May 2023

Derailment of train carrying hazardous materials in Minnesota closes highway, but there are no signs of leakage, officials say

May 31, 2023 11:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in northwestern Minnesota just south of the Canadian border Wednesday, leaving no immediate signs of leaks but forcing a highway closure, officials said. The Canadian Pacific train of 25 cars, including some tank cars carrying an unspecified flammable liquid, derailed in Lancaster while

20-year-old killed in shooting near Banning High School; 19-year-old arrested

May 31, 2023 11:30 PM Marian Bouchot

Update 6/1/23 Police confirmed a man was killed in the shooting and a 19-year-old suspect is in custody. The victim was identified by police as Austin House, 20, of Cabazon. He suffered several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Charges have not been officially filed against the suspect yet, however, he is

China’s small and medium-sized factories post surprise growth, easing market anxiety

May 31, 2023 10:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A key gauge of China’s small- and medium-sized factories showed their surprise return to expansion last month, which eased market anxiety about growth stalling in the world’s second largest economy. Asian markets mostly rose Thursday following the release of the data, with sentiment also boosted by abating

AI chips are hot. Here’s what they are, what they’re for and why investors see gold

May 31, 2023 10:31 PM Associated Press

By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics. It’s an artificial intelligence chip, designed specifically to make building AI systems such as ChatGPT faster and cheaper. Such chips have suddenly taken center

AI chips are hot. Here’s what they are, what they’re for and why investors see gold

May 31, 2023 10:31 PM Associated Press

By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics. It’s an artificial intelligence chip, designed specifically to make building AI systems such as ChatGPT faster and cheaper. Such chips have suddenly taken center

Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers

May 31, 2023 10:29 PM Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press OYAMA, Japan (AP) — In a sprawling circuit near Mount Fuji, a humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota’s resolve to develop green vehicles. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, resplendent

Chinese star banker Bao Fan detained by country’s top anti-graft body, state media says

May 31, 2023 10:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — One of China’s top tech bankers, who went missing in February, has been in the custody of the country’s top anti-graft watchdog since his disappearance and has had his detention extended, according to a state media report. The Economic Observer, a well regarded financial publication, reported that

After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate

May 31, 2023 10:23 PM Associated Press

By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days,

Encuentran a 10 migrantes ahogados en la selva del Darién, en Panamá

May 31, 2023 10:22 PM CNN Newsource

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN Español) — Al menos unas 10 personas, presumiblemente migrantes, fueron encontradas ahogadas en la selva del Darién, en Panamá, informó este miércoles la directora del Servicio Nacional de Migración del país, Samira Gozaine. La funcionaria dijo en declaraciones a la prensa local que en las últimas semanas los servicios nacional de Fronteras,

Earthquakes end long road skid with 1-0 victory over Sounders

May 31, 2023 10:07 PM Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse scored out of the gates in the second half and Daniel de Sousa Brito made it stand up as the San Jose Earthquakes snapped a 14-match winless skid on the road with a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night. Ebobisse ended a scoreless match when he took

Australia’s most decorated soldier loses multiple defamation claims against media who accused him of war crimes

May 31, 2023 10:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australia’s most decorated soldier lost a multi-million dollar defamation case against three newspapers who accused him of committing war crimes in Afghanistan – including the murder of unarmed prisoners – as a judge ruled their reports met the standards of truth. The ruling, delivered by Federal Court

Ryan Gosling responde a los que dicen que es ‘demasiado mayor’ para interpretar a Ken en la película de ‘Barbie’

May 31, 2023 9:48 PM CNN Newsource

Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Ryan Gosling canalizó su “Ken-energía” para defenderse de quienes piensan que es “demasiado mayor” para interpretar al muñeco Ken en la nueva película de “Barbie”. El origen de esta tontería se remonta al mes de abril, cuando se publicó el primer tráiler de la película “Barbie” y se desató un debate

Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

May 31, 2023 9:41 PM Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children is set to be debated Thursday before a federal judge who previously ruled the program illegal. Attorneys representing the nine states that have

LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties

May 31, 2023 9:36 PM Associated Press

By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the U.S. and some parts of the world, a season intended to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against attacks on hard-won civil rights gains. This year’s Pride takes place

LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties

May 31, 2023 9:36 PM Associated Press

By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the U.S. and some parts of the world, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against recent attacks on hard-won civil rights gains. This year’s Pride takes place

After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate

May 31, 2023 9:30 PM Associated Press

By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days,

LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival

May 31, 2023 9:29 PM Associated Press

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to go on theme park rides, mingle with costumed performers, dance at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during Gay Days, a decades-long tradition. Even though Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers

LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival

May 31, 2023 9:29 PM Associated Press

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to go on theme park rides, mingle with costumed performers, dance at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during Gay Days, a decades-long tradition. Even though Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers

LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival

May 31, 2023 9:29 PM Associated Press

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to go on theme park rides, mingle with costumed performers, dance at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during Gay Days, a decades-long tradition. Even though Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers

Walker hits 100th homer, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-0 for 4th straight win

May 31, 2023 9:28 PM Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — As the calendar turns to June, the Arizona Diamondbacks look as if they’re easily one of the most improved clubs in the big leagues. If guys like second-year lefty Tommy Henry keep turning in performances like he did Wednesday night, the good times might just keep

Month: May 2023