By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Gold is having its best year since 1979. Gold futures traded in New York have soared almost 71% this year, on pace for their best annual gain in 46 years. The last time gold had such a strong year, Jimmy Carter was president, a crisis was unfolding
Continue Reading
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In “The Testament of Ann Lee,” two young Shakers, disciples of revolutionary preacher Mother Ann’s teachings, fail to obey their leader’s primary command: Celibacy. Fresh-faced and newly in love, with not much else to look forward to in a dark, gloomy 18th century New York City, the pair sneak
Continue Reading
By Annie Grayer, Molly English, Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — Congressional Republicans have yet to break the record for most retirements in a single year, but some say it’s only a matter of time before widespread frustration with the current state of Washington leads to a tipping point as many in the party head
Continue Reading
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles.
Continue Reading
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — When a group of defense insiders gathered in Whitehall, the home of the British government, last month to discuss how prepared the United Kingdom and its allies were for a war they believe could come in the next few years, their verdict was pretty grim: They are not. The
Continue Reading By Esha Mitra, CNN Noida, India (CNN) — A gargantuan task is underway to update the longest voter list in the world. This is India, and that’s nearly a billion people whose details need to be verified before they’re allowed to participate in the world’s largest democracy. Across the country, tens of thousands of civil
Continue Reading By Irene Nasser, CNN (CNN) — Renowned actor and director Mohammad Bakri died Wednesday at the age of 72, according to his family. Bakri had been suffering from heart problems. His funeral was held the same day in his town of birth, al-Bi’neh, in northern Israel. “With profound sorrow and grief, we announce the passing
Continue Reading
CNN By Brad Lendon, Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea on Thursday released new images of what it claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine, a massive vessel equal in size to some of the United States Navy’s attack subs. The pictures released by state media showed leader Kim Jong Un inspecting
Continue Reading By Brad Lendon, Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea on Thursday released new images of what it claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine, a massive vessel equal in size to some of the United States Navy’s attack subs. The pictures released by state media showed leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A power outage is impacting thousands of customers on Christmas Eve in Palm Springs. As of 6:15 p.m., 2,286 customers are without power. The outage was reported near the E Via Escuela and N Sunrise Way. There is no word on a possible cause or estimated restoration time. Get the
Continue Reading
Por Taylor Romine, CNN Una parada de tráfico en las afueras de Baltimore el miércoles terminó con un hombre indocumentado herido por disparos y otro más lesionado después de que agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) alegaran que el conductor de una camioneta se dirigió directamente
Continue Reading
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The phone rings. Would your 10-year-old like to speak with the president? He’s tracking Santa Claus from his living room in Palm Beach. “Santa is a very good person,” President Donald Trump, in a suit and gold tie, tells Jasper in Tulsa. “We want to make sure that
Continue Reading By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The phone rings. Would your 10-year-old like to speak with the president? He’s tracking Santa Claus from his living room in Palm Beach. “Santa is a very good person,” President Donald Trump, in a suit and gold tie, tells Jasper in Tulsa. “We want to make sure that he’s
Continue Reading
Meritus Gas Partners reports that maintaining optimal conditions in grow houses involves controlling light, temperature, humidity, CO2, and airflow for healthier, high-yield plants.
Continue Reading
Better reports that Fed rate cuts can influence mortgage rates, but unpredictably; housing buyers should focus on personal finances for better rates.
Continue Reading
Spokeo reports job offer scams via text are rising, often posing as recruiters to steal personal info.
Continue Reading
Next City reports that the Native American Health Center in Oakland is developing affordable housing and a dental clinic to address rising local needs.
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was hospitalized and seven people were displaced after a structure fire at a home in Indio Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 4 p.m. on the 83000 Block of Dr. Carreon Boulevard. Firefighters responded to a two-story, multi-family dwelling involved with fire. The blaze has been contained,
Continue Reading
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) On Christmas Eve in Banning, holiday decorations line streets and front yards, but for many residents, questions about their utility bills remain top of mind. Utility statements that should have arrived months ago are now landing all at once, and for thousands of households, the totals feel overwhelming. “Yes, it’s affecting everyone,”
Continue Reading
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A traffic stop outside of Baltimore Wednesday ended with an undocumented man shot and another injured after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents allege the driver of a van drove directly at officers, prompting them to open fire. It is the second incident publicized this week where ICE agents
Continue Reading