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By Hira Humayun and Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — Ireland’s leader has condemned anti-immigration comments made by Conor McGregor, during an appearance by the 36-year-old former mixed martial arts champion in the White House ahead of a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US President Donald Trump. Speaking in the White House briefing room Monday, McGregor
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Time Saver traffic alert in the City of Indio this week – The city is working on resurfacing streets to improve safety and driving conditions. Traffic will be down to one lane in work zones, and there may be some delays. Work on Avenue 41 was being done on Monday.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – The White House is creating confusion about recently protected public lands, including the Chuckwalla National Monument. The L.A. Times reports that questions about protected public lands arose on Saturday, March 15, when the White House dropped the reference to the national monuments in the Fact Sheet dated March 14, 2025. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– With the rise of celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day, also comes a very sobering statistic: between 2018 and 2022, 290 people were killed in alcohol impaired crashes during the holiday weekend. According to the NHTSA, during those years, one person was killed in an alcohol related crash every 45 minutes.With that
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler and Harlan Schmidt, CNN Washington (CNN) — Personnel from the Department of Government Efficiency, accompanied by DC police officers, gained access to the US Institute of Peace Monday after being turned away last week. The dramatic escalation follows the Trump administration’s Friday gutting of the organization’s board and tees up another court
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Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, B.C. (T3) – Ante las múltiples desapariciones forzadas que ocurren en Baja California, en la capital del estado, se han formado diversas agrupaciones que se dedican a desarrollar búsquedas de personas desaparecidas. En Mexicali, la seńora Irma Leyva se ha convertido en una pionera y una de las voces más sólidas en
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s becoming more expensive to own a business. According to the latest retail submarket report from Riverside County, rents for retail space in the Coachella Valley are rising. However, rent growth is decelerating. In 2022, market asking rent growth was at 5.6 percent. The second quarter of 2024 saw growth
Continue ReadingBy Kit Maher and Donald Judd, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — President Donald Trump used his visit on Monday to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to criticize the venue of which he’s now the chairman, claiming that it’s ripe for an overhaul, just like the country he now leads. “It’s in
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control released on Monday the results of 167 citations issued in its latest “shoulder tap” operation. The Department teamed up with 62 law enforcement agencies throughout the state on Saturday as part of that effort. Minors supervised by law enforcement stood outside stores that sell
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Irish community say they’re facing a significant loss. O’Caine’s Irish Pub in Rancho Mirage is closing its doors March 29 due to rising rent and struggling to financially recover post pandemic. Over 31 million Americans claim Irish ancestry according to U.S. Census Bureau 2021 data. News Channel
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – As federal agencies like the Small Business Administration (SBA) face cuts amid the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts, some local businesses have questions about what it means for them. The SBA provides resources and funding for mom-and-pops to help them start, grow, and expand. This includes providing loans to businesses and
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, Ella Nilsen, Marshall Cohen, Rene Marsh and Linda Gaudino, CNN (CNN) — Days after a Maryland federal judge ruled that terminated probationary workers must be temporarily reinstated, multiple federal agencies have told their staffers that they are complying with the decision – but placing the employees on paid administrative leave. Workers at
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is inviting the public to attend a free tenant rights workshop this Wednesday at the Palm Springs Public Library. The workshop is designed to provide crucial legal education and support for renters, with a special focus on low income renters who may need help with
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, Abeer Salman, Lauren Izso and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — Gaza’s fragile ceasefire was shattered early Tuesday as Israel carried out deadly strikes across the enclave and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to use “increasing military strength” against Hamas. Gaza experienced its deadliest day in over 15 months on Tuesday, according
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Pope Francis during their trip to Italy and the Vatican in April despite the pontiff’s ill-health following his hospitalization around a month ago. The announcement of the royal visit is likely to be read
Continue ReadingBy Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — Harvard undergraduate tuition will be free for students from families making $200,000 or less, starting next fall, the university announced Monday in its latest effort to provide an Ivy League education to those who might otherwise be priced out. Attending Harvard will be completely free for students from
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– PS Drone Fest 2025, the largest drone festival in North America, will take place from March 21–23 at Palm Springs High School, featuring groundbreaking technology, drone competitions, and inspiring keynotes speakers. The event is hosted by the Palm Springs Unified School District, aligning with its growing drone programs across schools. Event
Continue ReadingBy Daniela Patiño and Marlon Sorto, CNN en Español (CNN) — Mexican authorities say they have arrested Francisco Javier Román-Bardales, an alleged leader of the MS-13 gang who is on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Román-Bardales was arrested on the Teocelo-Baxtla highway in Veracruz, according to a joint statement from the Attorney General,
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Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A Houston-area woman was recently arrested and is facing charges “for providing illegal abortions,” the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a Monday news release. “In Texas, life is sacred. I will always do everything in my power to protect the unborn, defend our state’s pro-life
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