These moms explain how child tax credit checks will help them
As President Joe Biden's Enhanced Child Tax Credit goes into effect, CNN's Adrienne Broaddus talks to moms across the country about how the monthly checks will help them.
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US Modeling Agency Steps Toward Diversity in Fashion
Briana Mariah, founder of We Speak model agency, believes models should reflect the world, and her agency finds and promotes a unique and diverse group of people. Karina Bafradzhian reports from Washington D.C. Camera: David Gogokhia
He lost his home to the Olympics. Twice.
As the Tokyo Olympics get underway, there are some who are not happy about Japan's investment and others who can't wait. CNN's Will Ripley reports from Tokyo, Japan.
India Sounds Alarm Over 'Revenge Travel' as Tourists Crowd Holiday Spots
It's vacation time for young and old visitors crowding Shimla, one of North India's most popular hill stations. Some ride horses, others sit at scenic spots soaking in the sight of Himalayan slopes, others snack at cafes in the charming town. But health officials warn that the massive holiday crowds visiting hill towns and beach resorts in recent weeks could jeopardize the gains made in the fight against the coronavirus.
Experts say China's economy is losing steam. Here's why
China's economy is still growing but the pace of its recovery slowed in the second quarter of 2021 as the country dealt with surging commodity prices and supply chain disruptions. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.
‘You did us proud’: London mural celebrates England team
London (AFP) – A mural commissioned by London’s City Hall celebrates England’s football team, who reached the finals of the Euro 2020 championship, showing Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling next to the slogan ‘You did us proud’. One of the artists who created the piece, street artist ‘Mr Meana’ of the MurWalls collective, says the work highlights ‘the importance of getting racism out of football’ in the wake of racist comments about the team online.
Bangladeshis rush home to villages for Eid
Dhaka (AFP) – Bangladeshis are rushing home to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the country’s second-biggest religious festival, despite a lockdown and rise in coronavirus cases. However, authorities have said the nationwide coronavirus lockdown will be lifted Thursday, even as new infections soared to record levels.
Baby hippopotamus born in Mexico’s Guadalajara Zoo
Guadalajara (Mexico) (AFP) – A baby boy hippopotamus was born at the Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico. Weighing at 30 kilos, he spends his day swimming and lounging in the sun with his mother Tami.
Myanmar anti-coup protesters march despite Covid-19 surge
Yangon (AFP) – Despite a spike in coronavirus cases in Myanmar, around a hundred women march briefly in Yangon’s Botahtaung township to protest against the military coup which brought the army to power in February.
New Zealand rescuers scrambling to save beached baby orca
Wellington (AFP) – An orca calf that was beached and separated from its mother is cared for by conservationists as the search begins for the baby’s mother. Named Toa — Maori for ‘warrior’ — the 2.5 metre (eight foot) orca is unweaned and unable to survive alone in the ocean.
Afghan cyclist paves the road for refugees at Olympics
Aigle (Switzerland) (AFP) – After having to leave Afghanistan where she was attacked for cycling, Masomah Ali Zada is now heading for the Tokyo Olympics where she will be part of the refugee team, a source of “pride” for her.
Sergio Ramos not at PSG to "show off" his resume but to "win"
Paris (AFP) – Spanish defender Sergio Ramos says he is not coming to Paris SG to “show off” his Champions League titles or his “prize list”, but rather “to win it again”.
