Scholastic will drop policy that makes it easier for school fairs to exclude diverse books
Scholastic Inc. will end a widely criticized policy that made it easier for school book fairs not to sell works with racial, disability and LGBTQ+ themes
2023-10-26 03:45
At least 30 US military personnel suffered minor injuries in recent drone attacks, officials say
At least 30 US military personnel sustained minor injuries from drone and rocket attacks on coalition military bases in Iraq and Syria on October 18, defense officials told CNN on Wednesday.
2023-10-26 01:24
Woman who burned herself on Dunkin' coffee settles for $3 million
A Dunkin' franchisee is paying a woman $3 million to settle a lawsuit involving hot coffee falling on her lap that she alleges caused severe burns and life-altering injuries, according to her lawyers.
2023-10-26 01:24
Apple raise prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming
Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One service that includes streaming, music and other subscriptions
2023-10-26 01:23
Jonathan Majors assault case will move forward to trial
A New York judge on Wednesday denied a motion to dismiss the assault case against actor Jonathan Majors, moving the case forward to trial.
2023-10-26 01:17
Beer belly wrestling, 'evading arrest' obstacle course on tap for inaugural Florida Man Games
It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan to host competitions themed according to the collective antics of the beer-loving, gator-possessing, rap-sheet heavy, mullet-wearing social media phenomenon known as “Florida Man.”
2023-10-26 00:23
‘The Art of War,’ Amy Schumer’s memoir and many other books are banned in US prisons. Here's why
A new study from PEN America finds that tens of thousands of books are banned or restricted by U.S. prisons
2023-10-26 00:23
Air Force One debacle: Boeing has now lost more than $1 billion on each on the president's two new jets
Cost overruns for the new Air Force One jets continue to pile on massive losses for Boeing.
2023-10-25 21:58
Off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut off plane's engines mid-flight said he took 'magic mushrooms' 48 hours before the incident, court documents say
The off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to disable a plane's engines mid-flight told investigators he believed he was dreaming and had taken "magic mushrooms" 48 hours before the incident, according to state court records obtained by CNN.
2023-10-25 21:57
Watch for these 3 Medigap shopping surprises to avoid overpaying
Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, can help pay for Medicare Part A and/or Part B copays, coinsurance and deductibles, but shopping for plans isn’t always straightforward
2023-10-25 21:55
New report from PEN America documents vast book bannings in U.S. prisons
A new study from PEN America finds that tens of thousands of books are banned or restricted by U.S. prisons
2023-10-25 21:23
Jews, Palestinians and Muslims in the US say they're experiencing growing fear about rising bigotry and hatred
There is a palpable fear and tension in communities across the United States already scarred by the violent incidents stemming from the early days of the Israel and Hamas war, with some equating the bigotry and hatred being experienced by Jews, Palestinians, Muslims and other groups across the country to that of a post-9/11 world.
2023-10-25 19:57