Dallas Zoo’s missing tamarin monkeys have been found in an abandoned home’s closet, police say

CNN — [Breaking news top, published at 8:xx p.m ET] Two emperor tamarin monkeys missing from the Dallas Zoo were found in the closet of an abandoned home in a southern suburb of Dallas after investigators received a tip, police said Tuesday. “Dallas police received a tip the monkeys may be at an abandoned home … Read more

Wyoming Crypto Bank’s Federal Reserve Application Denied

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Federal Reserve Board has denied a Wyoming cryptocurrency bank’s application for Federal Reserve System membership, officials announced Friday, dealing a setback to the crypto industry’s attempts to build acceptance in mainstream US banking. Many in crypto have been looking to Cheyenne-based Custodia Bank’s more than 2-year-old application as a bellwether … Read more

Why investors should ignore crypto and stick with gold

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday warned investors to stay away from crypto despite bitcoins‘s recent gains and instead look to golden. “The charts, as interpreted by Carley Garner, suggest you need to ignore the crypto cheerleaders now that bitcoin’s bouncing. And if you seriously want a real hedge against inflation or economic chaos, she says … Read more

Updated childhood obesity treatment guidelines include medications, surgery for some young people

CNN — Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior therapy and lifestyle changes, and they say surgery and medications should be used for some young people. The guidelines, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, are the first comprehensive update to the academy’s obesity treatment guidelines in 15 … Read more

Buffalo, NY, area winter storm death toll rises to 27 but officials fear it will continue to climb

CNN — Dozens of Americans have died as a winter storm brought frigid temperatures and paralyzing snowfall totals across the US, and officials in the Buffalo area believe the staggering toll will continue to grow there as teams carry on with search-and-rescue missions. The nationwide death toll from the storm, which brought more than 40 … Read more

Barack Obama shares his favorite movies and books of 2022

CNN — Former President Barack Obama stuck to an annual tradition Friday, releasing a list of his favorites for the year of 2022, including movies and books. “I always look forward to sharing my lists of favorite books, movies, and music with all of you,” Obama tweeted. “First up, here are some of the books … Read more

Opinion: Crypto was billed as a vehicle to wealth. For many Black investors, it’s been anything but

Editor’s Note: Tonantzin Carmona is a David M. Rubenstein fellow at the Brookings Institution. Her most recent work of hers has focused on the risks and drawbacks of cryptocurrencies, particularly their impact on Black and Latinx communities. The views expressed here are her own. Read more opinion at CNN. CNN — Just a few short … Read more

Harvey Weinstein convicted of 3 of 7 charges in sexual assault trial

CNN — [Breaking news update, published at 7:46 p.m. ET] Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of three of seven charges against him, including rape, Monday in a Los Angeles sexual assault trial in which prosecutors said he used his Hollywood influence to lure women into private meetings and assault them. Jurors found … Read more

Jennifer Lawrence draws criticism over comment about female action heroes

CNN — Jennifer Lawrence shared her thoughts on the history of female-led action movies in a new interview, but the “Hunger Games” star is getting some flack for not quite getting it right. The Oscar winner spoke with fellow actress Viola Davis in an interview for Variety published on Wednesday, in which she mused on … Read more

North Carolina blackouts caused by shootings could last days

CARTHAGE, NC (AP) — Tens of thousands of people braced Monday for days without electricity in a North Carolina county where authorities say two power substations were shot up by one or more people with apparent criminal intent. Across Moore County, many businesses and restaurants displayed “Closed” signs in windows and had empty parking lots … Read more