Editor’s note: A version of this story originally appeared on ‘Inside CNN.’ Create a free CNN account to access this newsletter and more. CNN — Oleksandr Urazov and his family escaped war-torn Ukraine thanks to their childhood friend Alex Velychko, who now lives in New York. Shortly after their arrival, Urazov, his wife and their … Read more
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (or 800-273-8255) to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site. CNN — For many veterans of the armed forces, transitioning back to civilian life can be a … Read more
Washington, DC CNN — Tesla on Friday unveiled a prototype of a humanoid robot that it says could be a future product for the automaker. Tesla’s robot named Optimus walked stiffly on stage at Tesla’s AI Day, slowly waving to the crowd and gesticulating with his hands for about a minute. Tesla CEO Elon Musk … Read more
CNN — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke clashed over gun restrictions in a debate Friday night, with O’Rourke saying Abbott was blaming “everyone else” for mass shootings while “misleading this state.” “It’s been 18 weeks since their children were killed, and nothing has changed in this situation to make any … Read more
The full interview with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will be broadcast Sunday at 10:00 am on “Fareed Zakaria GPS”. CNN — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin condemned the “nuclear saber” in a new interview, saying he has seen nothing to suggest Vladimir Putin has decided to use nuclear weapons in a war against Ukraine, a … Read more
CNN — The NFL is back in the concussion debate after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered two major concussions in just four days. This time, the debate is whether Tagovailoa was properly cleared to play because some fans were at risk of a condition called second impact syndrome. On Sunday, Tagovailoa left a game … Read more
CNN — The Justice Department has asked the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to speed up its timetable for the department’s appeal of a court order requiring a special master to examine classified Mar-a-Lago documents. In an expedited motion filed Friday, the DOJ proposed a briefing schedule that would include written briefs by Nov. … Read more
CNN — President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Friday that includes a provision to reinstate the president’s Arts and Humanities Commission, which was disbanded in 2017 after members of the commission resigned over then-President Donald Trump’s handling of a deadly white nationalist rally. Charlottesville, Virginia “The arts, humanities, and museum and library services … Read more
Hong Kong CNN — Even by the bloody standards of Indonesia’s decades-long Papuan conflict, the massacre stands out for its brutality, and the apparent impunity of those behind it. On December 8, 2014, hundreds of peaceful protesters were fired upon in the Paniai district of Papua province – allegedly by Indonesian soldiers – in an … Read more
CNN — Election officials in Florida, hit hard by Hurricane Ian, are approaching the deadline to begin sending absentee ballots and developing contingency plans for the November general election. In Lee County, Fla. — who lives in Fort Myers, which saw homes and businesses damaged and flooded by powerful storms this week — Elections Officer … Read more