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By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Bogotà, Colombia (CNN) — There’s a new meme being shared widely this week across social media accounts in Colombia’s capital Bogotá, as the city grapples with a water crisis. It’s an image of C. Montgomery Burns, the supervillain from the animated series “The Simpsons,” showing up at the door with a
Continue ReadingBy Alex Rees, CNN (CNN) — The Miss Universe Organization is disputing a flurry of what it calls “false and misleading” reports of Saudi Arabia’s participation in its 2024 pageant — news that, were it true, would have marked the Middle Eastern country’s debut. “No selection process has been conducted in Saudi Arabia, and any
Continue ReadingGLENN HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police Thursday on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas highway last month. A spokeswoman for Rice’s attorney confirmed to The Associated Press
Continue ReadingBy Holly Yan and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Ippei Mizuhara, a former interpreter for baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, faces a federal charge of bank fraud after allegedly stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani, a US attorney in Los Angeles announced Thursday. Mizuhara made unauthorized transfers from Ohtani’s bank account from
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Belén Liotti (CNN) — Los antiguos romanos disfrutaban de algo más que la comida durante sus fiestas, o eso parece demostrar un nuevo descubrimiento en el sitio arqueológico de Pompeya. Los arqueólogos que trabajan en este sitio mundialmente conocido descubrieron una sala de banquetes con paredes pintadas de negro y cubiertas con frescos de personajes
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Para muchas personas, el desempleo repentino (especialmente a una edad avanzada) puede ser un momento de crisis insuperable. Para Robert Webber, que perdió su trabajo como gerente de instalaciones en Estados Unidos en 2018, se convirtió en una oportunidad para seguir un sueño y comenzar una nueva vida en Europa. Webber
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Houston police said Thursday that they are still reviewing if DNA testing in connection with thousands of sexual assault and sex crime cases that were dropped due to staffing issues could have led officers to potential suspects and possible arrests. The more than 4,000 sexual assault
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline a list of 15 college players who have been invited to the WNBA draft on Monday, the league announced Thursday. Clark, who is the career leading scorer in Division I men’s and women’s basketball, is expected to go first
Continue Reading Belén Liotti (CNN) — Los hackers respaldados por el Estado ruso robaron correspondencia por correo electrónico entre organismos gubernamentales de Estados Unidos y Microsoft mediante una violación de los sistemas del gigante del software, confirmaron funcionarios estadounidenses este jueves. Microsoft ha notificado a “varios” organismos federales de Estados Unidos que los piratas informáticos pueden haber
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Múltiples cierres de carreteras estarán en efecto para el Festival de Música y Artes del Valle de Coachella, así como Stagecoach. Un cierre de carreteras estará en vigor en la Avenida 50 entre Monroe Street y Madison Avenue hasta el 8 de mayo, según un comunicado de la ciudad de Indio. Funcionarios de la ciudad
Continue ReadingBy FARNOUSH AMIRI and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will again try to advance a bill reauthorizing a crucial national security surveillance program. The second attempt Friday comes just days after a conservative revolt prevented similar legislation from reaching the floor. Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to bring forward a Plan
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Conan O’Brien is gearing up for a new iteration in his career as show host extraordinaire. The former “Late Night” and ”Conan” funnyman spoke with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Thursday about his upcoming Max travel series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” in which he travels around the world to experience
Continue Reading Belén Liotti (CNN) — Meghan, la duquesa de Sussex y el príncipe Harry siguen trabajando con Netflix. El gigante del streaming confirmó a CNN este jueves que Archewell Productions, propiedad de la pareja, tiene dos nuevas series de no ficción en etapa de producción en Netflix, como parte de un acuerdo general de varios años
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Strauss and Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from some parts of her home state after tribes voted to legally bar her from reservation land, after she made comments linking tribal leaders to drug cartels. Three tribes this year have barred Noem, who’s on former President
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House. House Republican Leader Steve Scalise says Johnson has been talking with White House officials about a package that would
Continue ReadingBy OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violation. The Board of Commissioners for the Port
Continue ReadingBy JANIE HAR and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violation. The Board of Commissioners for the Port
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