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Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people
Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research.6 months ago
Brian Fung, CNN
TikTok ramps up attacks on Biden administration in challenging prospective ban
TikTok ramped up its attacks on the Biden administration Thursday over a law that could ban the popular app from the United States, arguing in a court filing that US TikTok users could be forced to live on an “island” of content disconnected from the rest of the world if the platform is forced to find a new owner.6 months ago
Tara Molina, WBBM
An Illinois family keeps getting packages they never ordered from Temu
Trucks have been delivering a nonstop stream of packages from Temu to a home in the Illinois suburbs lately, but the family is not ordering anything.6 months ago
Scottie Andrew, CNN
A pet donkey disappeared in California five years ago was spotted living with a herd of wild elk
For years, Diesel's owners assumed the worst happened to their donkey after he ran away. But, a hunter found a particular sight when he was hunting deer earlier this year.6 months ago
Lauren Kent, Caroline Faraj and Hande Atay Alam, CNN
Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as Mecca temperatures hit 120 Fahrenheit
More than 300 people have died and thousands have been treated for heatstroke while performing the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca amid extreme temperatures.6 months ago
Matt Egan, CNN
AI is replacing human tasks faster than you think
Nearly half (46%) of large US firms plan to use AI within the next year to automate tasks previously done by employees according to a study.6 months ago
Jordan Valinsky
McDonald’s releases a new $5 value meal to combat inflation
McDonald’s has revealed the details of its highly anticipated $5 value meal, which the fast food chain hopes will rev up sluggish sales and lure back customers who have cut back.6 months ago
Angelica Chiara Yazbeck and Louis Mian, CNN
Historic building in Italy damaged by parkour tourists
Jumping from building to building in an ancient city might seem like a dream for those who practice parkour — a sport that involves making it past obstacles — but it can cause damage to historic buildings.6 months ago
Karen Morfitt, KCNC
Registered sex offender found operating ice cream truck in Denver
Community members in Denver's Central Park neighborhood have a lot of questions after discovering a registered sex offender was operating the neighborhood ice cream truck.6 months ago
Amy Simonson and Eric Levenson, CNN
Woman accuses former Olympic swim coach of sexually abusing her as a teen and USA Swimming of failing to stop it
A former high-level swimmer accused her Hall of Fame coach of sexually abusing her about 15 years ago when she was a minor and alleged USA Swimming and other organizations and individuals knew about the abuse and did nothing to stop it, according to a federal lawsuit.6 months ago
Kevin Dotson and Wayne Sterling, CNN
Baseball icon Willie Mays, one of the game’s most electrifying and complete players, has died at 93
Willie Mays, the dynamic baseball Hall of Famer who shined in all facets of the game and made a dramatic catch in the 1954 World Series, has passed away at the age of 93, the San Francisco Giants announced on social media Tuesday.6 months ago
Erika Tulfo, CNN
Netflix to open 2 massive venues with experiences, shops themed to its shows
Netflix is opening massive entertainment venues in two cities that it says will allow fans to immerse themselves in the worlds of their favorite shows.6 months ago
Tami Luhby, CNN
Student loan relief contributing to 27% jump in projected federal budget deficit, per CBO
The federal budget deficit will hit $1.9 trillion this fiscal year, according to an updated projection released Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office. That’s 27% – or $400 billion – larger than the agency estimated in February.6 months ago
Lisa Respers France and Ebony Davis, CNN
Quavo hosts an anti-gun violence summit with VP Kamala Harris on late nephew Takeoff’s birthday
On Tuesday, which would have been Takeoff’s 30th birthday, Quavo co-hosted the firstRocket Foundation Summit in collaboration with US Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia.6 months ago
Fabiana Chaparro, Jillian Sykes and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency due to wildfires
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation as two wildfires continue to burn across the southern part of the state.6 months ago
Erika Tulfo, CNN
McDonald’s pulls AI ordering from drive-thrus — for now
McDonald’s is pulling the plug on artificial intelligence ordering technology it was testing at more than 100 restaurant drive-thru systems in the US.6 months ago
Sergey Gudkov and Kathleen Magramo, CNN
Russia will hold Evan Gershkovich’s espionage trial behind closed doors, state media reports
American journalist Evan Gershkovich will stand trial behind closed doors in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg starting on June 26, state-run news agency TASS reported Monday, citing the court’s press service.6 months ago
Mary Gilbert and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Heat wave not seen in decades will send temperatures soaring for more than half the US population
A long-lasting and expansive heat wave fueled by an intense heat dome is underway for the Midwest and Northeast. Record-breaking high temperatures will last into next week, ushering in the start of summer with this year’s most significant heat event yet.6 months ago
Jacopo Prisco, CNN
Scientists may have found an answer to the mystery of dark matter. It involves an unexpected byproduct
Scientists have made many guesses for what dark matter could be, ranging from unknown particles to extra dimensions. Here's what new studies show.6 months ago
Dalia Faheid, Paradise Afshar, Sara Smart, Kim Berryman and Sharif Paget, CNN
Police search for motive after apparent ‘random’ shooting at Michigan recreation center wounds at least 9
Police are looking for a motive after at least nine people were shot in what appears to be a “random” shooting that sent panicked families fleeing a crowded recreation area in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.6 months ago
Ashley R. Williams, CNN
LGBTQ Pride Month flags vandalized near Stonewall National Monument, police say
Flags dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month were vandalized this week in New York City, according to the city’s police department.6 months ago
Tim Lister, CNN
World leaders join major Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland – but no Russia or China
More than 100 countries and organizations have gathered for a major conference in Switzerland dedicated to setting out a path toward peace between Ukraine and Russia, but there will be no delegation from Moscow.6 months ago
Meena Duerson and Tami Luhby, CNN
‘Just too burnt out’: Child care crisis crunches providers
While the price of keeping children in care is sky-high, the burden of running childcare centers is equally unsustainable. Providers are burnt out.6 months ago
