Record-Shattering Heat Wave Ravages Over 20 States: More Than 100 Evacuated, Nearly 2 Dozen Cattle Dead, Ice Cream Shop Forced to Close

2023-08-23 07:00:00 CNN  — Nearly two dozen cattle died in Nebraska, more than 100 Missouri nursing home residents were evacuated and an ice cream shop in Iowa was forced to close as record-shattering heat engulfs more than 20 states. Excessive heat warnings, the most severe form of heat alert, spanned more than 1,100 miles Wednesday, … Read more

Deadly Ammonia Leak in Illinois Causes Evacuations: Updates and Safety Information

2023-10-01 06:53:00 CNN  — At least five people were killed and parts of an Illinois neighborhood were evacuated due to a Friday crash involving a semi-truck carrying thousands of gallons of anhydrous ammonia. The truck was carrying about 7,500 gallons of the toxic substance at the time of the wreck in Effingham County, according to … Read more

Latest Package of Terms Proposed in WGA Strike Negotiations: AMPTP’s Offer and Response from WGA

2023-08-23 10:39:00 CNN  — The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) shared in a news release their latest package of terms proposed to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) as part of strike negotiations. The proposed package from AMPTP includes an increase in wages, which the studios say is the highest wage increase … Read more

Barack Obama shares his favorite movies and books of 2022

CNN — Former President Barack Obama stuck to an annual tradition Friday, releasing a list of his favorites for the year of 2022, including movies and books. “I always look forward to sharing my lists of favorite books, movies, and music with all of you,” Obama tweeted. “First up, here are some of the books … Read more

Harvey Weinstein: Los Angeles jury deadlocks on factors that could have increased his sentence

CNN — After convicting former film producer Harvey Weinstein of rape and sexual assault, a Los Angeles jury could not reach a unanimous verdict Tuesday on alleged aggravating factors that could have increased his sentence. The three charges Weinstein was convicted of – rape, sexual penetration by foreign object and forcible oral copulation – were … Read more

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’

CNN — Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris … Read more

Taylor Swift: Ticketmaster fiasco ‘excruciating for me’

New York CNN Business — Taylor Swift spoke out Friday about the ticketing debacle that took place this week, as many fans were unable to purchase tickets for her upcoming tour on Ticketmaster. “It goes without saying that I’m extremely protective of my fans,” Swift wrote on Instagram on Friday. “It’s really difficult for me … Read more

TJ Maxx rejects Yeezy brand amid Kanye West fallout

New York CNN Business — The list of companies cutting ties with artist and designer Ye following a series of antisemitic remarks continues to grow, with TJ Maxx boycotting the apparel line, the retailer announced Wednesday. The decision follows similar moves by Gap and Foot Locker to pull Yeezy merchandise from their stores. Gap said … Read more