From wood blocks to 'poop buckets,' how Burning Man organizers told festivalgoers to prepare for heavy rain
The first time Masha Maltsava attended Burning Man -- the annual "ephemeral city" that attracts thousands of free-spirited revelers in the Nevada desert -- she over packed. #press
Rep. Nancy Mace says Republicans in swing districts are 'walking the plank' because of abortion restrictions
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace has a warning for her party about some efforts to restrict abortion without exceptions -- and how it could affect moderate House Republicans on whom their narrow majority depends. #press
Fire consumes oil depot in St. Petersburg
Dozens of firefighters are working to put out a blaze that is burning at an oil depot in St. Petersburg, Russian authorities said. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/03/europe/st-petersburg-fire-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
DeSantis looks for campaign momentum after leading Florida through Hurricane Idalia
Ron DeSantis is expected to turn his focus once again to his White House bid this week and kickstart a post-Labor Day push for the 2024 Republican nomination that will intensify throughout the fall. #press
Russia's war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country's counteroffensive is pushing forward despite "what anyone says." Follow here for live updates. #press
North Korea says it has simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn US of 'nuclear war danger'
North Korea said Sunday it had simulated a nuclear missile attack to warn the United States of "nuclear war danger." #press
Spanish government faces setback in efforts to suspend soccer chief Rubiales after tribunal ruling
Spain's High Council of Sport will request a temporary suspension of embattled soccer boss Luis Rubiales, said Minister of Culture and Sport Miquel Iceta on Friday. The request will go to the Spanish Court of Arbitration in Sport (TAD). #press
Ruthless Iga Świątek breezes past Kaja Juvan in less than 50 minutes to reach US Open fourth round
World No. 1 Iga Świątek was utterly dominant in her straight sets victory against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan, winning 6-0 6-1 in a mere 49 minutes to reach the fourth round of the US Open. #press
X, formerly known as Twitter, may collect your biometric data and job history
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said this week it may collect biometric and employment information from its users — expanding the range of personal information that account-holders may be exposing to the site. #press
Julian Castro Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Julián Castro and learn about the former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretary and 2020 presidential candidate. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/18/us/julian-castro-fast-facts/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
Walgreens CEO steps down
Walgreens Boots Alliance on Friday said that CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down less than three years after taking the helm at the pharmacy chain. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/01/business/walgreens-ceo-steps-down/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
Spanish men's national team manager Luis de la Fuente apologizes for applauding Luis Rubiales' defiant speech
Luis de la Fuente, the manager of the Spanish men's national team, has apologized for visibly applauding the speech of beleaguered soccer chief Luis Rubiales at an assembly last Friday. #press
Number of unaccounted people after Maui wildfires may drop to under 50, Hawaii's governor says
The number of people unaccounted for following the deadly fires in Maui may drop below 50, with a formal announcement to be made Friday, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green told CNN's Jake Tapper. #press
Challenges to Afghan special visa program remain two years after US withdrawal, State Dept. watchdog finds
Numerous challenges to the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program remain two years after the chaotic and deadly US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the State Department's watchdog agency said in a new report released Thursday. #press
Ultra-nationalist military blogger arrested in Moscow
A Russian military blogger who has written critically of Russia's conduct in Ukraine was arrested in Moscow Thursday, according to state news agency RIA Novosti. #press
Biden administration to ask Congress for an additional $4 billion for FEMA's disaster fund
The Biden administration is asking Congress for an additional $4 billion to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund, pointing to what it says is a particularly brutal stretch of natural disasters across the nation. #press
Taiwan's election battle shaken up by billionaire's second attempt at presidency
A self-made, septuagenarian billionaire with limited political experience has thrown his hat into one of the most consequential presidential elections of 2024, shaking up a race that could have huge ramifications far beyond its borders. #press
When John Roberts wants things done, he acts. What that means for ethics rules
Soon after he became chief justice of the United States, John Roberts faced what he believed was a "crisis" involving the judiciary: Federal judges were underpaid. #press
'Barbie' isn't officially showing in Russia. That hasn't stopped Barbiemania hittlng the country
This summer's blockbuster "Barbie" has made it to Russia despite not being officially released there due to the war in Ukraine, and it seems Barbiemania has infatuated many Russians even as the movie draws condemnation from officials. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/01/media/barbie-russia-barbiemania-intl/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
Gil Brandt, architect of "America's Team" Dallas Cowboys, has died at the age of 91
Pro Football Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, widely regarded as the architect who helped build the Dallas Cowboys into one of the most successful and popular sports franchises of all time, died on Thursday, according to the Cowboys. Brandt was 91. #press
