Amid delays, small businesses desperately await PPP loans
Last year, Barbara Thigpen had a difficult choice to make: close her salon of 10 years, or dip into her son’s college fund. The salon had been…
Continue ReadingMonth: March 2021
Trasladan al príncipe Felipe a otro hospital
(CNN) — El príncipe Felipe, duque de Edimburgo, fue trasladado al hospital privado Hospital Rey Eduardo VII este viernes por la mañana, luego de…
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The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health Organization (WHO) —…
Continue ReadingNY Attorney General Letitia James takes charge of Andrew Cuomo probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James was only a few months into her second term as New York City’s public advocate when, over a few hours…
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Liverpool slumps to fifth straight home defeat as Jurgen Klopp defends ‘rare’ Mohamed Salah substitution
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has vowed to be “as honest as possible” with his players after a 1-0 loss against Chelsea — his…
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Sex, Nazis and da Vinci: The hidden history of Italian rice
It was the movie that added sex appeal to the gritty neorealist film period and made a star out of actress Silvana Mangano. “Riso Amaro”…
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Covid-19 testing numbers dropped in the US — here’s why testing still matters
Covid-19 testing numbers are dropping in the US. And that’s bad news. Without testing, there’s no way to keep track of where the pandemic…
Continue ReadingWith Congress poised to give states and local governments $350 billion, pandemic budget hit for many was smaller than predicted
When the coronavirus pandemic was declared nearly a year ago, the future for state and local government finances looked grim. Millions of people had…
Continue ReadingOrganization founded by LeBron James and other Black athletes turns focus to fighting GOP-backed bills restricting voter access
The political organization founded by NBA superstar LeBron James and a host of other Black athletes and artists will kick off its post-2020 work with…
Continue ReadingRonny Jackson under Obama and Trump: From ‘tremendous asset’ to ‘tyrant’
An inspector general report detailing allegations of “sexual and denigrating” comments made by former White House physician Rep. Ronny…
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Leaders and businesses say masks are essential protection as Texas and Mississippi lift Covid-19 restrictions
Leaders and businesses across the US are pushing back against states lifting mask mandates by doubling down on their commitment to enforcing Covid-19…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Estadounidenses desesperados esperan mientras Washington se bate por el proyecto de ley de ayuda de covid-19
(CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, dice que el enorme proyecto de ley de ayuda de covid-19 ahora en plenaria del Senado es crucial…
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Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is eating into Tesla’s US sales
Tesla is starting to lose market share among US buyers of electric vehicles, and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E appears to be the…
Continue ReadingHow TikTok made ‘WandaVision’ must-see TV
The finale of “WandaVision” premiered Friday, bringing to an end a successful season for Disney+’s first Marvel Studios series —…
Continue ReadingFord’s Mustang Mach-E is eating into Tesla’s US sales
Tesla is starting to lose market share among US buyers of electric vehicles, and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E appears to be the beneficiary. Analysis…
Continue ReadingStocks tumble as Powell signals inflation is ahead
US stocks tumbled Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell predicted an increase in consumer prices this summer — something investors…
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5 things to know for March 5: Coronavirus, stimulus, immigration, Hong Kong, Ethiopia
It’s not your imagination. Robocalls really are ramping up again after a pandemic lull. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed…
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Surfer Billy Kemper says he glimpsed at death after a wave broke his pelvis in half
It was a tiny error in judgement, but within seconds he realized that the consequences could be potentially life threatening. “That wave sucked…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods told police after crash that he didn’t remember driving
When Tiger Woods crashed his car in Southern California last week, he told sheriff’s deputies that he had no recollection of driving or how the…
Continue Reading Italia bloquea la exportación de vacunas contra covid-19 de AstraZeneca a Australia; invoca los poderes de la UE por primera vez
Roma (CNN) — Italia invocó los poderes de la Unión Europea (UE) para bloquear la exportación de 250.000 dosis de la vacuna contra el covid-19 a…
Continue Reading Líderes y empresas en EE.UU. defienden el uso de mascarillas mientras Texas y Mississippi relajan las restricciones por covid-19
(CNN) — Líderes y empresas de EE.UU. han mostrado su rechazo a que varios estados eliminen los mandatos del uso de mascarillas al duplicar su…
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Cristiano Ronaldo reaches scoring landmark during his 600th league game
Cristiano Ronaldo reached another scoring landmark on the occasion of his 600th league game. When he netted Juventus’ third goal in a 3-0…
Continue Reading Chile eleva nivel de alerta de tsunami después de un fuerte sismo en Nueva Zelandia
(CNN) — Tras una serie de sismos cerca de Nueva Zelandia, la Oficina Nacional de Emergencias del Ministerio del Interior y Seguridad Pública de…
Continue Reading Autoridades de Migración requirieron a 99 migrantes en México
(CNN Español) — En dos operativos diferentes, las autoridades del Instituto Nacional de Migración, en coordinación con la Secretaría de Defensa…
Continue Reading El viaje del papa a Iraq podría ser el más peligroso hasta ahora y la menguante minoría cristiana del país espera que sane sus heridas
(CNN) — Natiq Anwar, que asiste a la iglesia de Bagdad donde trabaja como cuidador, revive la experiencia más horrible de su vida todos los días.…
Continue Reading El primer hotel espacial del mundo, el Voyager Station, podría abrir en 2027
(CNN) — Si sueñas despierto con viajes futuros mientras estás atrapado en casa durante la pandemia, ¿por qué fantasear con las playas de Bali o…
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Niños que pasan más tiempo frente a la pantalla tienen más probabilidades comer compulsivamente, según un estudio
(CNN Español) — Los problemas que genera pasar una cantidad de tiempo excesiva frente a la pantalla están bien documentados. Sin embargo, un…
Continue Reading Juan Guaidó: «La crisis de migración es una crisis mundial»
(CNN Español) — A propósito de la crisis política en Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, líder opositor de ese país, estuvo en Panorama Mundial de CNN en…
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The Pope’s Iraq trip could be his most dangerous yet. But the country’s dwindling Christian minority hopes it heals their wounds
Attending to the Baghdad church where he works as a caretaker, Natiq Anwar relives the most horrific experience of his life each and every day. Near…
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Covid-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds
The risk of death from Covid-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight, according to a report released…
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China’s plans to ‘improve’ democracy in Hong Kong could spell the end of the city’s opposition
As members of China’s political elite prepared for an annual summit in Beijing this week, state-run news agency Xinhua noted “there is no…
Continue Reading Creighton’s men’s basketball head coach suspended after ‘plantation’ comment
Creighton University has suspended its men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott, who apologized earlier this week for making what he said was…
Continue ReadingChina sets growth target of more than 6% in 2021
China bucked the global recession in 2020, and in doing so narrowed the economic gap with the United States. Now it says it needs to pick up the pace…
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Banksy confirms prison-escape mural is his with Bob Ross-inspired video
Banksy has confirmed he was behind an artwork that appeared on the wall of a British jail earlier this week. In a video posted to Instagram on…
Continue Reading Tercer cheque de estímulo: una guía de lo que puedes esperar del paquete del Senado
(CNN Español) — El paquete de estímulo económico de US$ 1,9 billones que está considerando el Senado tiene una amplia gama de propuestas para…
Continue Reading ¿Qué es el virus del papiloma humano? Lo que debes saber sobre vacunas, síntomas y riesgos de cáncer
(CNN) –– El virus del papiloma humano, conocido como VPH, es una enfermedad de transmisión sexual muy común, según los Centros para el Control…
Continue Reading Meghan Markle acusa al Palacio de Buckingham de ‘perpetuar falsedades’ contra ella y Harry
(CNN) — Meghan Markle, la duquesa de Sussex, acusó al Palacio de Buckingham de «perpetuar falsedades» contra ella y su esposo, el príncipe…
Continue Reading Presentan proyecto para que Puerto Rico sea el estado 51 de Estados Unidos
(CNN Español) — Un grupo de 51 legisladores de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, encabezados por la comisionada residente de Puerto…
Continue Reading Exclusiva: niños migrantes no acompañados son retenidos por la Patrulla Fronteriza durante 77 horas en promedio, según muestran documentos internos
(CNN) — Los niños migrantes que cruzan solos la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México permanecen bajo la custodia de la Patrulla Fronteriza…
Continue Reading Acusan a Meghan, duquesa de Sussex, de acoso laboral a personal de la Casa Real. El Palacio de Buckingham investigará
Londres (CNN) — El Palacio de Buckingham informó el miércoles que investigaría las acusaciones de que Meghan, la duquesa de Sussex, acosó…
Continue Reading Jared Kushner desaparece de la manada política de Trump, tras años de ser omnipresente
(CNN) –– Mientras Donald Trump preparaba su intervención en la Conferencia de Acción Política Conservadora la semana pasada ––y un plan…
Continue Reading CNN Exclusive: Aged 118, the world’s oldest living person will carry the Olympic flame in Japan
At 118 years old, the world’s oldest living person is preparing to carry the Olympic torch this May in Japan. Kane Tanaka, who has twice…
Continue ReadingChina sets GDP target of more than 6% in 2021
China bucked the global recession in 2020, and in doing so narrowed the economic gap with the United States. Now it says it needs to pick up the pace…
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The most important exception the Senate can make
Senators who vehemently defend the Senate’s 60-vote threshold for legislation are nonetheless about to accept a simple majority of 51 votes…
Continue Reading Timochenko y Mancuso piden reunión en la Comisión de la Verdad para que Colombia «conozca las verdades» del conflicto armado
(CNN Español) –– Rodrigo Londoño, uno de los exlíderes de la desmovilizada guerrilla de las FARC y conocido con el alias de Timochenko, pidió…
Continue Reading Dallas police officer faces two capital murder charges
A Dallas police officer is accused of offering to pay another person to kidnap and kill two people in 2017, Dallas Police Chief Eddie García…
Continue ReadingJustice Amy Coney Barrett’s first majority written opinion limits reach of FOIA
Justice Amy Coney Barrett penned her first Supreme Court majority opinion on Thursday, writing a 7-2 decision that will shield federal agencies from…
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United Way Monterey County offering free tax prep for residents
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) United Way Monterey County is announcing free tax preparation services for residents this year, with the option to do…
Continue Reading Why testing for Covid-19 is still important
Covid-19 testing numbers are dropping in the US. And that’s bad news. Without testing, there’s no way to keep track of where the pandemic…
Continue ReadingBiden DOJ urges Supreme Court to dismiss ‘sanctuary city’ cases
The Biden administration told the Supreme Court on Thursday that it should dismiss pending cases concerning “sanctuary cities,” which…
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