The 2024 Olympics were a success for Paris but a calamity for some businesses
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Parisian business owners and hotel managers were promised a summer like no other. Millions of tourists would flood…
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Australia proposes legal minimum age for children accessing social media
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government has promised to legislate this year to enforce a minimum age for children to…
Continue ReadingMan accused of setting on fire a Ugandan Olympic athlete dies of burns
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan hospital says a man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death…
Continue ReadingSingaporean man ordered to repay tens of millions in debt to Australian casino
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A Singaporean man has been ordered to repay more than 38 million Australian dollars ($25.7 million) after he lost…
Continue ReadingGoogle loses final EU court appeal against 2.4 billion euro fine in antitrust shopping case
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Google lost its final legal challenge against a European Union penalty for giving its own shopping recommendations…
Continue ReadingEU’s top court dismisses Apple’s final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13B euros in back taxes
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Apple on Tuesday lost its last bid to avoid paying 13 billion euros ($14.34 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, in…
Continue ReadingPollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame
AP Science Writer A new study says the amount and proportion of the powerful heat-trapping gas methane that humans spew into the atmosphere is…
Continue ReadingChina’s Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
DALIAN, China (AP) — China’s Football Association says it has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of…
Continue ReadingA second Afghan embassy says it will close after the Taliban withdrew recognition
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s Norway embassy is closing this week. The move comes months after the Taliban said they no…
Continue ReadingA woman is killed near Moscow after more than 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, officials say
Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person and…
Continue ReadingTop Olympic sponsor Panasonic is ending its contract with the IOC
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Olympic sponsor Panasonic is terminating its contract with the IOC at the end of the year. Panasonic is one of 15…
Continue ReadingUS and Chinese commanders hold rare talks to dial down risk of ‘miscalculation’
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — American and Chinese military commanders spoke in a long-anticipated call Tuesday as the two powers…
Continue ReadingFrancine becomes a hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for expected Wednesday landfall
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Francine became a hurricane Tuesday evening as it barreled toward south Louisiana, strengthening over…
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Ya estan listas las Vacunas de la Influenza en Yuma
Oswaldo Rivas Ya estan listas las Vacunas de la Influenza en…
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Cargos formales por abuso sexual de una Adolescente de 13 en Yuma
Oswaldo Rivas Cargos formales por abuso sexual de una Adolescente de 13 en…
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Muere niña de 3 años después de estar encerrada en auto en el calor en Arizona
Oswaldo Rivas Muere niña de 3 años después de estar encerrada en auto en el calor en…
Continue ReadingInquiry into UK hospital where a nurse killed 7 babies will not review evidence against her
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — An inquiry into an English hospital where a neonatal nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to…
Continue ReadingAbortion-rights measure will be on Missouri’s November ballot, court rules
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that an abortion-rights measure will be on the state’s November…
Continue ReadingRaise a (shot) glass to Wild Turkey’s ‘Buddha of Bourbon’
Associated Press LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (AP) — As bourbon fans flocked to the Wild Turkey visitors’ center, sitting near the entrance was no…
Continue ReadingBusch and Bellinger light up their old team in Cubs’ 10-4 win over NL West-leading Dodgers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Busch went 4 for 5 with a homer and scored three runs, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs including a…
Continue ReadingChina’s August exports grow a robust 8.7%, beating forecasts while imports soften
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports grew for a fifth consecutive month. It’s a sign of growing demand abroad even as imports fell amid a…
Continue ReadingWildfires burn out of control in Southern California and more evacuations ordered
Associated Press TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. (AP) — Apocalyptic-looking plumes of smoke filled skies east of Los Angeles on Tuesday as firefighters…
Continue ReadingWildfires burn out of control in Southern California and more evacuations ordered
Associated Press TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. (AP) — Apocalyptic-looking plumes of smoke filled skies east of Los Angeles on Tuesday as firefighters…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street drifts as Oracle soars and banks and oil slump
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Tuesday following several weeks of sharp swings. The S&P 500 rose…
Continue ReadingFrancis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations
SINGAPORE (AP) — When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is…
Continue ReadingCuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing
Associated Press Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced blistering criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic at a time when the virus…
Continue ReadingA robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A small robot entered a damaged reactor at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant on Tuesday, beginning a two-week,…
Continue ReadingAP-NORC/USAFacts poll: Republicans are more likely to trust Trump than official election results
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — For Christopher Pugh, the 2020 election was a turning point. He already distrusted the government. But as he…
Continue ReadingWisconsin Supreme Court weighs the use of mobile voting vans and who can bring election lawsuits
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that…
Continue ReadingDelaware Democrats back Sarah McBride’s bid to become first openly transgender person in US Congress
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Voters in Delaware are deciding the nominees for several political contests, including a closely watched…
Continue ReadingTyreek Hill’s traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — After his traffic stop in Miami on Sunday, Tyreek Hill talked about “the talk” — instructions passed down in…
Continue ReadingHarris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate…
Continue ReadingMost students in a Georgia district return to class nearly a week after a school shooting
Associated Press WINDER, Ga. (AP) — Many students in Georgia’s Barrow County headed back to class six days after a school shooting killed two…
Continue ReadingCongress bestows its highest honor on the 13 troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is hosting a ceremony to posthumously present Congress’ highest honor — the…
Continue ReadingIn diesel-dependent East Timor, renewable energy transition remains slow despite government pledges
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The small Southeast Asian nation of East Timor is at an energy development crossroads. The country has…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return with a 32-19 win over the Jets
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Fill-in back Jordan Mason took top billing in a game hyped as Aaron Rodgers’ return. Mason…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return with a 32-19 win over the Jets
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Fill-in back Jordan Mason took top billing in a game hyped as Aaron Rodgers’ return. Mason…
Continue ReadingPope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people, nearly half the population
Associated Press TASITOLU, East Timor (AP) — An estimated 600,000 people — nearly half of East Timor’s population —- packed a seaside park…
Continue ReadingDetmers works 6 strong innings, Drury and Kavadas hit HRs as Angels beat the struggling Twins 6-2
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Reid Detmers worked six solid innings and Brandon Drury and Niko Kavadas homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels…
Continue ReadingAn Israeli strike on a Palestinian tent camp kills at least 19
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike hit a crowded tent camp in Gaza, killing at least 19…
Continue ReadingFlooding kills more than 20 people in Morocco and Algeria
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Torrential downpours hit North Africa’s normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend. They caused…
Continue ReadingTrump accuser said she ‘laughed out loud’ when she heard him again deny her assault allegation
By Jack Forrest and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Leeds, who previously accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and was a trial witness in…
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Salinas man convicted of murdering Javier “Jumby” Mora Jr.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that Angel Odon Herrera has been sentenced to 50 years to life…
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Skunk tests positive for rabies in the Prunedale area
MONTERY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey announced Monday that a striped skunk found on September 4 near Blackie Road and Rolling…
Continue ReadingA timeline of recent British royal events
LONDON (AP) — It has been a difficult few months for Britain’s royal family. Both Kate, Princess of Wales, and King Charles III have been…
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SUHSD YONDR pouches raise questions regarding potential school emergencies
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Students have been back in school for about one month, and many California campuses are navigating the new cell phone…
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County of Monterey lifts some evacuation warnings prompted by the Boone Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has lifted the last of the Boone Fire evacuation warnings, according to the county.…
Continue ReadingChina aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s historic attempt to bring samples from Mars to Earth could launch as soon as 2028, two…
Continue ReadingA robot has begun a 2-week mission to retrieve melted fuel from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — An extendable robot has begun a two-week mission to retrieve the first sample of melted fuel debris from inside one…
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METRO offers free fares to the Santa Cruz County Fair
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) announced that it will be offering free fares to passengers…
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