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Irish community reacts to authentic pub closing during final St. Patrick’s Day celebration

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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Local small business owners have questions amid changes to federal agencies

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

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Getting paid not to work: Federal probationary workers are being reinstated but put on paid leave

By 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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Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

By 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

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PS Drone Fest inspiring students and future innovators in drone technology

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

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What we know about the El Salvador ‘mega prison’ where Trump is sending alleged Venezuelan gang members

CNN By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison was notorious long before the Trump administration’s recent decision to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members there. The Center for Terrorism Confinement, to give it its full name, is considered the largest prison in the Americas – with a capacity of 40,000 inmates

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What we know about the El Salvador ‘mega prison’ where Trump is sending alleged Venezuelan gang members

By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison was notorious long before the Trump administration’s recent decision to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members there. The Center for Terrorism Confinement, to give it its full name, is considered the largest prison in the Americas – with a capacity of 40,000 inmates –

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Pete Buttigieg Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: January 19, 1982 Birth place: South Bend, Indiana Birth name: Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Father: Joseph A. Buttigieg, an English professor Mother: Anne

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Arab League Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Arab League, an organization of Middle Eastern and African countries and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Facts Ahmed Aboul Gheit of Egypt is the current secretary-general of the Arab League. There are also four observer states: Eritrea, India, Brazil and Venezuela. The Arab League’s purpose,

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Well-known Palestinian journalist detained by Israeli police over alleged ‘incitement’

By Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman, Eugenia Yosef, Pauline Lockwood and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Israeli police are seeking to keep a well-known Palestinian journalist in detention in Jerusalem on charges related to “incitement” and “support of terrorism,” despite an Israeli judge ordering her release on Monday. Latifeh Abdellatif is a freelance photojournalist whose work

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