By Alexandra Banner, CNN Gas prices have climbed to an average of $4.23 per gallon — the highest level since August 2022 — according to AAA. With oil futures rising and supply routes under strain, any near-term relief at the pump appears unlikely. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed
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CNN, STATE OF TEXAS By Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — After two days of emotional testimony, Texas lawmakers and investigators Tuesday laid out a grim assessment of Camp Mystic’s leaders’ role in last summer’s devastating floods that left 27 dead: no real evacuation plan and a delayed response as waters rose.
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By Lou Robinson, Renée Rigdon, Lauren Kent, Henrik Pettersson, CNN (CNN) — As the war in Iran enters its tenth week with no clear end in sight, shipping traffic in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has been completely reshaped, heavily disrupting global markets and supply chains for oil, natural gas, fertilizer and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Well in the Desert, a non-profit that feeds the homeless in Palm Springs, was served a 30-day notice to vacate by the property owner, Grit Development. Over the years, where they’ve actually served meals has changed, but for 16 years, the location at 181 N. Indian Canyon Drive has served
Continue ReadingBy Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Ysmael is already feeling the squeeze of rising prices in Haiti. “Everything has gone up,” she says in a World Food Programme video, from the fare for a ride on a “tap-tap” bus to the cost of putting dinner on the table, all due to fuel price hikes linked
Continue ReadingBy Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Uriel Blanco, Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — Mexican federal forces have arrested one of the alleged commanders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Audias Flores Silva, who was considered a possible successor to Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the CJNG leader who died after a military operation to capture him in
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By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s budget office sent a memo to Capitol Hill on Tuesday evening urging House Republicans to agree to partly reopen the Department of Homeland Security – even without new cash for immigration enforcement. The existence of the memo, which was confirmed by a person familiar with its
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re quickly approaching the 16th annual FIND Regional Food Bank Telethon. Our Telemundo 15 anchor, Hernan Quintas, showcases a very unique and empowering program called FIND Youth Advisory Commission. It’s where students from the valley and high desert areas address the issue of food insecurity while learning about leadership in
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground in an unsettled field. The debate, hosted by CBS News-owned stations in California, comes as the race’s remaining
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers across California should expect increased patrols as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) rolls out a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at cracking down on speeding and preventing serious crashes. The enforcement campaign began at 6 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, with officers closely watching for anyone
Continue Reading By Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — After two days of emotional testimony, Texas lawmakers and investigators Tuesday laid out a grim assessment of Camp Mystic’s leaders’ role in last summer’s devastating floods that left 27 dead: no real evacuation plan and a delayed response as waters rose. That’s raised mounting doubts
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County sheriff’s deputies and officers from other law enforcement agencies throughout the region will be boosting patrols next week to catch Cinco de Mayo celebrants who risk drinking, or drugging, and driving. Anti-DUI deployments will be conducted all day on Tuesday, May 5, mostly involving saturation patrols in multiple locations.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department is prepared to issue a strong message to residents about the importance of keeping dry brush and fuels trimmed and cleared. Recent wildfires were still fresh in the memories of residents and firefighters alike. For example, the Prescott Fire this past February torched palm trees
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters could be deciding new voter identification requirements in November. The ballot initiative has received enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. If approved, voters would be required to show a government-issued ID every time they go to the polls. Mail-in ballots would need the last-four digits of
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Abigahil Padilla SAN LUIS, Mexico (KYMA) – La indignación crece entre familiares de víctimas de accidentes viales, quienes este pasado 25 de abril de 2026 salieron a manifestarse para exigir avances en las investigaciones de casos de atropellamiento donde los responsables huyeron sin enfrentar consecuencias. La protesta tuvo lugar en el parque Club de Leones,
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Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, Mexico (KYMA) – Sin especificar cuando, ya que proceso de presentación con autoridades de gobierno involucradas en el plan integral continua, la alcaldesa de Mexicali, Norma Bustamante, reafirmó que se mantiene la intención de decomisar los carros modificados, coloquialmente conocidos como “tuneados” y aquellos que cuenten con registro irregular. Los constantes accidentes
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Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate Originally Published: 28 APR 26 22:36 ETUpdated: 28 APR 26 22:40 ETBy Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground
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By Anabella González, Fernando Ramos, CNN (CNN) — Indian magnate Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has offered to take in at his wildlife sanctuary in India, 80 “cocaine hippos” currently living in Colombia, where the government is planning to cull them. The hippos are descended from animals introduced to the country in the
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By Andy Rose, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rob Kuznia, Taylor Romine, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — A long-running investigation of fraud involving federal funding in Minnesota entered a new, highly visible phase Tuesday morning as uniformed law enforcement agents executed search warrants in the Minneapolis area. Twenty-two federal search warrants were executed in Minnesota, including raids at daycares,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hospital officials confirmed they saw 85 patients from Stagecoach in the ER over the weekend. A spokesperson for JFK Memorial Hospital confirmed that the number is up from 45 patients last year. The hospital did not have that data broken down by injury type, but ER physicians reported there were persons
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