
CNN Exclusive: Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour will likely break $2 billion in North American ticket sales alone
Taylor Swift's era-defining "Eras" tour is flying like a jet stream, high above the music scene — by billions of dollars.
2023-08-17 22:54

Fears of predatory land grabs mount in the ashes of Maui, opening old wounds
The threat of predatory outsiders swooping in to buy up property under the ashes of Maui is sparking outrage and opening old wounds for locals.
2023-08-17 21:53

'Strays' brings some (very) raunchy laughs to the dog days of summer
Seeking to bring some much-needed laughs to the dog days of summer, "Strays" is a very raunchy riff on what's amusing about our canine pals, and a somewhat smarter dive into dog-movie conventions and cliches.
2023-08-17 21:52

In 'Blue Beetle,' DC bulks up a TV-style superhero origin story for theaters
Spreading its wings two months after "The Flash" ran into a brick wall at the box office, "Blue Beetle" is the latest movie to test the theory that life's tough for DC heroes not named Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman. The main challenge facing this young Latinx superhero is TV, and the sense this origin story would have been more at home on a venue like Disney+ (rival Marvel's playground) or the CW.
2023-08-17 21:51

Trump surrender in Georgia case expected next week, source says
Negotiations between Donald Trump's lawyers and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office over the details of his surrender are expected to continue into next week, a source with knowledge of the talks tells CNN.
2023-08-17 21:28

Biden administration searching for ways to keep US forces in Niger to continue anti-terror operations despite overthrowing of government
The Biden administration is searching for ways to keep US forces and assets in Niger to continue anti-terror operations, even as it becomes increasingly unlikely that the military junta that overthrew the country's government last month will cede power back to the democratically elected president.
2023-08-17 21:24

Purported names, photos and addresses of Fulton County grand jurors circulate on far-right internet
Names, photographs, social media profiles and even the home addresses purportedly belonging to members of the Fulton County grand jury that this week voted to indict former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants are circulating on social media -- with experts saying that some anonymous users are calling for violence against them.
2023-08-17 20:30

Florida's Black history curriculum teaches children slavery was beneficial for Black people. It's creating outrage
As backlash to Florida's new Black history education standards grows, teachers say they are struggling to navigate what they can and cannot say inside their classrooms, while some parents are turning to alternative methods to educate their children about Black history.
2023-08-17 20:23

Walmart's sales are surging
Target and Home Depot are slumping. But more shoppers are heading to Walmart for groceries and essentials.
2023-08-17 19:22

Euro zone swings into trade surplus in June as Russia imports plummet
BRUSSELS The euro zone swung back into a large trade surplus in June from a similar size deficit
2023-08-17 18:17

Tim Scott's likability is fueling his rise. But how high can he climb?
After two hours at the Iowa State Fair spent posing for photos, glad-handing attendees visiting the livestock barn and indulging in carnival games and the famous pork chop grill, Tim Scott was heading for the exits when he stopped to meet a group of voters.
2023-08-17 17:48

Michael Parkinson, UK chat show host and presenter, dies age 88
Veteran British broadcaster Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, his former employer the BBC reported Thursday citing a statement from his family.
2023-08-17 17:46