January 2024

Chicago becomes latest U.S. city to approve cease-fire resolution in Israel-Hamas war

January 31, 2024 2:55 PM Associated Press

By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s City Council narrowly approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a permanent…

The chief executives of five big tech companies are set to testify in a Senate committee hearing Wednesday about the impact of their products on teens.

Accusations, tears and rants: 5 takeaways from today’s tech CEO hearing

January 31, 2024 2:51 PM CNN Newssource

By Brian Fung and Clare Duffy, CNN Washington (CNN) — A group of social media bigwigs was grilled by Congress on Wednesday about the risks…

Trump wins final delegate out of New Hampshire

January 31, 2024 2:48 PM Associated Press

By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has won the last remaining unresolved delegate from New Hampshire,…

Directivos de Meta, TikTok y otras grandes tecnológicas responden en el Senado de EE.UU. sobre el impacto de las redes sociales en los adolescentes

January 31, 2024 2:45 PM CNN Newssource

urielblanco (CNN) — El Congreso interrogó, una vez más, a un destacado grupo de líderes de redes sociales este miércoles sobre los riesgos…

PGA Tour announces new $3 billion investment and player equity offer

January 31, 2024 2:44 PM CNN Newssource

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Rocked by the money on offer by LIV Golf and the talent drain of some of its leading players, the PGA Tour is…

FBI Director Christopher Wray looks on during a press conference at the U.S. Department of Justice on December 6

FBI director warns that Chinese hackers are preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure

January 31, 2024 2:43 PM CNN Newssource

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday warned that Chinese hackers are preparing to…

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as US climate envoy and is seen here delivering a speech during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as top US climate diplomat

January 31, 2024 2:38 PM CNN Newssource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — John Podesta, a senior White House adviser focused on clean energy and climate, will take over as US climate…

Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investment team that has agreed to buy the Orioles

January 31, 2024 2:38 PM Associated Press

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investor group that has agreed to buy the Baltimore Orioles. So are…

Biogen said it will discontinue commercialization of its Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.

Biogen discontinues Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm

January 31, 2024 2:35 PM CNN Newssource

By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm is being discontinued by drugmaker Biogen as it shifts…

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against former president Donald Trump and his allies in their attempt to overturn the state's 2020 election results

Fulton County DA among nearly a dozen subpoenaed to testify in hearing on affair allegations

January 31, 2024 2:33 PM CNN Newssource

By Nick Valencia, Jason Morris and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her lead prosecutor in the…

The AlUla historic site is "truly magical

The best things to experience in Saudi Arabia according to the people who know it

January 31, 2024 2:31 PM CNN Newssource

By Selina Julien, CNN (CNN) — Closed to tourists until recently, Saudi Arabia is still an unknown quantity for many would-be travelers.…

The kilometer route will extend across Saudi Arabia’s stunning desert landscapes

Dream of the Desert: Saudi Arabia is launching its own luxury train

January 31, 2024 2:28 PM CNN Newssource

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Crossing the desert could be about to get much more glamorous. State-owned railway company Saudi Arabia…

Activists renew push to repeal Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban

January 31, 2024 2:26 PM Associated Press

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Abortion rights supporters mounted another push Wednesday to restore abortion access in…

Kyrsten Sinema dismisses Senate reelection questions amid slowed fundraising and seen here speaks to reporters during a vote in the Senate Chambers on January 25.

Sinema dismisses Senate reelection questions amid slowed fundraising in the fourth quarter

January 31, 2024 2:25 PM CNN Newssource

By Manu Raju and Ted Barrett, CNN Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who hasn’t said whether she will seek another term and saw her fundraising slow in the…

New York governor nominates new police leader to agency that has struggled to diversify its ranks

January 31, 2024 2:23 PM Associated Press

By MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul nominated Steven G. James as the top leader of…

Georgia district attorney prosecuting Trump has been subpoenaed over claims of improper relationship

January 31, 2024 2:22 PM Associated Press

By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A defense attorney who has alleged that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has had an…

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Las Vegas on January 27

Trump meets with Teamsters as he looks to peel off union voters from Biden

January 31, 2024 2:20 PM CNN Newssource

By Gregory Krieg and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump Wednesday met with Teamsters union leaders and members in…

Missouri mourns the death of Jean Carnahan, the state’s 1st woman to serve in the US Senate

January 31, 2024 2:17 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is mourning the death of former U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan. The Missouri…

Candidate uses personal funds to close fundraising gap in North Carolina gubernatorial bid

January 31, 2024 2:16 PM Associated Press

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson remains the top fundraiser in the GOP primary campaign…

Biden to head to East Palestine one year after train derailment after facing intense pressure to visit

January 31, 2024 2:15 PM CNN Newssource

By Nikki Carvajal and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, next month, roughly a year…

Month: January 2024