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By JOCELYN GECKER SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When classrooms in California reopen for the fall term, all 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family’s income. The undertaking, made possible by an unexpected budget surplus, will be the largest free student lunch program in
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By Raja Razek, CNN Six people were injured due to a home explosion in Plano, Texas, that also damaged two other homes, according to Plano Fire-Rescue Lt. Daniel Daly. Six people were taken to the hospital, including one person who was in the house, Plano Fire-Rescue said in a tweet. The other five were residents
Continue ReadingBy Paula Newton, CNN Canada notched a significant milestone this weekend, fully vaccinating about 50% of its population and surpassing the US vaccination rate for Covid-19. According to Health Canada, nearly 70% of Canadians have received at least one dose of the vaccine, putting the country very close to the 75% threshold that public health
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Sol Amaya (CNN) — Sentencian a ocho meses de prisión a un agitador que se declaró culpable de ingresar por la fuerza a la cámara del Senado durante la insurrección en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos. Se trata de un caso que fue seguido de cerca, ya que podría influir en cómo se castiga a
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes (CNN) — A pocos días de la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos, los ojos están puestos en el pronóstico del tiempo. Los atletas intentan entrenar en condiciones similares a las que enfrentarán en Japón, pero todos sabemos que a veces la Madre Naturaleza no es siempre amigable. Durante años la presión
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, Maegan Vazquez and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden continued to put pressure on Facebook on Monday over the online dissemination of Covid-19 vaccine information, but backed off his recent accusation that the company was directly responsible for “killing people” and suggested it was merely allowing misinformation to spread. Asked by CNN
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The La Quinta 13-U all-star baseball team and the Salton Sea Starlings volleyball squad have earned special recognition for their success this season. The Salton Sea ladies earned the gold division championship recently at a tournament in San Diego. Their coach, Errin Robinson said “each player was amazing and dedicated. They are truly a dream
Continue Reading Mariana Toro Nueva York (CNN Business) — Jeff Bezos, el hombre más rico del planeta, se está preparando para una excursión de 11 minutos a 3.700 kmh impulsada por cohetes hasta el borde del espacio, culminando un mes lleno de noticias sobre cohetes y un poco de drama entre las personas más ricas del mundo
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju, Lauren Fox and Alex Rogers, CNN Senate Republican leaders threatened on Monday to block a vote later this week advancing the bipartisan infrastructure bill unless the negotiators strike a deal on it. “We need to see the bill before voting to go to it,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “I think
Continue Reading olivertapia Viena, Austria (CNN) — Las autoridades austriacas dijeron que están investigando informes de que diplomáticos estadounidenses en Viena han experimentado síntomas de una misteriosa enfermedad conocida como síndrome de La Habana. Indagan posibles casos de síndrome de La Habana en Austria 2:24 “Nos tomamos estos informes muy en serio y, de acuerdo con nuestro
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN As Covid-19 case numbers overall are on the rise again across the United States, breakthrough infections, while rare, are making headlines. Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan tested positive for Covid-19 after vaccination, according to a statement from his office Monday. Fully vaccinated entertainment journalist Catt Sadler warned her hundreds of thousands of
Continue ReadingBy Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Amazon said it will end its on-site Covid-19 testing for US warehouse workers this month as it continues to peel back some pandemic-related safety measures inside its facilities. The company notified workers that it will cease offering on-site testing after July 30, according to a notification Amazon shared with
Continue Reading olivertapia Washington (CNN) — Treinta y siete teléfonos inteligentes de periodistas, activistas de derechos humanos, ejecutivos de empresas y dos mujeres relacionadas con el periodista saudí asesinado Jamal Khashoggi fueron blanco del “software espía de grado militar” Pegasus, licenciado por una empresa israelí a varios gobiernos, según una investigación hecha por un consorcio de organizaciones
Continue ReadingBy Paula Newton, CNN Canada notched a significant milestone this weekend, fully vaccinating about 50% of its population and surpassing the US vaccination rate for Covid-19. According to Health Canada, nearly 70% of Canadians have received at least one dose of the vaccine, putting the country very close to the 75% threshold that public health
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Chelsea Handler hates the status quo. So, if she’s got to get out and move the needle herself, she will. That’s why she’s developed new material for a new standup tour, “Vaccinated and Horny,” a title that is very on brand for Handler, but, she says, also holds a deeper message.
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, CNN The Biden administration is doubling down on a Trump-era rule that requires hospitals to disclose the rates they privately negotiate with insurers. A large number of hospitals have yet to comply with that historic rule, which went into effect January 1 and also requires them to provide in an online, searchable
Continue ReadingThe latest nationwide uptick in coronavirus cases are nearly all among the unvaccinated. Which begs the question: Are severe Covid-19 consequences preventable?
Continue Reading olivertapia (CNN) — Los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 están programados para comenzar este viernes, pero el creciente número de casos de covid-19 vinculados a la competencia ha alimentado las preocupaciones sobre si los Juegos pueden celebrarse de manera segura durante la pandemia en curso. El domingo, la Asociación Olímpica Británica informó que seis atletas
Continue ReadingBy Marlee Ginter Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — Victoria Hurd says she’s furious and traumatized yet again. She and her family are taking to social media to raise awareness about a law they say could put a violent psychopath back on the street. “I don’t want him released into
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story YOSEMITE, California (KOVR) — Yosemite National Park officials are calling on drivers to slow down after a bear cub was found dead on the side of the road Friday. A park official said a call regarding the collision came in at around noon. The cub
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