Nigerian AI artist creates a fashion show for elderly people | CNN
CNN — A fashion show that features elderly people as models is a rarity. One with elderly Black African models is even rarer. Perhaps that’s why Nigerian visual artist Malik…
McCarthy makes plea for Republicans to back debt ceiling plan | CNN Politics
CNN — Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a plea to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning to back his debt ceiling plan, telling them that although it doesn’t have…
China’s economy shakes off Covid legacy to grow 4.5% in Q1 | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN — China’s economy got off to a solid start in 2023, as consumers went on a spending spree after three years of strict pandemic restrictions ended. Gross…
Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors | CNN
CNN — The family of a victim and several survivors of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis filed a lawsuit against companies involved in the manufacturing, marketing…
Google-parent stock drops on fears it could lose search market share to AI-powered rivals | CNN Business
CNN — Shares of Google-parent Alphabet fell more than 3% in early trading Monday after a report sparked concerns that its core search engine could lose market share to AI-powered…
Tennessee Air National Guardsman applied to be a hitman online, the FBI says. It was a spoof website and now he’s facing charges | CNN
CNN — A Tennessee Air National Guardsman is facing charges after applying to be a hitman on a spoof “rent-a-hitman” website, according to the Department of Justice. Josiah Ernesto Garcia,…
Still haven’t filed your taxes? Here’s what you need to know | CNN Business
New York CNN — So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 100 million income tax returns for 2022. That means tens of millions of households have…
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back | CNN Business
Washington, DC CNN — Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled recession fears. Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonality but…
Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color | CNN Business
CNN — When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color…
‘A definitive backslide.’ Inside fashion’s worrying runway trend | CNN
CNN — Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it’s clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. Across…
The $500 billion beauty industry’s ‘green’ ambitions are a patchwork at best. And they’re falling short | CNN
CNN — The escalating climate crisis is shifting many people’s purchasing patterns and this extends to the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry which is grappling with a range of…
Britain’s pound is beating every other major currency this year | CNN Business
London CNN — The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it’s enjoying a comeback.…
Micron Technology: China probes US chip maker for cybersecurity risks as tech tension escalates | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN — China has launched a cybersecurity probe into Micron Technology, one of America’s largest memory chip makers, in apparent retaliation after US allies in Asia and Europe…
Rewakening the ‘inflation monster,’ OPEC+ moves to send US gas prices higher | CNN Business
New York CNN — OPEC and its allies’ surprise move to slash oil production will soon be felt at US gas pumps. The group known as OPEC+ announced Sunday it…
Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia | CNN
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Dogecoin jumps after Elon Musk replaces Twitter bird with Shiba Inu | CNN Business
New York CNN — Twitter’s traditional bird icon was booted and replaced with an image of a Shiba Inu, an apparent nod to dogecoin, the joke cryptocurrency that CEO Elon…
Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed | CNN
CNN — A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap water with higher levels of lithium, but…
HSBC’s top execs face tense shareholders calling for a breakup | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN — HSBC’s top brass defended their strategy Monday to frustrated shareholders in the lender’s largest market, as Europe’s biggest bank continued to face calls to be split…
Opinion: Why is ‘60 Minutes’ amplifying the views of Marjorie Taylor Greene? | CNN
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China Renaissance suspends trading, delays results after founder’s disappearance | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN — China Renaissance, a top dealmaker in the country’s tech industry, said it would suspend trading of its shares and delay the release of its annual results…
CEOs are tired of being held responsible for gun regulation | CNN Business
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Video shows moment man throws yogurt on two women in Iran | CNN
Video shows an incident at a store in the Iranian city of Shandiz where a man approached two unveiled women before proceeding to grab a tub of yogurt from the…
The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career | CNN
CNN — Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears. The then-21-year-old had just watched his ball sink into the waters…