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Crimea bridge blast: Russian authorities arrest eight people following explosion

Crimea bridge blast: Russian authorities arrest eight people following explosion

CNN — Eight people have been detained over Saturday’s blast that damaged the only bridge connecting annexed Crimea with Russia, marking a critical juncture in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claimed the main intelligence department of the Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, its head Kyrylo Budanov, and its employees and agents organized …

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Saudis aren't weaponizing oil like Americans claim, top official says

Saudis aren’t weaponizing oil like Americans claim, top official says

CNN — Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said his country partnered with Russia to slash oil production in order to stabilize markets and denied that there were political motives behind the decision, which has enraged US leaders and sparked calls to rethink ties with Riyadh . “We’re trying to make sure …

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What Covid-19 precautions should people take for international travel?

What Covid-19 precautions should people take for international travel?

(CNN) — Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it would no longer be maintaining a country-by-country travel advisory of Covid-19 risk. Instead of assessing the level of Covid-19 infection in each country, the CDC will post notices only when there are new variants or other situations that would change its …

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Juicy Marbles: Can a meat-free filet mignon convert carnivores?

Juicy Marbles: Can a meat-free filet mignon convert carnivores?

CNN Business — When it comes to recreating the taste, texture and look of real meat, whole cuts have been called the “holy grail” of plant-based products. But producing them is not easy. “Whole-muscle products are challenging to mimic because of their fibrous textures and integrated pockets of fat,” explains Karen Formanski, of the Good …

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Kylian Mbappé: Paris Saint-Germain held to Champions League draw as speculation swirls around superstar

Kylian Mbappé: Paris Saint-Germain held to Champions League draw as speculation swirls around superstar

CNN — It was all looking so promising at Paris Saint-Germain at the start of this season. Kylian Mbappé decided to stay at the club amid interest from Real Madrid and the French international, Lionel Messi and Neymar had started to click together on the pitch. Fast forward to autumn, though, and things aren’t looking …

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Virginia Torrecilla: As she recovered from brain tumor, Atlético Madrid star left devastated by mom's paralysis after car crash

Virginia Torrecilla: As she recovered from brain tumor, Atlético Madrid star left devastated by mom’s paralysis after car crash

CNN — Two months had passed since Virginia Torrecilla’s last chemotherapy session and the Spanish footballer felt hopeful again. She was fragile, weighed a few kilos less than she did when she was first diagnosed with a brain tumor but, in many ways, she was stronger. Then the accident happened. “I remember everything perfectly,” she …

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Rosetta stone: How a dead language was decoded

Rosetta stone: How a dead language was decoded

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Ancient Egypts a powerful pull on the imagination of every generation, refusing to stay buried in the past. But much of what we now take for granted about this world of mummies, pyramids and tombs …

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Asia is throwing open its doors for travel -- except for China

Asia is throwing open its doors for travel — except for China

Hong Kong (CNN) — Across Asia, borders are opening and quarantine measures are lifting as even the last few countries clinging to Covid restrictions embrace a return to travel. Except, that is, in one country: China. After having their economies battered by nearly three years of halted travel, several countries in the region have reopened …

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Abortion is a key motivator for US voters in midterm elections, new survey finds

Abortion is a key motivator for US voters in midterm elections, new survey finds

CNN — About half of registered voters in the United States say they are more motivated to vote in next month’s midterm elections than they were in previous elections – and abortion is a key issue driving that motivation, according to new survey data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Exactly 50% of US voters now …

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