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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ median household income rose to $87,460, or 2.6%, in 2025, the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. This is the highest household income, which is adjusted for inflation, since the agency started measuring it in 1967. Despite the increase
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN London (CNN) — A public inquiry into how the crimes of a British nurse convicted of murdering multiple babies went undetected for so long has uncovered a litany of failings at the UK hospital where she worked and concluded that some babies would have been saved had managers acted sooner. The
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump upbraided Supreme Court justices as “shells” beholden to “crazed” liberal interests in a lengthy online screed a day after the court blocked his plan to execute dramatic changes to mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. “These are not the people I interviewed to serve on the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor Michael Douglas. Personal Birth date: September 25, 1944 Birth place: New Brunswick, New Jersey Birth name: Michael Kirk Douglas Father: Kirk Douglas, actor Mother: Diana (Dill) Douglas, actor Marriages: Catherine Zeta-Jones (November 18, 2000-present); Diandra (Luker) Douglas (1977-2000, divorced) Children: with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif.(KESQ) — Palm Springs Unified School District is observing PSUSD Stands Up to Hate: Districtwide Week of Action and Belonging Sept. 14-18. The week gives schools across the district an opportunity to highlight efforts focused on creating safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where every student feels a sense of belonging. At Cathedral City
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By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death has stretched from coast to coast, with federal authorities now looking into whether the actress obtained illicit drugs from a dealer in Southern California, the Los Angeles Times reported. Medics responding to a 911 call on August 16 found Panettiere in cardiac arrest
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By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is pursuing a “unique alliance” with the European Union, a further signal of Ottawa’s efforts to pivot away from the Washington amid a deepening trade war. The notion of Canada joining the 27-member bloc — or at least pursuing closer ties with it
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By Chris Lau, Junko Ogura, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Japan has been gripped by a declining population for decades, but one age group is adding new members and there are more of them than ever. For the first time in Japan, the number of people aged 100 or older has surpassed more than 100,000
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By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The United States has deployed weapons in space and will use them to defend American forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday – the first public acknowledgment of such capabilities in orbit and a deliberate signal to those that pose potential threats in the domain. “Today we continue
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The deaths of a number of icons within the LGBTQ+ community have been difficult for many in Palm Springs. There have been two in the past two days: Bob Mackie and James “Gypsy” Haake. Bob Mackie’s death was announced on Monday. The iconic costume and fashion designer reportedly visited the
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By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Whether it’s while waiting for the train or chilling solo at a cafe, a tiny nation in Southeast Asia is nudging its people toward an increasingly elusive habit: reading. Singapore this month launched a novel five-year national campaign to nurture reading habits, with incentives including small payments to citizens
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella Valley senior wide receiver Ryan Rumsey has earned play of the week honors for Week 4 of high school football after receiving the most votes over the weekend. Rumsey caught a pass and broke a pair of tackles on his way to scoring a touchdown against Palo Verde Valley
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Artificial intelligence (AI) advancements prompted former President Barack Obama to urge Democrats to prioritize developing a plan with guardrails, saying it would be a focus of his if he were running for president in 2028. Speaking at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser Thursday, Obama said Democrats should focus on
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) – California regulators are considering new standards aimed at improving wireless service and keeping communication networks operating during emergencies, including access to 911. Hope Chistman, a local government liaison for the California Public Utilities Commission, updated Coachella Valley leaders on the efforts Monday morning during a meeting of the Coachella Valley
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(PALM SPRINGS, CA) (KESQ) – James “Gypsy” Haake, a pioneering figure in the world of drag entertainment and one of the oldest living drag queens of his generation, has died at the age of 94. According to a post on his Facebook page, Haake was surrounded by loving family and friends, at his Los Angeles
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INDIO, CA (KESQ) – Stagecoach is returning to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 23-25, 2027, with Garth Brooks, Riley Green and Zach Top set to headline the three-day country music festival. The newly announced lineup features a mix of country stars, rock acts and crossover performers, including Hardy, Willie Nelson & Family, Kelly
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As students return to classrooms, health experts are reminding families that COVID-19 and other illnesses are still circulating. COVID can cause symptoms similar to the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough, sore throat, congestion and fatigue. Experts recommend washing hands regularly, covering coughs and staying home when sick
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)— Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced the honorees for its 40th Anniversary Pride Parade, taking place Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, under the theme “Be Included.” This year’s parade will recognize four individuals whose work and contributions have helped uplift the LGBTQIA+ community locally and nationally. Comedian, writer and actor Fortune Feimster
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Operation SafeHouse is clarifying how it continues to serve young people in the Coachella Valley after its emergency shelter in Thousand Palms stopped housing youth. News Channel 3 sat down with Operation SafeHouse Executive Director Kendra Tankersley-Davis for a tour of the Thousand Palms campus and an interview about what
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Season 5 of Firebirds hockey is almost here, and the team is inviting fans to celebrate by hosting a launch party on Thursday, September 24 at the Berger Foundation Iceplex. The evening will bring Firebirds fans together for a night of skating, entertainment, special appearances, brand-new Season 5 merchandise, and more as the countdown to Firebirds’ hockey begins.
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