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Spencer Blum
Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
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Several construction vehicles severely damaged at Cathedral City work site
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A construction site in Cathedral City’s Rio Vista neighborhood became the target of extensive vandalism after several pieces of heavy equipment were severely damaged late last week. Crews arriving at the site discovered shattered windows, broken mirrors, smashed headlights, and damaged control systems on multiple construction vehicles. Mario Crncic, COO
Continue ReadingXi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — Less than a week after Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump, the Chinese leader is hosting another guest of honor – and this time it’s a close ally. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in the Chinese capital Tuesday for
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Justice Jackson slams Supreme Court’s handling of rush appeal in Louisiana redistricting case
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson offered a blistering critique Monday of the Supreme Court’s handling of a recent high-profile redistricting case, asserting that the court needed to be “really, really careful” in the churn of an election year to avoid appearing political and suggesting it had failed to do so
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Faith leaders gather to voice concern regarding recent valley ICE activity
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Faith leaders are gathering to speak with Representative Raul Ruiz after a recent surge in immigration enforcement in the Coachella Valley. Last week, News Channel 3 reported on immigration enforcement activity that drew alarm from Palm Springs residents and local leaders. Inland Coalition 4 Immigration Justice, an immigration rights group, posted
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Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is proposing increasing the refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2026 to 17,500 for White South Africans, according to an emergency determination sent to Congress and obtained by CNN. Last year, the administration restricted the number of refugees allowed to enter the country annually to 7,500,
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Fact check: Colorado governor’s misleading rationale for freeing election denier Tina Peters
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis justified his decision to release election denier Tina Peters from prison with a series of false and misleading claims, inaccurately distancing her case from efforts to undermine the 2020 election. The former Mesa County clerk is set to be freed from state prison in two
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What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies
By Tierney Sneed, Devan Cole, CNN The unprecedented lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against the Internal Revenue Service over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns years ago has led to an unprecedented arrangement that will make nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds available to allies of the president who say they were unfairly investigated
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Two arrested in connection to deadly 2025 Banning shooting
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The Banning Police Department says it has arrested two suspects in the April 14th, 2025 murder of 21-year-old Banning resident Donald Ray Miles III, and the attempted murder of another victim who survived the incident. On May 14th, 2026 at approximately 5:00 a.m. the Banning Police Department Detective Bureau says it was assisted by the
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Brush fire burning in community of Ribbonwood near Highway 74
UPDATE: The forward progress has been stopped and crews are working on containment. No injuries were reported, and Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assisted with the evacuation of some residents. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire in the community of Ribbonwood off of Highway 74, southwest of Pinyon Pines. It was
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Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Nancy Pelosi is officially wading into the race to replace her in Congress, endorsing San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan after weeks of more subtly expressing her support. “Connie understands San Francisco — our values, our diversity, our communities, and our responsibility to lead with both compassion and strength. She’s
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Palm Desert Aquatic Center reopens ahead of summer heat
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is back open following its soft opening this week, just in time for rising summer temperatures across the Coachella Valley. City officials say the reopening comes after months of preparation and upgrades to the facility. The center will offer recreational swim time, swim lessons, fitness
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American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
CNN By Helen Regan, Brenda Goodman, Erikas Mwisi, CNN (CNN) — An international effort is underway to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda that is believed by the Africa CDC to have caused more than 100 deaths, with the United States triggering a public health law to limit
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Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action
CNN By Gonzalo Zegarra, Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned Monday that a US military assault on Cuba “will cause a bloodbath with incalculable consequences” amid renewed tension between Havana and Washington. “Cuba poses no threat, nor does it have aggressive plans or intentions against any country. It has none against
Continue ReadingA setback for Musk, zooming asteroid, life at sea: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s an exciting time here at CNN, with the official launch of our new weather app — especially on a day when severe storms are demanding everyone’s attention. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ A setback for
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Breezy and mild, warmer by midweek
Winds remain a part of our forecast through this afternoon, but those winds are gradually easing. Indian Canyon Drive through the wash remains closed, but Gene Autry Trail has now been reopened in Palm Springs. The breezy conditions will keep temps cooler than normal today, with highs in the upper 80s. A Wind Advisory remains
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Police responding to reports of an active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego
CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved our coverage of reports of an active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego to live updates here. The San Diego Police Department is at the Islamic Center of San Diego for a reported active shooter, the department said Monday in a post on social media.
Continue ReadingVoting Rights Act Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which serves to protect and enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments. It was enacted in response to voter suppression in the 1960s by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Important sections Original jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi,
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On rare campaign trail visit, Hegseth implores Kentucky voters to oust Massie
By Jeff Zeleny, David Wright, CNN Hebron, Kentucky (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a rare wartime visit to the campaign trail on Monday, imploring Republicans in Kentucky to defeat GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and send President Donald Trump “reinforcements” who pledge to support his agenda. Rallying alongside Ed Gallrein, Massie’s Republican challenger, on
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