By Ray Sanchez, CNN The story of Suni Lee’s rise as Olympic gold medalist in many ways reflects the larger struggles of the Hmong people as one of the country’s most marginalized Asian American groups. Lee, 18, winner of the women’s individual all-around gymnastics final, is the first Hmong American Olympian. Like the story of
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The spread of the Delta variant is putting unvaccinated Americans at greater risk of severe Covid-19. CNN Heroes Jake Wood, Dr. Jim Withers, and Dr. Wendy Ross have folded vaccination efforts into their already incredible work with communities that might otherwise be overlooked.
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By Kathleen Toner, CNN Covid-19 vaccines have put the end of the pandemic in sight, but success depends on getting shots into arms. Three CNN Heroes are working to bring these life-saving measures to populations who might otherwise be overlooked. Dr. Jim Withers delivers medical care to homeless people through Operation Safety Net, a program
Continue Reading By Leah Asmelash, CNN A Colorado web designer who didn’t want to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has lost her appeal of the state’s anti-discrimination law. The US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit rejected 303 Creative owner Lorie Smith’s challenge to the state law on constitutional grounds. The appellate decision comes three
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Dr. Leana Wen discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully-vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high” transmission of Covid-19, saying that it is mostly the right policy, but criticizing its communication.
Continue Reading By Eric Levenson, CNN The mask mandates are coming back — and so, too, are mandates against mask mandates. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance this week saying that people in areas of “substantial” and “high” transmission should wear a face mask indoors. The agency also said all teachers, staff,
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After winning his first-ever individual Olympic gold medal in the men’s 100m freestyle, Caeleb Dressel relishes an emotional moment with his loved ones and is left speechless by their overwhelming support.
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During CNN Business’ live event series, Foreseeable Future, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared how the tech giant is trying to retain workers and what the pandemic has taught him.
Continue Reading By Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business Major tech companies are rethinking their return-to-work policies as the spread of the Delta variant prompts a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country. This week, Google, Facebook and other companies took a firm stance on vaccine mandates, requiring all US employees to be vaccinated before returning to the office.
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, ha rechazado enérgicamente la declaración de la Unión Europea (UE) sobre la isla. En ese sentido, sostuvo que no mencionó el “bloqueo genocida” de Estados Unidos. “Rechazo enérgicamente la declaración del Alto Representante de la UE en la que no se atreve
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PALO ALTO, California (KPIX) — A doctor and nurse at Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital share a unique bond after meeting decades ago under very different circumstances. Dr. Brandon Seminatore works at the hospital’s Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit, the same facility where Seminatore was born
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MJ Acosta-Ruiz, Monica McNutt, Michelle Carter, and Lindsay Czarniak have a candid conversation about the burden that athletes of color face as a result of ingrained stereotypical pressures from society.
Continue Reading By Madeline Holcombe and Joe Sutton, CNN A woman and her dog were fatally stabbed while on a walk in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, and police are now asking for the public’s help gathering more information. Police say the body of Katherine Janness, 40, was discovered inside the park just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Her
Continue Reading By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A renowned wine expert has been arrested, charged with setting three fires in Manhattan — two of them to outdoor dining structures, according to the FDNY. The FDNY released two videos that it says show Caleb Ganzer, 35, lighting an outdoor dining structure at a pizza restaurant on fire and walking
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It was a packed house this morning at Jade Carey’s gym in Phoenix – the Arizona Sunrays. Her fans there were sending their loud support to Tokyo. An unexpected opportunity for pne of Arizona’s own.
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Wulff Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Local animal shelters are being overwhelmed by the number of animals they’re taking in. The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento turned to Facebook to say they’re full and to ask for help in housing the animals — especially larger dogs.
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From a simple stopwatch to cutting-edge motion sensors, Sam Brock looks at show the technology of timing has changed over the decades.
Continue Reading By Harmeet Kaur, CNN House lawmakers are considering legislation that would withhold federal funds from tribal nations who discriminate against Freedmen, the descendants of people they once enslaved. The House Committee on Financial Services held a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday to discuss reauthorizing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA), a federal
Continue Reading Robinhood is officially a public company. The controversial trading platform opened at $38 a share, matching its initial public offering price. CNN’s Clare Sebastian reports.
Continue Reading By Matt Egan, CNN Business Wall Street didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet to welcome Robinhood after its highly anticipated debut. The fast-growing trading company finished Thursday at $34.82, down 8% from its initial public offering price. Robinhood failed to score the first-day pop that new companies covet. And that’s despite Robinhood pricing its
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