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Netherlands train crash: One killed and 30 injured in Voorschoten

CNN  —  At least one person was killed and 30 injured, many seriously, when a passenger train carrying about 50 people derailed in the Netherlands early Tuesday after hitting construction equipment on the track, Dutch emergency services said. Rescue teams were seen ferrying away the injured in pre-dawn darkness at the scene of the accident […]

Updated: Apr 4, 2023
Oil prices: Brent crude, WTI surge after OPEC producers announce production cuts

Hong Kong/Atlanta CNN  —  Oil prices spiked during Asian trade Monday after OPEC+ producers said they would cut production in a surprise move. Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped 4.8% to $83.73 a barrel, while WTI, the US benchmark, rose 4.9% to $79.36. Rising oil prices could mean inflation remains higher for longer, adding pressure […]

Updated: Apr 3, 2023
Oklahoma City shooting: 3 were killed and 3 were injured in a shooting at an Oklahoma City bar

CNN  —  Three people were killed and three others were injured in a shooting inside a bar in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday night, according to police. Officers responded to the Whiskey Barrel Saloon around 10 p.m. ET and found three adults dead inside. Three others were transported from the scene to the hospital, one in […]

Updated: Apr 2, 2023
What April Fools’ Day looks like around the world

Much divides us, but one thing that knows no cultural bounds is the human desire to pull some silly, goofy little tricks. April Fools’ Day has a shockingly global history, for a holiday devoted fully to mild deception. For some cultures, it’s not even relegated to one day in April, cracking the calendar wide open […]

Updated: Apr 1, 2023
Donald Trump indicted by grand jury

Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on education as he holds a campaign rally with supporters, in Davenport, Iowa, on March 13. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) A yearslong probe into a hush money scheme involving former President Donald Trump and adult film star Stormy Daniels has led to him being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his alleged role in […]

Updated: Mar 31, 2023
Fort Campbell: 2 Blackhawk helicopters crash in Trigg County, Kentucky, status of crew members unknown

CNN  —  Two HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) crashed in Trigg County, Kentucky, at about 10 p.m. Wednesday, according to a statement from Fort Campbell. Crewmembers were flying “during a routine training mission when the incident occurred. The status of the crew members are unknown at this time. The command […]

Updated: Mar 30, 2023
Sergio Ermotti: UBS brings back ex-CEO after Credit Suisse rescue

Hong Kong/London CNN  —  UBS is bringing back its former chief executive, Sergio Ermotti, effective April 5, to steer the group through its unplanned takeover of rival Credit Suisse (CS). UBS’ current CEO Ralph Hamers “has agreed to step down to serve the interests of the new combination, the Swiss financial sector and the country,” […]

Updated: Mar 29, 2023
4 Advantages of Tinting Your Vehicle’s Windows

After buying a new car and driving it for a while, you might see areas you would like to modify, such as your windows. If you feel annoyed by how much sun the windows let in or how much people can see into your car, it might be time to tint your windows. Read below […]

Updated: Mar 28, 2023
China Development Forum: Li Qiang rolls out the welcome wagon for foreign companies

Hong Kong CNN  —  China’s new premier, Li Qiang, has offered a hearty welcome to foreign companies in an effort to arrest a slump in business confidence that has exacerbated the country’s economic woes. Li, who was formally appointed earlier this month, met a group of global CEOs on the sidelines of the China Development […]

Updated: Mar 28, 2023
Clearing land mines by hand, farmers in Ukraine risk their lives for planting season

Valika Komyshuvaha, Ukraine CNN  —  The first time Oleksandr Havriluk returned to his farm after it had been stormed and occupied by Russian troops, tears rolled down his face when he saw what they had left behind. His farm buildings were almost completely destroyed, millions of dollars worth of heavy machinery had been left in […]

Updated: Mar 27, 2023