the United States’ perfect credit rating, Fitch said in a stern warning Wednesday. The credit ratings agency placed top-ranked US credit on rating watch negative, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the current debt ceiling debate and the possibility of a first-ever […]3 years ago
Chinese hackers seeking to disrupt communications between US and Asia in event of crisis, Microsoft says
(CNN) — Chinese government-backed hackers are likely pursuing cyber capabilities that could be used to “disrupt critical communications” between the US and the Asia Pacific region in the event of a future US-China crisis, Microsoft warned on Wednesday. The Chinese hackers have been active since mid-2021 and targeted critical infrastructure organizations in the US territory of Guam and […]3 years ago
A year after Uvalde, White House expands mass shootings playbook
Over the last year, President Biden has signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law and implemented two dozen gun violence executive actions.3 years ago
Company that allegedly sent billions of robocalls sued by 49 attorneys general
Many of Avid Telecom's 24.5 billion phone calls between 2018 and 2023 impersonated law enforcement and government agencies.3 years ago
Typhoon Mawar impacting Guam with heavy rain and damaging winds
In addition to the strongest winds, the northern third of Guam is also seeing the heaviest rainfall.3 years ago
Ron DeSantis to announce 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday in conversation with Elon Musk
The announcement will take place on Twitter Spaces, where the platform’s users can participate in audio conversations.3 years ago
Millions in Mexico warned to prepare for evacuation as Popocatépetl volcano spews ash
MEXICO CITY (CNN) — Millions of people in Mexico have been warned to prepare for a possible evacuation after increased activity from the country’s most dangerous active volcano, which has been spewing ash into several nearby towns since last week, according to authorities. Ash from Popocatépetl volcano, which is in a central part of the country, has […]3 years ago
A Florida man’s arm was amputated after he was attacked by a 10-foot alligator
(CNN) — A 23-year-old man has lost his arm after he was attacked by an alligator near a pond behind a bar in southwest Florida early Sunday morning, officials say. “The responding crew treated a male patient who had an above the elbow amputation of his upper right extremity. Bystanders applied a tourniquet to the patient […]3 years ago
Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, enters the 2024 GOP primary
The most prominent Black figure in the Republican Party, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced his bid for the presidential race.3 years ago
Debt limit deal remains out of reach as McCarthy and Biden plan to meet again
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are slated to meet again Monday, following a weekend notable for its lack of progress.3 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of The Flower Moon’ gets raucous applause at Cannes premiere
Longtime collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese continue to create magic at the movies.3 years ago
Weeks before graduating high school, he was shot and paralyzed. 7 years later, he walked across the stage to accept his college degree
Originally Published: 20 MAY 23 14:10 ET Updated: 21 MAY 23 12:41 ET (CNN) — Seven years ago, the chance to walk at graduation was stripped from Khalil Watson, a Virginia man who was paralyzed from the neck down after being shot weeks before finishing high school. But with help from physical therapists and a […]3 years ago
Debt ceiling talks break up with negotiators unsure when they’ll next meet
A meeting between top debt ceiling negotiators from the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office ended Friday night, with neither side able to say when they’d again meet in-person.3 years ago
93-year-old woman and grandson complete journey to all 63 US national parks
Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan set out on a journey to visit all 63 national parks seven and a half years ago and recently completed their journey.3 years ago
Here’s how the 14th Amendment factors into the debt ceiling debate
Several liberal lawmakers in both chambers are pushing him to invoke the amendment rather than give in to Republican demands.3 years ago
DeSantis expected to enter 2024 presidential race next week
(CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to enter the 2024 GOP presidential race next week, two Republicans familiar with the matter told CNN, initiating his much-anticipated bid to wrestle the future of the party from former President Donald Trump. DeSantis will file paperwork declaring his candidacy next week with the Federal Election Commission, one Republican said, with […]3 years ago
America has an umpire shortage. Unruly parents aren’t helping
Bad behavior from parents stretches to sports like softball and basketball – which are also short umpires and referees.3 years ago
Supreme Court shields Twitter from liability for terror-related content
The rulings are wins for Twitter that have faced a barrage of lawsuits from critics who allege they should be held legally responsible for societal harms, including terrorist attacks.3 years ago
Jim Jordan’s FBI whistleblowers to testify publicly before Congress
Jim Jordan’s FBI whistleblowers to testify publicly before Congress as questions about their legitimacy remain.3 years ago
13-year-old Oklahoma boy makes history as he crosses stage as college graduate
Elijah Muhammad's family says he's the youngest African American to graduate college with a degree in computer science and cybersecurity.3 years ago
Prince Harry and Meghan allege ‘near catastrophic’ paparazzi car chase in NY
A chaotic car chase with paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night could have resulted in a “catastrophic” outcome for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.3 years ago
Montana governor bans TikTok, first US state to do so
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte tweeted that he has banned TikTok “to protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party.”3 years ago
