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(CNN) — Parts of Greece, including its capital Athens, are being blanketed by an orange-colored haze as dust from the Sahara Desert drifts north. Some European broadcasters are also reporting “freak” weather in Finland, where cities are being inundated by unusual amounts of snow.
Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global digital divide
Hong Kong (CNN) — TikTok is facing an existential crisis in America. If its Chinese owner fails to sell the app in the next year or so, it could be banned in its biggest market.
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30
MOSCOW (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain jailed on espionage charges until at least late June, after a Moscow court on Tuesday rejected his appeal that sought to end his pretrial detention.
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
(CNN) — Donald Trump no longer commands the trappings of White House state dinners to host foreign dignitaries or the flight itinerary of Air Force One to meet them abroad, but that hasn’t stopped the former president from huddling with world leaders eager to bolster their relationship with the presumptive Republican nominee amid another close presidential election campaign.
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
(CNN) — Donald Trump no longer commands the trappings of White House state dinners to host foreign dignitaries or the flight itinerary of Air Force One to meet them abroad, but that hasn’t stopped the former president from huddling with world leaders eager to bolster their relationship with the presumptive Republican nominee amid another close presidential election campaign.
Warm and windy soon
What we're tracking: High pressure remaining in the Gulf for the next couple weeks combined with a few low pressure systems forming in Colorado over the next few days will continue to bring strong southerly winds out of the Gulf bringing warm moisture back to us. Winds remain out of the south for multiple weeks with the Gulf high pressure. This will keep our high temperatures in the 80s for the next few weeks straight. Winds pick up quite a bit going into this weekend with gusts up to 40-45 mph possible. One low exiting the Rockies over the weekend will push northeast and swing a dry line through about half of the state bringing the chance for isolated thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.
Shopping for ‘the classics’: Why the pre-owned luxury watch market is thriving
(CNN) — What’s old is new again, and the longstanding phrase couldn’t be more apropos when it comes to pre-owned and vintage luxury watches by the likes of Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet — or “AP,” if you’re in the know.
Exclusive: New evidence challenges the Pentagon’s account of a horrific attack as the US withdrew from Afghanistan
(CNN) — New video evidence uncovered by CNN significantly undermines two Pentagon investigations, the latest of which was released last week, into an ISIS-K suicide attack outside Kabul airport, during the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
(CNN) — About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage of the anti-obesity drug Wegovy, according to a KFF analysis released Wednesday. But it could wind up costing Medicare nearly $3 billion a year and contribute to higher Part D premiums for all beneficiaries.
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion
(CNN) — For the fourth time since she became the federal government’s top Supreme Court advocate, Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is arguing an abortion-related case.
Inside the White House’s monthslong push for Ukraine aid
Washington (CNN) — The Senate’s vote on Tuesday to approve new aid for Ukraine capped off six months of public pressure and private overtures by the White House to build support, including the not-insignificant task of winning over House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
(CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in China on Wednesday where he is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about the country’s support for Russia’s efforts to ramp up weapons production as the war in Ukraine continues.
Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
(CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in China on Wednesday where he is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about the country’s support for Russia’s efforts to ramp up weapons production as the war in Ukraine continues.
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery
(CNN) — Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov appeared in a Moscow court Wednesday after he was detained for allegedly taking a bribe, Russia’s Investigative Committee said.
How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart
Washington (CNN) — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer was eager to take the reins of a high-stakes investigation into President Joe Biden and his family, seen as central to the House Republican agenda – a coveted perch that brought the added benefit of elevating his national profile.
Arrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war
NEW YORK (AP) — Standoffs between pro-Palestinian student protesters and universities grew increasingly tense on both coasts Wednesday as hundreds encamped at Columbia University faced a deadline from the administration to clear out while dozens remained barricaded inside two buildings on a Northern California college campus.
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