AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from a yearly figure of 2.6% in October. Excluding
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Kristen Holmes and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — The epicenter of Donald Trump’s transition is gradually shifting from south Florida to Washington, DC, to prepare for the president-elect’s return to the country’s seat of power, even as he prefers to bask in the afterglow of his electoral triumph from Mar-a-Lago. Key allies
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Wednesday to break a two-day losing streak and finished just short of its all-time high. Big
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The daily struggle to pay often unpredictable and unregulated school fees is a crushing issue for many across sub-Saharan Africa, where the lack of a few hundred dollars can determine a child’s future. The region has long had the world’s highest dropout rates. Reasons vary, but financial pain is
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Continuing coverage on an investigation into Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher, Carissa Carrera. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department had announced its investigation discovered allegations of misuse of funds to be “unfounded,” but Carrera remains on leave Dr. Frances Esparza, CVUSD superintendent, says Carrera will remain on administrative leave “until the case is closed and
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Iriafen had 24 points and 12 rebounds, JuJu Watkins added 21 points and No. 5 Southern California defeated Fresno State 89-40 on Tuesday night for the Trojans’ fifth win in a row. Iriafen and Watkins combined for 18 of USC’s 22 free throws. Rayah Marshall had 13
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Today officials with Desert Healthcare District, Desert Care Network, and Tenet Healthcare held a celebration as they signed the 30 year lease purchase agreement for Desert Regional Medical Center. Measure AA was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November by a margin of 72%. The agreement would cover $220 million dollars in state mandated seismic upgrades
Continue ReadingBy Gawon Bae and Helen Regan, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to end his own life while in custody, the head of the country’s correctional service said Wednesday, as a political crisis from the President’s brief declaration of martial law continues to spiral. Separately, South
Continue ReadingBy Brian Rokus and Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — US Capitol Police arrested a person who Rep. Nancy Mace said “physically accosted” her Tuesday, the South Carolina Republican said in a post on X. “I was physically accosted tonight on Capitol grounds over my fight to protect women. Capitol police have arrested him. All the
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation. “It’s about taking action to ensure that underserved communities have access to
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation. “It’s about taking action to ensure that underserved communities have access to
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Coachella Valley center midfielder Aida Sanchez is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “A lot of times with her, it’s just kind of letting her take the lead with actions,” head coach Francisco Morales said. “Not necessarily just constantly being told what to do because her own instincts of how she leads the team and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala scored, Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. The Kings started a seven-game road trip, their longest of the season, with a strong performance. Mikey Anderson added
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The United States Postal Service says it’s that time of the year again: a rise in mail thefts as the holidays get closer. The United States Postal Inspection Service, which handles mail security, says that it arrests thousands each year for mail theft. “November, December, are the busier months for the postal service. So you
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and left his wife and three children for Eastern Europe willingly returned to the U.S. after four months and was charged Wednesday with obstructing an intense lake search for his body. The criminal complaint charging Ryan Borgwardt with misdemeanor obstruction
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Los Angeles-based Formica Law Group announced it is officially representing multiple victims in the police motorcycle crash at the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade. 12 people, including a police officer, were injured when a PSPD motorcycle officer lost control and crashed into the crowd at the holiday parade over the weekend. PSPD Chief Andy
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College of the Desert has stopped its Superintendent/President search process due to a “reported breach of confidentiality by one or more members of the Presidential Search Committee.” School officials said this breach has “compromised the fairness and trust that are fundamental to this process.” There were no details on what the breach was, but it
Continue ReadingRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Chatfield scored with 2:39 left, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Tuesday night. Chatfield caught a high clearing attempt at the top of the right circle, then dropped the puck and pushed a shot at the goal that snuck under Vitek Vanecek’s right arm. It
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Vandals attacked a Jewish area of Sydney overnight, torching a stolen car and scrawling antisemitic words on walls, prompting a swift response from authorities who say antisemitism has no place in multicultural Australia. The attack in the eastern suburb of Woollahra comes as police search for three
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Today, on the corner of Amado Road and Avenida Caballeros a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a reimagined plan for the Dream Hotel & Residences. “There’s 155 hotel rooms, there’s also condos in there’s,” Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, Jeffrey Bernstein explained. “There’s also a mixture of condos and hotel rooms. There will be
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