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By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — California just raised the minimum wage for the state’s fast food sector workers by $4 to $20. As if on cue, it raised a familiar refrain that those workers would be replaced by technology, such as self-service kiosks. That’s likely to happen in some instances where business
Continue ReadingBy Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Ancient Romans were enjoying more than just the food during their feasts, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown. Archaeologists working at the world-famous site have uncovered a banqueting hall with black-painted walls covered with frescoes of mythological characters associated with the Trojan War. The
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macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– En medio de gritos y señalamientos entre los congresistas concluyó abruptamente este miércoles una sesión de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador que había citado a varios funcionarios para que dieran explicaciones sobre el operativo del viernes en la Embajada de México en Quito, para
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By Alisha Ebrahimji and Alexandra Ross, CNN (CNN) — Iowa is taking a page out of Texas’ book as its governor signed a bill into law this week allowing law enforcement officers to arrest some undocumented migrants. Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday that makes it a crime to be in the
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting Thursday, a day after tumbling on worries that interest rates may stay high for a while. The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in midday trading, coming off a slide of 0.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 165 points, or
Continue ReadingBy Frances Lin Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — In a heartwarming event focused on inclusion, special needs students from Kaimuki, Kalani, Roosevelt, and McKinley High Schools gathered Wednseday at the Stan Sheriff Center for the Unity Prom. According to Ho’ea, The Foundation, this occasion was an effort to provide students
Continue Reading By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Parrots are smart, with some species found to have the problem-solving skills of a young child. So if small kids can use technology in some capacity, why can’t parrots? Researchers aiming to answer why parrots should use technology for cognitive enrichment set out to answer just how tablets could be improved
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Less than a week after a deadly stabbing incident, another inmate at the Fulton County Jail has died, according to the sheriff’s office. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said the inmate, later identified as Travis Landrey, was found unresponsive in his
Continue ReadingBy DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has opened the door for an interest rate cut as early as its June meeting. The bank left rates unchanged Thursday but said there are signs that inflation is finally heading toward its goal of 2%.Bank President Christine Lagarde said that
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Tuck away your Masters-branded solar glasses, the eclipse has come and gone over Augusta National Golf Club. Only one fashion item matters now: the green jacket. The 88th edition of one of sport’s most prestigious tournaments tees off in Georgia on Thursday, raising the curtain on the men’s major
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Authorities say an avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden has killed three people from the Netherlands who were on a skiing and hiking trip. Another person was rescued and taken to a hospital. Police said a group of 17 people from the Netherlands, accompanied by four Austrian mountain guides, was
Continue Reading Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El expresidente de Colombia Álvaro Uribe respondió este miércoles al pedido de la Fiscalía General para que llamarlo a juicio por los presuntos delitos de fraude judicial y manipulación de testigos. A través de un mensaje en sus redes sociales, Uribe dijo que la iniciativa no obedece a delito alguno: “Este
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund says strong economic activity in the United States and emerging markets is projected to help drive global growth by about 3% this year. That’s below the annual historic average and a warning sign about potential lackluster performances through the 2020s.
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The wife of Julian Assange says her husband’s legal case “could be moving in the right direction.” Stella Assnge spoke Thursday after President Joe Biden confirmed the U.S. may drop charges against the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder. It came as supporters in several cities rallied to demand the
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Daniil Medvedev ranted at officials for the second consecutive day over what he believed was a match-altering and incorrect decision during his third-round defeat to compatriot Karen Khachanov at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Thursday. After losing the first set 6-3 and with the second one tied
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Winter and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — Actor Jonathan Majors was sentenced to a 52-week mandatory in-person domestic violence prevention program for the assault and harassment of his former girlfriend during a domestic dispute, a New York criminal judge ruled Monday. Majors will have to give DNA as it’s his first conviction, and
Continue ReadingBy Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story NEW LONDON, Connecticut (WFSB) — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy announced 55 Second Class cadets were disciplined for allegedly sharing answers on homework assignments. The answers were shared electronically for two separate assignments, the academy said. “The details of each cadet’s involvement in this unauthorized
Continue ReadingBy Julia Lopez and Noor Shami Click here for updates on this story GRESHAM, Oregon (KPTV) — A teenager who allegedly hit a man on the head with a skateboard in Gresham Sunday turned himself into police Tuesday evening. Around 6:30 p.m., a 15-year-old came to the Gresham Police Department with his parents. He is
Continue ReadingBy Julia Avery Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Kansas City has a lot to be proud of. The sports teams, the architecture, and most of all the people. One impressive Kansas Citian, in particular, was just honored at the Inaugural KC Current match in CPKC Stadium. Lily Dickson
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are holding firmer Thursday, a day after tumbling on worries that interest rates may stay high for a while. The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 45 points, or 0.1%, as of 9:45 a.m.
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