AirTags could give a nice bump to Apple’s growing lineup of smaller stuff
When people think Apple, they think big ticket items like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. But the company’s accessories line of iPhone cases,…
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Judge resigns after admitting to using n-word and saying all lives matter while at work
Colorado District Judge Natalie Chase has resigned after she admitted using a racial slur in front of court employees, voiced her opinion on racial…
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Walter ‘Fritz’ Mondale, former vice president under Jimmy Carter, dead at 93
Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale, who served as vice president under then-President Jimmy Carter before waging his own unsuccessful White…
Continue ReadingIt’s 4/20. Cannabis stocks are smoking hot
In honor of April 20 — aka “weed day” — we figured it was worth pointing out that cannabis stocks are smoking hot. Shares of…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy likely to try to force vote on Waters censure resolution
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will likely try to force a House vote Wednesday to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters following her remarks over…
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Salinas police hold event for Autism Awareness Month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department will hold an event open for families and local residents who want to show support for Autism…
Continue ReadingBiden called George Floyd’s brother as nation awaits verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
President Joe Biden called George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd on Monday as his family and the nation await a verdict in the trial of former…
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Marte no perdió toda su agua al mismo tiempo, de acuerdo con los hallazgos del rover Curiosity
(CNN) — Marte era un planeta cálido y húmedo que probablemente era capaz de albergar vida hace miles de millones de años. Algo hizo que el…
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Desinfectar superficies para prevenir el covid suele ser «teatro», advierten los CDC
(CNN) — El riesgo de transmisión del covid-19 por superficies es bajo, dijeron el lunes los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de…
Continue Reading 10 hallazgos estremecedores sobre la autonomÃa corporal de las mujeres en informe de población de Naciones Unidas
(CNN Español) — «Mi cuerpo me pertenece». El nuevo informe del Fondo de Población de las Naciones Unidas (UNFPA) reclama el derecho a la…
Continue ReadingWhy copper and lithium could be ‘the new oil’
For decades, crude oil has been at the center of global commodities markets. Demand has served as a crucial metric of economic health, and price…
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Suri Cruise turns 15, and mom Katie Holmes celebrates with photos
Suri Cruise is growing up fast. The daughter of actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes turned 15 on Sunday, and her mom celebrated on social media.…
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The trouble with maskless tourists
Face masks remain something a polarizing topic over a year into the Covid-19 pandemic. While the vast majority of people have been compliant with the…
Continue Reading El presidente de Chad, Idriss Deby, muere en el frente de batalla
(CNN) — El presidente de Chad, Idriss Deby, murió debido a lesiones sufridas en el frente de batalla, dijo una fuente diplomática africana a CNN…
Continue Reading Chad’s President Idriss Deby killed in frontline clashes with rebels, source says
Chad’s long-serving President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline, an African diplomatic source told CNN on Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingLidl Ireland becomes first major retailer to offer free period products
Lidl Ireland will offer free menstrual products to women and girls as part of a new initiative targeting period poverty. The grocery giant said in a…
Continue ReadingState Department to list 80% of countries as ‘Do Not Travel’ as it updates advisory system to align with CDC
The State Department announced Monday that it would begin to update its travel advisories to more closely align with those from the Centers for…
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Waters’ comments on Chauvin trial pour fuel on the fire — and expose Republican hypocrisy
Incendiary warnings by Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters about the potential outcome of the trial of the ex-police officer charged with killing George…
Continue ReadingOil prices went negative a year ago. Now the glut is gone
Panic gripped the energy market last spring as a frightening realization dawned on oil traders: The world was rapidly running out of space to store…
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A year before the Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting, the gunman browsed White supremacist websites, police say
The gunman in an Indianapolis shooting that left eight people dead at a FedEx facility browsed White supremacist websites a little over a year before…
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5 things to know for April 20: Chauvin trial, Covid-19, Indianapolis, QAnon, Mars
Tobacco stocks plunged after news that the Biden administration is considering a mandate to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes. Here’s…
Continue Reading Man charged in connection with drive-by shooting of Minnesota National Guard and police team
A Minneapolis man has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a drive-by shooting of a team of Minnesota…
Continue Reading La Liga de Campeones tendrá nuevo formato a partir del 2024
(CNN Español) — En medio de la controversia por el anuncio de la creación de la Superliga, la UEFA anunció cómo será el formato de…
Continue Reading The mother of a Black man shot by police in 2009 sees her own family’s tragedy in the death of Daunte Wright
The mother of Oscar Grant, an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2009, told CNN the fallout from the fatal shooting of…
Continue Reading Antron Pippen, eldest son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, dies
Retired NBA great Scottie Pippen announced the death of his eldest son, Antron, in a digital tribute. Antron, who played basketball in college and…
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Jury concludes first day of deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd
The jury in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin concluded its first day of deliberations Monday, according to the Hennepin…
Continue ReadingTrump wants you to boycott Coke. His properties are still serving it
Over the past few years former President Donald Trump has called for boycotts against a number of companies, so it’s hardly unusual to see him…
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To end this pandemic, ‘we’ve got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,’ US surgeon general says
All Americans age 16 and up can now get a Covid-19 vaccine. But the challenge is getting enough people to roll up their sleeves so we can finally…
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Minneapolis and other US cities increase security ahead of Derek Chauvin trial verdict
With jury deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd expected next week, Minneapolis and other US cities are preparing…
Continue Reading Did China’s former Premier just subtly criticize President Xi Jinping?
Under President Xi Jinping, China’s former leaders have grown accustomed to keeping their heads down. But in an essay published this week,…
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How Walter Mondale revolutionized the vice presidency
Before Joe Biden agreed to accept Barack Obama’s offer to be his running mate in 2008, the senator from Delaware needed a couple of hours alone…
Continue Reading What the pandemic’s new normal looks like around the world, according to readers
Across the globe, the coronavirus pandemic has brought isolation, shut down travel and shown there are few places to hide from a virus that preys on…
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Meet the new leader of Cuba’s Communist Party
The shift in power away from Cuba’s Raul Castro is finally afoot. The country’s Communist Party hierarchy on Monday selected Cuban…
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El jurado alcanza un veredicto en el juicio de Derek Chauvin por la muerte de George Floyd
Minneapolis (CNN) (KMUV)—ACTUALIZACIÓN: Los miembros del jurado en el juicio contra el expolicÃa Derek Chauvin, quien es acusado de la muerte de…
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Consumidores acumulan US$ 5,4 billones en ahorros extra… y eso podrÃa llevar a un auge de gastos
(CNN) — Los consumidores de todo el mundo han acumulado US$ 5,4 billones en ahorros extra desde que comenzó la pandemia de coronavirus. Lo que…
Continue Reading Jury to resume deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd
The jury is set to resume deliberations Tuesday in Derek Chauvin’s trial on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.…
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Bush says he was ‘shocked’ by people’s reactions to his friendship with Michelle Obama
Former President George W. Bush said Sunday he was “shocked” by people’s reaction to his public interactions with former first lady…
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Carter mourns Mondale’s death: ‘The best vice president in our country’s history’
Former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his former vice president, Walter Mondale, who died Monday, crediting his late “invaluable…
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Toro Park reopens in Salinas after months of being closed
Toro Park in Salinas reopened on Monday after being closed down to the public for…
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Chauvin trial is ‘believe your eyes’ vs. ‘hey, look over there!’
Closing arguments are exactly what they sound like: the lawyers’ last opportunity to speak to the jurors, and their only chance during the…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s brother bonds with Emmett Till’s cousin over brutal, public deaths decades apart
When Deborah Watts met Philonise Floyd, they already knew each other’s pain without saying a word. The cousin of Emmett Till and the brother of…
Continue Reading Anderson Cooper gets advice from Ken Jennings before guest-hosting ‘Jeopardy!’
Anderson Cooper is turning to the “Jeopardy!” G.O.A.T. Ken Jennings for some advice on his guest-hosting gig for charity. Jennings…
Continue ReadingCooler Temps Tuesday
WEATHER STORYThe cooling trend continues, Tuesday. Onshore flow will strengthen, bringing cool, cloudy weather to the coast. Inland locations will…
Continue Reading An Atlanta school named after a Confederate general will be renamed to honor Hank Aaron
An Atlanta school that had been named after a Confederate general will soon be renamed after Braves legend and Hall of Famer Henry Louis…
Continue ReadingHong Kong’s zealous anti-doxxing campaign could make it even easier to hide dirty money in the city
Beachfront property owned by China’s political elite. Washington-accused drug lords and gun runners operating blocks apart. Companies enabling…
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Former Vice President Walter ‘Fritz’ Mondale dead at 93
Walter “Fritz” Mondale, who served as vice president under then-President Jimmy Carter before waging his own unsuccessful White House bid…
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Trabajadores de la hostelerÃa se manifiestan en apoyo de la ordenanza propuesta para el Condado de Monterey
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif. (KMUV) Trabajadores de la industria hotelera en el Condado de Monterey manifiestan en apoyo a una polémica ordenanza que…
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Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice president, dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax…
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Vaccine clinic for PVUSD students 16 years and older
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The Pajaro Valley Unified School District will be organizing a vaccine clinic for students 16 years and older at the…
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California lawmakers revive virus tax break for businesses
California lawmakers on Monday revived a multibillion-dollar tax break for some businesses after the Biden administration assured them the proposal…
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