By Sana Noor Haq and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Israel has systematically targeted Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza, arbitrarily detaining them without charge or access to legal counsel, and submitting them to torture and abuse, according to a new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI). Between July and December, lawyers working with
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More than 2,000 bills were introduced by both chambers of the California legislature before last week’s February 21st deadline. Now, bills are being assigned to committees, the next step in the sink-or-swim lawmaking process, culminating with an approval or veto at the governor’s desk. However, most of the bills introduced will sink as they hit
Continue ReadingBy Mick Krever, Dana Karni, Ibrahim Dahman and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Israel will not withdraw its forces from the Gaza-Egypt border as would be required under the second phase of a truce with Hamas, an Israeli source says, even as it dispatches a team for ceasefire negotiations. “We will not exit the Philadelphi
Continue ReadingBy Steve Contorno and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is already exerting his influence over the 2026 midterm elections, endorsing two close allies in open gubernatorial contests in the past week and privately signaling plans to shape the Republican ticket in more key races next year, according to people familiar with the
Continue ReadingBy Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — The secret deportation by Thailand of dozens of Uyghurs to China that has sparked international condemnation is a diplomatic win for Beijing and a snub to the United States and the United Nations, who had long warned that the men would face torture and imprisonment if they
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Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Signoret announced his retirement on Wednesday, effective as of the end of the school year in June. Dr. Signoret spoke with News Channel 3’s John White about the decision, saying it came after deep reflection and was based on his large family. See below for the full
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A small group of pro-Palestinian student demonstrators occupied a building at Barnard College’s Manhattan campus Wednesday, clashing with staff and sending one employee to the hospital, the school said. The demonstration, organized by Columbia University Apartheid Divest, was part of a week of action demanding the
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Imperial Irrigation District announced a grant program meant to encourage communities to be more green. IID’s Green Space grant program was worth $525,000 — with individual awards of up to $35,000. The goal was to reduce urban heat, lower temperatures, and beautify local neighborhoods through tree planting. Individuals or groups interested could apply by clicking here. Applications
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The ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue was finally moved to a new permanent pedestal Wednesday. For many, the 26-foot-tall sculpture is a cherished symbol of Palm Springs culture. Crews lifted the 34,000-pound art piece into the air late Wednesday as onlookers watched in awe. The official move to the new spot was complete by around 6:00 p.m.,
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon plans to kick out currently serving transgender service members who don’t meet specific requirements under its new policy, according to official guidance made public in a Wednesday court filing. “Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria will
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By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Wednesday that Republicans will not make cuts to Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security as they work to pass – and pay for – President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative agenda. “The White House has made a commitment. The president said over and over and over,
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CNN By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Wednesday that Republicans will not make cuts to Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security as they work to pass – and pay for – President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative agenda. “The White House has made a commitment. The president said over and over and
Continue ReadingCarolina Garcia Mexicali, Baja California (t3).- El fin de semana pasado, una joven de tan solo 15 años de edad fue víctima de abuso sexual por un sujeto que la contrato durante su primer día de trabajo. La joven fue dejada en el lugar por su madre, sin embargo horas después ella recibió un mensaje
Continue ReadingMichelle Leal SOMERTON, Ariz. (T3) – El ayuntamiento aprobó el acuerdo de desarrollo con la empresa Somerton hospitality el pasado martes. La empresa comprará el lote a la ciudad por $600,000 en un trato que debe concretarse en un año. El concejal Miguel Villalpando asegura que este proyecto traerá mejoras significativas a la comunidad de
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Desert Community Energy (DCE) supplies clean energy to the City of Palm Springs. It is celebrating five years of operation, as well as a new, long-term, multi-million dollar power purchase agreement, or PPA, with Terra-Gen. Terra-Gen owns several wind farms in the Whitewater Wash, four of which are associated with DCE. According to the electricity
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday paused a court-imposed midnight deadline that would have required the Trump administration to release $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, a goal that the government has claimed it is unable to meet. The emergency appeal marks the first time President
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of North Korean troops were likely transported by sea to Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, satellite images have revealed, according to a new analysis from a US-based think tank shared exclusively with CNN. At least two Russian naval ships are believed to have moved North
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The 2024 Annual Report for Palm Springs International Airport has been released, highlighting a year of growth, strategic advancements, and a continued commitment to enhancing the traveler experience. This past year, the report states PSP set new monthly records, welcomed additional airlines and routes, advanced major infrastructure projects, and reinforced its role as a key economic driver
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole and Joan Biskupic, CNN (CNN) — Two of President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior Justice Department positions – including his former personal attorney – deflected questions Wednesday from senators on whether they would adhere to all court orders against the administration. An overriding question of the Trump administration, already facing a raft of
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Diamond, Hira Humayun, Laura Izso, Abeer Salman and Helen Regan, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Four coffins said to contain the remains of Israeli hostages have been received by Israel, as Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in an overnight exchange as part of the
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