Senators propose bipartisan Postal Service reform bill that could actually pass
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation on Wednesday that would reform the US Postal Service after the struggling agency made repeated…
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Variante de covid-19 identificada en la India: lo que sabemos
(CNN Español) — La variante de covid-19 detectada por primera vez en la India, la B.1.617, ahora se ha vuelto global. La OMS clasificó la…
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Brasil detecta el primer caso de variante de coronavirus encontrada por primera vez en la India
El primer caso oficial de la variante del coronavirus encontrado por primera vez en la India (B.1.617.2) ya ha sido detectado en Brasil, informó el…
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11-year-old girl who fought off attempted kidnapping credits ‘Law and Order: SVU’ for quick thinking that helped identify suspect
The 11-year-old girl who fought off an alleged kidnapping attempt this week credited “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” for some quick…
Continue ReadingSenators call on Biden administration to demand Saudi end blockade tactics on a starving Yemen
A group of Democratic senators are calling on President Joe Biden to take “immediate and decisive action” to end Saudi Arabia’s…
Continue ReadingBiden to sign bill aimed at addressing rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign a bill into law on Thursday that’s aimed at countering a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes that’s…
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La Ciudad de Marina asigna $150,000 para el Water City con pista de hockey
El Consejo de la Ciudad de Marina asignó $150,000 para reparar de inmediato el edificio Water City con pista de patinaje para hockey, que está…
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¿Tienes que dejar de usar la mascarilla? La Dra. Leana Wen explica
(CNN) — ¿Puedes dejar de usar la mascarilla o no? Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC) publicaron nuevas…
Continue Reading En 19 estados de EE.UU., al menos la mitad de los adultos están completamente vacunados contra el covid-19
(CNN) — Estados Unidos reporta algunas de las métricas de covid-19 más bajas en casi un año y los funcionarios dicen que finalmente estamos…
Continue ReadingNRA head assures members organization remains ‘strong and secure’ following bankruptcy petition
National Rifle Association head Wayne LaPierre sent an encouraging email to approximately 5 million members Wednesday assuring them the organization…
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Cher biopic is coming, she tweets
It’s amazing enough that Cher has turned 75, but now she says a biopic is coming. The singer, actress, and icon has appeared in plenty of…
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Oatly is valued at $10 billion in New York IPO
Fast-growing Swedish oat milk brand Oatly is headed for a splashy New York IPO that will test investor demand for companies that make plant-based…
Continue Reading Kentaro Miura, ‘Berserk’ manga creator, dies aged 54
Kentaro Miura, creator of the famous manga comic series “Berserk,” has died at the age of 54, his publisher said Thursday. Miura died of…
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Bitcoin bounces back but the crypto turmoil isn’t over
The cryptocurrency market stabilized Thursday, with bitcoin climbing back above $40,000. Even so, the world’s largest digital currency has lost…
Continue ReadingPanera cafes are getting a whole new look
Panera, the sandwich and bakery chain, is following its peers with a pandemic-induced redesign that doubles down on digital ordering and drive-thrus.…
Continue ReadingPringles is entering the fried chicken sandwich wars with its new flavor
The never ending fast food fried chicken sandwich wars are entering a whole new dimension. Pringles is partnering with Wendy’s for its newest…
Continue Reading Marina City Council allocates $150,000 to repair Water City roller hockey building
MARINA, Calif. (KION) The Marina City Council has assigned $150,000 for immediate repair of the Water City roller hockey building located on Second…
Continue ReadingExclusive: The 27-year-old behind ethereum isn’t surprised by the crypto crash
The crypto crash of the past few days has shocked investors around the world. Vitalik Buterin isn’t among them — even though the meltdown…
Continue ReadingThe young CEO who helped make TikTok a global hit is latest Chinese tech entrepreneur to quit
Zhang Yiming built ByteDance into one of the biggest names in Chinese tech. Now he’s stepping down as CEO at just 38 years old, becoming the…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Ozzy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Ozzy is 6 weeks, and he’s sweet! Tony with South County Animal Rescue says he even gets along with two golden…
Continue ReadingSanders will introduce resolution disapproving $735 million US arms sale to Israel
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders will introduce a resolution on Thursday disapproving of the US sale of $735 million in precision-guided weapons to…
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Tim Tebow is back in the NFL after signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars
The NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, the team announced on Thursday. The 2007 Heisman…
Continue ReadingJohn Katko searches for a sweet spot in turbulent Republican times
Rep. John Katko isn’t used to making headlines. So, when the New York Republican walked into the US Capitol on Tuesday — hours after he…
Continue Reading ‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ gives a fringe villain a weird, very-adult starring role
Marvel dives big head first into the Adult Swim sandbox with “M.O.D.O.K.,” a stop-motion animation series that seeks hilarity in…
Continue ReadingThe BBC is under threat from Boris Johnson’s government, warn celebrities
A group of 128 British authors, actors, editors and filmmakers have warned that “political and financial attacks” threaten the future of…
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Wind Alerts
WEATHER STORYAn unseasonably cold weather system continues to push down the West Coast. Winds picked up today ahead of the system and will keep on…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | Conflicto entre israelÃes y palestinos: ¿quién gana el poder o la justicia?
Nota del editor: Jorge Dávila Miguel es licenciado en Periodismo desde 1973 y ha mantenido una carrera continuada en su profesión hasta la fecha.…
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It’s easy to nod off to ‘sleep stories.’ Making them is hard
Elizabeth Skipper, a freelance copywriter in Cincinnati, has done something that might make a lot of people jealous. She’s gone to bed with…
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When to stop drinking caffeine to get a good night’s sleep
Many of us start our days the same way: with a cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine is as much a part of our routine as brushing our teeth or getting…
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Sarin Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about sarin, a man-made nerve agent developed for chemical warfare. Facts Sarin is a liquid that is clear,…
Continue Reading Michael J. Fox Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox. Personal Birth date: June 9, 1961 Birth place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada…
Continue ReadingIHOP is finally ready to debut its new restaurant concept
IHOP is finally ready to debut its new restaurant concept, Flip’d, in New York City this July. Think of it as a bit like IHOP to go.…
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January 6 commission vote: Unclear if 10 Republicans will buck McConnell
After the House passed a bill to establish a commission to investigate the events surrounding January 6, all eyes are on the US Senate and whether or…
Continue Reading The Israeli-Palestinian conflict could trigger a third Covid-19 wave in Gaza. Some say it’s already here.
Rasha Abu Askar tested positive for Covid-19 less than two weeks ago. So too did her husband, Musa Abu Askar, leaving the couple unable to look after…
Continue Reading A doctor who died from Covid-19 left his family a sports card collection worth $20 million
For over four decades, a doctor from Florida avidly collected baseball cards and sports memorabilia with some items dating back to the 1880s. Now,…
Continue Reading The UK’s first cruise in over a year sets sail
With most of the world still off-limits to British travelers, MSC Cruises is launching the first of many planned UK summer “staycation…
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The death of a 17-year-old Asian American in her Colorado home is now being investigated as a hate crime
The 2017 death of an Asian American teenager in her Colorado home is now being investigated as a hate crime, according to the FBI. Maggie…
Continue ReadingBeware the Fed’s asset price ‘monsters’
Change is hard. Sometimes, talking about change is hard. But for anxious investors, even talking about talking about changes to the Federal…
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A$AP Rocky says he and Rihanna are dating, calls her the ‘love of my life’
US rapper A$AP Rocky has confirmed that he and Rihanna are dating following years of rumors about the pair’s relationship. A$AP Rocky —…
Continue Reading In 19 US states, at least half of adults are fully vaccinated against Covid
The US is reporting some of the lowest Covid-19 metrics in nearly a year and officials say we’re finally turning the corner. But vaccination…
Continue Reading La Unión Europea acuerda permitir la entrada a viajeros vacunados contra el covid-19
(CNN) — Casi un año después de cerrar sus fronteras, la Unión Europea acordó permitir la entrada a viajeros vacunados contra el covid-19 de…
Continue Reading US destroyer backs up Biden’s tough words in South China Sea
A United States Navy warship sailed near disputed Beijing-controlled islands in the South China Sea on Thursday — just hours after US President…
Continue Reading Lego unveils first LGBTQ set ahead of Pride Month
Lego fans can build castles, jungles and entire town centers with the right set of bricks. But from June, the company will launch a brand new product…
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Teenage long jump sensation Larissa Iapichino on the Olympics and matching her mother’s record
Larissa Iapichino’s face said it all: hands on her head and mouth agape, it was the look of someone who could scarcely believe what she had…
Continue ReadingClarence Thomas awaits his chance to drive the conservative majority on abortion and guns
Twenty-nine years ago, less than a year after he had taken the bench, Justice Clarence Thomas joined a dissent calling the landmark opinion Roe v.…
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House to vote on $1.9 billion Capitol security bill after January 6 insurrection
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on Thursday to approve a $1.9 billion spending bill to increase security at the US Capitol in…
Continue Reading Paul Mooney, actor y comediante de ‘Bamboozled’ y ‘Chappelle’s Show’, muere a los 79 años
(CNN) — Paul Mooney, el famoso comediante estrella de «Chappelle’s Show» y «Bamboozled», murió a los 79 años, dijo a The Hollywood Reporter…
Continue ReadingThe young CEO who helped make TikTok a global hit is the latest Chinese tech entrepreneur to quit
Zhang Yiming built ByteDance into one of the biggest names in Chinese tech. Now he’s stepping down as CEO at just 38 years old, becoming the…
Continue Reading Hamas predice que es «inminente» un cese del fuego en Medio Oriente mientras aumenta la presión internacional
Nota del editor: esta historia contiene imágenes perturbadoras. Se recomienda la discreción del espectador. (CNN) — Un alto el fuego en el…
Continue Reading Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain, study finds
There is no such thing as a “safe” level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health,…
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