British tourists ‘fled’ Swiss ski resort quarantine
British tourists fled the Swiss ski resort of Verbier “clandestinely” under cover of darkness rather than submit to a new quarantine…
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England is finding new ways to crack down on unhealthy foods
The food and drink industry has warned of “devastating” results for consumers and businesses if the UK government moves ahead with plans…
Continue ReadingBiden builds out White House digital operation
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named a slate of digital operatives to his incoming White House staff, preparing for an administration that, at…
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2020 has been the worst. But these work changes are sticking around
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Work Transformed newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. We…
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British tourists ‘fled’ Swiss ski resort quarantine ‘under cover of night,’ says local official
British tourists fled the Swiss ski resort of Verbier “cladestinely” under cover of darkness rather than submit to a new quarantine…
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OPINIÓN | 2020: el año en que aprendimos a apreciar la vida
Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Especialista en moda, viajes,…
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Congress: A crisis averted and House votes Monday on overriding Trump’s veto
The President signed the massive spending and stimulus package Sunday night, bringing Washington back from brink of what may have been a weeks-long…
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‘Like a chisel going through your head’: Greg Norman delivers graphic account of dealing with Covid-19 symptoms
Golf great Greg Norman has graphically described his struggle dealing with Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus. Over the…
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Key 2020 health stories you may have missed because of Covid-19
Lives lost, families torn apart, economies ruined — these tragedies are just some of the devastation caused by the deadly novel coronavirus as…
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If you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport
Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go…
Continue Reading What it’s really like to ski during a pandemic
Cold feet: This was my biggest concern. “So you’ll wear toe warmers. Or we’ll buy you heated boots. Or you’ll go to the car…
Continue ReadingIf you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport
Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go…
Continue Reading When will you get a second stimulus check?
A second round of stimulus payments was included in a coronavirus relief package signed by President Donald Trump on Sunday night. The deal provides…
Continue Reading Trump firma un proyecto de ley de alivio del coronavirus y financiación del gobierno después de una larga demora
(CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, promulgó el domingo por la noche el enorme proyecto de ley de financiación gubernamental y…
Continue Reading ‘Wonder Woman 3’ llegará poco después de que Warner Bros. calificara a ‘1984’ un éxito
(CNN) — Los números de taquilla ya están, y Warner Bros. dice que «Wonder Woman 1984» es un éxito. La secuela de Wonder Woman debutó en un…
Continue Reading Autocines, comida horneada y otros clásicos que la pandemia trajo de vuelta en 2020
(CNN Español) — Sin duda, 2020 fue un año difícil para muchos. Pero la pandemia del covid-19 también trajo consigo (de vuelta) clásicos que la…
Continue Reading Explosión en Nashville: investigadores analizan ‘todos los posibles motivos’ tras identificar al responsable
(CNN) — Investigadores continúan analizando «todos y cada uno de los posibles motivos» de la explosión de Nashville después de identificar al…
Continue Reading Europe launches mass vaccination program as countries race to contain new variant
A pilot took to the skies above Germany using his flight path to draw a syringe, ahead of the launch of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign across…
Continue Reading For 26 days in a row, more than 100,000 people have been hospitalized fighting coronavirus
As the US prepares to grapple with potential holiday Covid-19 surges, hospitals across the country have reported more than 100,000 patients for the…
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How one bold decision made ‘Trolls World Tour’ the most important movie of 2020
Delaying a Fast & Furious movie is no easy feat. For starters, it involves finding a new release date for a film with a $250 million production…
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5 things to know for December 28: Stimulus, coronavirus, Nashville bombing, China, Illinois shooting
The pandemic holiday nesting urge was real: Retail sales jumped 3% this holiday season because of people buying more decor and furniture for their…
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Trump chooses chaos with delayed signature of Covid relief bill
President Donald Trump is driving the country through chaos from behind the wheel of his golf cart. Over the Christmas weekend, he was the only man…
Continue Reading Víspera de Año Nuevo en EE.UU.: nieve en el centro y lluvia en la costa este
(CNN) — A medida que hacemos a un lado el 2020 y damos la bienvenida al 2021 con los brazos abiertos, se espera que se desarrolle una tormenta…
Continue Reading Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 28 de diciembre: Trump firma el paquete de estímulo del coronavirus
Tras una larga espera, Trump firmó el proyecto de ley que permite la financiación del gobierno y el alivio por el coronavirus. Identifican al…
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Trump signs coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law after lengthy delay
President Donald Trump signed the massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law Sunday night, averting a government…
Continue Reading 12 wild things that happened in aviation in 2020
This was a heinous year for the aviation industry. Absolutely horrendous, in fact. But among the gloom there were some lighter, crazier, even hopeful…
Continue Reading Pokémon plane takes off in Japan
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … Jigglypuff? Some Pokémon-themed airplanes are starting to appear in the skies in Japan.…
Continue Reading Ordenan cuarentena total de 10 días en dos provincias de Panamá
(CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Panamá implementará cuarentena total desde el lunes 4 de enero al lunes 14 de enero en las provincias de Panamá…
Continue Reading How the pandemic brought a rising tide of hunger to Europe
Life wasn’t easy for Patricia, even before the pandemic hit. She struggled with mental health issues after fleeing an abusive relationship,…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Trump elige el caos con el retraso en la firma del proyecto de ley de ayuda por covid
(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump está conduciendo al país a través del caos desde detrás del volante de su carrito de golf. Durante el fin de…
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Roger Federer withdraws from 2021 Australian Open
Roger Federer has withdrawn from the 2021 Australian Open, the tournament announced on Monday. The 20-time major champion has not played in a…
Continue Reading Lo que sabemos de la explosión en Nashville y del hombre identificado como el responsable
(CNN) — Las autoridades identificaron a Anthony Quinn Warner como el atacante de Nashville después de comparar su ADN con los restos encontrados…
Continue ReadingChina tells Ant Group to quickly overhaul its business
China has ordered the country’s biggest online payments platform to overhaul large swaths of its operations as regulators continue their…
Continue Reading ¿Qué #)$*@! está pasando con el bitcoin?
Nueva York (CNN Business) — El bitcoin se está estrellando… hacia arriba. Acaba de pasar los US$ 28.000 y no muestra signos de detenerse. La…
Continue Reading Periodista china que documentó el brote de coronavirus de Wuhan es condenada a 4 años de cárcel
Hong Kong (CNN) — Una periodista china independiente que informó desde Wuhan durante el punto más alto del brote inicial de coronavirus fue…
Continue Reading Ty Jordan, estrella de fútbol americano de la Universidad de Utah, muere a los 19 años
(CNN) — Ty Jordan, corredor estrella de primer año de la Universidad de Utah, murió a los 19 años, anunció la escuela el sábado. Ty Jordan fue…
Continue Reading Los casos mundiales de coronavirus superan los 80 millones
(CNN) — El número de casos conocidos del nuevo coronavirus superó a nivel mundial los 80 millones el sábado a las 12:20 pm (hora de Miami),…
Continue Reading Anthony Quinn Warner es identificado como el responsable de la bomba de Nashville
(CNN) — Las autoridades identificaron a Anthony Quinn Warner como el atacante de Nashville después de comparar su ADN con los restos encontrados…
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Anthony Quinn Warner identified as Nashville bomber
Authorities have identified Anthony Quinn Warner as the Nashville bomber after matching his DNA to remains found at the scene of the explosion.…
Continue Reading Uganda’s Bobi Wine says his bodyguard was ‘deliberately’ run over and killed
Ugandan presidential opposition candidate Bobi Wine said one of his bodyguards was run over and killed Sunday by a military police truck, while…
Continue Reading Luis Almagro condena «tratos crueles» a excarcelado y demanda liberar a los «presos políticos»
(CNN Español) — El secretario general de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA), Luis Almagro, condenó el jueves a través de sus redes…
Continue Reading Derided in the West, spam is so beloved in Asia that one company has invented a meat-free version of it
In a brightly lit restaurant in downtown Hong Kong, the meaty smell of fried spam fills the air. As other staff prepare for the lunchtime rush, a…
Continue Reading Seven killed in knife attack in northeast China
At least seven people were killed Sunday morning by a knife-wielding attacker in northeast China, according to state media. Seven other people were…
Continue Reading El presidente Donald Trump firma el proyecto de ley de alivio del coronavirus y financiamiento del gobierno después de una larga demora
(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump firmó el domingo por la noche el enorme proyecto de ley de financiamiento gubernamental y alivio del…
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Man arrested on public intoxication, weapons charges
A man is facing public intoxication and weapons charges after being arrested on Christmas Eve.…
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Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.…
Continue Reading Japan will ban entry to foreign nationals after Covid-19 variant detected in country
Japan will ban foreign nationals from entering the country from Monday through the end of January after several cases of the new Covid-19 variant…
Continue Reading Group of Alabama protesters places fake body bags on courthouse lawn to push for removal of Confederate flag and monument
For months, a group of protesters in Alabama has been fighting for the removal of a Confederate flag and a Confederate monument that sit in front of…
Continue Reading December is the deadliest month in the US since the coronavirus pandemic began — and projections for January are ‘nightmarish,’ expert says
December has been the nation’s deadliest month since the Covid-19 pandemic’s start — with more than 63,000 Americans lost to the…
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