Hurricane Earl churns near Bermuda as East Coast sees dangerous rip currents

Today's News

It's been a busy news day with stories on a variety of topics. In the US, Hurricane Earl is churning near Bermuda and is expected to bring dangerous rip currents to the East Coast this weekend. Meanwhile, two Georgia sheriff's deputies died while serving a warrant. And late-night hosts honored Queen Elizabeth II.

In other news, the Trump media merger isn't dead yet after a lifeline from a judge. And in Ukraine, President Zelensky claims significant gains in northeastern Ukraine as key city retaken.

On the economic front, employers need workers and this is good news for job seekers. However, in China, the economy is in bad shape and could stay that way for a while.

In the realm of science and health, a new study has found that eating a big breakfast may help curb hunger, but it won't necessarily lead to weight loss. And in Pakistan, locals are racing to stay ahead of relentless flooding.

Finally, in the world of entertainment, the top tech products to watch from IFA 2022 have been announced. And "Cobra Kai" continues to be a popular show as it enters its third season.

Outline

The East Coast could see dangerous rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Earl churns near Bermuda.
Proud Boys and founders of online 'Murder the Media' group plea guilty to Jan. 6 charges.
'You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube': why remote work is here to stay.
2 Georgia sheriff's deputies died while serving a warrant, authorities say.
Late-night hosts honor Queen Elizabeth II.
Trump media merger isn't dead yet after deal gets a lifeline.
Zelensky claims significant gains in northeastern Ukraine as key city retaken.
Employers need workers. That's good news for these people.
Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for 'anti-state' acts.
World's tallest building could be surrounded by a giant ring.
In Pakistan, locals race to stay ahead of relentless flooding.
China's economy is in bad shape and could stay that way for a while.
Curb hunger with a big breakfast but don't count on it for weight loss, study says.
US sanctions Iranian spy agency for alleged hacking campaigns against US and allies.
Indian and Chinese troops disengaging from disputed border area, New Delhi says.
In pictures: The world reacts to the Queen's death.
North Korea declares itself a nuclear weapons state, in 'irreversible' move.
The top tech products to watch from IFA 2022.
Consumers spent big on having fun in 2021.
She was a 'quintessential pro-life Texan' until she needed to flee her home to get an abortion.
As King Charles III takes the throne, big changes lie ahead for the royal family.
Exclusive: Texas DPS chief rejects claims of cover-up in Uvalde investigation and denies telling his captains 'no one is losing their jobs'.
'Cobra Kai' hasn't lost its kick as it keeps 'Karate Kid'-ing around.
'American Gigolo' gets a modern makeover, but this call isn't worth answering.
Camilla, King Charles' longtime love, has a divisive history. What do we know about the Queen Consort?
Older Americans miss out on billions of dollars in benefits as inflation takes a toll.
Clothes that rallied a nation: Queen Elizabeth II's fashion legacy.
The Queen's dogs were her beloved companions. What will happen to them now?
Anyone who thinks we're not in a recession is 'crazy,' says RH CEO.
MLB rules are changing and players aren't happy about it.

The East Coast could see dangerous rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Earl churns near Bermuda

The entire East Coast could be affected by strong rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Earl threatens Bermuda, packing forceful winds of at least 90 mph and potentially strengthening to a Category 3 storm.

Proud Boys and founders of online 'Murder the Media' group plea guilty to Jan. 6 charges

Two members of the Proud Boys who founded an online group named "Murder the Media" pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing the certification of the electoral college vote at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

'You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube': why remote work is here to stay

Work from home debate on CNN Nightcap. Ed Zitron, founder and CEO at EZPR, tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin that companies have not been able to articulate a compelling argument for coming back to the office. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here.

2 Georgia sheriff's deputies died while serving a warrant, authorities say

Two sheriff's deputies in Cobb County, Georgia, are dead after attempting to serve a warrant, according to a tweet from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office.

Late-night hosts honor Queen Elizabeth II

Late night hosts James Corden, Jimmy Fallon, Trevor Noah and more pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with mix of praise and jokes.

Trump media merger isn't dead yet after deal gets a lifeline

Digital World Acquisition Corp., the blank-check firm seeking to merge with former President Donald Trump's media venture, announced Friday it will avoid an imminent liquidation.

Zelensky claims significant gains in northeastern Ukraine as key city retaken

Ukrainian officials say the military has made sweeping gains in a counteroffensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region, with President Volodymyr Zelensky asserting that a key city in the region has been reclaimed by Ukrainian forces and that Russian offensives…

Employers need workers. That's good news for these people

With nearly two job openings available for every job seeker, the shortage of workers in the United States has many employers over a barrel in the fight to acquire and retain talent. But for candidates who are typically overlooked by hiring managers, the labor…

Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for 'anti-state' acts

A noodle seller famous in Vietnam over a viral video that was widely viewed as mocking a top government official has been arrested, police said, the latest in a crackdown on critics of the country's communist rulers.

World's tallest building could be surrounded by a giant ring

In Dubai, experimental architecture firm ZNera Space has proposed a conceptual design featuring a massive five-story circular structure wrapped around the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa -- which towers at a staggering 829.8 meters (2,723 feet), …

In Pakistan, locals race to stay ahead of relentless flooding

CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is in Pakistan where civilians are desperately trying to escape villages that are now completely submerged under water.

China's economy is in bad shape and could stay that way for a while

China is beset by severe economic problems. Growth has stalled, youth unemployment is at a record high, the housing market is collapsing, and companies are struggling with recurring supply chain headaches.

Curb hunger with a big breakfast but don't count on it for weight loss, study says

Many people eat the bulk of their calories at night, limiting breakfast due to busy workdays and school mornings, and experts have long thought eating late added to weight gain or hindered weight loss. You should eat light at night and make breakfast your big…

US sanctions Iranian spy agency for alleged hacking campaigns against US and allies

The US Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security and its leader for allegedly conducting various hacking campaigns against the US government and its allies, including a July cyberattack that disrupted Albanian gover…

Indian and Chinese troops disengaging from disputed border area, New Delhi says

Indian and Chinese troops have begun disengaging from the Gogra-Hotsprings border area in the western Himalayas, the Indian government said Thursday, two years after clashes at the frontier strained diplomatic ties.

In pictures: The world reacts to the Queen's death

People around the world are paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The longest-reigning monarch in British history died Thursday at the age of 96.

North Korea declares itself a nuclear weapons state, in 'irreversible' move

North Korea has passed a new law declaring itself a nuclear weapons state in a move leader Kim Jong Un says is "irreversible."

The top tech products to watch from IFA 2022

We checked out the best tech products launching this year from IFA 2022, including promising new TVs, smartwatches, fitness trackers and smart home devices.

Consumers spent big on having fun in 2021

After spending 2020 cooped up as a fast-spreading, deadly virus limited most aspects of everyday life, American consumers splurged in 2021, shelling out an average of $3,568 on entertainment, according to data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statis…

She was a 'quintessential pro-life Texan' until she needed to flee her home to get an abortion

Kailee DeSpain says her doctor told her that before Texas' six-week abortion ban went into effect, she would have advised abortion as "the safest course for you [and] the most humane course of action for him." But the doctor said she could not offer her an a…

As King Charles III takes the throne, big changes lie ahead for the royal family

God save the Queen, long live the King. The second Elizabethan age has come to an end and the royal family will now regroup around a new monarch for the next era in British history.

Exclusive: Texas DPS chief rejects claims of cover-up in Uvalde investigation and denies telling his captains 'no one is losing their jobs'

Texas' top cop Col. Steven McCraw vowed Thursday to fire any member of his Department of Public Safety who did not do their job the day a gunman massacred 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

'Cobra Kai' hasn't lost its kick as it keeps 'Karate Kid'-ing around

Crossing the streams with its sequels, the fifth season of "Cobra Kai" features heavy dollops of the second and third "The Karate Kid" movies while continue to carve out its own next-generation melodrama, all in extraordinarily nimble fashion. While it's not …

'American Gigolo' gets a modern makeover, but this call isn't worth answering

Once you get past the familiar strains of Blondie's "Call Me" over the opening credits, the message from "American Gigolo" isn't worth answering. It is, rather, a misguided and distasteful reboot, seeking to tease the movie's premise into a larger mystery. Jo…

Camilla, King Charles' longtime love, has a divisive history. What do we know about the Queen Consort?

With her husband's accession to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, Camilla has become Queen Consort and will take on a new and more prominent role alongside King Charles III.

Older Americans miss out on billions of dollars in benefits as inflation takes a toll

With prices of necessities rising dramatically, many older Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They often don't know that help is available from a variety of programs, and some sources of financial assistance are underused.

Clothes that rallied a nation: Queen Elizabeth II's fashion legacy

Over seven decades, the late Queen taught a masterclass in elegant, purposeful dressing.

The Queen's dogs were her beloved companions. What will happen to them now?

When Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died on Thursday at the age of 96, she left behind not just her nation and family members but a gaggle of canine companions.

Anyone who thinks we're not in a recession is 'crazy,' says RH CEO

Gary Friedman, the CEO of luxury home goods retailer RH, is often a colorful speaker who doesn't mince words. That was on full display during the company's earnings call Thursday night as he bemoaned New York City breakfasts, dunked on industry rivals and dec…

MLB rules are changing and players aren't happy about it

Major League Baseball announced Friday three rules changes to take effect in the 2023 season, after receiving a majority vote from the Competition Committee. The players union has expressed disapproval of two of the new rules.