CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the CN Tower, or Canada’s National Tower. Standing 1,815 feet (553.33m), it is the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere. The CN Tower is located on Front Street in Toronto’s entertainment district. It attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year. Other Facts Rogers Centre, home
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN John Travolta remembered his late wife over the weekend by posting a clip from her final film. Travolta shared a trailer from the film “Off the Rails,” which was the last movie for his wife, Kelly Preston, who died in July 2020 following an undisclosed battle with breast cancer. She
Continue ReadingBy Tiffany Chan Click here for updates on this story MEDFORD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A controversial sign in Medford sparked dueling protests along Salem Street Friday. “This is a message of God’s truth and us trying to reveal it to our community,” said Pastor Joseph Hawkins of New England Baptist Church. Pastor Hawkins’ sign about
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden Gate, a strait that leads to the San Francisco Bay. Characteristics The bridge is 8,981 feet long (1.7 miles) and contains about 83,000 tons of steel. The total weight of the bridge
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Janet Yellen, the first female Treasury secretary. Personal Birth date: August 13, 1946 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Janet Louise Yellen Father: Julius Yellen, doctor Mother: Anna (Blumenthal) Yellen Marriage: George Akerlof (1978-present) Children: Robert Education: Brown University, B.A. in Economics, 1967; Yale
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at meningitis outbreaks in the United States. General Information Meningitis is caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes (known as meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is typically caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding these areas. There are five types of meningitis: bacterial,
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Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — La japonesa Nishiya Momiji ganó este lunes la medalla de oro en skateboarding en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020. Con tan solo 13 años, es una de las más jóvenes medallistas de la historia de los Juegos. “Simplemente estoy muy, muy encantada. Estoy tan contenta”, le dijo Nishiya a
Continue Reading Sol Amaya (CNN) — Decenas de incendios forestales que se están produciendo actualmente en el oeste de Estados Unidos muestran un comportamiento de fuego extremo. Demuestran patrones de rotación alarmantes y arrojan humo por todo EE.UU. al mismo tiempo que crean su propio clima. Dada la histórica temporada de incendios forestales de 2020, el regreso
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen, CNN The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it intends to set more stringent standards on water pollution from coal power plants, reinstating regulations that the Trump administration had rolled back. It’s a stark reversal from the position of the former President’s administration, which rolled back dozens of Obama-era environmental regulations. The new
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español)– El Poder Judicial de Chile informó este miércoles que la corte de Santiago acogió la demanda contra la iglesia católica y ordenó pagar 100 millones de pesos chilenos a cada uno de tres los demandantes (aproximadamente unos 146.000 dólares) por el caso del sacerdote Fernando Karadima. Chile: Falleció exsacerdote Fernando
Continue Reading Paula Andrea Daza (CNN) – La capital de China se ahogaba el lunes con arena y polvo, cuando la tormenta de arena más grande en casi una década azotó la ciudad y transformó el cielo en un misterioso tono naranja. Fotos de Beijing, hogar de 21,7 millones de residentes, muestran rascacielos y automóviles envueltos en
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed and Sonia Moghe, CNN Tom Barrack, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and chairman of the Trump 2016 Inaugural Committee, pleaded not guilty through his attorney on Monday to illegal foreign lobbying charges unveiled by the Justice Department last week. Barrack entered his plea at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn,
Continue Reading By Rachel Ramirez and Jon Passantino, CNN Plagued by climate change-fueled drought and increasing demand for water, Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the United States, has fallen to its lowest level on record since it was first filled more than 50 years ago. As of Sunday, Lake Powell had fallen to roughly 3,554
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Gard and Taylor Ward, CNN Tropical Storm Nepartak was sitting off the eastern coast of Japan on Monday night and is expected to make landfall on Honshu, the largest island, on Tuesday night local time. The storm could impact the Olympic Games as it brings up to 150 mm (5.9 inches) of rain
Continue ReadingWill NBC be one of the winners or losers of the Summer Olympics? Claire Atkinson discusses the relatively weak ratings for the opening ceremony and says NBC will also be judged “on whether this is a big success for Peacock, which is their big entrant into the streaming arena.”
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The Tokyo Olympics officially kicked off this weekend, and on the face of it, the ratings for Friday’s opening ceremony looked like a flop. According to early numbers, only 17 million people watched the opening ceremony on TV in the US. That’s down a sharp 36% from the Rio 2016
Continue ReadingBy John Ramos Click here for updates on this story WALNUT CREEK, California (KPIX) — Last month, a young DoorDash delivery driver was murdered in Walnut Creek and, while a suspect has been arrested, the victim’s loved ones are speaking out, saying others at the scene should also be held accountable. On June 17, Stacy
Continue ReadingBy Christina Carrega The Justice Department has stepped into a legal dispute on behalf of two Texas male students who say their school district discriminated against them when they were not allowed to attend classes because they refused to cut the length of their hair that they wore in locs. “The United States has a
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New projections show that we could see another major wave of coronavirus cases in the months ahead. The Chief Medical Officer at Eisenhower Health, Dr. Alan Williamson, calls it “very disturbing” but tells News Channel 3 there is still a chance to change it. It’s an upward curve that’s concerning health officials. The estimates show
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Mansour, CNN A worldwide pandemic is more than enough to induce excess stress. Many people have had to deal with a changing work life and family life, leading to uncertainty. Having a moment of mindfulness with breathwork at the beginning of the day can help add consistency and structure to your routine. A
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