Month: October 2024
A French judge in a shocking rape case allows the public to see some of the video evidence
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman whose now former husband had repeatedly drugged her so that he and others could assault her has decided to allow the public to see some of the video recordings of the alleged rapes. Friday’s
Continue ReadingUbisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shares of Ubisoft surged more than 30% Friday, following reports that Tencent and the Guillemot family are considering a buyout of the video game maker. Bloomberg news reported that Tencent and Guillemot family — minority stakeholders in Ubisoft — have been discussing ways to stabilize the company and
Continue ReadingThe US has strengthened its military posture in the Middle East amid unrest. Here’s where those assets are deployed
By Haley Britzky, Way Mullery and Amy O’Kruk, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US has strengthened its military posture consistently in the Middle East over the last year following the breakout of the war between Israel and Hamas, with tensions increasing further in the days after Israel launched its operation against Hezbollah. Twice this year, US forces in the region have
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Edmundo González Urrutia: “Mi salida de Venezuela es solo temporal”
Andrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — El líder opositor venezolano, Edmundo González, señaló este viernes en el marco del Foro La Toja, un espacio de debate político que se celebra en el noroeste de España, que a pesar de haber dejado Venezuela como consecuencia de “presiones inenarrables y amenazas extremas”, su “salida del país es
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Sixth senior member of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is stepping down, source says
By Mark Morales and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Another top aide of embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams is stepping down. First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, who had her phones seized by federal investigators in September, is expected to resign, according to a source familiar with the plan. It is not yet known when
Continue Reading ¿Cómo ha cambiado El Salvador a un año de la implantación del polémico régimen de excepción de Bukele?
macamilarincon Nota del editor: Este artículo fue actualizado el 4 de octubre para corregir el alcance del decreto que suspende varias garantías constitucionales vigentes en El Salvador. (CNN Español) –– El Salvador cumple este lunes un año desde que se implementó el régimen de excepción, una política que lanzó el gobierno del presidente Nayib Bukele
Continue ReadingThe Menendez brothers’ case is not the only one that’s been affected by a true-crime docuseries
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Being an armchair detective has turned into an American obsession, fueled by an abundance of true-crime content in podcasts and television series. But some of those projects have sparked actual legal developments. The latest example involves the high-profile case of brothers of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were
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Ministro de Seguridad de El Salvador dice que los DD.HH. son una preocupación para el Gobierno: “Nosotros no matamos pandilleros”
mondemanola Nota del editor: Este artículo fue actualizado el 4 de octubre para corregir el alcance del decreto que suspende varias garantías constitucionales vigentes en El Salvador. (CNN Español) — Gustavo Villatoro es uno de los hombres fuertes de El Salvador. Es el ministro de Justicia y Seguridad en el país donde el combate contra
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Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel is holding up peace deal to influence 2024 US election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a Mideast peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “No administration has helped Israel more than I have.
Continue ReadingEmhoff spokesperson denies to Semafor assault of ex-girlfriend alleged in tabloid report
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — A spokesperson for second gentleman Doug Emhoff denied claims made in a tabloid report that he assaulted a former girlfriend in 2012. The Daily Mail on Wednesday reported Emhoff allegedly struck an ex-girlfriend while the two were leaving an event at the Cannes Film Festival in France in 2012,
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding
AP Health Writer North Carolina health workers are distributing Benadryl and epinephrine injections to communities after hurricane flooding has caused bees and yellow jackets to swarm from their underground nests. Hospitals, emergency responders and doctors have been requesting allergy medications as more people run into the insects in Helene’s wake. Anaphylaxis is a rare but
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