August 2021

Terror Alert Systems Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at terror alert systems in the United States. In 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) replaced the…

Dmitry Medvedev Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 6:12 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. He is currently the deputy chairman of the…

Rosh Hashanah Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, a celebration of the new year. September 25-27, 2022 – Rosh Hashanah…

WHO: COVID-19 vaccination triples in Africa but still low

August 26, 2021 6:10 AM Associated Press

By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Africa director of the World Health Organization says the continent was able to triple…

COVID-19 resurgence crimps spending, travel recovery

August 26, 2021 6:10 AM Associated Press

By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer A COVID-19 resurgence this summer has caused consumers to turn cautious, while investors trim their…

September 11 Congressional Report Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 6:09 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 9/11 Congressional Report, released by Congress on July 24, 2003. Facts The full name of the report…

NFL Concussions Fast Facts

August 26, 2021 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at concussions in the National Football League. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by…

Online prices jumped 3.1% year-over-year in July. A U.S. Postal Service worker makes a delivery in San Francisco

Online shopping used to be immune to inflation. Not anymore

August 26, 2021 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN Business Sticker shock has even invaded the land of falling prices: online shopping. Through economic booms and busts, e-commerce…

France coach leaves out Giroud and calls up four new players

August 26, 2021 6:00 AM Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Coach Didier Deschamps has announced France’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with four new players and no place for veteran…

Hochul announces Benjamin as pick for lieutenant governor

August 26, 2021 5:59 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced state Sen. Brian Benjamin as her choice for lieutenant governor Thursday in the senator’s…

Among children, older teens are seeing the highest Covid-19 case rates

August 26, 2021 5:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Coronavirus infections continue to surge among children across the United States, and older teens, ages 16 and 17, are…

US jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000

August 26, 2021 5:53 AM Associated Press

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five…

Afro Latinx children’s books are still too rare. These four authors are trying to change that

August 26, 2021 5:51 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Style Staff A vivid homage to the graffitied streets of the Boogie Down Bronx and an interstellar quest for the perfect natural hair style are…

Australia’s home World Cup qualifier vs China moves to Qatar

August 26, 2021 5:47 AM Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Australia’s home World Cup qualifying game against China on Sept. 2 will instead be played in Qatar. The Asian Football…

Lebanon judge issues subpoena for outgoing PM in port blast

August 26, 2021 5:43 AM Associated Press

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s state-run news agency says the judge leading the investigation into last year’s massive explosion at Beirut’s…

41-year-old Michael Brittain has a slew of convictions—traffic violations

Driver involved in boat crash injured 10 has prior DUI arrests, excessive speeding convictions

August 26, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Angie Ricono, Cyndi Fahrlander Click here for updates on this story SMITHVILLE, Missouri (KCTV) — The investigation…

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

August 26, 2021 5:41 AM CNN

CNN Staff If you’re planning to travel to Costa Rica, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the…

Canada halts Afghanistan evacuations as deadline looms

August 26, 2021 5:41 AM Associated Press

By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada has ended its evacuations from Afghanistan as the clock ticks down on dramatic Western…

US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%

August 26, 2021 5:40 AM Associated Press

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 6.6% annual rate last quarter, slightly faster than…

US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%

August 26, 2021 5:40 AM Associated Press

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 6.6% annual rate last quarter, slightly faster than…

US jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000

August 26, 2021 5:36 AM Associated Press

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five…

OPINIÓN | Afganistán: otro problema inmigratorio para Biden

August 26, 2021 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE Nota del editor: Jorge G. Castañeda es colaborador de CNN. Fue secretario de Relaciones Exteriores de México de 2000 a 2003. Actualmente es…

Canadian luxury scenic train line debuts its first US route

August 26, 2021 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Will McGough, CNN The United States’ railroad system is getting a boost from its northern neighbor. One of Western Canada’s…

Vaccines not enough to stop fourth wave of COVID-19 in Canada, experts warn

August 26, 2021 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Brooke Taylor, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canadians…

The most ridiculous historical arguments denying women the right to vote

August 26, 2021 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By AJ Willingham Design: Kenneth Fowler, CNN Today, women being able to vote is a given. A no-brainer. A natural, non-negotiable insurance of a…

Number of travellers entering Canada doubled in week after U.S. border opening

August 26, 2021 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Turnbull, CTVNews.ca Producer Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — The…

Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll

August 26, 2021 5:01 AM Associated Press

By ALEXANDRA OLSON and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their…

Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll

August 26, 2021 5:01 AM Associated Press

By ALEXANDRA OLSON and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their…

Kristen Stewart channels Princess Diana’s turmoil in ‘Spencer’ poster

August 26, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

Megan C. Hills, CNN A newly unveiled poster for the upcoming Princess Diana biopic, “Spencer,” hints at the behind-the-scenes royal…

Kristen Stewart channels Princess Diana’s turmoil in ‘Spencer’ poster

August 26, 2021 4:59 AM CNN

Megan C. Hills, CNN A newly unveiled poster for the upcoming Princess Diana biopic, “Spencer,” hints at the behind-the-scenes royal…

Hong Kong disqualifies independent lawmaker from legislature

August 26, 2021 4:57 AM Associated Press

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have ousted an opposition legislator from his seat after finding him to be insufficiently loyal amid…

A fresh surge of Covid-19 is colliding with an unseasonable epidemic of RSV

Respiratory infections other than Covid-19 are filling up pediatric wards

August 26, 2021 4:55 AM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN Texas Children’s Hospital is seeing a surge of coronavirus cases — nearly all of them caused by the Delta variant. Not…

Respiratory infections other than Covid-19 are filling up pediatric wards

August 26, 2021 4:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Texas Children’s Hospital is seeing a surge of coronavirus cases — nearly all of them caused by the Delta variant. Not…

‘I think we already broke’: Mississippi’s nurses are resigning to protect themselves from Covid-19 burnout

August 26, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, Erica Hill and Laura Dolan, CNN Earlier this month, Mississippi ICU nurse Nichole Atherton resigned, worn down by the stress,…

Report: Evidence of extensive corrosion in collapsed condo

August 26, 2021 4:46 AM Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Video released by a team of federal investigators shows more evidence of extensive corrosion and overcrowded concrete reinforcement in…

Interest rate hikes have arrived in this major economy

August 26, 2021 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The hottest debate among economists and investors is when central banks will back away from pandemic-era policies.…

Spanish club welcomes Afghan wheelchair player who fled home

August 26, 2021 4:33 AM Associated Press

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The captain of Afghanistan’s wheelchair basketball team has found a new home and a new club in…

Spanish club welcomes Afghan wheelchair player who fled home

August 26, 2021 4:33 AM Associated Press

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The captain of Afghanistan’s wheelchair basketball team has found a new home and a new club in…

Seoul’s vice defense chief calls for N Korean cooperation

August 26, 2021 4:31 AM Associated Press

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s vice defense minister has called for North Korea to resume cooperation…

Recall candidates target California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his top GOP rival Larry Elder in debate

August 26, 2021 4:27 AM CNN

By Maeve Reston, CNN As polls have tightened dramatically in recent weeks in the effort to recall Gavin Newsom, the Democratic California governor…

Four candidates are bidding to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom

Recall candidates target California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his top GOP rival Larry Elder in debate

August 26, 2021 4:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Maeve Reston, CNN As polls have tightened dramatically in recent weeks in the effort to recall Gavin Newsom, the Democratic California governor…

“Intentando realizar un número infinito de milagros”. Dentro del esfuerzo de los voluntarios día y noche para salvar a los afganos

August 26, 2021 4:17 AM CNN Newsource

Mariana Toro Washington (CNN) — La mujer y sus dos hijos habían intentado casi una docena de veces sin éxito ingresar al Aeropuerto…

UK animal charity staff caught up in deadly Kabul blast

August 26, 2021 4:14 AM Associated Press

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A former Royal Marine who runs an animal charity in Afghanistan says he, his Afghan staff and dozens…

Ted Dexter, former England cricket captain, dies at 86

August 26, 2021 4:10 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Former England cricket captain Ted Dexter has died. He was 86. The Marylebone Cricket Club says Dexter died in a hospice following a…

French league adds to criticism of FIFA over player release

August 26, 2021 4:04 AM Associated Press

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer FIFA’s leadership has faced further criticism with the French league opposing demands that players are…

Hungary: Baton raised, orchestra conductor gets vaccine shot

August 26, 2021 4:01 AM Associated Press

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A Hungarian orchestra conductor received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot onstage during a…

The Taliban’s recapture of Afghanistan has sparked fears of an al Qaeda and ISIS revival

August 26, 2021 3:53 AM CNN

By Tim Lister, CNN In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, the Taliban resisted demands from Washington to hand over al…

Zimbabwe opens COVID-19 vaccines to those aged 14 and older

August 26, 2021 3:45 AM Associated Press

By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to those aged 14 and older and is only…

5 things to know for August 26: Afghanistan, Covid, Capitol riot, weather, Hong Kong

August 26, 2021 3:31 AM CNN

By AJ Willingham, CNN 2020 wasn’t just Europe’s hottest year on record. It was the hottest year by quite a bit and one of the three…

5 things to know for August 26: Afghanistan, Covid, Capitol riot, weather, Hong Kong

August 26, 2021 3:31 AM CNN Newsource

By AJ Willingham, CNN 2020 wasn’t just Europe’s hottest year on record. It was the hottest year by quite a bit and one of the three…

Month: August 2021