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May is Stroke Awareness Month. 2 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated. Time is critical — and one major risk factor often goes unnoticed: Atrial Fibrillation (Afib). Afib is a common heart condition, especially in people over 65. It causes the heart to beat irregularly, which can lead to blood pooling
Continue ReadingBy Shania Shelton and Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump for suggesting Ukraine may have to give up territory in exchange for peace, calling it a “modern-day appeasement,” in reference to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s efforts to appease Adolf Hitler as he sought to annex land in
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Valerie the dachshund has finally been reunited with her owners after surviving 540 days alone on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Owners Georgia Gardner and Josh Fishlock described the moment they got to hold the tiny pup in their arms in a statement published Wednesday. Gardner said she “burst
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju and Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — The battle to replace Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin in Illinois is intensifying with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday jumping into a crowded primary that has divided key Democratic factions in the blue state. Krishnamoorthi, who has represented a swath of the northwest Chicago suburbs since
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VATICAN CITY, Rome – As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an event marked by history, secrecy, and sacred tradition. WATCH: Vatican Media’s LIVE coverage of the 2025 Papal Conclave The 2025 Papal Conclave The Vatican officially announced the
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Two adults were transported to the hospital after being exposed to what was originally believed to be fentanyl, but later determined not to be, at Desert Mirage High School, authorities said. The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office was called to assist CAL FIRE, who
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – In the Tuesday meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized the Sheriff’s Office to raise the rates it charges local cities and agencies for law enforcement services. The 7% increase, retroactive to July 2024, raises the base hourly rate charged for the use of patrol personnel. At its Council meeting
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Shadow Hills softball secured their second straight league title on Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory over La Quinta. Shadow Hills defeats La Quinta 3-1, taking the rubber match of the season series and outright league title in the process. Congrats to the Lady Knights. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @TheShadowHills @SH_AthBooster pic.twitter.com/6FPKLAreuO—
Continue ReadingBy Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A New York town official is facing a slew of charges after allegedly shooting a DoorDash delivery driver who was lost and looking for directions in the town of Chester last week, police said. The DoorDash driver suffered serious, nonfatal injuries, New York State Police said in a statement
Continue ReadingBy Sophia Saifi, Rhea Mogul and Jessie Yeung, CNN Islamabad, Pakistan / New Delhi, India (CNN) — Tensions between India and Pakistan remain high days after Delhi launched airstrikes on its neighbor, sparking tit-for-tat military action from both sides this week and widespread confusion as competing claims and disinformation spread online. Many countries are calling
Continue ReadingBy Pete Muntean, Rene Marsh, TuAnh Dam, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The air traffic system meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport last week “was the most dangerous situation you could have,” according to an air traffic controller on duty that day, as the fallout from the outage stretches into a second week. The drop
Continue ReadingBy Cindy VonQuednow, Danny Freeman, Lauren Mascarenhas, and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The time has come. Travelers flying within the US starting Wednesday must use a state-issued ID that is “REAL ID compliant” or be subject to further screening. Things seemed to be operating relatively smoothly at a sampling of US airports Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingCNN, WRAL, DHS, KCBS, KCAL, POOL, KOCO, KOMO, CNNE, KCBS/KCAL By Cindy VonQuednow, Danny Freeman, Lauren Mascarenhas, and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The time has come. Travelers flying within the US starting Wednesday must use a state-issued ID that is “REAL ID compliant” or be subject to further screening. Things seemed to be operating
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Five people were charged Tuesday for their involvement in an alleged human smuggling operation after a small boat capsized off the San Diego coast Monday morning, according to court documents filed Tuesday. The incident left at least three people dead, four injured and one person missing, the US Attorney’s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Every day, nurses carry the weight of life-saving care. They do it quietly, without fanfare. This week, as the country marks National Nurses Week, one local nurse is being recognized for her dedication to patients who rely on critical treatments to survive. Vanessa Handwerk is the registered nursing manager over outpatient
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Time is running out to get a REAL ID from the state of California before the deadline to be able to fly domestically. Starting May 7, you should have a REAL ID, or a passport, to fly. It can be used to board a domestic flight within the U.S. and
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but there is still plenty of time to get something special for the mom in your life. However, consumers may have to spend more money this year to get the same quality of gifts they purchased in previous years. Recent reports from the Federal Reserve imply that inflation
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County supervisors approved the proposed Coachella Valley Power Agency-Joint Powers Authority, or CVPA-JPA, on Tuesday. The CVPA-JPA establishes a new governing authority comprised of the county and multiple cities within the Coachella Valley, with the goal of eventually reducing power bills for residents. Supervisor V. Manuel Perez released a press
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is continuing to crack down on speeding in the Valley, especially after multiple rollover collisions near downtown. Monday night, on Baristo Road and Sunrise Way, a car collided with the rear-end of another vehicle, sending it airborne before landing on its back. While PSPD reported
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Pretrial motions got underway today ahead of jury selection for the trial of one-time Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet and a real estate developer, stemming from an alleged scheme to buy off the mayor to ensure his support for the businessman’s projects. Pougnet, 62, and John Elroy Wessman, 86, were criminally
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