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On social media, the Department of Homeland Security appeals to nostalgia — with motifs of White identity

By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — A recruitment poster recently shared on the Department of Homeland Security’s social media pages depicts Uncle Sam at a crossroads. In one direction point the words “homeland” and “opportunity.” Toward the other, “invasion” and “cultural decline.” In its caption, the agency overseeing the country’s immigration system presents these choices

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Pullman Hotel on May 8

Israel’s Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot,’ New Zealand leader Luxon says

By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Wednesday that his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot” and that Israel’s planned occupation of Gaza City is “utterly unacceptable.” Luxon’s comments come as his conservative coalition government weighs whether to join other members of the Five-Eyes security alliance, Australia,

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Catch ’em all but dump the fries. Pokémon fans leave McDonald’s Japan in massive food waste drama

By Kathleen Magramo, Junko Ogura, CNN (CNN) — Piles of untouched Happy Meals littered sidewalks outside McDonald’s restaurants in Japan over the weekend, as frenzied customers scrambled to buy limited-edition sets with Pokémon cards. The promotional tie-up between McDonald’s and Pokémon ended just hours after it launched on Saturday as customers bought bulk orders of

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Desert Recreation District partners with CVAG, valley cities to maintain CV Link

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Recreation District (DRD) just announced it will provide ongoing maintenance for CV Link, which is expected to fully open later this year. The 40-mile long pathway aimed at connecting cities, parks, and destinations across the valley is designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles. As part of the new

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Menifee police officer taken into custody following sexual assault allegations

MENIFEE, Calif. (CNS) – A Menifee police officer was taken into custody Tuesday following a complaint involving sexual assault allegations. Investigators determined there was sufficient evidence to support the arrest of Officer Juan Pensina on Tuesday at approximately 12:45 p.m., according to the Menifee Police Department. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the

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New real-time weather data system to enhance safety of students in PSUSD

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – New technology will protect students from dangerous weather conditions. Palm Springs Unified School District announced it deployed eight Perry Weather Monitoring Stations across its schools. It said the system tracks temperature, air quality, humidity, and severe weather (including lightning) to help schools make informed decisions about outdoor activities. PSUSD set

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Shooting stars over the desert: Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Tuesday night in Joshua Tree & Coachella Valley

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Perseids meteor shower, one of the year’s most anticipated night-sky events, peaks Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning and skywatchers across the Coachella Valley, Twentynine Palms, and Joshua Tree are preparing for the show. The shower runs from mid-July through late August, but this year’s peak lands just three days after

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A US Air Force airman salutes at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage

White House lands on Trump-Putin summit location as officials race to prepare for historic Alaska meeting

By Kristen Holmes, Kevin Liptak, and David Brooks, CNN (CNN) — American officials scrambling this weekend to identify and lock down a venue for Friday’s summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart quickly discovered a major snag: summertime is peak tourist season in Alaska, and options both available and equipped to host the

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A US Air Force airman salutes at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage

White House lands on Trump-Putin summit location as officials race to prepare for historic Alaska meeting

CNN By Kristen Holmes, Kevin Liptak, and David Brooks, CNN (CNN) — American officials scrambling this weekend to identify and lock down a venue for Friday’s summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart quickly discovered a major snag: summertime is peak tourist season in Alaska, and options both available and equipped to host

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