American women players settle suit vs US Soccer for $24M
U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay.
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Liverpool strikers Jota, Firmino big doubts for cup final
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool strikers Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino are big doubts for the English League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the two players had “no chance” of featuring against Leeds in the Premier League on Wednesday. Jota is nursing an ankle injury and Firmino is out
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Liverpool strikers Jota, Firmino big doubts for cup final
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool strikers Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino are big doubts for the English League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the two players had “no chance” of featuring against Leeds in the Premier League on Wednesday. Jota is nursing an ankle injury and Firmino is out
Continue ReadingKiller whales have been teaching each other to steal fish from humans, study finds
By Alexandra Mae Jones Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — It appears even killer whales don’t always feel like putting in the effort to hunt for their own food. According to a new study, a group of orcas have been teaching each other to steal fish from human fishing nets.
Continue ReadingEmergency situation ‘not over, Canadian PM Trudeau says after police crackdown in the capital
By Rachel Aiello Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government does not intend to keep the Emergencies Act in effect “a single day longer” than its required, but right now, concerns remain that protesters and trucks could be repositioning to return to the
Continue Reading UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The British government has led calls for the Champions League final to be taken out of Russia to punish its deepening intervention in Ukraine, prompting UEFA to say it would reconsider hosting rights. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted concerns about the showpiece men’s game
Continue Reading UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The British government has led calls for the Champions League final to be taken out of Russia to punish its deepening intervention in Ukraine, prompting UEFA to say it would reconsider hosting rights. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted concerns about the showpiece men’s game
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Hate crimes case in Arbery killing now in hands of jury
The jury is deliberating in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Continue ReadingAs Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C
By Jen Christensen, CNN After the Omicron coronavirus variant made a record number of US children sick in January, children’s hospitals across the United States braced for what has come with every other spike in the Covid-19 pandemic: cases of a rare but dangerous condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, commonly known as MIS-C.
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Here’s what we know about the Ohio doctor accused of overprescribing pain meds ahead of his trial
By Amir Vera, CNN The trial of a Columbus, Ohio, doctor accused of overprescribing pain medication to multiple patients near death began Tuesday. Dr. William Husel was initially indicted on 25 counts of murder in 2019. He is now facing 14 counts after Franklin County Judge Michael Holbrook granted the prosecution’s motion to dismiss 11
Continue ReadingAT&T is shutting down its 3G network. Here’s how it could impact you
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Twenty years after 3G was first introduced in the United States, paving the way for a new generation of mobile apps, the network is officially being phased out. AT&T is set to pull the plug on its 3G network Tuesday, with other major US carriers expected to follow suit
Continue Reading Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN A former police detective who was involved in the raid that led to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, in March 2020 was found not guilty Thursday of charges related to the 10 bullets he fired that morning. Brett Hankison was the only officer from the raid who
Continue Reading Germany halts Nord Stream 2 and Russia responds with a stark warning
By Charles Riley and Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The West showed Tuesday it was ready to target Russia’s huge energy industry — even at the risk of hurting itself — after Moscow ordered troops into parts of eastern Ukraine. Germany said it was halting certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline following Moscow’s actions
Continue Reading Texas skydiving instructor dies when parachute fails to open
WALLER, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a skydiving instructor has died after his parachute failed to open during a tandem jump in the Houston area, but his student survived the ordeal. Skydive Houston says the student was seriously injured Saturday after the jump in Waller, about 40 miles northwest of Houston. Both were airlifted to
Continue Reading Texas skydiving instructor dies when parachute fails to open
WALLER, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a skydiving instructor has died after his parachute failed to open during a tandem jump in the Houston area, but his student survived the ordeal. Skydive Houston says the student was seriously injured Saturday after the jump in Waller, about 40 miles northwest of Houston. Both were airlifted to
Continue Reading Russia is already paying a hefty financial price for its aggression
By Charles Riley, CNN Business Russian stocks whipsawed and the ruble rebounded from a near-record low on Tuesday as investors reacted to President Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops into eastern Ukraine. Moscow’s MOEX stock index pared heavy losses after shedding more than 10% on Monday, bringing losses so far this year to about 20%.
Continue Reading Russia is already paying a hefty financial price for its aggression
CNN By Charles Riley, CNN Business Russian stocks plunged and the ruble slid closer to a record low on Tuesday as investors reacted to President Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops into eastern Ukraine. Moscow’s MOEX stock index dropped 4% after shedding more than 10% on Monday, bringing losses so far this year to over
Continue Reading Buying is more affordable than renting in these cities
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business Across the US rent is rising so fast that in many cities buying has become more affordable than renting, even with sky-high home sale prices. The national median rental price jumped 19.8% in January from a year ago, marking the eighth straight month of double-digit increases, according to a report
Continue Reading5 things to know for Feb. 22: Ukraine, Covid, Severe storms, Oil & gas drilling, 3G
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s going to be a terrific Twosday! Today is 2/22/22 and unique festivities are happening around the world to celebrate the special palindrome date, meaning it reads the same forward and backward. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can
Continue Reading5 things to know for Feb. 22: Ukraine, Covid, Severe storms, Oil & gas drilling, 3G
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s going to be a terrific Twosday! Today is 2/22/22 and unique festivities are happening around the world to celebrate the special palindrome date, meaning it reads the same forward and backward. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can
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