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Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars
Travel
May 2, 2025
Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars
With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of…
Secrets of enigmatic Alpine mummy revealed by scientists
Science
May 2, 2025
Secrets of enigmatic Alpine mummy revealed by scientists
Stored in a church crypt in a remote Alpine village, a set of unusually well-preserved human remains has long been…
Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact
World
May 2, 2025
Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact
Many Americans might not have felt major effects from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs – until now. That’s because a…
Tesla dismisses report of board plan to replace Elon Musk
Technology
May 1, 2025
Tesla dismisses report of board plan to replace Elon Musk
CNN — Tesla’s chair Robyn Denholm has rejected a Wall Street Journal report that the company’s board has begun a…
US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations
World
May 1, 2025
US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations
CNN — The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyiv’s…
Iran woos Trump with a ‘trillion-dollar’ opportunity. But will a nuclear deal make America rich?
World
May 1, 2025
Iran woos Trump with a ‘trillion-dollar’ opportunity. But will a nuclear deal make America rich?
CNN — Iran is crafting a potential nuclear agreement with the United States, wrapping it in language designed to flatter…
McDonald’s just had its worst quarter since Covid. It said customers are getting nervous
World
May 1, 2025
McDonald’s just had its worst quarter since Covid. It said customers are getting nervous
New York CNN — McDonald’s sales dropped in the beginning of the year, marking the second consecutive quarter of declines…
Wildfires rage outside Jerusalem, forcing evacuations and road closures
Middle East
May 1, 2025
Wildfires rage outside Jerusalem, forcing evacuations and road closures
Jerusalem CNN — Wildfires raging near Jerusalem forced evacuations in several areas and led to several major road closures on…
Israel conducts rare strike outside Damascus amid sectarian tensions in Syria
Middle East
May 1, 2025
Israel conducts rare strike outside Damascus amid sectarian tensions in Syria
CNN — Syria strongly condemned foreign intervention in the country following a rare Israeli strike near Damascus on Wednesday amid…
China suggests Covid-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
World
May 1, 2025
China suggests Covid-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
Beijing Reuters — China restated its case that Covid-19 may have originated in the United States in a white paper…
After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
World
May 1, 2025
After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next month, a move met…
Gaza edges closer to famine as Israel’s total blockade nears its third month
Middle East
April 30, 2025
Gaza edges closer to famine as Israel’s total blockade nears its third month
Jerusalem CNN — Sitting inside her fly-infested tent in Gaza City, Iman Rajab sifts clumps of flour through a sieve,…
Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity
World
April 30, 2025
Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity
A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for…
Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says
Technology
April 30, 2025
Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says
New York CNN — Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense…
Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza
Middle East
April 30, 2025
Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara has been overheard on a microphone saying that “fewer” than 24…
World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says
World
April 30, 2025
World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — The world is arming itself at the fastest rate since near the end of the…
Israel releases Palestinian medic who was detained during IDF attack on emergency convoy
Middle East
April 30, 2025
Israel releases Palestinian medic who was detained during IDF attack on emergency convoy
CNN — A Palestinian medic who was detained during a deadly Israeli military attack on an emergency convoy last month…
UK launches strikes against Huthis in Yemen, in first joint US operation under Trump
Middle East
April 30, 2025
UK launches strikes against Huthis in Yemen, in first joint US operation under Trump
CNN — Britain’s military launched airstrikes against Huthi targets in Yemen on Tuesday with US forces, its defense ministry said…
Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours
World
April 30, 2025
Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours
CNN — Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated further after a top Pakistani official claimed early Wednesday to have…
Israel boycotts hearing at UN’s top court on banning of aid agency for Palestinians
Middle East
April 29, 2025
Israel boycotts hearing at UN’s top court on banning of aid agency for Palestinians
Jerusalem CNN — Israel on Monday boycotted a hearing at the United Nations’ top court on its decision to ban…