logo
The Search for the Colossal Squid

The Search for the Colossal Squid

CNNa day ago
The Search for the Colossal Squid
Scientists have captured the first ever video of a colossal squid. CNN's Boris Sanchez takes a deep dive into where this footage was captured, and why scientists are still hoping to see an adult in the wild.
01:40 - Source: CNN
See flood aftermath at Camp Mystic in Texas
Authorities are still racing to find victims in central Texas, including 27 people from Camp Mystic, a girls summer camp in Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in less than two hours during torrential rains that triggered flash flooding in parts of the state. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.
00:57 - Source: CNN
Protests continue in Israel amid ceasefire negotiations
As mediators push for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, protesters in Tel Aviv gathered in Hostages Square to demand a "complete deal" for the return of all hostages, along with a ceasefire.
00:48 - Source: CNN
Father describes search for daughter in Texas
Searching for his 21-year-old daughter and her friends, who have been missing since flash floods swelled through parts of Texas on Friday, Ty Badon tells CNN's Ed Lavandera that he's praying for their survival as he continues to scour the area they were last believed to be near.
01:56 - Source: CNN
Trump signs 'Big Beautiful Bill'
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," at the White House.
00:38 - Source: CNN
Trump uses antisemitic term at rally
President Donald Trump used a term considered antisemitic at a rally on Thursday night while talking about his major domestic policy bill that was approved by Congress hours earlier.
00:49 - Source: CNN
Blaze engulfs 4 homes in Los Angeles
130 firefighters responded to a blaze in Los Angeles engulfing four homes and injuring two. Firefighters reported "fireworks active" in the area. The cause of the fire is unknown.
00:30 - Source: CNN
CNN goes aboard NYPD boat securing July 4 celebrations
CNN goes aboard an NYPD patrol boat tasked with keeping New Yorkers safe during July 4th celebrations.
01:35 - Source: CNN
Blaze engulfs 4 homes in Los Angeles
130 firefighters responded to a blaze in Los Angeles engulfing four homes and injuring two. Firefighters reported "fireworks active" in the area. The cause of the fire is unknown.
00:30 - Source: CNN
How AI could help male infertility
Researchers at Columbia University Fertility Center developed an AI-powered tool that can scan millions of images from a semen sample in under an hour to detect hidden sperm cells that traditional methods might miss. CNN's Jacqueline Howard explains how this could open new possibilities for families looking to have children.
01:41 - Source: CNN
Four killed in Chicago shooting
Four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said. At least one suspect opened fire from a dark-colored vehicle on a group standing outside a nightclub, according to CNN affiliate WBBM.
00:26 - Source: CNN
Power poles collapse onto cars during dust storm in Las Vegas
At least six cars were trapped when power poles fell during a dust storm in Las Vegas. No injuries were reported from the incident.
00:23 - Source: CNN
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail as he awaits sentencing
Judge Subramanian denied bail for Sean 'Diddy' Combs after a hearing on Wednesday, pending sentencing on his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The judge said he denied bail when it wasn't mandatory before the trial and "sees no reason to reach the opposite conclusion now."
01:57 - Source: CNN
Bryan Kohberger admits to Idaho student murders
Bryan Kohberger answers State District Judge Steven Hippler as he asks Kohberger whether he committed the murders of four Idaho college students in their off-campus home in 2022. CNN's Jean Casarez shares details from inside the courtroom.
01:26 - Source: CNN
New activity at Iranian nuclear site
New satellite images show Iranian crews closing up craters at the Fordow nuclear enrichment plant, which was struck by US B-2 bombers nearly two weeks ago. CNN takes a closer look.
00:56 - Source: CNN
Latino influencers stick by Trump
Tony Delgado and Gabriela Berrospi, entrepreneurs and founders of multimedia brand Latino Wall Street, helped rally the Latino vote for President Donald Trump in 2024. As the administration has escalated ICE raids and deportations this year, they visited Washington D.C. and the White House to advocate for their community and immigration reform.
02:27 - Source: CNN
Idaho residents line streets to honor slain firefighters
Residents of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, lined the highway to honor two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a fire. The procession transporting the firefighters from Kootenai Health to Spokane, Washington, drew a large turnout from the community.
00:32 - Source: CNN
Severe heatwave hits Europe
Heatwaves have pushed temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in countries across Europe, including Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy. Firefighters battled a wildfire near Athens late last week, and regions of Portugal were under high alert on Sunday. According to experts, the extreme weather is linked to climate change.
00:57 - Source: CNN
Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop tilts midair
A technical mishap led to Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop to tilt during a Cowboy Carter concert in Houston, with fans capturing the moment on video. The singer was quickly lowered down and without injury, according to Beyoncé's entertainment and management company.
00:57 - Source: CNN
Video shows woman clinging to tree as immigration agents try to detain her
A bystander captured on video the moment immigration agents in street clothes chased a woman across the street trying to detain her outside of a Home Depot where she had been selling food in West Los Angeles just moments prior.
02:07 - Source: CNN
Key lines from UVA president's resignation letter
University of Virginia president James Ryan announced his resignation amid pressure from the US Department of Justice to dismantle the university's diversity, equity and inclusion programs. CNN's Betsy Klein reports.
01:09 - Source: CNN
Minnesota lawmaker and husband lie in state at State Capitol
Mourners and lawmakers gather to pay tribute to former Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who were killed in a targeted attack. The couple is joined by the family's golden retriever, Gilbert, who also died after being shot during the attacks.
00:41 - Source: CNN
Trump reacts to win at the Supreme Court
President Trump thanked conservative Supreme Court justices and explained what he plans to do next after the Court backed his effort to curtail lower court orders that have hampered his agenda for months.
00:46 - Source: CNN
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

From the Texas floods to the LA fires, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations
From the Texas floods to the LA fires, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations

Yahoo

time12 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

From the Texas floods to the LA fires, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations

At least 69 people are dead after catastrophic flooding hit central Texas. Local authorities said personal drones are interfering with search and rescue efforts. Consumer drones also disrupted emergency operations in other disasters, like the 2025 LA wildfires. Search and rescue operations continue in central Texas, where catastrophic flooding has killed at least 69 people. Dozens are still missing. During a Sunday press conference, after the usual updates, officials made what has become a familiar request during recent natural disasters: Don't fly your personal drones over the disaster area. "We know that people want to volunteer, but what we are starting to see is personal drones flying," Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice told reporters. "These personal drones flying is a danger to aircraft, which then risks further operations." The Kerrville Police Department echoed Rice's remarks on Sunday. "Media-operated drones are interfering with official search and rescue drones. There is a no-fly zone in Kerr County for private drones," the department said on its Facebook page. "We need cooperation in this matter. Let our first responders do their job." During a press conference hosted by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday, Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Suelzer of the Texas National Guard said the department had launched an MQ-9 Reaper — a remotely-piloted aircraft — to perform assessment operations. "It's truly an eye in the sky for our search and rescue people," Suelzer said. Although drones are now commonly used in military and law enforcement operations, they are also popular among civilians, mostly for photography and shooting video, but also for those looking to help search after disasters. During several recent disasters, however, officials say those civilian drone operators have hindered rescue operations. In 2021, the Dixie Fire spread across northern California. The flames ripped through communities, displacing residents and burning nearly a million acres of land. That July, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said an unauthorized drone had impeded emergency operations. "Yesterday, aircraft assigned to the #DixieFire were forced to land due to an unauthorized drone flying over the fire traffic area," the agency said on its official Facebook page. "Drones restrict firefighters' ability to protect lives, property, and natural resources. Remember, if you fly, we can't!" Hurricane Helene battered the southeast United States in late 2024. After making landfall in Florida, it traveled up the coast through Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding demolished homes and submerged vehicles. Amid the search and rescue efforts, the US Department of Transportation shared an X post asking consumer drone operators to stay clear. At the time, the Federal Aviation Administration had issued a temporary flight restriction in certain areas. "Do not fly your drone near or around rescue and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene," the agency said. "Interfering with emergency response operations impacts search and rescue operations on the ground." The FAADroneZone, the agency's site for drone services, said in a separate X post that "interfering with emergency response efforts may result in fines or criminal prosecution." At the time, some online users thought volunteer drone operators were being banned from assisting in relief efforts, which sparked a backlash. The DOT later clarified that the FAA didn't ban consumer drones from providing assistance and relief. "These restrictions occur at the request of local authorities or law enforcement. FAA does not put these into place without requests," a spokesperson told Fox News. The agency added that "anyone looking to use a drone or other aircraft to assist in Hurricane Helene disaster relief and recovery efforts should coordinate with first responders and law enforcement on scene to ensure they do not disrupt life-saving operations." In January, a series of wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region, causing widespread damage and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes. In addition to emergency firefighting efforts on the ground, officials deployed two Super Scoopers, which are amphibious aircraft that collect water to drop it on wildfires. However, an unauthorized civilian drone struck one Super Scooper, forcing it out of service. "We would like to remind everyone that flying a drone in the midst of firefighting efforts is a federal crime and punishable by up to 12 months in prison or a fine of up to $75,000," a LA Fire Department spokesperson said at the time. The incident prompted an investigation by the FAA, which said in a statement that "flying a drone near a wildfire is dangerous and can cost lives." The Department of Justice said the drone operator agreed to plead guilty to one count of unsafe operation of an uncrewed aircraft. The plea agreement included the drone operator paying full restitution to the Government of Quebec, which supplied the aircraft, and completing 150 hours of community service. Read the original article on Business Insider

Bush ‘heartbroken by the loss of life' in Texas floods
Bush ‘heartbroken by the loss of life' in Texas floods

Yahoo

time12 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Bush ‘heartbroken by the loss of life' in Texas floods

Former President Bush issued a statement on Sunday expressing his sorrow over the loss of life in the dangerous flooding that affected his home state of Texas. 'On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting,' Bush wrote in a statement. 'We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling,' he continued. 'Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know.' As of Sunday afternoon, at least 70 people had been confirmed dead in central Texas, where search and rescue operations continued to scour the area hit the hardest by Friday's floods. Kerr County, where Camp Mystic and other summer camps are located, confirmed 59 deaths, including 38 adults and 21 children, the sheriff's office said Sunday morning. Eleven people from other counties were confirmed dead, The Associated Press reported. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office stated that, as of Sunday morning, 11 campers from Camp Mystic and one counselor were still unaccounted for. 'We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe. We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will,' Bush's statement added. The camp has been the go-to summer camp for the daughters of Texans, also known as 'Mystic girls,' for nearly a century, especially among the state's political elite, according to the Texas Tribune. Former First Lady Laura Bush was once a counselor at the camp, where former President Lyndon B. Johnson's daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters also attended. Rep. August Pfluger's (R-Texas) daughters and Rep. Buddy Carter's (R-Ga.) granddaughters were at the camp during the flooding, but they both confirmed their family members were safe. Carter said his granddaughter's cousin, Janie, died from the floods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms
Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms

Yahoo

time13 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms

Most Asian markets fell Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump's tariff deadline, though investors took heart after he said the levies would not kick in until the start of next month. While the White House has said several deals were in the pipeline, only two have been finalised ahead of the July 9 cut-off set by the US president. Governments from major trading partners including Japan, India, the European Union and South Korea have fought for the past three months to get agreements. But Trump said he will send his first tariff letters at 1600 GMT Monday, setting out what Washington will charge for doing business with the United States. He said an extra 10 percent would be added to any country "aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS", an 11-member alliance including Brazil, Russia, India and China. The announcement came after leaders of the group warned Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs risked hurting the global economy. The deadline for a deal is Wednesday, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Sunday that the measures would not be applied until August 1. "It's not a new deadline. We are saying, this is when it's happening. If you want to speed things up, have at it. If you want to go back to the old rate, that's your choice," Bessent told CNN. He said the rates will then "boomerang back" to the sometimes very high levels Trump announced on April 2, before the president suspended the levies to allow for trade talks. "I would expect to see several big announcements over the next couple of days," Bessent said. The president told reporters Sunday on Air Force One that "I think we'll have most countries done by July 9, either a letter or a deal", adding that some deals have already been made. Tariff uncertainty weighed on equity markets, with Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Wellington and Taipei all down, though there were small gains in Singapore, Seoul, Manila and Jakarta. Wall Street was closed Friday for a holiday. "Whether deadlines get extended remains uncertain given Trump's unpredictable style," said IG market analyst Fabien Yip. "Our base case expects several important trade partners to agree on a high-level basis before the deadline. "This would provide more time for detailed discussions over the following two months. The other risk factor is sector-specific tariffs covering semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and materials may also be announced in due course." Oil prices sank after Saudi Arabia, Russia and other major producers in the OPEC+ alliance said they would boost output far more than expected in August, fuelling demand worries just as Trump's tariffs are about to begin. The group said "a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals, as reflected in the low oil inventories" led to the decision to further hike output. - Key figures at around 0230 GMT - Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.5 percent at 39,628.41 (break) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.3 percent at 23,842.39 Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,467.81 West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 1.8 percent at $65.81 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 1.0 percent at $67.61 per barrel Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.1773 from $1.1783 on Friday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.3634 from $1.3641 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 144.51 yen from 144.53 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 86.34 pence from 86.37 pence New York: Closed for a public holiday London - FTSE 100: FLAT at 8,822.91 (close) dan/rsc Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store