Osmary Hernández, CNN en Español (CNN) — Venezuela’s Supreme Court has fined TikTok $10 million, accusing it of failing to control the spread of viral challenges that have allegedly led to the deaths of three children. Magistrate Tania D’Amelio said Monday the company had eight days to pay the fine to the National Communications Commission
Continue Reading
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors are fighting to keep a Virginia man behind bars after they say investigators found what could be the largest number of “finished explosive devices” in FBI history at his 20-acre home near Norfolk. The man, Brad Spafford, was arrested earlier this month on one charge of possessing an
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Instead of traditional street partying on New Year’s Eve, tens of thousands of protesters led by university students have gathered overnight in Belgrade and other Serbian cities to demand political reforms and justice in the Balkan country. The protesters have been actively demonstrating following the tragic collapse of a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dozens of cars lined up outside a New Orleans church parking lot this week as residents flocked to exchange firearms for video game consoles through a city-supported gun buyback initiative meant to improve public safety as Louisiana loosens gun ownership laws. Leticia Clanton, 50, waited all morning
Continue Reading
Demuth Park is aglow this New Year’s Eve as the free community celebration, “Art in the Park in the Dark” returns from 5 to 9 p.m. The celebration features laser shows by artist Kyle Garner, live performances, interactive art installations and a family-friendly Glow and Go Parade. Organized by comedian and producer Shann Carr, the
Continue Reading
Fantastic weather dominates the Coachella Valley through the week and into the weekend as a broad high-pressure ridge strengthens, leading to a warming trend across the region. Some of that warming begins today in the valleys and foothills, with temperatures reaching into the 80s by Thursday. Before we get to late week, let’s talk about
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts slammed what he described as “dangerous” talk by some officials about ignoring federal court rulings, using an annual report weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office to stress the importance of an independent judiciary. Officials “from across the political spectrum have raised the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders. Roberts laid out his concerns in his annual report on the federal judiciary. It was released after a year where the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jail oversight board has found that New York City correction officers repeatedly blocked medical staff from administering care to a 23-year-old woman at Rikers Island weeks before her death. Charizma Jones was receiving treatment for a possible case of scarlet fever when she was transferred to an infirmary
Continue ReadingPor Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El Gobierno de Brasil anunció que se construirá un nuevo puente entre los estados de Maranhão y Tocantins, tras el trágico desplome del 22 de diciembre. El Departamento Nacional de Infraestructura de Transporte informó este martes que contrató a un consorcio empresarial para edificar el nuevo puente, con un
Continue Reading By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Brown, the renowned CNN anchor who gained prominence for his coverage of the September 11 attacks and his pivotal role in shaping the network’s evening news format, died Sunday at 76, his family said. Brown’s career in journalism began in local television in Seattle before becoming the founding
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — New York’s plan to charge drivers extra to enter the center of Manhattan is set to to take effect Sunday. The goals of what’s known as congestion pricing are to reduce gridlock and pollution and raise revenue for the region’s transit system. Gov. Kathy Hochul said this week that the state
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — An appeals court has rejected an Arizona official’s argument that felony charges against him for delaying certification of his rural county’s 2022 election results should be dismissed because he has legislative immunity. In an order Tuesday, the Arizona Court of Appeals concluded Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby’s duty to certify the election
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast says that French troops will leave the country starting January 2025, becoming the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara made the announcement on Tuesday in the latest setback for France, which has had a decadeslong military
Continue ReadingBy John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US markets wrapped up a blockbuster 2024 by marking an achievement so rare that it’s only ever happened a handful of times. Despite US stocks closing lower Tuesday in a disappointing December that saw the Dow drop over 2,000 points, or about 5%, and the S&P 500
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Southerners in the US eat a heaping bowl of Hoppin’ John, people in Japan slurp up soba noodles and
Continue Reading CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Southerners in the US eat a heaping bowl of Hoppin’ John, people in Japan slurp up soba noodles
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 confirmed human H5N1 infections in the United States this year. But the case of an ill Canadian teen stands out because of its severity and
Continue ReadingPor Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español La Fiscalía de Ecuador confirmó este martes que los cuatro cuerpos que fueron encontrados incinerados la semana pasada en la localidad de Taura, provincia de Guayas, corresponden a los de Saúl Arboleda, Steven Medina y los hermanos Josué e Ismael Arroyo, los menores de entre 11 y 15
Continue ReadingBy Allen Cone Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Several passengers onboard the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Sea are suing the Miami-based cruise line after one of the company’s workers was convicted of placing hidden cameras in their guest rooms. Aronfeld Trial Lawyers filed the 30-page lawsuit in the U.S.
Continue Reading