Month: May 2021

Biden touts education funding in infrastructure proposal in visit to Virginia schools: ‘We’re in a race’ with other nations

May 3, 2021 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited an elementary school and community college in Virginia on Monday to promote the President’s sweeping economic proposals and how they would benefit schools if signed into law. Biden touted his recently-unveiled $1.8 trillion American Families Plan as “a once-in-a-generation investment in our families, in our children,

Students create song to thank teachers

May 3, 2021 11:03 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — It’s the start of Teacher Appreciation Week and students are releasing a thank you note through song. Donald Gee went to Johnston High School. His mom is a Des Moines teacher, but this thank you goes beyond Iowa’s borders. “Thank You Teachers” is

Healthy newborn placed in Safe Haven baby box

May 3, 2021 10:59 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Indiana (WLKY) — A healthy newborn baby was surrendered early Sunday morning to a baby box in Clarksville. Safe Haven Baby boxes provide a place for mothers who may not be ready for parenting to give up their babies anonymously. According to the organization, the child was

Recibir las dos dosis de la vacuna contra el covid-19 es necesario, te explicamos por qué

May 3, 2021 10:58 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) – La vacuna contra el covid-19 requiere, en algunos casos, dos dosis para que brinde una adecuada protección contra la enfermedad. Sin embargo, algunas personas deciden recibir solo una. ¿Necesitamos realmente recibir dos inyecciones? El Dr. Elmer Huerta explica el fundamento de los científicos en este episodio. Puedes escuchar este episodio en Spotify

¿Qué son los filtros HEPA y cómo purifican el aire de los aviones para prevenir el contagio de covid-19?

May 3, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — Al principio de la pandemia, según un estudio publicado por los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU., un pasajero que no usaba mascarilla y no tenía síntomas de covid-19 infectó a 12 personas que viajaban con él en clase ejecutiva, dos personas sentadas en clase económica y un miembro

Students organize walkout in solidarity with sexual assault survivors

May 3, 2021 10:54 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON, Vermont (WPTZ) — Students at the University of Vermont are planning a walkout in solidarity with sexual assault survivors. It comes after a student made a post on social media, sparking a wave of survivors to share their stories. Many of the students have claimed that the

Three-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser dies at 87

May 3, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

Bobby Unser, winner of the 1968, 1975 and 1981 Indianapolis 500s, passed away Sunday at the age of 87 at his New Mexico home. Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced his death in a news release Monday. Unser is one of 10 drivers to win the prestigious Indy 500 at least three times and was the first

Coachella Valley summer camps adjust to new CDC guidelines

May 3, 2021 10:51 AM Dani Romero

Last year, the coronavirus pandemic cancelled or changed summer camps all across the country. Now, the CDC has released new guidance on how they can operate this upcoming season. “They are requiring the kids to wear masks and they are still requiring some social distancing,” said Sarie Gonsalves. “They are going to have anybody that is not related

2 women killed, dog injured in stabbing inside home, police say

May 3, 2021 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — Two women are dead after they were stabbed inside a home in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, according to police. Officials say officers responded to a triple-decker at 26 Taft St. shortly after 12:25 p.m. Sunday. The responding officers found two women suffering from stab wounds inside

Alerta de tornado en Carolina del Norte y amenaza de tormenta para Georgia, en EE.UU.

May 3, 2021 10:47 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Este lunes entró en vigor una advertencia de inundación repentina para partes del norte de Georgia, incluido el área metropolitana de Atlanta. «Las inundaciones repentinas están en curso o se espera que comiencen en breve», informó la oficina del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional en Atlanta. Ya han caído precipitaciones totales de 1 a 5

Devastadora crisis del covid-19 en la India: el primer ministro Narendra Modi podría haberla evitado, dicen los críticos. Pero no lo hizo

May 3, 2021 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El 17 de abril, antes de las elecciones estatales, el primer ministro de la India, Narendra Modi, que no estaba usando mascarilla, se jactó ante un mar de seguidores que lo vitoreaban: «Nunca había visto tanta gente en un mitin». Su país estaba al borde de una crisis humanitaria. Ese día, India registró

Woman hit, killed, in apparent street racing incident

May 3, 2021 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO KTVK) — A woman is dead after being hit by a car that was reportedly racing another car late Sunday night in Phoenix. The crash occurred in the intersection of 91st Avenue and Indian School Road in west Phoenix around 9:30 p.m. According to Phoenix Fire

‘It’ll crash tremendously’: Alberta now leads Canada and U.S. in per capita COVID-19 cases

May 3, 2021 10:38 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Alberta is now reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases per capita in all of Canada and the United States. According to CTVNews.ca‘s tracker, there have been an average of 423.8 daily cases per million people in the last seven days, more than

Car wash raising money for the family of fallen police officer

May 3, 2021 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHANDLER, Arizona (KPHO KTVK) — A Chandler car wash is hosting a fundraiser Monday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. near Alma School and Germann roads. At the Cobblestone Auto Spa, donors will get a free polish & shine express car wash with a $5 donation and a

Young political leaders team up to support millennial and Gen Z Democrats ahead of 2022

May 3, 2021 10:31 AM CNN Newsource

In a push to galvanize young Democrats to run for office, a political action committee focused on electing young, down-ballot candidates in swing districts announced Monday a national campaign to support 50 millennial and Gen Z candidates under the age of 45 ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. The group, the Next 50, also launched

Biden visits Virginia schools as latest part of economic pitch

May 3, 2021 10:29 AM CNN Newsource

Dumpster gets caught in utility lines

May 3, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story EAST LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts (WSHM) — Drivers in East Longmeadow experienced a traffic back-up Monday morning after a garbage truck drove away with a dumpster still attached to the top of it. That dumpster then snagged some power lines. North Main Street was closed this morning during the incident.

Beer Bros raising money for modified vehicle for 2-yo

May 3, 2021 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story AGAWAM, Massachusetts (WSHM) — The Beer Bros of Mass. are back to help the community. Western Mass News first introduced you to the group back in December when they were kicking off their calendar sales to help a local food pantry. Now, they have created a t-shirt online

Boxeador puertorriqueño se entrega a las autoridades por su presunta responsabilidad en muerte de mujer embarazada

May 3, 2021 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — El boxeador profesional Félix Verdejo se entregó este domingo a las autoridades federales luego de emitirse una orden de arresto en su contra por la muerte de Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz, según informó la Fiscalía Federal del distrito de Puerto Rico. El cadáver de la mujer fue hallado el sábado flotando en la

Mom of teen killed in crash: ‘I didn’t even get to see her in her prom dress’

May 3, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ARCADIA, Indiana (WISH) — Jody Conaway’s world turned upside down on Saturday when she found out her daughter, Kalen Hart, and Hart’s boyfriend, Lendon Byram, would not make it over for pictures before prom. The couple died in a crash near the intersection of 281st Street and Lacy