DeSantis suspends Orlando-area state attorney in second sacking of democratically elected prosecutor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Orlando-area state attorney, the second time he has removed a democratically elected prosecutor whose politics did not align with his conservative views. #press
Mississippi Supreme Court will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from welfare scheme civil lawsuit
The Mississippi Supreme Court said it will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from a civil lawsuit filed by the state seeking to recoup millions of dollars distributed as part of what the state calls a statewide welfare fraud scheme. #press
Man arrested after 'engaging in threatening conduct' towards jurors and witnesses in Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial, prosecutors say
A West Virginia man was arrested Thursday after "engaging in threatening conduct" towards jurors and government witnesses in the federal trial against the the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, prosecutors announced. #press
Here's who has (and hasn't) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party's first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee. #press
Mushrooms are being farmed in Abu Dhabi's desert
Mushrooms usually sprout from dark, damp forest floor or bloom on fallen tree branches. But now, a startup in Abu Dhabi called Below Farm is growing them in the desert. #press
Civil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee's redistricting maps
Several civil and voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Republican Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials over Tennessee's congressional and state Senate maps, which they allege are discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of voters of color. #press
First Australia embraced Barbie, then came new heroes in cleats
Less than a month ago, Australian cinemas were packed with Barbie fans wearing pink in honor of Margot Robbie, the local "Neighbours" actor turned Hollywood megastar. #press
'The Last Voyage of the Demeter' sails into mostly charted waters as an uninspired take on Dracula lore
Universal Pictures prides itself as the home of the classic monsters, like 1931's classic "Frankenstein," directed by James Whale, or "Dracula," starring Bela Lugosi. More recent attempts to capture the dark magic of those iconic creatures has proven disastrous for the... #press
Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to pay $3.5 million to settle sexual assault case, plaintiff's attorneys say
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a case alleging one of its priests sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy nearly 20 years ago, according to the plaintiff's lawyers. #press
Spain plays the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals
The Women's World Cup has reached the quarterfinals and it appears to be anyone's trophy, with defending champion the USA already eliminated and the tournament underdogs upsetting the favorites. Follow here for the latest. #press
Morgan Wade debuts new music video that sees her get romantic with Kyle Richards
Country singer Morgan Wade has debuted the new music video for "Fall In Love With Me," which stars Kyle Richards. #press
Writers Guild and studios set to resume negotiations on Friday
The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios have agreed to meet on Friday to resume negotiations for the first time since the writers went on strike in a landmark labor action that has crippled the entertainment industry for more than 100 days. #press
'Rust' movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed pleads not guilty, trial set for December 6
"Rust" film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in relation to the fatal shooting of the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, court documents filed Wednesday and obtained by CNN show. #press
Help is needed as wildfires ravage Hawaii. How to know your donation is going to a legitimate charity
If you're looking to donate money to help those affected by the wildfires in Hawaii -- or looking to support any charitable cause close to your heart — it's important to follow certain steps to ensure your money is going to the right place. #press
Phil Mickelson considered a bet on 2012 Ryder Cup, book alleges
Phil Mickelson considered a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup -- an event he was playing in -- according to a book that will be released later this month by professional gambler Billy Walters. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/10/golf/phil-mickelson-bet-ryder-cup/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
Austin-area wildfire is 85% contained after destroying an apartment building and damaging others
Fire crews have contained roughly 85% of a brush fire in an Austin, Texas, suburb that has been burning for two days and destroyed one apartment building, damaged others and prompted evacuation orders, officials said Thursday. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/10/us/cedar-park-wildfire-thursday/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
US intelligence community boosts focus on climate crisis, supply chains, pandemics
The US intelligence community is ramping up its focus on the dizzying and complex array of amorphous challenges that respect no global borders: Supply chain disruptions, pandemics, extreme weather events fueled by climate change and narcotics trafficking, among others. #press
One of the largest banyan trees in the US and a 200-year-old church are among the beloved landmarks imperiled by Maui's wildfires
The disastrous wildfires in Maui have ransacked virtually every aspect of life, killing at least three dozen people while scorching or imperiling buildings important to Hawaiian history, as well as a majestic tree known as a symbol of the island's culture. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/10/us/lahaina-fires-damage-banyan-tree/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
'Red, White & Royal Blue' gives the US-UK relationship a rom-com twist
What's diplomatically known as the US and UK's "special relationship" takes on a different meaning in "Red, White & Royal Blue," a light-on-comedy modern romance in which a British prince and US president's son passionately fall for each other. Aspirational in its progressive politics, the Amazon movie is a... #press
Biden plans to make abortion rights a key part of his reelection fight, campaign manager says
President Joe Biden will lean into protecting abortion rights on the 2024 campaign trail, his campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, told CNN Thursday in her first live television interview. #press
