Month: December 2023
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
By DAVID KEYTON Associated Press STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen, who is Europe’s longest-reigning living monarch, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would step down on Jan.
Continue Reading¿Por qué los Bloody Marys son solo para la mañana?
Sofía Barruti (CNN)– El 1 de enero suele ser uno de los días más ocupados del año en el Hi-Lo Diner aquí. Los clientes, algunos todavía en estado de juerga por la noche anterior, llenan los puestos y piden del menú clásicos estadounidenses, incluido el alimento básico del brunch: el Hi-Lo Bloody, que viene con
Continue Reading¿Cuál es el país que primero recibe el Año Nuevo?
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Esta podría ser una respuesta para un programa de concursos para ganarte el premio mayor: los grupos de islas del Pacífico de Samoa y Kiribati comparten la distinción anual de ser los primeros en el mundo. Y la pregunta correcta sería: ¿Dónde se celebra primero el Año Nuevo? Gracias a
Continue ReadingCuatro simples resoluciones diarias de salud que importan más de lo que crees
Sofía Benavides Nota del editor: Dana Santas, conocida como “Mobility Maker”, es una especialista certificada en fuerza y acondicionamiento y entrenadora mente-cuerpo en deportes profesionales, y es autora del libro “Soluciones prácticas para aliviar el dolor de espalda”. (CNN) — Proponerte objetivos de Año Nuevo es fácil. Mantenerlos es difícil. Con demasiada frecuencia, nos proponemos realizar
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish says ‘Barbie’ song ‘What Was I Made For?’ is more personal than she thought it would be
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Billie Eilish set out to write the “Barbie” movie’s end credits song “What Was I Made For?” about the titular Mattel doll at the center of the summer’s biggest blockbuster. But the result was a bit more personal than the Grammy winner intended. “I swear to God, I never
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Jeremy Renner almost died last New Year’s Day. Since then he’s been leaning into life
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — In the year since Jeremy Renner almost lost his life in a freak New Year’s Day accident, the Marvel star has proved himself just as much a superhero offscreen. It was on New Year’s Day 2023 that the “Avengers” actor was crushed near his Nevada home while
Continue ReadingJeremy Renner almost died last New Year’s Day. Since then he’s been leaning into life
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — In the year since Jeremy Renner almost lost his life in a freak New Year’s Day accident, the Marvel star has proved himself just as much a superhero offscreen. It was on New Year’s Day 2023 that the “Avengers” actor was crushed near his Nevada home while trying
Continue ReadingWhy Donald Trump should be hoping for high voter turnout
Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — Republican Donald Trump is in a better position against Democrat Joe Biden now than at any point during the entire 2020 campaign. The former president leads the current president in more than his fair share of polls of registered voters, including in a number of key swing states.
Continue ReadingGerman officials detain 3 more suspects in connection with a Cologne Cathedral attack threat
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have detained three more people in connection with a reported threat of an attack on the Cologne Cathedral over the holiday period. The detentions Sunday morning come only days after a 30-year-old Tajik man was taken into custody in relation to an alleged
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Russia retaliates against Ukraine after 24 killed in border city
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia said it launched retaliatory strikes on military sites and “foreign mercenaries” in Kharkiv after Ukraine’s bombardment of the Russian border city of Belgorod killed at least 24 people. At least three people were killed and 28 others were injured after Kharkiv was struck with waves of missiles and
Continue ReadingBrissett is out because of a hamstring injury. Howell starts for the Commanders against the 49ers
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Sam Howell will start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders against the San Francisco 49ers after all despite being benched earlier in the week. Howell is getting the nod Sunday after a hamstring injury sidelined Jacoby Brissett, whom coach Ron Rivera selected as the starter
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California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law. Our recent coverage in Coachella Valley: Uncertainty lingers after federal judge temporarily halts California concealed carry restriction law A U.S. district
Continue ReadingCalifornia law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law. A U.S. district judge issued a ruling Dec. 20 to block the law from taking effect, saying it violates the Second
Continue Reading Navalny sends ‘Arctic hugs and polar greetings’ from Siberian prison in New Year’s Eve message
By Radina Gigova and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny says he doesn’t feel lonely and is in a “great” mood despite serving a lengthy prison sentence in Siberia, but he still misses interacting directly with his family and friends. In a New Year’s Eve message shared by Navalny’s team on social media, Navalny is quoted
Continue ReadingRussia launches fresh drone strikes in Ukraine after promising retaliation for Belgorod attack
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine after promising that strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod that killed 24 people Saturday “would not go unpunished.” The Ukrainian Air Force said Sunday that it had shot down 21 of 49 drones launched by Russian
Continue ReadingUS Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing several of them in an escalation of the maritime conflict linked to the war in Gaza. “We’re going to act in a self-defense going forward,” a White House
Continue ReadingCongo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
By SAM MEDNICK and JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country’s election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters questioned the validity of the results. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in
Continue ReadingRafael Nadal makes comeback from injury and doesn’t rule out continuing beyond 2024
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal made his long-awaited injury comeback on Sunday, playing in his first match since January when he took to the court with doubles partner Marc Lopez at the Brisbane International – and he didn’t rule out continuing to play after the 2024 season. Although the Spanish pair lost
Continue ReadingJohn Pilger, Australia-born journalist and filmmaker known for covering Cambodia, dies at 84
LONDON (AP) — John Pilger, an Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 84. A statement from his family, posted on X, formerly Twitter, said Pilger died on Saturday in London. “His journalism and documentaries were celebrated around the
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