[ad_1] New York CNNBusiness — Parents shopping for their kids this holiday season need to be alert and carefully examine toys before they buy them because recalled and counterfeit toys are being sold online, a consumer report said Thursday. The 37th annual “Trouble in Toyland” toy safety report by Washington-based …
Read More »Construction completed on Nigeria’s $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Sea Port
[ad_1] CNN — Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center, has a storage problem. At the West African trade hub’s shipping terminals, projected demand for container space far outstrips capacity. To narrow the gap, the state has embarked on one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, Lekki Deep Sea Port. Construction of …
Read More »North Korea warns US of ‘fiercer’ military action, tests short-range missile
[ad_1] Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea tested a ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned the United States of a “fiercer military counteraction” to Washington’s bolstered defense ties with South Korea and Japan amid rising regional tensions. In a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency …
Read More »Can Lula slam the brakes on Brazil’s rampant deforestation? It will be harder this time
[ad_1] Itu, Sao Paulo State, Brazil CNN — The drive through Sao Paulo state in Brazil is decidedly unremarkable, blocks and blocks of high-rise buildings give way to commuter highways and eventually to gentle rolling hills. It is hardly the scene where one would expect to find the climate’s salvation. …
Read More »Ticketmaster meltdown for Taylor Swift tickets sparks outrage
[ad_1] New York CNN Business — Taylor Swift fans’ outrage over Ticketmaster’s service meltdown Tuesday has shined a spotlight on a common and recurring criticism about the ticketing company: It has practically no competition. For many, buyers there’s no avoiding Ticketmaster if you want to attend an event. Tuesday’s meltdown …
Read More »Brendan Fraser explains why he won’t be attending the Golden Globes
[ad_1] CNN — Brendan Fraser, who has garnered considerable awards buzz for his starring turn in next month’s “The Whale,” says he does not plan on attending the next Golden Globes ceremony, citing his “history” with the organization in a new interview. “I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign …
Read More »The new Toyota Prius has a huge power boost and even better fuel efficiency
[ad_1] CNN — Toyota unveiled an all-new version of its famous Prius hybrid car Wednesday just ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. It’s lower, longer and sleeker looking, with just less than a 10% improvement in the model’s vaunted fuel efficiency. Bigger gains come in terms of power and …
Read More »Among the mangroves, Biden cultivates diplomacy
[ad_1] Bali, Indonesia CNN — President Joe Biden capped off a consequential week of meetings with his foreign counterparts abroad – in which discussions centered on Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, climate change’s existential threat to the Earth and a pandemic that has unleashed food, energy and economic crises across …
Read More »No charges filed against woman seen hanging stuffed toys in nooses near Black candidate’s campaign sign, citing “behavioral health issues”
[ad_1] CNN — No charges will be filed against a woman seen on video on Election Day hanging stuffed toys in nooses above a political sign belonging to Tim Alexander, a Black candidate for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District seat. The woman was identified as a 36-year-old resident of Rio …
Read More »The director of Will Smith’s new movie about slavery hopes audiences can look beyond the infamous #OscarsSlap
[ad_1] CNN — After the Academy Awards earlier this year, movie watchers and industry insiders alike have wondered what Will Smith’s now-infamous, on-air slapping of Chris Rock will mean for the “King Richard” actor’s career, as well as his future Oscars chances. Now, ahead of the release of Smith’s new …
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