WASHINGTON (AP) – La Cámara de Representantes aprobó el lunes por mayoría abrumadora incrementar los cheques de ayuda por COVID-19 a 2.000 dólares, atendiendo la exigencia del presidente Donald Trump de que los pagos fueran mayores, y envió el proyecto de ley al Senado, donde los republicanos son mayoría y el desenlace es incierto. La
Continue ReadingWhen China first reported cases of coronavirus to the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019, it was described as a mysterious new strain of pneumonia. It didn’t even have a name. Within two weeks, Chinese scientists had identified the virus’ genome sequence, the genetic code that makes up the virus. Within three weeks, the
Continue Reading(CNN) — Les enseñamos a los niños que no lo hagan. Es antihigiénico. Es simplemente asqueroso de ver. Sin embargo, seamos realistas. La mayoría de nosotros nos hurgamos la nariz, un 91% según el único estudio (pequeño y viejo) que parece haberse realizado sobre el tema, lo que tal vez revela lo poco que incluso
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The first Dutch Bros Coffee shop in the Coachella Valley is now open! The shop opened its doors in La Quinta, off of 44-175 Jefferson Street. At one point, there were about 50 Cars lined up eagerly anticipating their coffees. Cars spread out from inside the shopping center and nearly went into Jefferson Street when
Continue Reading(CNN Español) –– El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, pidió este domingo a sus seguidores que se preparen para que a partir del 5 de enero alcen la voz en las calles del país y el mundo. Según dijo, con el propósito de luchar por la salvación de Venezuela. Además, añadió,
Continue ReadingPresident-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his transition team has “encountered roadblocks” from political leadership at the Defense Department and the Office of Management and Budget as his advisers work with the Trump administration. “We just aren’t getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas,” Biden said, after
Continue ReadingUn total de 38 personas están sin hogar después de que un incendio arrasó una comunidad de Banning el sábado por la tarde. El fuego estalló alrededor de las 12:48 p.m. en la cuadra 1900 de E. Ramsey Street. “El primer grupo de bomberos entró en escena y dijo que había varias estructuras en llamas”,
Continue Reading(CNN Español) – El maestro Armando Manzanero falleció en la madrugada del 28 de diciembre por complicaciones del coronavirus. MIRA: El compositor mexicano Armando Manzanero murió a los 85 años El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, envió un mensaje durante su conferencia de prensa matutina: “…Como nunca, el que Armando Manzanero era un hombre
Continue ReadingNota del editor: Manolo Bellon es escritor, DJ y crítico musical colombiano. Ha trabajado en medios colombianos haciendo periodismo musical. Las opiniones expresadas en esta columna pertenecen exclusivamente al autor. (CNN Español) — La muerte de Armando Manzanero nos recuerda que la música romántica es atemporal. No creo que haya una sola persona hispanoparlante que
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump signed on Sunday evening a $900 billion pandemic relief bill into law that includes enhanced unemployment benefits and direct cash payments. The measure is the second-largest federal stimulus package after the $2 trillion CARES Act that Congress approved in March. Lawmakers passed the bill last Monday, just in time to get something
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Gov. Newsom announced the stay-at-home order issued three weeks ago that was set to expire Monday is “likely” going to be extended. The announcement is expected to come Tuesday from state public health officials. It comes as grim news to businesses who are now working to secure federal coronavirus relief after a bill was passed.
Continue Reading(CNN Español) — Esta madrugada falleció el cantautor mexicano Armando Manzanero en un hospital en la Ciudad de México confirmó a CNN la Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de México. Se espera que el maestro Manzanero sea incinerado y trasladado a su ciudad natal de Mérida en el estado de Yucatán. El cuadro médico que
Continue ReadingThe new round of stimulus payments included in the $900 billion Covid relief package are expected to start going out this week, an administration official told CNN, while acknowledging that the timing could slide. The legislation, which President Donald Trump signed Sunday evening, provides for $600 checks to individuals who meet income limits. Experts previously
Continue Reading(CNN Español) — Generaciones enteras de enamorados en varios países disfrutaron la música de Armando Manzanero. Pero no solo en su voz, sino en voces de decenas de artistas que hicieron suyas las letras de amor del cantautor mexicano. MIRA: Muere el cantautor mexicano Armando Manzanero El maestro de la canción romántica acompañó a artistas consagrados
Continue Reading(CNN Español) — El cantante y compositor mexicano Armando Manzanero falleció en la madrugada de este lunes por complicaciones de covid-19, según informó a CNN la Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de México (SACM). Aquí recopilamos algunas de sus canciones más memorables. Manzanero, de 85 años, fue internado la mañana del 17 de diciembre en
Continue ReadingUS Rep. Gwen Moore said Monday that she has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest member of Congress to announce they’ve contracted the virus. The Wisconsin Democrat tweeted Monday: “I tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctor and am isolating from others. I am thankful to be feeling well. And
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain. Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with
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An active-duty Special Forces soldier has been charged with murder after three people were killed and three wounded in a shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford, Illinois, authorities said Sunday. Police received calls about a shooting with multiple victims at Don Carter Lanes around 6:55 p.m. Saturday, Rockford police Chief Daniel O’Shea said at
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Conn. (Hartford Business Journal) — Representatives of Hartford’s theater and arts industries gathered at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center this morning to celebrate the “welcome if delayed” approval of the Save Our Stages (SOS) relief package. “Keeping Connecticut employed and keeping our institutions whole so that we
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The family of Kennedy Maxie is grieving the loss of the seven-year-old just days after she was shot. Atlanta Police said Kennedy was wounded the night of Dec. 21 while inside a vehicle. She was struck by a bullet as she and her aunt, the
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