Nominees for USPS Board of Governors say they haven’t been pressured about DeJoy
President Joe Biden’s trio of US Postal Service Board of Governors nominees said Thursday they have not made any commitments or been pressured…
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¿Nervioso por volver a socializar en las oficinas? Aquà te decimos cómo ‘romper el hielo’
(CNN) — La idea de volver a la oficina puede traer consigo muchas emociones. Miedo. Emoción. Nerviosismo. Expectativa. Ambivalencia. Y tanto si…
Continue ReadingJim Clyburn says he was fined for avoiding metal detectors off the House floor
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn told CNN that he was fined for violating the procedure of going through the metal detectors installed off the House…
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Hugh Jackman talks future of ‘The Music Man’ after abuse allegations against producer Scott Rudin surface
Actor Hugh Jackman is speaking up in the wake of verbal and physical abuse allegations against prolific Broadway and Hollywood producer, Scott Rudin.…
Continue Reading El crimen de dos menores de edad en Quibdó conmociona a Colombia
(CNN Español) — Un nuevo hecho de violencia conmociona a Colombia. Dos menores de edad de 12 y 17 años fueron asesinados y otro niño de 11 años…
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill that would grant DC statehood
The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a bill that would grant statehood to Washington, DC, a Democratic priority that…
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‘Straight out of Hollywood fiction’: Feds bust three men in $30 million bank robbery scheme
Federal authorities say they’ve arrested three New York men Tuesday on money laundering conspiracy charges in connection with an elaborate,…
Continue Reading Nuevo iPad Pro vs. iPad Pro 2020 vs. iPad Air: ¿cuáles son las diferencias?
(CNN Español) — El nuevo iPad Pro (conocido también como iPad Pro 2021) trae cambios muy importantes para la tablet más avanzada de Apple, pero…
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Possible sighting gives renewed hope to family searching for missing UC Santa Cruz student
It has been four months since UC Santa Cruz engineering student Dane Elkins, 22, went missing, but a potential sighting is giving his family and…
Continue Reading Qué esperar del evento ‘Springloaded’ de Apple
(CNN Business) — Si el eslogan «Spring loaded» (cargado de primavera) del próximo evento de prensa de Apple es una indicación, la compañÃa…
Continue Reading El papa Francisco advierte que «la naturaleza nunca perdona» en su mensaje por el DÃa de la Tierra
(CNN) — Mientras 40 lÃderes mundiales se reúnen en una cumbre climática virtual convocada por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, el…
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Frank Yallop named head coach of Monterey Bay FC
Monterey Bay FC has named current Sporting Director, Frank Yallop, as head coach for its 2022 inaugural…
Continue ReadingWith Trump’s backing, Walker freezes Senate GOP field in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump’s backing of football great Herschel Walker to run for the Georgia Senate seat has been enough to effectively…
Continue ReadingSenate expected to pass anti-Asian hate crimes bill
The Senate is expected to pass Thursday a bill denouncing discrimination against Asian communities in the United States, and create a new position at…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to buy bitcoin without all the risk of buying bitcoin
Bitcoin is up more than 600% over the past 12 months — a stellar ride — yet owning the asset is fraught with risks including wild swings in…
Continue Reading UK lawmakers declare China’s treatment of Uyghurs is genocide
British lawmakers have unanimously declared China’s ongoing crackdown in Xinjiang a genocide, joining the United States, Canada and the…
Continue Reading Alternate juror in Derek Chauvin trial says medical expert’s testimony convinced her of ex-officer’s guilt
An alternate juror in Derek Chauvin’s trial told “CBS This Morning” that the prosecution’s medical expert and the 17-year-old…
Continue Reading Necesitamos «sacudirnos» las ideas sobre el cambio climático y entender que también es un problema de salud, dice experta de la OMS
(CNN Español) — Es necesario cambiar la narrativa sobre el cambio climático y los problemas del medio ambiente, y entender que no solo van a…
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Covid-19 raises risks for expectant mothers and babies, study says
If you’re pregnant and infected with Covid-19, there is an increased risk of negative outcomes for both you and your baby, according to a new…
Continue Reading Biden podrÃa declarar la masacre de los armenios como un ‘genocidio’, arriesgándose a afectar las relaciones con TurquÃa
(CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden se está preparando para declarar la masacre de aproximadamente un millón o más de armenios bajo el Imperio…
Continue ReadingFacing a climate crisis, these youth activists stay focused on solutions
Ellen Sciales on Tuesday joined a group of Democratic legislators outside the US Capitol as they reintroduced the Green New Deal, the sweeping…
Continue ReadingWhole Foods and an iconic NYC bakery team up to sell decadent cookies
Dessert-loving New Yorkers know all about Levain, a bakery famous for its large, decadent cookies with gooey centers. Before the pandemic, passers-by…
Continue Reading Hospital employee made nearly $650,000 despite skipping work for 15 years, police say
An employee at a hospital in southern Italy received 15 years’ worth of pay despite never showing up for work, police said. Salvatore Scumace…
Continue Reading Les McKeown, frontman of 70s teen sensation Bay City Rollers, dies aged 65
Scottish singer Les McKeown, who achieved global superstardom in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of tartan-garbed pop titans the Bay City Rollers, has…
Continue Reading Vacunas contra el covid-19 de Pfizer y Moderna parecen no representar un riesgo grave durante el embarazo, según una investigación
(CNN) — Las vacunas de ARNm contra el covid-19 fabricadas por Pfizer / BioNTech y Moderna no parecen representar ningún riesgo grave durante el…
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Daunte Wright’s funeral makes Thursday another emotional day for a city reeling over police violence
Relatives of George Floyd and Oscar Grant — other Black men killed in police encounters — are expected to attend Thursday’s funeral for…
Continue ReadingTaco Bell is testing a new meat alternative
Taco Bell is testing a new meat alternative taco ahead of an expected launch of new offerings featuring Beyond…
Continue ReadingTrump administration hampered investigation into delayed Puerto Rico hurricane relief, government watchdog finds
An investigation into the Trump administration’s delayed hurricane relief aid for Puerto Rico was stymied by a series of roadblocks in…
Continue ReadingSpaceX is sending a capsule back to space, this time with different astronauts
Four astronauts from three countries are preparing to leave Earth this week aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, marking the third-ever crewed flight…
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about bitcoin
After years of skepticism, bitcoin is finally gaining mainstream credibility. Tesla is now accepting bitcoin as payment, and disclosed it had…
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Investigators believe Kristin Smart’s body was buried and ‘recently’ moved, court document says
Investigators looking into the 1996 disappearance and killing of California college student Kristin Smart believe they have found evidence that her…
Continue ReadingBitcoin? Ethereum? Dogecoin? Your guide to the biggest names in crypto
Bitcoin and its many peers have surged to new levels of popularity over the past year, but they’re still a mystery to many investors. With new…
Continue Reading ¿Sufres de insomnio por la pandemia de coronavirus? Acá algunos consejos para combatir el covid-somnio
(CNN Español) – El insomnio, es decir la falta de sueño, se ha convertido en un problema sanitario en el último año debido al coronavirus. En…
Continue Reading Mars Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes second, riskier flight
The Ingenuity helicopter successfully completed a second flight on Mars Thursday, and it was even more challenging than the first. Ingenuity…
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Derek Chauvin: Guilty verdict is why sports stars won’t ‘shut up and dribble’
It isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning. This isn’t about Derek Chauvin. It’s about George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud…
Continue Reading Here are some of the cases the US Justice Department may look into as they investigate Minneapolis policing practices
The US Justice Department announced Wednesday it is launching a federal civil probe into policing practices in Minneapolis. The broad federal…
Continue ReadingButtigieg says climate summit an opportunity for US to regain moral leadership on crisis
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued on Thursday that President Joe Biden’s goal to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions is vital…
Continue Reading México recibe primer lote de vacunas contra el covid-19 del mecanismo Covax
(CNN Español) — México recibió la madrugada de este jueves el primer embarque de vacunas contra covid-19 del mecanismo Covax. Un vuelo desde…
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Seán McCabe: World football’s first Climate Justice Officer
Seán McCabe is concerned. Not about Bohemian FC’s next opponents, nor those who lie in wait in the weeks and months ahead. It’s of a…
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Tracking the Return of Rain
WEATHER STORYDry, seasonable conditions will finish the week before clouds increase ahead of a pattern change this weekend. The deep marine layer and…
Continue Reading Where you can sunbathe nude or topless around the world
For true aficionados of nude relaxation, there are no parts of the body “where the sun don’t shine.” And with appropriate…
Continue ReadingQuesadillas are taking off at Chipotle
It took a while for Chipotle to roll out its quesadilla. But the cheesy item hit menus last month, and customers are into it. About 10% of all orders…
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What’s Val Demings’ next move?
Within minutes of Florida Rep. Val Demings’ (D) angry confrontation with Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan (R) on Tuesday, it was clear she had struck a…
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Jobless claims fell more than expected last week, hitting a pandemic low
Claims for unemployment benefits went down more than expected last week. That’s good news. Economists are confident that the labor market…
Continue Reading He’s handled some of Minnesota’s most high-profile deaths. Today, he’s hosting Daunte Wright’s funeral
For three decades, Tracy Wesley has met people on life’s most difficult days. He runs Estes Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis — one of only…
Continue Reading Asà describió la policÃa de Minneapolis por primera vez el homicidio de George Floyd, y lo que sabemos ahora
(CNN)– «Hombre muere después de un incidente médico durante la interacción con la policÃa». Ese fue el titular de un comunicado de prensa de…
Continue ReadingPet of the week: Meet Fluffy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Fluffy is a 5-year old Yorkie who was an owner surrender. If you are interested in giving Fluffy his forever home, you…
Continue ReadingProminent liberal donors back Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s bid to become nation’s first Black female governor
A prominent pair of liberal donors is urging fellow contributors to back Virginia Democrat Jennifer McClellan in an effort to catapult the state…
Continue Reading He’s handled some of the Minnesota’s most high-profile deaths. Today, he’s hosting Daunte Wright’s funeral
For three decades, Tracy Wesley has met people on life’s most difficult days. He runs Estes Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis — one of only…
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