JPMorgan's profit spikes 155% as US economy booms
JPMorgan Chase is minting money as the US economy races back from the pandemic. America's largest bank said Tuesday it hauled in $11.9 billion in profit during the second quarter, up 155% from the same period of 2020.
Biden's review of Trump's restrictive Cuba policies still underway
President Joe Biden's review of former President Donald Trump's restrictive Cuba policy is still underway, a senior administration official tells CNN.
Greece and France join Italy in making Covid-19 shots mandatory for health workers, telling the unvaccinated they won't get paid
As Europe struggles with a rising number of coronavirus cases caused by the Delta variant, several countries are making vaccinations compulsory for health care workers, and some leaders are even considering making shots mandatory for all.
Taliban fighters execute 22 Afghan commandos as they try to surrender
Over clear but unsteady video, the words ring out: "Surrender, commandos, surrender." Several men emerge from a building; they are clearly unarmed.
Post-pandemic life means more expenses. Here's how to prepare your finances
It's been more than a year since the pandemic started, and the US economy is showing signs of recovery. Covid-19 vaccinations are rising, states have lifted some pandemic restrictions and many travelers are back on the road.
Surfside mayor says security will be tightened at the condo collapse location, which he says is a 'holy site'
As the death toll in the Surfside condo collapse nears 100, officials said security at the location will be tightened, with only authorized personnel allowed at the site in the near future.
"A very healing ceremony a lot of love": Golf Pro killed in Cobb County triple shooting laid to rest
“A special mix of knowledge, hospitality and just a friendly attitude,” Pinetree Country Club member Brian Katrak used those words to describe his dear friend and golf pro Gene Siller, who was laid to rest Monday.
Texas Democrats are on a desperate mission to stop GOP voting bills
They're trying to save democracy by walking out on it. Texas state lawmakers, enacting an intricately plotted escape, left their posts and the Lone Star state itself and took flight to Washington on Monday on an extraordinary mission to halt Republican restrictive voting bills built on former President Donald Trump's fraud lies.
Tennessee's vaccine manager says she's worried for her state after she was fired
The top vaccine official for the state of Tennessee said Monday she was fired after an argument over vaccinating children against coronavirus.
Trump said whoever 'leaked' info on his White House bunker stay should be 'executed,' new book claims
Then-President Donald Trump told a number of his advisers in 2020 that whoever leaked information about his stay in the White House bunker in May of that year had committed treason and should be executed for sharing details about the episode with members of the press, according to excerpts of a new book, obtained by CNN, from Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Bender.
FDA warns of potential rare neurological complication with Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration updated the label on Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine Monday to warn of the possible increased risk of a rare neurological complication known as Guillain-Barré syndrome.
What 2021 is showing us about Black lives mattering
More than a year after the pivotal moment where millions of Americans witnessed the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those charged with the responsibility to serve and protect -- and about two weeks after the salutary news that his killer would pay with a 22.5 year prison sentence -- it seems like a good moment to assess what progress, if any, has been made in the social and professional advancement of Black Americans. Unfortunately (but not perhaps unsurprisingly) there are lately troubling new examples that that progress is haltingly slow.
2 officers injured following reports of shooting at a Baltimore mall, police say
Two law enforcement officers were injured following reports of a shooting in Security Square Mall in Baltimore, Maryland, according to a tweet from the Baltimore County Police Department.
Richard Branson made it to space. Investors see a future for the business
Billionaire Richard Branson's successful trip to space has bolstered enthusiasm among investors who see an industry primed for takeoff.
Milwaukee homeless population dropped 16% in 2020; advocates worry about rebound
Through a confluence of citywide initiatives and increased federal funding for homelessness prevention, Milwaukee experienced a sharp decline in the number of individuals wrestling with home insecurity in 2020.
Delta variant's trajectory in UK and Israel provides hope for US -- if we can keep vaccinating
All eyes are on the Delta variant that is now dominant in the United States as new Covid-19 cases rise week-to-week and the variant -- first identified in India and also known as B.1.617.2 -- accounts for a growing share.
Cedric the Entertainer to host the Emmys
This year's Emmy Awards will be hosted by a first-timer. CBS and the TV Academy on Monday announced that Cedric the Entertainer will make his Emmys hosting debut in September as the big show returns to a live, in-person format. A "limited audience of nominees and their guests" will also be present, according to a press release.
Dozens of states are suing Google over app store practices
Dozens of states have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google that zeroes in on its app store practices. The suit alleges that Google abused its dominance in the mobile ecosystem to favor its own Google Play Store, reducing competition in the process. The suit also takes aim at the fees that Google charges developers for in-app purchases.
Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately
Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating system.
$350M 'palace on rails' luxury train concept unveiled
Long distance rail travel looked like it could be on its way out just a few years ago, but a lot has changed since then. The classic style of traveling is now having something of a revival, as travelers look for more environmentally friendly ways to see the world.
