February 2022

What it’s like aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World

February 25, 2022 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN The gentle purr of the engine hums as planets, spaceships and asteroids pass by in the surrounding windows. The galactic…

Amanda Kloots attends the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Party at Century City Park on February 12

Amanda Kloots tests positive for Covid-19

February 25, 2022 5:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Amanda Kloots, who lost her husband Nick Cordero to Covid-19 in July 2020, has announced she’s tested positive.…

UNICEF chief: Taliban committed to let girls back to school

February 25, 2022 5:53 AM Associated Press

By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — UNICEF’s top chief says the Taliban have committed to allowing Afghan girls to go…

Key inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982

February 25, 2022 5:49 AM Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in…

Metro Nashville officials announced Thursday that Waste Management has agreed to step in to help meet some of the residential trash collection challenges around the city.

Nashville mayor promises improvements to trash pickup process

February 25, 2022 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

By MARY ALICE ROYSE Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Metro Nashville officials…

Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner Penny Schwinn unveiled the breakdown of billions of dollars that will be used to fund students in public schools K through 12.

State leaders unveil proposed education funding plan

February 25, 2022 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

By MARY ALICE ROYSE TOSIN FAKILE Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Tennessee’s…

Storage silos and shipping cranes at the Port of Odessa in Odessa

Oil traders are shunning Russian crude. Here’s why

February 25, 2022 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The West has not gone after Russian oil. But nervous traders have decided they still don’t want to touch it,…

Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court

February 25, 2022 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jake Tapper, Ariane de Vogue, Jeff Zeleny, Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme…

Confirmation hearings to spotlight rightward trajectory of America’s highest court

February 25, 2022 5:44 AM CNN

By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a groundbreaking nominee, appears before senators…

Burger King's largest franchisee in the United States said that it will soon reduce the number of nuggets in meals from ten pieces to 8.

Burger King’s largest franchise cuts chicken nugget count as prices surge

February 25, 2022 5:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Chicken nuggets have fallen victim to rising prices. Burger King’s largest franchisee in the United States…

Swedish Olympic champion gives medal to man held in China

February 25, 2022 5:41 AM Associated Press

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish speedskater who won double Olympic gold earlier this month in Beijing, has given one of his medals to a Swedish…

Swedish Olympic champion gives medal to man held in China

February 25, 2022 5:41 AM Associated Press

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish speedskater who won double Olympic gold earlier this month in Beijing, has given one of his medals to a Swedish…

Key inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982

February 25, 2022 5:39 AM Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in…

The Harpeth River is overflowing and causing problems across the county. People who have lived here for a while said this happens just about every time there is a lot of rain

Franklin residents struggle with flooding

February 25, 2022 5:38 AM CNN Newsource

By COURTNEY ALLEN ALEXANDRIA ADAMS Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — The continued…

Natali Sevriukova reacts next to her house following a rocket attack on Kyiv on Friday

Kyiv residents calm and resolved as Russian forces converge on Ukraine’s capital

February 25, 2022 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN A palpable sense of dread hovered over Kyiv Friday as the sound of air raid sirens pierced the otherwise quiet city at…

A shopper walks through a grocery store in Washington

This key measure of inflation climbed at the fastest pace since 1982 last month

February 25, 2022 5:37 AM CNN

By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Yet another key measure of inflation ticked higher at the start of the year, rising at its fastest pace in nearly 40…

This key measure of inflation climbed at the fastest pace since 1982 last month

February 25, 2022 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Yet another key measure of inflation ticked higher at the start of the year, rising at its fastest pace in nearly 40…

Two of the world's biggest container shipping companies are halting cargo bookings to and from Russia.

Another squeeze on Russia: Three shipping companies won’t sail there

February 25, 2022 5:18 AM CNN

By Chris Liakos, CNN Business Two of the world’s biggest container shipping companies are halting cargo bookings to and from Russia. “As…

‘I am scared’; Hungry & desperate Missourians say they cannot reach anyone at Food Stamps Department

February 25, 2022 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

By LAUREN TRAGER Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Soaring food prices and the pandemic have been…

The St. Louis Crisis Nursery is in need of help following the baby formula recall

February 25, 2022 5:12 AM CNN Newsource

By KMOV Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — The St. Louis Crisis Nursery is in desperate need…

Local dairy farm gets creative, finds way to stay afloat as farms disappear nationwide

February 25, 2022 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

By CAROLINE HECKER Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE (KMOV) — Dairy farming is a way of life for the…

City of Natchitoches celebrating unique moment in black history

February 25, 2022 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Troy Washington Click here for updates on this story NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana (KTBS) — The city currently has their…

Head of Russian space agency appears to threaten to drop ISS on India or China

February 25, 2022 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Parkhill Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The head of Russia’s space agency…

What is SWIFT and why some are calling for Russia to be banned from it?

February 25, 2022 5:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Bogart Click here for updates on this story Canmore, Alta. (CTV Network) — As world leaders respond to…

With big tax incentives, Virginia aims to lure Commanders

February 25, 2022 5:06 AM Associated Press

By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are advancing a measure intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the…

With big tax incentives, Virginia aims to lure Commanders

February 25, 2022 5:06 AM Associated Press

By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are advancing a measure intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the…

With big tax incentives, Virginia aims to lure Commanders

February 25, 2022 5:06 AM Associated Press

By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are advancing a measure intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the…

Soon-to-be-released study looks at pandemic learning loss among North Carolina students

February 25, 2022 5:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Andrew James Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department…

EE.UU. está preocupado por la posibilidad de que Kyiv caiga ante Rusia en cuestión de días, dicen fuentes familiarizadas con la inteligencia

February 25, 2022 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN) — A los funcionarios de inteligencia de EE.UU. les preocupa que Kyiv pueda caer bajo control ruso en unos días, según dos fuentes…

Woman charged after deputies seize 41 animals from Rutherford County home

February 25, 2022 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Numerous animals were…

Research and local leaders say one of the top reasons for homelessness here in the mountains is lack of support for mental health

Homelessness pushes mental health to backburner

February 25, 2022 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Aguirre Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Research and local leaders…

Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 4:54 AM Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a…

These companies have the most to lose from Russia’s attack on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 4:50 AM CNN

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business International companies that hold a major presence in Russia are bracing for more sanctions from Western countries.…

These companies have the most to lose from Russia’s attack on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business International companies that hold a major presence in Russia are bracing for more sanctions from Western countries.…

J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement

February 25, 2022 4:49 AM Associated Press

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors have finalized a nationwide…

F1 team Haas yet to make decision on Russian driver Mazepin

February 25, 2022 4:49 AM Associated Press

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer The Haas Formula One team has yet to make a decision whether Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will continue…

Ashes of Medina Spirit to be interred in Kentucky

February 25, 2022 4:48 AM Associated Press

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — The ashes of disqualified 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit will be interred at a retirement farm for thoroughbred…

Ashes of Medina Spirit to be interred in Kentucky

February 25, 2022 4:48 AM Associated Press

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — The ashes of disqualified 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit will be interred at a retirement farm for thoroughbred…

El presidente de Ucrania Volodymyr Zelensky sigue siendo “un objetivo principal de la agresión rusa”, dice el Departamento de Estado

February 25, 2022 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE Washington (CNN) — El presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, sigue siendo un “objetivo principal para la agresión rusa”, dijo este…

US concerned Kyiv could fall to Russia within days, sources familiar with intel say

February 25, 2022 4:46 AM CNN

By Jim Sciutto and Katie Bo Williams, CNN US intelligence officials are concerned that Kyiv could fall under Russian control within days, according…

Winter storm pulls out of New England late Friday

February 25, 2022 4:44 AM CNN

By Jay Croft, Haley Brink and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A winter storm that brought heavy snow and ice to parts of the Northeast on Friday is beginning to…

J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement

February 25, 2022 4:38 AM Associated Press

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors have finalized a nationwide…

Russia and Ukraine together account for about a third of global wheat supply.

China lifts restrictions on Russian wheat imports

February 25, 2022 4:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN Business China has relaxed restrictions on imports of Russian wheat, a move that could address food security concerns in the…

Museum begins honoring Black coachmen from the Jim Crow era

February 25, 2022 4:25 AM Associated Press

By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Black men who drove horse-drawn carriages through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg in…

F1 won’t race in Russia this year after Ukraine invasion

February 25, 2022 4:19 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Formula One says it is “impossible” to hold a race in Russia this year following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The Russian…

Draw for European soccer competitions

February 25, 2022 4:17 AM Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw for European soccer…

Spartak Moscow drawn to face Leipzig in Europa League

February 25, 2022 4:12 AM Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Russian club Spartak Moscow will play at Leipzig in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League before needing…

EU finance chiefs grapple with economic fallout from attack

February 25, 2022 4:10 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — After the political outrage against Russia comes the economic reckoning. Finance ministers of the 19 countries that use the euro…

EU finance chiefs grapple with economic fallout from attack

February 25, 2022 4:10 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — After the political outrage against Russia comes the economic reckoning. Finance ministers of the 19 countries that use the euro…

NATO leaders agree to bolster eastern forces after invasion

February 25, 2022 4:08 AM Associated Press

By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts have agreed to send thousands of troops backed by…

Month: February 2022