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Month: June 2024

Kenya’s president calls protests ‘treasonous’ after police fire live rounds at demonstrators

By Larry Madowo, Stephanie Busari, Catherine Nicholls and Sugam Pokharel, CNN (CNN) — Kenyan President William Ruto denounced protests on Tuesday that saw parliament stormed and at least five people shot dead as “treasonous” – but did not address the swelling outrage against a controversial finance bill that sparked the widespread demonstrations. Kenya is in the

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Gaza population at risk of famine as it continues to face emergency levels of hunger, report finds

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A high risk of famine persists in Gaza and the situation “remains catastrophic” as the war between Israel and Hamas continues, according to a report released Tuesday by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Nearly half a million are projected to face catastrophic levels of hunger, the most severe level

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Alabama man denied office after winning election reaches proposed settlement to become town’s first Black mayor

By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — The town of Newbern, Alabama and a Black man who was prevented from becoming the town’s mayor after winning his 2020 election, have reached a proposed settlement, according to federal court documents. Patrick Braxton will officially become mayor of Newbern once the court approves the settlement –  the first Black person

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Entire Bakersfield Chapter of Hells Angels arrested on multiple violent charges

Six members of an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang known as “Hells Angels” were arrested today on various violent charges following a joint investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol. Early this morning, officers arrested Ricardo Alvarez, 42, of Bakersfield, Armando Villasenor, 55,

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City of Palm Springs hosts workshop on how to stay prepared for summer-related challenges and heat illnesses

The City of Palm Springs wants to make sure you’re prepared for summer in the desert. The city’s Emergency Management Team, along with the American Red Cross, ONE-PS and Racquet Club West Neighborhood, are all teaming up to host an informational training session on Tuesday afternoon. “We’re getting into summer months here, and in Palm

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RivCo Board of Supervisors formally approves structurally balanced 2024-25 budget

The Board of Supervisors today formally approved a $9.2 billion budget for Riverside County government in the 2024-25 fiscal year that officials said is structurally balanced and will net reserves approaching $700 million. “The recommended budget demonstrates the values that drive the important work of the county, focusing on improving the quality of life for

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