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El auto solar Lightyear 0 entrará en producción este año
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN)– La empresa neerlandesa Lightyear anunció que este otoño boreal empezará a fabricar el primer vehículo de producción del mundo equipado con paneles solares. El Lightyear 0 tendrá paneles solares curvados en el techo, el capó y la cajuela que recargarán la batería eléctrica mientras conduce (o permanece estacionado) y la primera entrega
Continue Reading Alumnos de Alaska bebieron sellador de pisos en lugar de leche en un programa de verano, según el distrito escolar
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Doce alumnos de una escuela primaria bebieron sellador de piso creyendo que era leche luego de que se los sirvieran en un programa de verano en Juneau, Alaska este martes, según informa el distrito escolar. Los alumnos del programa de guardería de verano en la Escuela Primaria Sitʼ Eeti Shaanáx̱-Glacier Valley
Continue ReadingRuidoso tourism takes a hit following the McBride fire, visitors now flocking to the village
By Stella Sun Click here for updates on this story RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KOAT) — One of New Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations experienced a devastating fire come through in April — burning more than 200 homes. Tourism declined after the fire, but two months later, it’s bouncing back. The village of Ruidoso is nestled
Continue ReadingA meat vending machine? East Sacramento butchery takes rare approach to meet demands
By Melanie Wingo Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A butcher shop in East Sacramento is bringing a bit of sizzle to its sales model: They’ll soon offer meat products out of a vending machine. East Sacramento’s V. Miller Meats takes pride in its brand of craft butchery, with particular
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Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ banned in Muslim world for lesbian kiss
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities across much of the Muslim world have barred Disney’s latest animated film “Lightyear” from being played at cinemas after the inclusion of a brief kiss between a lesbian couple, the company said Thursday as the movie premiered. Thirteen nations and the Palestinian territory
Continue ReadingIowa law enforcement honors fallen deputy with procession
By Alex McLoon Click here for updates on this story FREMONT COUNTY, Iowa (KETV) — Iowa first responders saluted a fallen deputy Wednesday. The Iowa State Patrol said 37-year-old Melvin Richardson, a deputy with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, died after his patrol car collided with a combine driven by 64-year-old James Groff on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingNew Mexico secretary of state asks state attorney general to investigate county commission refusing to certify election results
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Thursday asked the state’s attorney general to investigate a GOP-led county commission that refused to certify the results of a recent primary election. In the referral to Attorney General Hector Balderas, a fellow Democrat, Oliver said members of the Otero County Commission
Continue ReadingWest Des Moines police recover handgun likely used at carnival shooting
By KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Police are searching for a shooter in West Des Moines after gunfire rang out during a carnival at Valley West Mall Wednesday night, where more than a thousand people gathered. People who’d been enjoying the rides moments earlier were
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Warm, dry, breezy weather to challenge fire crews in Arizona
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Fire crews battling a pair of wildfires in northern Arizona were expecting some growth Thursday because of warm, dry and breezy conditions, but rain that could help quell the blazes is on its way. Both blazes were moving through grass, brush and pine trees on the
Continue ReadingDoctor known for spreading Covid misinformation is sentenced to prison for role in US Capitol attack
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Dr. Simone Gold, a Beverly Hills woman known for spreading debunked claims about Covid-19 was sentenced on Thursday to 60 days in prison for illegally entering and remaining in the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. Gold, founder of the group America’s Frontline Doctors, was also ordered to pay a
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After 40 days in a bomb shelter, two Ukrainian refugees and 17 dogs are ready to start a new life in Poland
CNN By Gabriel Kinder, CNN When CNN Hero Aaron Jackson welcomed the first group of dogs from Ukraine to the abandoned animal shelter he’s reopened in Poland, he also took in two refugees who shared an amazing story of survival. Jackson, the founder of the non-profit Planting Peace, traveled from his Florida home to Poland
Continue Reading After 40 days in a bomb shelter, two Ukrainian refugees and 17 dogs are ready to start a new life in Poland
By Gabriel Kinder, CNN When CNN Hero Aaron Jackson welcomed the first group of dogs from Ukraine to the abandoned animal shelter he’s reopened in Poland, he also took in two refugees who shared an amazing story of survival. Jackson, the founder of the non-profit Planting Peace, traveled from his Florida home to Poland shortly
Continue ReadingNew satellite imagery shows flooding in Yellowstone altered the river’s course
By Judson Jones and Paul Murphy, CNN A vital bridge and road along the Yellowstone River and its tributary, the Gardner River, were destroyed by recent historic flooding. New satellite images from Maxar Technologies show the extent of the damage the torrent of water wrought. The images were taken on June 15th, just two days
Continue Reading Ghislaine Maxwell blames difficult childhood, asks for lighter sentence
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell have asked a judge to sentence her to a significantly lower sentence than recommended by the government, saying her difficult childhood made her vulnerable to Jeffrey Epstein and that she shouldn’t face a harsh sentence because of his actions. Maxwell, 60, was convicted by a jury in
Continue Reading Manfred says Rays, A’s need new ballpark deals soon
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics need to reach new ballpark deals soon and left open the possibility of considering relocation if agreements are not struck. “There is urgency with respect to Tampa,” Manfred said Thursday during a news
Continue ReadingMother, 4-year-old daughter found dead; man arrested on capital murder charges
By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The Ford County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the deaths of a mother and daughter. The sheriff’s office said 31-year-old Kayla Vasquez and her 4-year-old daughter Aalilyah were reported missing from their home in Spearville. The
Continue ReadingElon Musk addresses layoffs, remote work and ‘free speech’ during his first meeting with Twitter employees
By Clare Duffy and Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Business Elon Musk on Thursday doubled down on his desire to relax content restrictions on Twitter during a meeting with employees, some of whom have previously raised concerns about how the billionaire might change the platform. In his first town hall event with Twitter employees since agreeing to
Continue Reading A guide to LGBTQ summer reading for kids and teens — from authors themselves
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Books that feature LGBTQ characters can be mirrors for young readers in which they can see themselves reflected. But, for the same reason, they’re also frequently banned in schools or libraries. Getting these books into young readers’ hands can be challenging if they’re banned, but these works can build self-awareness and
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