By Maureen O’Hare and Hadeel Ghaboun, CNN In a major new archaeological discovery, a Neolithic complex of 9,000-year-old stone carvings has been uncovered in Jordan’s southeastern desert. The find was recorded by a team of Jordanian and French archaeologists and announced on Tuesday at a press conference held by the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and
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All the ways Putin’s invasion is convulsing markets
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, which could spark the biggest war in Europe since 1945, has immediately stoked alarm among investors, who had been hoping such an outcome would be avoided. What’s happening: News early Thursday that Russian forces had begun an attack on Ukraine, with reports
Continue Reading F1’s Vettel won’t race in Russia after attack on Ukraine
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel says he will not race in the Russian Grand Prix in September after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine earlier Thursday. Vettel said during F1’s preseason test in Barcelona, “I will not go. I think it’s wrong to race in the
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F1’s Vettel won’t race in Russia after attack on Ukraine
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel says he will not race in the Russian Grand Prix in September after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine earlier Thursday. Vettel said during F1’s preseason test in Barcelona, “I will not go. I think it’s wrong to race in the
Continue Reading First on CNN: Citi is the first mega bank to kill overdraft fees
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Citigroup is saying goodbye to overdraft fees, making it the biggest US bank to pledge to eliminate the controversial charges. By this summer, Citi plans to get rid of overdraft fees, non-sufficient funds fees and overdraft protection fees, the bank exclusively told CNN on Thursday. The changes mean Citi will
Continue ReadingCómo se desarrolló la invasión rusa de Ucrania: lo que sabemos de la guerra
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Las fuerzas rusas invadieron Ucrania desde tres lados, mientras que las explosiones resonaron en varias ciudades, incluida la capital, Kyiv, en un amplio ataque que comenzó antes del amanecer del jueves. Así es como se desarrolló. Guerra Rusia – Ucrania: última hora y noticias al ataque e invasión en
Continue Reading Oreo maker and Coke bottler close up shop in Ukraine
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business A number of companies have suspended production or limited manufacturing output in Ukraine because of the Russian invasion early Thursday. Companies that made those announcements include Carlsberg, a Coca-Cola bottling company, snack maker Mondelez and steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal. They join a number of airlines that have already suspended
Continue Reading Oreo maker and Coke bottler close up shop in Ukraine
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business A number of companies have suspended production or limited manufacturing output in Ukraine because of the Russian invasion early Thursday. Companies that made those announcements include Carlsberg, a Coca-Cola bottling company, snack maker Mondelez and steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal. They join a number of airlines that have already suspended operations to
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Fire destroys historic Los Angeles Poor Farm buildings
DOWNEY, Calif. (AP) — Fire departments say a fire has destroyed more of the historic Los Angeles County Poor Farm. The Downey Fire Department announced Thursday that the fire on the vacant south campus of the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center has been put out. The sprawling campus opened in 1888, offering ranch work
Continue ReadingU.S. lawmakers blast Canada over sale of lithium mining company to Chinese firm
By Richard Madan Click here for updates on this story Washington, D.C. (CTV Network) — A trio of U.S. lawmakers are blasting Canada’s “complicit approval” that allowed the sale of a Toronto-listed lithium mining company to a Chinese state-owned firm, and are urging Biden administration officials to investigate the acquisition. In a letter to several
Continue ReadingU.S. trucker convoy wants to give ‘proverbial middle finger’ to government: expert
By Joy Malbon and Maggie Parkhill Click here for updates on this story Washington, D.C. (CTV Network) — The trucker protest that gripped downtown Ottawa for weeks has come to an end, but a similar convoy is just starting its journey across the U.S. to Washington, D.C. Jared Holt, who researches domestic extremism for the
Continue Reading The race for talent: Now job offers can come within days
By Kathryn Vasel When it comes to hiring, companies are moving fast. With millions of open jobs and not enough workers to fill them, employers are struggling to attract and retain employees. At the end of 2021, there were 10.9 million job openings, according to the most recent data from the Labor Department. One way
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What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained
By Eliza Mackintosh and Rob Picheta, CNN Russia’s multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine has thrust the country into a conflict that many on the European continent had thought was one for the history books. Now the country is in the throes of war, with a humanitarian disaster unfolding. After months of military buildup and brinkmanship on
Continue Reading What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained
CNN By Eliza Mackintosh, CNN After months of military buildup and brinkmanship on its border with Ukraine, Russia invaded its ex-Soviet neighbor with a multi-pronged attack, threatening to destabilize Europe and draw in the United States. A whirlwind of diplomatic efforts to stave off a Russian invasion in recent weeks failed to defuse tensions that
Continue Reading Peace in Europe ‘shattered’ as Russia invades Ukraine
CNN By Matthew Chance, Nathan Hodge, Tim Lister, Laura Smith-Spark and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Russia has launched an unprecedented military assault on Ukraine by land, air and sea that has already left dozens dead, prompting Western leaders to condemn Moscow and vow unity with Kyiv. Ukrainian ministers said the Kremlin had begun a “full-scale invasion”
Continue Reading Peace in Europe ‘shattered’ as Russia invades Ukraine
By Matthew Chance, Nathan Hodge, Tim Lister, Laura Smith-Spark and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Russia has launched an unprecedented military assault on Ukraine by land, air and sea that has already left dozens dead, prompting Western leaders to condemn Moscow and vow unity with Kyiv. Ukrainian ministers said the Kremlin had begun a “full-scale invasion” of
Continue ReadingLos precios mundiales del petróleo se disparan por encima de los 100 dólares y podrían subir mucho más
olivertapia Nueva York/Londres (CNN Business) — Los precios del petróleo subieron por encima de los 100 dólares por barril después de que Rusia lanzó una invasión a Ucrania, aumentando la presión sobre una economía global que ya se tambalea por la inflación galopante. El crudo Brent, el punto de referencia mundial, agregó un 8,5% para
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5 things to know for February 24: Ukraine, Covid, Police violence, Trump, Canada
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s extremely busy at the White House this week. Officials are facing a host of challenges surrounding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. At the same time, President Joe Biden is moving closer to picking a Supreme Court nominee. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On
Continue Reading5 things to know for February 24: Ukraine, Covid, Police violence, Trump, Canada
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s extremely busy at the White House this week. Officials are facing a host of challenges surrounding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. At the same time, President Joe Biden is moving closer to picking a Supreme Court nominee. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 24: Ukraine, Covid, Police violence, Trump, Canada
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s extremely busy at the White House this week. Officials are facing a host of challenges surrounding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. At the same time, President Joe Biden is moving closer to picking a Supreme Court nominee. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and
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