Shares of Reddit, the ‘front page of the internet,’ soar 45% in Wall Street debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Reddit, the ‘front page of the internet,’ soar 45% in Wall Street debut.
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Russian court rejects suit by Navalny’s mother claiming poor medical treatment by prison
By The Associated Press A Russian court has rejected a lawsuit filed by the mother of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition stalwart who died in prison in February, that claimed he received inadequate medical care, a close Navalny colleague said. Ivan Zhdanov, head of the Anti-Corruption Foundation that was started by Navalny, said the court
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EE.UU. demanda a Apple en histórico caso antimonopolio
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos y más de una docena de estados presentaron el jueves una gran demanda antimonopolio contra Apple. Es la más reciente –pero la más grande– de una serie de grandes empresas tecnológicas que enfrentan acusaciones de monopolio por parte del Gobierno de Estados Unidos,
Continue ReadingStuck at home during COVID-19, Gen Z started charities
By BEN GOSE of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy Nothing has spurred the entrepreneurial spirit of Gen Z quite like the COVID-19 pandemic and that extends to launching nonprofits. The new charities are attracting volunteers because young people get to do real work, either in person or remotely. Interest in New Voters, established
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Researchers found a tiny skull with wide eyes and a cartoonish grin. It could help solve an evolutionary puzzle
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Paleontologists with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History have discovered a previously unknown prehistoric species — a 270 million-year-old amphibian with wide eyes and a cartoonish grin — and its name is a nod to an iconic froggy celebrity. Kermit the Frog meet Kermitops gratus, the most recent ancient
Continue ReadingRecord number of bears evicted from Tahoe homes, buildings this winter: “The problem is us, not them”
By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story TAHOE CITY, California (KMAX, KOVR) — A record number of bears in Tahoe have been evicted from homes, buildings and even churches this winter. Ann Bryant, the executive director of the BEAR League, said her organization has evicted more than 100 bears this winter. Some
Continue ReadingRecord number of bears evicted from Tahoe homes, buildings this winter: “The problem is us, not them”
KMAX, KOVR, BEAR LEAGUE, CNN By Tori Apodaca Click here for updates on this story TAHOE CITY, California (KMAX, KOVR) — A record number of bears in Tahoe have been evicted from homes, buildings and even churches this winter. Ann Bryant, the executive director of the BEAR League, said her organization has evicted more than
Continue ReadingProsecutors say Donald Trump’s hush money trial should start April 15 without further delay
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors on Thursday urged a judge to start Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial on April 15, saying the defense’s calls for further delays or dismissal of the case because of a last-minute evidence dump were a “red herring.” The vast majority of
Continue ReadingCal Fire mapping system improvements to get info to public quicker
By Andrew Haubner Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO,California (KMAX, KOVR) — Cal Fire is making improvements to an aviation system that may help firefighters and civilians on the ground. The FIRIS, or Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence System, program has been around for the last decade or so, but as technology has improved,
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired amid accusations of ‘massive theft’
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday after being accused by Ohtani’s attorneys of “massive theft” that the attorneys allege is tied to gambling, the Los Angeles Times reported. Ohtani’s legal team accused former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of stealing millions of dollars and placing bets
Continue ReadingPastor arrested in murder-for-hire scheme
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A Riverside County pastor was arrested in a murder-for-hire scheme this week after an investigation determined he had hired a man to kill the person dating his daughter. Police were called to a hospital on Oct. 21, 2023 after
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KCAL, KCBS, RIVERSIDE PD, CNN By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A Riverside County pastor was arrested in a murder-for-hire scheme this week after an investigation determined he had hired a man to kill the person dating his daughter. Police were called to a hospital
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Palm Desert y el club Desert Runners realizaron una ceremonia para honrar la vida de un ciclista que murió atropellado
Ayer a las 12:30 del mediodía funcionarios de Palm Desert incluyendo a la alcaldesa Karina Quintanilla, junto con los Desert Roadrunners, organizaron una “Ceremonia de colocación de bicicletas” en honor a Jay Groth de 62 años quien era residente de Indio y que murió el 12 de marzo después de ser atropellado en el área
Continue ReadingJohnson says he will extend an invitation to Netanyahu to address Congress
By Haley Talbot and Morgan Rimmer, CNN House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he will extend an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress after members of his conference encouraged him to do so. “We will certainly extend that invitation,” Johnson said on CNBC. It’s unclear whether Johnson intended to invite Netanyahu
Continue ReadingAaliyah Gayles is the joyous spirit behind USC’s rise to a No. 1 seed in women’s NCAA Tournament
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — As JuJu Watkins and the rest of Southern California’s starting lineup is introduced, each player stops in front of Aaliyah Gayles. The reserve guard then goes through a series of fist-bumps, handshakes and courtesy bows with her teammates that end with them smiling and fired
Continue ReadingTrump’s lawyers keep fighting $454M fraud appeal bond requirement
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are continuing to press appellate court to excuse him from covering a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals. Trump lawyer Clifford Robert says in a letter to the court Thursday that the requirement is “patently unjust, unreasonable and unconstitutional.”
Continue ReadingFormer Mississippi deputy gets more than 27 years in prison for racist torture of 2 Black men
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A fifth former sheriff’s deputy in Mississippi was sentenced Thursday to more than 27 years in prison for breaking into a home with a group of law enforcement officers as they tortured two Black men, an act the judge called “egregious and
Continue ReadingCrews battle scores of wildfires in Virginia, including a blaze in Shenandoah National Park
LURAY, Va. (AP) — Officials say crews are battling scores of wildfires around Virginia, including a fire affecting hundreds of acres at Shenandoah National Park. Virginia Department of Forestry spokesperson Cory Swift said Thursday that more than 100 new fires popped up Wednesday and they’re affecting more than 1,600 acres across the state. Swift says
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El Condado de Riverside presentó su “Plan de Alivio del Tráfico 2024”
El Condado de Riverside presentó ayer el “Plan de Alivio del Tráfico 2024” que consiste en ver cómo se pueden asignar los fondos de transporte en los próximos años. Los residentes del condado tienen hasta el 31 de marzo para dar su opinión. El plan contiene una lista de inversiones propuestas para el área metropolitana
Continue ReadingSacramento City Council passes Gaza cease-fire resolution
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — The Sacramento City Council voted to approve a resolution calling for an immediate bilateral cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War, following almost seven hours of discussion on Tuesday. The resolution passed just before midnight in a 6-1 vote, with Lisa Kaplan being
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