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Spencer Blum
Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
Continue ReadingUK police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forces
NewCNN By Tim Lister and Nic Robertson CNN (CNN) — UK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses. Army bomb disposal units are at the scene while dozens of houses nearby have been evacuated as a precaution with
Continue ReadingFacing a barrage of Republican anti-trans ads, some Democrats are changing how they respond
By Patrick Svitek, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Two years ago, President Donald Trump’s campaign buried then-Vice President Kamala Harris with ads on transgender issues as he stormed back into the White House. Now, Democrats are confronting a fresh wave of attacks that sound like Trump’s – and this time, after a party reckoning about
Continue ReadingLindsay Clancy will appear in court for the first time since her mistrial. Here’s what you should know
By Nicki Brown, Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — After her triple-murder case ended in a mistrial, Lindsay Clancy will appear in court Tuesday for a status conference that should signal how the controversial case will proceed following a month of uncertainty. At the hearing, prosecutors and the defense are expected to address pending motions
Continue ReadingA California sheriff seized ballots. The court ruling shutting the probe will resonate nationwide
By Jeremy Herb, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The California Supreme Court shut down a right-wing sheriff’s efforts to seize and investigate ballots over debunked allegations of vote “discrepancies,” in a legal fight that has helped election officials prepare for any similar attempts during November election. Sheriff Chad Bianco’s March seizure of 650,000 ballots from
Continue ReadingUK police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forces
NewBy Tim Lister and Nic Robertson CNN (CNN) — UK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses. Army bomb disposal units are at the scene while dozens of houses nearby have been evacuated as a precaution with the
Continue ReadingSix missing in avalanche as severe weather batters Nepal
By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — At least six people are missing in Nepal after an avalanche hit base camp at a remote mountain where climbers and support staff were preparing for an expedition, according to organizers. Sherpas and kitchen staff were fixing ropes and setting up tents at the Himlung Himal base camp in
Continue ReadingSouth Africa police hunt suspects after three shootings leave more than 30 people dead
By Ross Adkin, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Police are hunting for suspects after three separate shootings overnight in South Africa left more than 30 people dead, as the country grapples with a spate of violent crime. South African police launched a manhunt Sunday after 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting
Continue ReadingGermany’s AfD is so extreme it’s putting off other far-right parties
By Sophie Tanno, Joseph Ataman, CNN (CNN) — The rise of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) is causing widespread alarm, including in unexpected quarters – other far-right European parties. While the German party is winning record levels of support at home, some of its closest ideological allies elsewhere in Europe are keeping it at arm’s
Continue ReadingThe Trump administration said it would prioritize ending mother-to-child HIV transmission. Health workers say it cut services
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now. It was January 2025, and the health care program the pediatrician was implementing, which provided services for HIV-exposed infants, children
Continue ReadingTrump posts series of attacks on GOP congresswoman who criticized him on immigration
By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump appeared to intensify his irritation with GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on Saturday evening after reposting a series of social media attacks on the congresswoman who made waves last week for breaking with him on his immigration tactics. The president shared in quick succession on Truth
Continue ReadingTwo senior FBI agents ousted over investigation into alleged harassing calls to wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Two veteran FBI agents overseeing counterterrorism operations in the nation’s capital have been removed from their jobs and reassigned over the handling of an investigation involving Katie Miller, the conservative podcaster and wife of senior White House adviser Stephen Miller, according to two people familiar with the move. Michael
Continue Reading2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China
NewBy Steven Jiang, Issy Ronald, Mike Valerio, CNN (CNN) — Two giant pandas on loan from the Chinese government as part of Beijing’s long tradition of “panda diplomacy” have arrived at Zoo Atlanta, according to CNN’s team at the zoo. The pandas — a male named Ping Ping and a female named Fu Shuang —
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7% mortgage rates add pressure to Coachella Valley housing market
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — As of September 24, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have risen to 7.03%, marking the first time they’ve climbed above 7% this year, according to Freddie Mac. The last time they were above 7% was January 2025, but rates have been on a steady climb from their 52-week low of 5.98% in
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Keeping kids safe on the road: Indio hosts car seat safety event
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Families in Indio had the chance Saturday morning to get help making sure their children are riding safely. A child passenger safety event was held from 9 to 11 a.m., giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to have their car seats inspected and learn whether they were installed correctly. Families
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Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrants and others in move lawmakers argue is illegal
By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810 million of funding that has been appropriated by Congress for refugees, immigrants and other services it argues are unnecessary, according to a spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget. In what is called a pocket rescission, the package of proposed
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Trump declines to say if Ukraine can manufacture Patriot missiles to fend off Russian attacks
By Logan Schiciano, Julia Benbrook, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Saturday declined to say whether he agreed to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles to fend off Russian attacks, an assertion made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a day earlier. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
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Iran says it is awaiting ‘definitive’ US response despite Trump rejecting latest proposal
NewBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Billy Stockwell and Tim Lister (CNN) — Iran says it is waiting on the “definitive” response to its latest proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz despite US President Donald Trump publicly rejecting the offer. Under the plan, Iran would open the critical waterway within a week and resume nuclear talks
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Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’
By Sebastian Shukla, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — There has been outrage after a small town in eastern Germany banned the installation of new Holocaust memorial plaques that mark the last known residence or workplace of Jews and other victims of Nazi persecution. ‘Stolpersteine,’ meaning ‘stumbling blocks’, are found across Germany, as well as in
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