¿Podría ser discriminatoria la implementación de pasaportes de vacunación en el mundo?
(CNN Español) – Los pasaportes de inmunidad o de vacunación han sido nombrados como una herramienta que ayudaría a regresar a la normalidad. A…
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Derek Chauvin is in a prison’s segregated housing unit for his safety while he awaits sentencing
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was put into a prison’s segregated housing unit for his own safety, a prison spokesperson said,…
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Derek Chauvin found guilty of all three charges for killing George Floyd
The former Minneapolis Police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes last year was found guilty Tuesday of all three…
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European Super League crumbles after majority of teams announce withdrawal
One by one, they began to fall. First it was Manchester City and then, like dominoes, the other five Premier League clubs soon followed, before none…
Continue ReadingBiden to call for businesses to give paid time off for employees to get vaccinated as he touts 200 million shots
President Joe Biden is expected to tout the United States administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine shots since he took office and urge…
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90-year-old Hong Kong woman loses $32 million in phone scam
Hong Kong police have arrested a man after a 90-year-old woman lost around HK$247 million ($32 million) in a scam. The woman contacted police on…
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Coastal Clouds and Drizzle Chances
WEATHER STORYOnshore flow will continue to bring cool, cloudy weather to the coast. Inland temperatures will remain at or below seasonable, along…
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Esto es lo que sigue para Derek Chauvin tras ser declarado culpable de la muerte de George Floyd
(CNN) — El expolicía de Minneapolis Derek Chauvin fue declarado culpable del homicidio de George Floyd este martes, en un veredicto que provocó…
Continue ReadingHere’s why car prices are at record highs — and still rising
Car dealer lots have only a fraction of the vehicles that they typically have — both new and used. It’s helping send prices to record…
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The law delivered justice to George Floyd. America’s political leaders are up next
The conviction of Derek Chauvin showed George Floyd’s life really did matter to a justice system on trial. Now, millions of Americans wait to…
Continue Reading La Superliga Europea se desmorona luego de que la mayoría de equipos anunciaron su salida
(CNN) — Uno a uno, empezaron a caer. Primero, fue el Manchester City y, luego, como fichas de dominó, los otros cinco clubes de la Premier League…
Continue Reading Putin warns world against crossing Russia’s ‘red lines’ as Navalny supporters rally
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said he hopes no countries think about crossing Moscow’s “red lines” as he gave his annual…
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Late Spanish dictator’s family can keep valuable artifacts sought by state, court rules
A Spanish court has ruled that the family of the late dictator General Francisco Franco is entitled to keep a treasure trove of artifacts claimed by…
Continue Reading Sighs of relief at the Chauvin guilty verdict, but activists say the work on racial justice is far from over
While the nation paused for the reading of the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin — and many rejoiced…
Continue Reading 1 killed in a shooting at a Wawa convenience store in Pennsylvania. The suspect is dead after a self-inflicted gunshot wound, DA says
A man was killed and the suspect later took his own life following a shooting outside a Wawa convenience store and gas station in Upper Macungie…
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Warriors in the Community employees show support for local farmworkers
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The Golden State Warriors employee resource group Fuerza en Números partnered with the Watsonville Campesino Appreciation…
Continue ReadingTaco Bell will start reusing hot sauce packets
Taco Bell’s plastic sauce packets have a short life. After all, what else are you supposed to do with them after they’re squeezed to…
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s in Biden’s infrastructure proposal
Now that his massive coronavirus relief package is law, President Joe Biden is laying out his next big proposal: A roughly $2 trillion plan for…
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The teen who recorded George Floyd’s last moments is lauded by Floyd’s family and countless strangers
If not for Darnella Frazier’s quick thinking, Derek Chauvin might still be a Minneapolis police officer. Instead, Chauvin is behind bars,…
Continue ReadingBiden expected to tout reaching 200 million shots since taking office
President Joe Biden is expected to tout the United States administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine shots since he took office in remarks on…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen reveals friendship with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex
Chrissy Teigen is not only back on Twitter after taking a bit of a break, but she’s also breaking news about her friendship circle. Teigen…
Continue ReadingSuspected Chinese hackers exploited Pulse Secure VPN to compromise ‘dozens’ of agencies and companies in US and Europe
For months, hackers with suspected ties to China have exploited a popular workplace tool to break into government agencies, defense companies and…
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Declaran culpable a Derek Chauvin de todos los cargos por la muerte de George Floyd
(CNN) –– Culpable de todos los cargos: ese fue el veredicto del jurado en el juicio contra Derek Chauvin por la muerte de George Floyd. Los 12…
Continue Reading These blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s why.
It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing Covid-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood…
Continue ReadingNew York and 10 other states are still taxing unemployment benefits. Here’s what that means for you
While Americans who were out of work last year will get a federal income tax break on their unemployment benefits, some will still be hit with state…
Continue Reading Missing Children Fast Facts
Here is a look at missing children in the United States. There are several different types of missing children: runaways, family abductions, lost or…
Continue Reading Walter Mondale Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Walter Mondale, 42nd vice president of the United States. Personal Birth date: January 5, 1928 Death date: April…
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Dark tourism takes to the sky above Chernobyl
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster from the air, now may be your chance. To commemorate the…
Continue ReadingStumbling blocks remain for policing overhaul but Congress eyes May deadline as talks continue
Key lawmakers in both parties plan to engage in substantive talks in the coming weeks to see if there can be a policing overhaul deal reached by the…
Continue Reading Queen thanks well-wishers as she spends her first birthday without Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 95th birthday in a low-key fashion at Windsor Castle, just days after the funeral of Prince Philip, her husband of…
Continue ReadingThe ’90s era Tamagotchi is back — this time with a camera
The Tamagotchi is back, but this time the ’90s icon comes with a camera. Bandai America, its parent company, is launching the new Tamagotchi…
Continue ReadingEllen Pao: Meritocracy in tech is a myth
The “biggest myth” about working in the tech industry is that it’s based on a meritocracy. So says Ellen Pao, the former Reddit CEO…
Continue ReadingVal Demings rebukes Jim Jordan in fiery exchange over law enforcement: ‘Did I strike a nerve?’
Democratic Rep. Val Demings and Republican Rep. Jim Jordan had a heated exchange Tuesday during a House Judiciary hearing after Jordan tried to cut…
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs employs just 49 Black people in top US jobs
Goldman Sachs has just 49 Black executives and senior managers in its US workforce, accounting for about 3% of the total. In a sustainability report…
Continue ReadingThe parent company of Old Country Buffet filed for bankruptcy
Fresh Acquisitions, the parent company of a restaurant chain that owns several buffet-style concepts, including Old Country Buffet, filed for…
Continue Reading India’s health care system close to collapse
India’s health care system and other essential services are close to collapse as a second coronavirus wave that started in mid-March tears…
Continue Reading Putin urges all citizens to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as Navalny supporters rally
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin called for all citizens to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as he gave his annual address to the nation on…
Continue ReadingHere come the dreaded post-pandemic price increases
For months, investors have been bracing for signs that prices will increase as the post-pandemic economic recovery gathers steam. Well, they’re…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Homeland Security was ‘unprepared’ for Portland response during summer unrest, watchdog finds
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security surged hundreds of federal agents to Portland, Oregon, last summer with incomplete…
Continue ReadingKey senators to watch on infrastructure negotiations
As discussions over President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal ramp up, Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over the scope, size and…
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Joe Biden delivered the Chauvin verdict speech America needed
Here’s what you are not going to get in a major address from President Joseph Biden: textured rhetoric woven with references to the classics;…
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Super League to amend plans for elite tournament after English teams say they won’t participate
The architects of the European Super League appeared to strike a defiant tone Tuesday, promising to “reshape the project” following the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 21: Chauvin trial, coronavirus, infrastructure, Russia and China, Chad
The annual Lyrid meteor shower marks the first big meteor show of the year. It peaks on April 22 (tomorrow), so make sure to get a good look at the…
Continue Reading Chad’s President Idriss Deby killed in frontline clashes with rebels, state TV reports
Chad’s long-serving President Idriss Deby has died from injuries sustained in clashes with rebels, the army said in a surprise announcement…
Continue ReadingProtesters upstage Tesla at China’s top auto show
Tesla has been swept up in yet another controversy in China, even as the company tries to win new customers there with cars it says will be…
Continue Reading The mini Venices around Europe
If there’s one thing we know about Venice, it’s that it’s unique. What other city is built on water, or packed with its signature…
Continue Reading Here’s what’s next for Derek Chauvin after being found guilty of George Floyd’s murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, a verdict that sent waves of celebration…
Continue Reading Singer Ezra Furman reveals she is a trans woman and a mother, telling fans that trans parenthood ‘is possible’
Musician Ezra Furman has revealed she is a trans woman and a mother, telling fans she is “very proud” to “have come to know it and…
Continue ReadingNetflix’s subscriber growth slows as vaccinations ramp up and rivals gain strength
Netflix had a huge first quarter last year thanks to the pandemic keeping people inside. Now with vaccinations ramping up, Netflix kicked off 2021…
Continue Reading Equipos ingleses se despiden de la Superliga: esto es lo que han anunciado
(CNN español)– El Manchester City fue el primer equipo, de los llamados 12 fundadores de la Superliga, en dar un paso al costado. Como un efecto…
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