By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Appearing at a press conference during the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, “Ferrari” star Adam Driver name-checked streaming giants Amazon and Netflix as the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes in Hollywood continue. “Why is it that a smaller distribution company like Neon and STX International (distributors for “Ferrari”) can meet
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Days after Texas’ largest school district began its first school year under a state takeover, a teachers union has sued over changes in how educators will be evaluated. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, came as Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath made rare public comments about the takeover
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The attending physician to Congress said Thursday that he had cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule after evaluating an incident in which McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. But the health episode —
Continue ReadingBy Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Idalia caused “significant damage” after it ripped into Florida’s Big Bend with 125 mph winds and record-setting storm surge. But the storm’s evolution before landfall, and lucky timing with the tides, likely prevented an even worse disaster. Forecasts from the National Hurricane Center called for Idalia to rapidly
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent Washington (CNN) — Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule, the US Capitol physician said Thursday, after he froze for the second time in as many months in public. The statement comes as McConnell moved behind the scenes to reassure his allies and donors
Continue ReadingBEIRUT (AP) — The United States military called for an end to days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria, warning it may help the resurgence of the Islamic State group. The fighting that broke out Monday — and left at least 40 people dead and dozens wounded in the eastern oil-rich province
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK Associated Press A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over by police in northeast Nebraska’s biggest city. Don’t worry, he didn’t steer. Norfolk Police Capt. Chad Reiman said it didn’t take long for officers to track down the modified Ford Crown Victoria sedan with a bull riding shotgun after
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants. The move, announced Thursday, comes after the governor declared a state of emergency several weeks ago because the newcomers were straining the shelter system. Healy
Continue ReadingBy KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius has been ordered seized from the Cleveland Museum of Art. A warrant signed by a judge in New York City this month ordered the seizure of the statue. A spokesperson for Manhattan
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El congresista Ken Calvbert anuncio que el gobierno federal destinara mas de $2 millones de dólares para el centro de navegación y albergue para indigentes en Palm Springs que se espera este listo en julio del 2024.
Continue ReadingBy TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s planned transformation of San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation facility after decades as the home for death row inmates is being shaped by a hand-picked advisory council that is allowed to meet in secret. State lawmakers initially balked at Newsom’s $360
Continue ReadingBy TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s planned transformation of San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation facility after decades as the home for death row inmates is being shaped by a hand-picked advisory council that is allowed to meet in secret. State lawmakers initially balked at Newsom’s $360
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Ya estuvo en la corte un sujeto acusado de atropellar a un hombre de 39 años en mayo del 2022 en el área de la calle Palm Canyon en Palm Springs. Se trata de Chad Steinmetz y enfrenta cargos por la muerte de Jesse Fury y por huir, pero después de meses de investigación identificaron
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Russian military hackers have been targeting Ukrainian soldiers’ mobile devices in a bid to steal sensitive battlefield information that could aid the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine, the US and its allies warned Thursday. The new advisory from the US and its “Five Eyes” allies – Australia, Canada, New Zealand
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By Kelly McCleary, CNN (CNN) — The fatal shooting of a University of South Carolina student who was trying to enter the wrong home on his own street has been deemed a justifiable homicide and no charges will be filed, police said. “The determination is based on several factors to include evidence gathered at the
Continue ReadingBy Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — US mortgage rates ticked down this week, ending a five-week stretch of increases, but remained above 7% amid lingering inflation. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.18% in the week ending August 31, down from 7.23% the week before, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. A
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La organización no lucrativa “Equipo Rubicon” está ayudando a las familias del vecindario Panorama en Cathedral City donde sufrieron estragos por la tormenta del pasado 20 de agosto ya que el lodo llegó hasta los cuatro pies destruyendo las pertenencias de varias personas. El equipo de 24 voluntarios ayuda en limpieza de las casas y
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Two-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year Julie Ertz has retired from soccer after a 10-year career that included back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles. Ertz, 31, had already hinted at her retirement at this summer’s World Cup after the United States fell to Sweden on penalties in the
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW HAUBNER Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A group protested at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) headquarters Wednesday morning over trans youth participation in girls’ sports. Moms For Liberty says that they want to keep competitive equity for girls and for CIF to step in on their behalf. Trans
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Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Las autoridades rusas informaron el domingo que se abrió una investigación por asesinato después de que la hija del influyente filósofo ultranacionalista Alexander Dugin fuera asesinada por un carro bomba en las afueras de Moscú. El Comité de Investigación de Rusia dijo que creía que alguien planeó y ordenó la
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