From Italy and the World

CNN  —  Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff on Saturday as the African side’s historic 2022 World Cup ended in defeat. It took Croatia just seven minutes to open the scoring through a header from Joško Gvardiol, before Achraf Dari equalized two minutes later. In an open and…

The real cost of sponsoring this World Cup Source link

A mountain lion that attacked and killed a Los Angeles resident’s chihuahua the month before has been captured, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Park Service. Source link

Despite a final matchup featuring soccer giants Argentina and France, many fans will remember the 2022 World Cup for its unlikely heroes and upset outcomes. As the tournament draws to a close, here’s a look at some of the World Cup’s most shocking victories and underdog moments: Saudi Arabia beats…

CNN  —  American college student Kenny DeLand Jr. has been reunited with his mother in Lyon, France, and is expected to return to the United States soon, according to a French diplomatic source. DeLand Jr., who was reported missing more than two weeks ago in France, told relatives on Friday…

Missile strikes have once again disrupted power and water supplies in Ukraine. In the central city of Kryvyi Rih, officials said at least four people were killed and 13 injured. Follow for live news updates. Source link

CNN  —  The deaths of Canadian billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman have been shrouded in mystery from the beginning. On December 15, 2017, a realtor giving a tour of the couple’s Toronto mansion around midday discovered their bodies, fully dressed, beside their indoor basement swimming pool. They were semi-seated side…

CNN  —  Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have arguably been the two best players at Qatar 2022 and the two will come head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday. Millions are expected to watch the clash behind television screens around the world, most desperate for the opportunity to one…

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  Water supply and metro services have been restored in Kyiv but officials continued to work Saturday to return heating to all the Ukrainian capital’s residents, a day after a barrage of Russian missiles targeted the city. “Water supply has been restored to all residents of the…

CNN  —  After a nor’easter dropped more than a foot of snow across many parts of interior New England, more is on its way Saturday as officials warn of dangerous travel conditions the weekend before Christmas. The storm – part of a weather system that upended several communities in the…

The number of people killed in a landslide Friday near the Malaysian capital has risen to 23, while 10 people are still missing, Malaysia’s state media agency Bernama reported Saturday. The authorities have identified six bodies so far, Bernama reported, citing Malaysia’s National Disaster Management Agency. The landslide in Batang…

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(CNN) — This week in travel: the world’s top destinations for festive cheer, the high-rolling lifestyle in Monaco and Italy, a bag full of knives, and the places you won’t be able to visit in 2023. Happy holidays As any Who down in Whoville can tell you, the home of…

Philippine communist leader Jose Maria Sison died on Friday night at the age of 83 after a two-week confinement in a hospital in the Netherlands, his party said on Saturday. Sison is the founder of the Philippine Communist Party, whose military wing – the New People’s Army (NPA) – has…

Cryo-electron microscopy by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has exposed the structure of a bacterial virus with unprecedented detail. This is the first structure of a virus able to infect Staphylococcus epidermidis, and high-resolution knowledge of structure is a key link between viral biology and potential therapeutic use of…

Water has puzzled scientists for decades. For the last 30 years or so, they have theorized that when cooled down to a very low temperature like -100C, water might be able to separate into two liquid phases of different densities. Like oil and water, these phases don’t mix and may…

Taipei, Taiwan CNN  —  Taiwan has noticed a hole in its defense plans that is steadily getting bigger. And it’s not one easily plugged by boosting the budget or buying more weapons. The island democracy of 23.5 million is facing an increasing challenge in recruiting enough young men to meet…

CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman discusses Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and what Trump’s inner circle has to say about it. Source link

Editor’s Note: Kara Alaimo, an associate professor in the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, writes about issues affecting women and social media. Her book “This Feed Is on Fire: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Reclaim It” will be…

CNN  —  As Peru explodes in protest with supporters of its former president taking to streets, lawmakers on Friday rejected a constitutional reform that is needed to hold early general elections in 2023. Calls for early presidential and parliamentary elections have mounted since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted from…

Former Global Chair of News at Twitter Vivian Schiller shares her perspective following Elon Musk’s controversial move to suspend the Twitter accounts of prominent media reporters, including that of CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan, The New York Times’ Ryan Mac, The Washington Post’s Drew Harwell and others. Source link

CNN  —  Your team has just lost in the semifinal at a World Cup. You’re understandably heartbroken, endlessly replaying the possibilities of what might have been. After a month-long stay ends in a devastating defeat, you’re looking forward to going back home to see family and friends but, instead, you…

Days before the holidays, Ukrainians are plunged into darkness and cold by power outages Missile strikes in Ukraine Friday plunged citizens back into cold and darkness, days before the winter holidays. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. Source link

Rep. Lofgren says executive summary will have ‘very bad’ previously unreleased evidence from Jan. 6 hearings January 6 committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) speaks to CNN’s Jake Tapper about the committee’s upcoming final report with recommendations to the Justice Department. Source link

Frequent flyers are preparing to be frequently frustrated as major airlines including Delta and United begin cutting back on some loyalty program perks. CNN’s Pete Muntean reports. Source link

CNN  —  The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, is considering asking the Justice Department to pursue multiple charges against former President Donald Trump, according to a source familiar with the matter. The charges being considered include obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the federal government.…

Avoiding mosquitoes to protect against bites is always a good idea. But a new North Carolina State University study shows that the bacteria-ridden exteriors of mosquitoes may be another reason to arm yourself with a swatter. The first-of-its-kind study, published in PLOS ONE, examined both the exterior surface and interior…

CNN  —  The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday to discuss the contents of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. The high-stakes meeting, which is expected to go into a private session, will be the first opportunity for members on the powerful committee to openly…

Paris CNN  —  An American college student who was reported missing more than two weeks ago in France has told relatives he is safe in Spain, his family said Friday, seemingly resolving at least part of a mystery that sparked a multinational search. Kenny DeLand Jr. called his relatives early…