By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press SREENAGAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is holding a series of local elections to choose representatives at the village level amid a boycott by the country’s largest opposition party. The ruling Awami League party of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is all but certain to win Thursday’s election for over 800 rural
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN Young adults who experience discrimination about their bodies, race, age or sex have a greater risk of dealing with mental health problems than those who do not, a new study has found. Encountering discrimination — especially racism — has long been associated with negative effects on overall well-being, such as higher
Continue Reading MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has sought a fourth consecutive term in elections the United States has called a “pantomime” vote following the jailing of his top rivals and a call from the opposition for voters to boycott. Ortega railed against alleged interference by Washington in Sunday’s elections. The vote is to
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olivertapia (CNN) — Una demanda fue presentada luego de la tragedia del Festival Astroworld que dejó ocho personas muertas y decenas de heridos en Houston el viernes por la noche. Un asistente al concierto que resultó herido está demandando al rapero y productor Travis Scott, quien fue el organizador del Festival Astroworld, así como a
Continue ReadingCNN By Marnie Hunter, CNN The United States flung its doors open to vaccinated international travelers on Monday, welcoming many visitors who’ve been shut out of the country for nearly 20 months. For Maria Giribet Caldentey, it marked a precious opportunity to see her twin grandchildren in California. She’s already had to postpone this trip
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PHOENIX (AP) — After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Arizona State Fair has posted a record turnout with nearly 1.6 million visitors. The 116-year-old event ran from Oct. 1-30 this year at the state fairgrounds in Phoenix. The previous record of 1.3 million fairgoers was set in 2019. Fair officials say this year’s
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN A lawsuit has been filed following the Astroworld Festival tragedy that left eight people dead and dozens injured in Houston on Friday night. A concertgoer who was injured during the festival is suing rapper and producer Travis Scott, who was the organizer of the Astroworld Festival, as well as entertainment company
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By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The lockdown of New Zealand’s largest city is likely to end later this month, with some coronavirus restrictions being eased Tuesday. Auckland has been in lockdown for almost three months after an outbreak of the delta variant. The outbreak has grown to more than 4,500
Continue Reading By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The lockdown of New Zealand’s largest city is likely to end later this month, with some coronavirus restrictions being eased Tuesday. Auckland has been in lockdown for almost three months after an outbreak of the delta variant. The outbreak has grown to more than 4,500
Continue ReadingBy Edward-Isaac Dovere and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former President Barack Obama went to the international climate conference in Glasgow on Monday because climate envoy John Kerry knew the Biden administration needed help convincing the world America was actually serious about combating climate change. But as much as Obama expressed regret for former President Donald Trump’s
Continue Reading By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is set to hear a case about the government’s ability to get lawsuits thrown out of court by claiming they would reveal secrets that threaten national security. The case before the high court Monday involves a group of Muslim men from Southern California who
Continue Reading By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is set to hear a case about the government’s ability to get lawsuits thrown out of court by claiming they would reveal secrets that threaten national security. The case before the high court Monday involves a group of Muslim men from Southern California who
Continue Reading MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has sought a fourth consecutive term in elections the United States has called a “pantomime” vote following the jailing of his top rivals and the country’s opposition has urged voters to boycott. Ortega has railed against alleged interference by Washington in Sunday’s elections to determine who holds
Continue Reading By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden is facing a familiar challenge as he promotes his new $1 trillion infrastructure deal to the American people and tries to get the money out the door quickly for maximum impact. The Obama administration faced criticism that its giant stimulus bill in
Continue Reading By JOHN LEICESTER and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT, France (AP) — The U.S. is lifting restrictions on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make long-delayed trips and family members to reconnect with loved ones after more than a year and
Continue Reading By JOHN LEICESTER and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT, France (AP) — The U.S. is lifting restrictions on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make long-delayed trips and family members to reconnect with loved ones after more than a year and
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN) — Un asesino silencioso se extiende entre la población de koalas de Australia, lo que supone una amenaza que, según los expertos en fauna salvaje, podría acabar con el emblemático marsupial en amplias zonas del país. El culpable es la clamidia, un virus de transmisión sexual que infecta a más de 100 millones
Continue Reading By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 20 points, Reggie Jackson added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-106 on Sunday night for their fourth straight victory. Luke Kennard had 18 points, and Terance Mann finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Down 13 in the
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By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 20 points, Reggie Jackson added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-106 on Sunday night for their fourth straight victory. Luke Kennard had 18 points, and Terance Mann finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Down 13 in the
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, CNN Chinese astronaut Wang Yaping made history Sunday when she became the country’s first woman to conduct a spacewalk, according to the national space agency. Wang and fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang, two of the three-member team currently at China’s new Tiangong space station, successfully completed the 6.5 hour spacewalk in the early
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