Colombia’s FARC political party, formed after the guerilla group with the same acronym was disbanded, has announced that it is is changing its name to “Comunes,” or “Commons” in English. “I want to inform Colombia and the international community that from today we will bear the name #Comunes, because we are a party of common
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British people arriving home from 22 “high risk” countries will have to undergo a 10-day hotel quarantine at their own expense, as the United Kingdom tightens border controls to try to curb one of the world’s worst Covid-19 outbreaks. Announcing the measure, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the tougher new rules would apply to
Continue ReadingA war of words between the European Union and AstraZeneca escalated on Wednesday as the two sides argued in public over coronavirus vaccine delays that threaten the bloc’s fragile recovery from the pandemic. The dispute began on Monday when EU officials said they had been told by AstraZeneca that the company intended to supply “considerably
Continue ReadingIn the effort to balance health, jobs and quality education, the nation’s biggest school districts are divided on how to teach students this semester. Of the 20 largest school districts: — 9 are teaching entirely online. — 8 offer fully in-person learning and a choice of fully online learning. (Several of these districts are in
Continue ReadingRosalind Brewer will be the next CEO of Walgreens — making her the only Black woman currently slated to take the helm of a Fortune 500 company. Brewer is set to begin on March 15, Walgreens said Tuesday. She currently serves as the chief operating officer at Starbucks, and will remain in the role until
Continue ReadingThe spread of new coronavirus variants that are more contagious threatens to add stress to an already overwhelmed health care system, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday during the Biden administration’s first virtual Covid briefing. “I also know that there are concerns about various viruses mutate, and we
Continue Reading A tornado struck the south side of Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday, damaging Tallahassee International Airport, according to the National Weather Service. A tornado warning is in effect until 12:30 p.m. Radar indicated the tornado moved near or over Tallahassee International Airport. At around noon Wednesday, the twister was tracking across southern parts of the city.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Forsyth County, GA (WGCL) — A Forsyth County community was stunned when they open their mailboxes only to find Nazi pamphlets. “It’s sick, it’s sick,” said a lady who had just moved to the Cumming area only a week ago. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s department said it is
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OAK GROVE, MO (KCTV/KSMO) — A school district is missing a piece of its history, one that boomed from the end zone with every touchdown on Friday nights. For the last 60 years or so, the school has fired off a celebratory cannon after ever every Oak Grove
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC (WLOS) — A Haywood County man is home from the hospital after battling COVID-19 for more than a month. Mark Mull, 41, was discharged from Mission Hospital this past weekend. “He’s doing good, ain’t you baby, yes,” Mull’s sister Cynthia Ramsey said to her brother.
Continue Reading The US Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide “import alert” until it is able to review the products’ safety, the agency said. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico will now be subject to heightened scrutiny, and FDA staff may detain shipments, according to a news release.
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Sao Paulo (CNN) — Un tribunal brasileño aprobó una investigación sobre el manejo de la crisis del covid-19 por parte del ministro de Salud, Eduardo Pazuello, luego de que la escasez de oxígeno colapsara la semana pasada el sistema de salud de Manaos, capital del estado de Amazonas. El juez de la Corte Suprema Federal
Continue Reading (CNN) — El director general de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, acusó a los países ricos de tratar de saltarse la fila para la distribución de vacunas contra el coronavirus y describió la distribución equitativa en todo el mundo como un imperativo moral y esencial para poner fin a la
Continue Reading Londres (CNN) — En marzo del año pasado, el gobierno del Reino Unido dijo que tenía la esperanza de que el país pudiera limitar sus muertes por coronavirus a 20.000. Era un objetivo desolador de establecer, pero uno que la nación llegó a aceptar a regañadientes. Diez meses después, el primer ministro Boris Johnson pronunció
Continue Reading (CNN) — China ha administrado más de 22,7 millones de dosis de vacunas contra el covid-19, dijo un funcionario de salud el miércoles antes de las vacaciones del Año Nuevo Lunar que comienzan el próximo mes. Así es como funcionan algunas de las principales vacunas contra el coronavirus “En la actualidad, estamos llevando a cabo
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — A una semana del comienzo de la vacunación contra el covid-19 en Ecuador, se encendieron las críticas y denuncias por presuntas irregularidades en la administración de las primeras 8.000 dosis de la vacuna de Pfizer/BioNTech. Asociaciones de médicos y enfermeras, asambleístas, la Defensoría del Pueblo y otras instancias, piden la renuncia del
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A side camera connected to a 2020 Tesla captured the moment another driver pulled up beside the victim and began shooting for reasons unknown. The incident occurred Tuesday evening at 8:45 p.m. on I-24 east near Spring Street. The victim driving the Tesla was
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — El presidente de Perú, Francisco Sagasti, anunció que 10 regiones del país pasarán a cuarentena a partir del 31 de enero hasta el 14 de febrero. El mandatario dio a conocer que las 10 regiones donde se tomará la medida están en nivel «extremo” de riesgo con respecto al coronavirus. “Esto exige
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This morning’s lows were not quite as chilly as yesterday’s but certainly cold enough! The views remain spectacular from the Valley floor, as indicated by this shot sent to us from Rob Churchwell. You can send us your photos and more simply use share@kesq.com! A storm system (third in a row) arrives late tomorrow here
Continue Reading Two Maryland police officers have been accused of screaming at, grabbing and threatening a 5-year-old elementary school student. The boy’s mother, Shanta Grant, filed a lawsuit this month against Montgomery County Police Officers Dionne Holliday and Kevin Christmon — as well as Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Board of Education. The Montgomery County Department
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