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Month: October 2023

Nuevo gobierno se acerca a UABC

McDonald’s anuncia el cierre temporal de sus restaurantes en Guatemala en medio de las protestas en el país

macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– La cadena de comida rápida McDonald’s anunció este lunes el cierre temporal de sus restaurantes en Guatemala, en medio de las protestas y los bloqueos de carreteras organizados por grupos inconformes con los allanamientos del Ministerio Público a instalaciones del Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE). La compañía publicó en sus redes sociales

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Shares in Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary drop after company is investigated for monopolistic practices

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Shares in Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary have dropped about 3.3%  after Walmart de Mexico announced it is being investigated for alleged monopolistic practices. Analysts said it was not clear what regulators were alleging that Walmart de Mexico did. But an analysis report from Intercam Banco said Mexico’s economic competition commission could be

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President Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into classified documents

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents, the White House said late Monday. Spokesperson Ian Sams said in a statement that the interview was voluntary and conducted at the White House on Sunday and Monday. The

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Sunrise gatherings, dances and speeches mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day

By MARK THIESSEN and MORGAN LEE Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Events across the country — including a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis, a statehouse rally in Maine, a celebratory march in Seattle and traditional dancing, music, and food in Alaska and Arizona — marked celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. The ceremonies, speeches and performances

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Los hispanos tienen “un riesgo desproporcionadamente mayor” de desarrollar alzhéimer frente a los estadounidenses blancos, revela informe

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los adultos mayores hispanos son 1,5 veces más propensos a padecer alzhéimer u otras demencias que sus pares blancos, según el informe especial anual de la Asociación de Alzhéimer. De acuerdo al reporte, el 14% de los hispanos mayores de 65 años padecen demencia de alzhéimer, en comparación al 10% de

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Alabama library mistakenly adds children’s book to “explicit” list because of author’s name

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama public library director says the library mistakenly added a children’s picture book to a list of potentially inappropriate titles because the author’s last name is “Gay.” “Read Me a Story, Stella” is a children’s picture book by Canadian author Marie-Louise Gay. It was added to a list of books

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University of Washington asks court to dismiss Oregon State, Washington State’s suit against Pac-12

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The University of Washington asked a court on Monday to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the Pac-12 by Oregon State and Washington State, which seeks to prevent the conference’s departing members from standing in the way of their efforts to rebuild the beleaguered league. A mediation process

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Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends long-shot GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his presidential bid on Monday and endorsed fellow GOP primary candidate Nikki Haley, officially abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump at a time when his party seems even more determined to embrace the former president. “While I

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Israeli defense minister orders ‘complete siege’ of Gaza, as Hamas threatens hostages

By Hadas Gold, Eyad Kourdi, Jonny Hallam, Ibrahim Dahman, Helen Regan and Tara John, CNN Jerusalem and Gaza (CNN) — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the Israeli military would attack Hamas with a force “like never before,” as the militant group threatened to kill civilian hostages if airstrikes target Gaza without warning.

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First Alert Weather Alert extended for windblown dust through 6 AM Thursday

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a First Alert Weather Alert through Thursday morning. Gusty west winds have created impactful conditions for both air quality and visibility. As of Wednesday night, air quality ranges from ‘unhealthy’ to ‘moderate’. This is an improvement from the afternoon. Air quality can change very quickly and differ from

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Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a strong Trump critic, suspends long-shot 2024 presidential bid

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd has suspended his Republican presidential bid, abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump at a time when his party seems even more determined to embrace the former president. Hurd is endorsing Nikki Haley for the GOP nomination. He was the

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