Death toll rises to 67 in Florida after Hurricane Ian rendered some communities ‘unrecognizable,’ officials say
Days after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida, shell-shocked residents are still assessing the damage left behind by record-high storm surge, damaging winds and catastrophic flooding4 years ago
Amazon is always watching
At an invite-only press event last week, Amazon unveiled a long list of product updates ahead of the holiday shopping season that appear designed to further insert its gadgets and services into every corner of our homes with the apparent goal of making everything a little easier.4 years ago
Indonesia stadium riot: At least 127 people reported dead following soccer match, police say
At least 127 people are dead and hundreds more injured, police say, after chaos and violence erupted late on Saturday following an Indonesian league soccer match between two of the nation's biggest teams.4 years ago
National Archives says it still doesn’t have all Trump White House records
The National Archives has told the House Oversight Committee that certain presidential records from the Trump administration remain outstanding, citing information that some White House staff used non-official electronic systems to conduct official business.4 years ago
Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59
(CNN) — Coolio, the ’90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, his friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN. He was 59. Posey said Coolio died in the afternoon hours local time in Los Angles on Wednesday. Details on the circumstances were not immediately […]4 years ago
Hurricane Ian weakens to Category 3 after making landfall in Florida, but officials warn the worst is yet to come
Hurricane Ian has weakened to a Category 3 storm hours after pummeling southwestern Florida Wednesday, but officials are warning people to stay inside as the worst of the storm is still on the way.4 years ago
Airports and airlines brace for a major impact from Hurricane Ian
Airlines, airports and the federal government are bracing for aviation infrastructure to take a major blow from Hurricane Ian.4 years ago
US Embassy warns Americans to leave Russia
(CNN) — The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a security alert overnight that urged U.S. citizens to leave Russia immediately while there are still options for departing the country. The alert comes in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order for partial mobilization of Russian men to fight in his war in Ukraine. “Russia […]4 years ago
Hurricane Ian knocked out power to all of Cuba, Florida officials urge evacuations
More than 2.5 million Floridians were under some kind of evacuation warning Tuesday as Hurricane Ian marched closer to the state's west coast.4 years ago
Hundreds of thousands without power in Atlantic Canada after Fiona rumbles north
The storm named Fiona slammed into Canada's eastern seaboard with hurricane-force winds and torrential rainfall Saturday, pulling buildings into the ocean.4 years ago
Florida officials urge residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Ian, forecast to be a major hurricane before it reaches Cuba
Floridians are bracing for Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to rapidly intensify and become a hurricane on Monday before hitting western Cuba.4 years ago
Biden touts climate package at Global Citizen Festival
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden addressed the Global Citizen Festival early Sunday, underscoring the administration's commitment to climate action4 years ago
This guy is using AI to make movies — and you can help decide what happens next
"Salt" resembles many science-fiction films from the '70s and early '80s. The way it was created points to what could be a new frontier for making movies.4 years ago
North Korea fires ballistic missile into waters off east coast of Korean peninsula
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, according to officials in both South Korea and Japan.4 years ago
John Cena breaks Make-A-Wish record after granting 650 wishes
Actor, wrestling legend, and perpetual meme subject John Cena has completed a new accomplishment: breaking the world record for most wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.4 years ago
Next launch attempt of Artemis I set for Tuesday, but could delay due to tropical depression
The Artemis I rocket will get its third launch attempt on Tuesday, September 27, but Tropical Depression Nine could change that.4 years ago
Iranian women burn their hijabs as hundreds protest death of Mahsa Amini
The death last week of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, arrested in Tehran by morality police has sparked an outpouring of anger over a range of issues.4 years ago
Why some people are still fascinated by college rankings
Since the first list in 1983, the ranking formula U.S. News uses has evolved considerably, though the schools that dominate have remained much the same.4 years ago
DOJ charges 47 people with stealing $250 million from pandemic program meant to provide meals to needy children
The Justice Department announced charges against 47 people accused of stealing $250 million from a federal program designed to provide meals for needy children during the pandemic.4 years ago
The 40-year evolution from :-) to 😂, what emojis offer that words can’t
Today there are more than 3,600 emojis available for users to express their every emotion and effectively give our words a deeper meaning.4 years ago
Webb telescope shares its first observations of bright Mars
The James Webb Space Telescope's main goal is to detect faint light from distant galaxies, but it recently observed one of the brightest objects in the night sky: Mars.4 years ago
Post Malone bruises ribs after falling on stage in St. Louis
Post Malone was performing at the Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis when he fell.4 years ago
Biden says it’s ‘much too early’ to make decision about running again
President Biden said in an interview that it's "much too early" to make the decision on whether he will run again for president in 2024.4 years ago
