June 2023

Biden anuncia un “nuevo camino” para aliviar la deuda de préstamos estudiantiles tras bloqueo de la Corte Suprema al programa de condonación

June 30, 2023 2:53 PM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN) –– El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, anunció este viernes un “nuevo camino” para el alivio de la deuda de préstamos estudiantiles, después de que la Corte Suprema fallara en contra de su programa de condonación que habría beneficiado a millones de estadounidenses. La Corte Suprema bloquea el programa de condonación de

New California Assembly speaker pledges to tackle the state’s biggest issues

June 30, 2023 2:51 PM Associated Press

By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Assemblymember Robert Rivas was sworn in Friday as the next speaker of California’s state Assembly, becoming the first lawmaker from a rural district to hold the powerful office in the state’s modern history. Rivas, a 43-year-old Democrat representing the agricultural Central Coast area, replaces former Speaker

New California Assembly speaker pledges to tackle the state’s biggest issues

June 30, 2023 2:51 PM Associated Press

By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Assemblymember Robert Rivas was sworn in Friday as the next speaker of California’s state Assembly, becoming the first lawmaker from a rural district to hold the powerful office in the state’s modern history. Rivas, a 43-year-old Democrat representing the agricultural Central Coast area, replaces former Speaker

The Supreme Court’s decision in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections will have a far-reaching impact on other minority groups and could open the door to a slew of cases seeking to further chip away at civil rights protections in the US.

What the Supreme Court’s LGBTQ rights decision means

June 30, 2023 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s decision in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections will have a far-reaching impact on other minority groups and could open the door to a slew of cases seeking to further

McDonald’s bet on viral success with its Grimace shake. TikTok users are pretending it killed them

June 30, 2023 2:49 PM CNN

CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — With a vibrant purple hue, a meme-able mascot and limited window of availability, McDonald’s had all the ingredients to turn its Grimace milkshake into a viral sensation. What the company likely did not intend was for the shake’s success to come from TikTok users playing dead. Since the

Haze, heat and storms are bringing danger and discomfort to many parts of the US

June 30, 2023 2:48 PM Associated Press

By TOM DAVIES and KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Smoky haze, hot weather and powerful storms brought dangerous and uncomfortable conditions to parts of the U.S. heading into a long July Fourth weekend that typically draws Americans to outdoor gatherings. From heat waves in the South and West to unhealthy air quality

Suspected gunman in Texas shooting that killed 5 neighbors indicted on capital murder charge

June 30, 2023 2:47 PM Associated Press

By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A Texas grand jury has handed up a capital murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting five neighbors in May outside Houston. Prosecutors said Wednesday they do not know whether they will seek the death penalty against 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza. Police say Oropeza stormed

Here’s how to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the pandemic payment freeze ends

June 30, 2023 2:43 PM Associated Press

By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 43 million borrowers who could have seen their student loan balances decreased or erased will now resume their original payments in the fall, following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Biden administration’s debt forgiveness plan. Student loan interest will

Delaware House approves bill allowing business entities to vote in town’s municipal elections

June 30, 2023 2:43 PM Associated Press

By RANDALL CHASE Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — State House lawmakers have approved legislation authorizing a small town in southern Delaware to allow business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies, to vote in municipal elections. Lawmakers voted 35-6 on Friday for the measure, which was sent to the Senate on the final day

It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. What happens if you don’t?

June 30, 2023 2:42 PM Associated Press

By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on federal student loan payments will end in October. It may seem tempting to just keep not making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score and exclusion from future aid

The Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

June 30, 2023 2:38 PM Associated Press

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. “This fight is not over,” he said. The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, said the Biden administration

A Delaware city wants to let businesses vote in its elections. It just cleared a key hurdle, but it’s faced pushback

June 30, 2023 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — For local elections in the United States, voting eligibility rules differ from place to place. But usually the baseline requirement is that voters be humans who are alive and voting on their own behalf. Some municipalities in Delaware, however, have broadened the definition of a voter to include “artificial

Man who harassed ex-GF, rammed Sheriff’s vehicle pleads guilty

June 30, 2023 2:24 PM City News Service

A 36-year-old man who stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend while he had a no-contact order against him and rammed his car into a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicle is set to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to felony charges. Jose Lopez Jr. pleaded guilty Thursday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio

Judge clears way for North Carolina 12-week abortion ban to take effect, blocks one provision of law

June 30, 2023 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge will allow a ban on most abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks of pregnancy to go into effect on Saturday but temporarily blocked one provision included in the law. US District Court Judge Catherine Eagles on Friday issued a narrow temporary restraining order putting on

UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond remains focused on Bruins’ move to the Big Ten

June 30, 2023 2:12 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In many ways, UCLA is at the midway point in its process of joining the Big Ten Conference. Friday marked one year since the Bruins and Southern California shook up the collegiate landscape by announcing they were leaving the Pac-12 in 2024. Since then, UCLA

Days after a national alert about cases of locally acquired malaria in Texas and Florida

Health officials in Florida, Texas keeping close watch after locally acquired malaria cases

June 30, 2023 2:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Days after a national alert about cases of locally acquired malaria in Texas and Florida, public health officials in those states said they continue to monitor for further illness and to conduct mosquito surveillance but have found no further cases. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday

Several families in Georgia sued the state over its ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth

Georgia families sue state over ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for trans youth

June 30, 2023 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Several families in Georgia sued the state on Thursday over its ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth, launching a last-minute effort to block the prohibitions just hours before it’s set to take effect. The law signed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in March bars licensed medical professionals

PSUSD names Dr. Tonatiuh Signoret as interim Superintendent

June 30, 2023 2:01 PM Jesus Reyes

Dr. Tonatiuh ‘Tony’ Signoret has been named the interim Superintendent of the Palm Springs Unified School District. “The Board of Education is pleased to appoint Dr. Signoret as our Interim Superintendent of Schools,” said Board of Education President John Gerardi. “We are delighted to have Tony on board, as he brings a wealth of experience

A Philadelphia towing company has been accused of running an organized criminal enterprise which purchased millions of dollars’ worth of stolen catalytic converters from thieves to sell at a profit

Multimillion dollar catalytic converter theft ring operated out of Philadelphia towing business, prosecutors say

June 30, 2023 1:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Nic F. Anderson and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — A Philadelphia towing company has been accused of running an organized criminal enterprise which purchased millions of dollars’ worth of stolen catalytic converters from thieves to sell at a profit, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors said TDI Towing purchased $8.2 million dollars’ worth of stolen catalytic

Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned ‘Chopped’ champs for guest stint in White House Navy Mess

June 30, 2023 1:50 PM Associated Press

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An Air Force chef and a Marine Corps chef, both crowned “Chopped” champions during Jill Biden ‘s appearance on a military-themed episode of the Food Network show, spent Friday whipping up lemon-herb scallops and osso buco in the White House Navy Mess. Air Force

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