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CNN  —  A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya – meaning ‘miracle’ in Arabic – she was born under the rubble of Monday’s deadly earthquake, still attached to her mother’s lifeless body by the umbilical cord when rescue workers found her. Her…

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  Two former fighters of the Russian private military company Wagner have told CNN of their horrific experiences on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, and how anyone who faltered was immediately shot by their own commanders. The two fighters were captured by Ukrainian forces late last year.…

CNN  —  When US startup Make Sunsets released two weather balloons into the skies above Mexico’s Baja California peninsula last year, it kicked up a fierce debate about one of the world’s most controversial climate solutions. The plan was for the balloons, filled with helium and a small amount of…

The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organized rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly interrupted a televised speech by President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi, whose hardline government faces one of the boldest challenges from young protesters calling for its ouster, appealed to the “deceived youth”…

Recovery in Turkey after the devastating earthquake has now entered the “humanitarian phase,” according to Jamie LeSueur, the head of emergency operations at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. As his team moves on from search-and-rescue operations, the greatest needs for those affected in Turkey continue…

CNN  —  An unidentified object was shot down over northern Canada on Saturday, marking the third time in a week that US fighter jets have taken down objects in North American airspace. On Friday, an unidentified object was shot down in Alaska airspace by a US F-22, and last weekend,…

Residents of New Zealand’s biggest city were urged on Sunday to prepare for the impact of a storm that buffeted Australia’s Norfolk Island overnight. Gabrielle, downgraded to a sub-tropical low pressure system from a Category 2 cyclone, passed over Norfolk Island, its “most destructive winds” missing the island, the Australian…

Islamabad, Pakistan CNN  —  The alleged gang rape of a woman in a park in Pakistan has enraged women’s rights activists who are protesting against what they see as “increasing sexual barbarism” in the country. The woman, 24, was with a male colleague in the capital Islamabad’s Fatima Jinnah park…

Canadian defense minister describes object that was shot down by NORAD Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand shares what she knows about the unidentified object that was shot down by NORAD over Canada. CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports. Source link

CNN  —  For centuries, cows have been considered sacred by India’s majority Hindu population, a symbol of both the Earth and the divine. Indeed, so revered are the animals that authorities had planned to rebrand this Valentine’s Day as “Cow Hug Day”, hoping the move would both boost citizens’ “emotional…

SE Cupp warns Trump could use presidential campaign as ‘shield’ CNN’s Jim Acosta sits down with SE Cupp to discuss the mounting legal pressure on former President Trump, including the DOJ’s criminal investigation of Jan. 6 and the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Source link

CNN  —  An unidentified object was shot down 10 miles off the frozen coast of Alaska on Friday afternoon, US officials announced, but details about the object are scarce. US military pilots sent up to examine the object gave conflicting accounts of what they saw, which is part of the…

10 years and $12 million later, residents fight against spaceport Link Copied! A coastal county in Georgia has hopes of becoming a space destination, but residents fear environmental concerns and exploding rockets. 06:08 – Source: CNN Source link

US developed method to track China's spy balloon fleet within last year, sources say Source link

US jet shoots down 'unidentified object' over northern Canada, Trudeau says Source link

The star of the hit Netflix series “You” told the hosts of “Podcrushed” that he’s had enough of intimacy scenes. And there’s a significant reason why. Source link

CNN  —  The North American Aerospace Defense Command said Saturday it is monitoring “a high altitude airborne object” over northern Canada, and military aircraft are currently operating in the area from Alaska and Canada, according to a news release from the agency. It is not clear what the object is…

CNN  —  A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein for sexual battery, false imprisonment and other claims after he was convicted of raping her last December in Los Angeles. The model and actress, who is identified as Jane Doe 1 in court documents,…

CNN  —  The Canadian women’s national soccer team is on strike following cuts to its program and pay equity concerns, captain Christine Sinclair told Canada’s The Sports Network (TSN). On February 10, the players released a statement on Twitter, criticizing the sport’s governing body Canada Soccer, stating players were told…

CNN  —  Nearly every year more people watch the Super Bowl than any other event and many like to watch with some skin in the game. According to a survey done by the American Gaming Association, this year a record 50.4 million adults (20% of the population) in the US…

Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. It didn't have to be this way Source link

CNN  —  Tucked away in North Wales with a soccer club that plays in English football’s fifth tier, Wrexham seems an unlikely place for Will Ferrell to be found enjoying a pint of beer in a local pub. But ever since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took control of Wrexham…

When she saw the message, the 25-year-old said she froze “like a statue,” her phone falling from her hand. She had just been doxxed. A video of a naked Chomden — whose name has been changed to protect her identity — having sex with a former boyfriend, along with her…

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  Buzz started to build about a decade ago around the meat-heavy paleo diet — an approach to eating that’s based on what our Stone Age…

Work was underway Friday night to transform an Istanbul ferry into floating accommodation for 1,200 earthquake-affected people. (Joseph Ataman/CNN) The whirring of saws and hammering of nails filled the belly of the ferry, its silent parade of cars was replaced by a hive of midnight activity. Above deck, seats of…

CNN Business  —  Let’s be honest: For much of the past decade, tech events have been pretty boring. Executives in business casual wear trot up on stage and pretend a few tweaks to the camera and processor make this year’s phone profoundly different than last year’s phone or adding a…

President Joe Biden gives remarks at the White House on Friday in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) President Joe Biden will visit Poland this month to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, returning to the region as the war enters a volatile new phase without a clear…

A version of this story appeared in Pop Life Chronicles, CNN’s weekly entertainment newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  There’s nothing bigger happening this week than Super Bowl LVII, and by that I mean the halftime show. This issue is all about…

CNN  —  The battle of chess’ behemoths ended in victory for five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, with the Norwegian beating Hikaru Nakamura to be crowned Airthings Masters champion. In the grand final played on Chess.com, Carlsen defeated his great rival 2.5-1.5 to win the first Champions Chess Tour event of…