'Billions' and the agony of final seasons
Whenever I am reading a really good book, I find myself in a bit of a quandary. #press
Bomb alert triggers evacuation at Eiffel Tower
A bomb alert triggered the evacuation of all three floors of the iconic Eiffel Tower Saturday, according to CNN affiliate France BFMTV. #press
Possible deal to free American prisoners in Iran called for shuttle diplomacy -- from hotel to hotel
Closing in on a deal to free five Americans detained in Iran, US and Iranian delegations gathered in separate hotels in Doha -- within sight of each other, but not within earshot -- as Qatari diplomats shuttled back and forth trying feverishly to... #press
'It gave us some way to fight back': New tools aim to protect art and images from AI's grasp
For months, Eveline Fröhlich, a visual artist based in Stuttgart, Germany, has been feeling "helpless" as she watched the rise of new artificial intelligence tools that threaten to put human artists out of work. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/12/tech/ai-images-photos-protection/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
6 people die as migrant boat sinks in the English Channel
Six people died after a boat carrying migrants sank in the English Channel, authorities say. #press
Fifth person charged in Montgomery boat dock brawl is in police custody
A fifth person involved in the brawl along the Montgomery, Alabama, riverfront last weekend has turned himself in, police said Friday. #press
England defeats spirited Colombia 2-1 to reach Women's World Cup semifinals
England ground out a 2-1 victory over a spirited Colombia to reach the Women's World Cup semifinals on Saturday, as goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo punished defensive errors. #press
Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair
The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, as former President Donald Trump and his top-polling rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, join the crowd of thousands of potential caucus-goers. #press
Inflation may be cooling — but drivers can't seem to catch a break
If you're sitting in rush-hour traffic in Arlington, Virginia, there's a good chance you'll spot Hunter Scott in his helmet and elbow pads scooting right past you on an adjacent path. #press
Uncertainty looms among Maui residents staying at emergency shelter
Hundreds of displaced residents are taking shelter at a gymnasium in north-central Maui, as devastating wildfires have swept through the island and killed at least 80 people near its western shore. #press
Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region has intensified as Moscow's troops try to reclaim territory there, prompting Ukrainian officials to order mandatory evacuations in and around the northeastern city of Kupyansk. Follow here for live updates. #press
Firefighting crews make progress against Maui wildfires that killed at least 80 people, but flare-ups continue
Firefighters battling Maui's ferocious wildfires that killed at least 80 people and leveled entire communities have made some progress in containing the blazes, while search and rescue crews continue efforts to recover more bodies Saturday as the death toll is expected... #press
They sold their home to open a clinic in rural Vermont. Eight months later, the floods came
Geoff Butler jumped into his truck in the dark hours of July 11 as heavy rain battered the rural Vermont town of Johnson. #press
How laws designed to protect the environment were weaponized against it
A bedrock federal law designed to protect the environment and empower local communities is being weaponized to block progress on climate change, infrastructure and housing. #press
Assassinated Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio buried by relatives
The body of the assassinated Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was buried in a private ceremony in the country's capital on Friday night. #press
Australia takes on France at the Women's World Cup
The quarterfinals continue at the Women's World Cup, and it appears to be anyone's trophy, with the two-time defending champion US already eliminated and tournament underdogs upsetting the favorites. Follow here for the latest. #press
Iowa governor at center of 2024 GOP race stays neutral but leaves door open for late endorsement
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is playing a central role in the opening stages of the 2024 Republican presidential contest, with candidates eager to bask in her glow in hopes of elevating their own campaigns. She's pledging her neutrality in the race -- for now, at least. #press
Guatemalans prepare to vote in troubled presidential election
Guatemala's presidential runoff on August 20 will see a former first lady compete against the son of a former president, capping a troubled race that has worried observers about the country's future as inequality and corruption drives political turbulence throughout the region. #press
Russia's 'August curse' sees war come home
In years past, the month of August was often greeted in Russia with a degree of caution, even alarm. Russians spoke in whispered tones of their "August curse" to explain the unusually high number of deadly accidents, terrorist attacks, or outbreaks of war. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/12/europe/russia-august-curse-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
Takeaways from Judge Chutkan's contentious first hearing in the Trump 2020 election case
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan wasted little time taking charge of the historic case by special counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump, using a hearing Friday to make clear she doesn't want a political carnival. #press
