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-Fall equinox 2022: The Fall equinox is when the day and night are nearly equal in length. Despite its name, the Fall equinox is not actually an equal day. The day length varies depending on your location on Earth.

Hertz is buying up to 175,000 electric vehicles from GM: Hertz, the car rental company, is buying up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors. The cars will be used in Hertz's rental fleet.
FedEx hikes package rates for 2023: FedEx, the package delivery company, is increasing its rates for 2023. The rate hike is necessary to cover the company's increased costs.
Soaring mortgage rates, employee tracking, and Airbnb chores. Welcome to 'Nightcap': Nightcap is a new podcast that covers the day's top stories in a concise, digestible format.
Iran's president cancels interview after Amanpour refuses his request: Iran's president, Hassan Rouhani, cancels an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour after she refuses his request to only ask about the country's nuclear program.
After losing son to fentanyl, parents are on a mission to stop counterfeit pills: Tom and Donna Gillis, whose son died from a fentanyl overdose, are on a mission to stop the sale of counterfeit pills. They have started a website and are working with law enforcement to track down the suppliers of these fake pills.
How to help your teen get moving: Tips for parents on how to help their teenage children get more exercise.
How Trump's terrible day went from bad to worse: A recap of Donald Trump's terrible day, which started with a series of tweets attacking the mayor of London and ended with the release of a tape of him making lewd comments about women.
Case against man accused of backslapping Rudy Giuliani to be dismissed, source says: The case against a man accused of backslapping Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is expected to be dismissed.
New book reveals Trump's business practices included once being paid with gold bars: A new book by James Sterngold and Donald Trump Jr. reveals that Trump's business practices included once being paid with gold bars.
Did he or didn't he?: Olivia Wilde addresses 'spit-gate' rumors: Olivia Wilde responds to rumors that Harry Styles spit on her during a recent interview.
Japan to reopen to mass tourism in October: Japan is set to reopen to mass tourism in October, after a year-long hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
One-year-old dies as 11 more suspected Ebola cases identified in Uganda: A one-year-old child dies from Ebola in Uganda, as 11 more suspected cases are identified.
Many across Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic remain without power and running water as Hurricane Fiona churns toward Bermuda: Hurricane Fiona is churning toward Bermuda, and many people in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are without power and running water.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: It's not only your five senses helping you make sense of the world: Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how our five senses help us make sense of the world.
Over 1,300 people detained across Russia for protesting against mobilization decision, with some directly conscripted into military, monitoring group says: Over 1,300 people are detained across Russia for protesting against the government's decision to mobilize the military. Some of those detained are conscripted into the military.
Why you should go see 'The Woman King': A review of the play 'The Woman King', which tells the story of an all-female military unit in Africa.
Ohio's new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient's life: Ohio's new abortion law, which would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, forces a doctor to fight to protect her patient's life.
Brad Pitt launches genderless skincare line: Brad Pitt launches a genderless skincare line, called ' starters '.
Don't shower (and other don'ts) during a thunderstorm: A list of things you should not do during a thunderstorm, including showering.
Cancer death rates in the US are falling steadily. Here's why: Cancer death rates in the US are falling steadily, due to advances in treatment and early detection.
GM stops taking reservations for Hummer EV: General Motors stops taking reservations for the Hummer EV, due to production delays.
Why an appeals court says Trump's claims he declassified the Mar-a-Lago documents are a 'red herring': An appeals court says that Donald Trump's claims that he declassified the Mar-a-Lago documents are a 'red herring'.
Olivia Wilde says Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine, despite

Fall equinox 2022: Not as 'equal' as you may think

Fall equinox for 2022 is here -- that day when you get equal amounts of daylight and darkness. Except it's not as equal as you think on the first day of fall. Find out whether you get bonus sunlight.

Hertz is buying up to 175,000 electric vehicles from GM

Hertz has agreed to purchase up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors over the next five years. This follows earlier announcements that Hertz would buy 100,000 electric cars from Tesla and another 65,000 from the Volvo spin-off brand Polestar.

FedEx hikes package rates for 2023

FedEx will raise ground and express shipping rates by an average of 6.9% next year, the company said Thursday. Freight rates will increase by an average of 6.9% to 7.9%.

Soaring mortgage rates, employee tracking, and Airbnb chores. Welcome to 'Nightcap'

Redfin's Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin what homebuyers need to know about climbing mortgage rates. Plus, The New York Times' Jodi Kantor explains how employers can track you while you work from home. And CNN's Allison Morrow …

Iran's president cancels interview after Amanpour refuses his request

The Iranian President canceled an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour after she declined his team's attempt at requiring her to wear a head scarf. Amanpour breaks down what happened.

After losing son to fentanyl, parents are on a mission to stop counterfeit pills

Kate Bolduan profiles Ed and Mary Ternan, who run Song for Charlie, a non-profit dedicated to awareness of counterfeit prescription pills sold online.

How to help your teen get moving

It's no secret that exercise is important for your health, whatever your age. And it's tempting to assume kids have no problem staying active. After all, there is gym class in school, recess for the younger ones and organized sports -- lots of organized sport…

How Trump's terrible day went from bad to worse

For most people, having the Attorney General of the nation's fourth most populous state file a sweeping new lawsuit accusing you and your family of "staggering" fraud would be a terribly ominous development. For Trump, it wasn't even the worst legal news he r…

Case against man accused of backslapping Rudy Giuliani to be dismissed, source says

The case against the man accused of slapping Rudy Giuliani on the back in a Staten Island supermarket has been adjourned "in contemplation of dismissal," and is expected to be dismissed in six months, according to a source with knowledge of the case.

New book reveals Trump's business practices included once being paid with gold bars

Former President Donald Trump's business practices included some eyebrow-raising moments, such as once being paid with gold bars that were wheeled into his Trump Tower apartment, according to reporting obtained by CNN from a forthcoming book by New York Times…

Did he or didn't he?: Olivia Wilde addresses 'spit-gate' rumors

Actress Olivia Wilde was a guest on CBS' The Late Show where she addressed "spit-gate" rumors about whether Harry Styles spit on his "Don't Worry Darling" costar, Chris Pine, during the film's debut at the Venice Film Festival.

Japan to reopen to mass tourism in October

Japan, one of the world's last major holdouts during the pandemic, is dissolving its Covid-19 restrictions and opening the door back up to mass tourism in October.

One-year-old dies as 11 more suspected Ebola cases identified in Uganda

Uganda's Ministry of Health reported another 11 suspected cases of Ebola identified in the country's Mubende district as of Tuesday. Of these, the ministry recorded one probable Ebola-related death, a one-year-old, it said in a statement released Tuesday nigh…

Many across Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic remain without power and running water as Hurricane Fiona churns toward Bermuda

More than a million people in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are waking up without power again Thursday after Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on critical infrastructure earlier this week, also leaving some residents without running water as the Category…

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: It's not only your five senses helping you make sense of the world

Sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch -- you know them as the five traditional senses. But what if that's not all there is? We kick off the new season of Chasing Life with award-winning science journalist Ed Yong, author of a new book, "An Immense World: How…

Over 1,300 people detained across Russia for protesting against mobilization decision, with some directly conscripted into military, monitoring group says

More than 1,300 people were detained across Russia on Wednesday for participating in nationwide anti-war protests -- with some directly conscripted into the military, according to a monitoring group, after leader Vladimir Putin announced a "partial mobilizati…

Why you should go see 'The Woman King'

There is inherent value in a film about a dynamic group of Black women warriors, from a West African kingdom most could not find on a map, who challenge the notion of male supremacy, says Nsenga K. Burton. She writes that the film's controversies only amplify…

Ohio's new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient's life

As soon as Dr. Mae Winchester did an ultrasound on Tara George in July, she knew Tara's baby was in trouble.

Brad Pitt launches genderless skincare line

Brad Pitt has stepped into the world of beauty by launching a skincare line -- and it's for all genders.

Don't shower (and other don'ts) during a thunderstorm

Trees begin to sway, the sky darkens and suddenly you hear it -- the distant sound of thunder. That's your cue that potential danger is on the way. In fact, it's likely within 10 miles of you, according to the National Weather Service.

Cancer death rates in the US are falling steadily. Here's why

More people are surviving cancer than ever before in the US, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.

GM stops taking reservations for Hummer EV

There's a lot of buyer interest in the electric Hummer now being offered by Chevrolet. But there's limited capacity to build them, and now General Motors has stopped taking orders for the massive EV.

Why an appeals court says Trump's claims he declassified the Mar-a-Lago documents are a 'red herring'

Former President Donald Trump's vague claims that he may have declassified documents taken to Mar-a-Lago are running into a brick wall in the way the litigation over the search is playing out in court.

Olivia Wilde says Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine, despite what internet thinks

Continuing the most headline-producing movie press tour possibly of all time, Olivia Wilde stopped by "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday with her take on what has lovingly been referred to as #spitgate.

'The Goldbergs' turned Jeff Garlin's exit into a poignant moment

Saying goodbye is never easy, but the Goldberg family is doing the best they can in the new season of "The Goldbergs."

Khloe Kardashian introduces son in 'The Kardashians' Season 2 premiere

Khloe Kardashian revealed the newest addition to her family during the premiere of Season 2 of "The Kardashians."

'Bond' producers say they love Idris Elba

The world may finally have to let go of Idris Elba playing James Bond.

Ye West apologizes to Kim Kardashian in 'GMA' interview

The artist formally known as Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, shared a message for his ex wife Kim Kardashian.

US Army implements most recommendations from Fort Hood report to improve handling of sexual assault and harassment

The US Army has implemented "63 of the 70" recommendations from the Fort Hood report released in December 2020 and "four of the six priority" Independent Review Commission recommendations to improve the military branch's handling of sexual assault and harassm…

Fearsome Hurricane Fiona could be Canada's strongest-ever storm

Canadians are bracing for what could be the strongest storm to ever hit their country's coast.