By Elizabeth González, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — With fuel and freight prices skyrocketing as war chokes the Strait of Hormuz, the Panama Canal is seeing more business than usual. The canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans at a narrow point between North and South America, is receiving a “slight increase” in vessels,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at famine, a severe and prolonged hunger in a significant portion of a region or country’s population that results in malnutrition and death by starvation and disease. To assess a country’s food security, the United Nations uses the scale known as the Integrated Food Security Phase
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1934 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name: Gloria Marie Steinem Father: Leo Steinem, an antique dealer Mother: Ruth (Nuneviller) Steinem Marriage: David Bale (2000-2003, his death) Education: Smith College, B.A., 1956 Other Facts
Continue Reading
By Sara Smart, Holmes Lybrand, Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — Police are responding to reports of an active shooter and a car driven into the building at Temple Israel, a synagogue containing a school, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, multiple federal law enforcement sources told CNN. “We are aware of an active security incident at
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is accepting applications for a Retail Sales Permit for Safe and Sane Fireworks for the upcoming fireworks sales season. Eligibility: Open to tax-exempt organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must have a valid tax-exempt Identification Number. To apply, visit: https://cityofindio.seamlessdocs.com/f/fireworkslotteryapp Application Deadline: March
Continue Reading
WTKR, CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — When a convicted ISIS supporter stepped into an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University on Thursday and opened fire, the group of students inside barely hesitated before leaping up to subdue their attacker. By the end of the struggle, the shooter
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wolfe, Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — When a convicted ISIS supporter stepped into an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University on Thursday and opened fire, the group of students inside barely hesitated before leaping up to subdue their attacker. By the end of the struggle, the shooter was dead,
Continue Reading
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — FBI agents will attend a training this weekend taught by Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, the mixed martial arts company announced Wednesday. The UFC said fighters “will provide insight into how they train for competition, as well as demonstrate specific techniques and tactics, offering a unique perspective to the students
Continue Reading
By Tierney Sneed, Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — The federal elections overhaul bill that’s a top priority for President Donald Trump already faced near-impossible odds in the Senate, but the White House is making the “SAVE America Act” even more difficult to pass by insisting that Republicans load it up with additional controversial provisions. The
Continue Reading
By MJ Lee, Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was desperate. Almost a decade and a half after her highly public divorce from the former prince in 1996, Ferguson – better known to many as “Fergie” – owed tens of thousands of pounds in rent, was feeling alone, and
Continue ReadingBy Will Ripley, Wayne Chang, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Taiwan’s military has grown used to the daily task of tracking Chinese warplanes flying near the island. Some days there are a handful. On others, many more. But they are a near-constant presence. So when the aircraft suddenly stopped coming for nearly two weeks, the
Continue Reading
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Quarterfinals are set as Round of 16 play wrapped up Wednesday in Tennis Paradise, highlighted by the match of the tournament between defending champion Jack Draper and 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic. 4th round match that had the quality of a final. Draper defeats Djokovic in dramatic desert
Continue Reading
By Jessie Yeung, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Iran’s new supreme leader has purportedly delivered his first written message, demanding that the United States and Israel pay “compensation” for their attacks on Iran and warning that the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route will remain closed to apply pressure, as the conflict increasingly spreads to
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 50 continuation high schools throughout the state were recognized today as “Model Continuation High Schools” by the California Department of Education, including Summit High School in La Quinta. “Today, we celebrate 59 commemorate schools for their tremendous efforts as alternative campuses of learning,” State Superintendent Tony Thurmond
Continue Reading
IDYLLWILD (KESQ) – Authorities sought the public’s assistance today in locating a 34-year-old Pennsylvania woman last seen in Idyllwild. Jennifer Sue Stoltzfus was last spotted February 28th in the 43000 block of Florida Ave in Hemet. Now, her family and missing persons advocate group , The RAD Movement, are working to keep her case in
Continue Reading
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – They say a man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. But — perhaps not, if you’ve got the knowledge of the entire internet and artificial intelligence on your side. “What AI did is it gave me a perspective that I never had before,” said Melissa
Continue Reading
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Varner Road has been identified as one of California’s five most dangerous roads. The roadway sees a high number of crashes, many resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. From February 1, 2025, to today, there have been 64 crashes. A recent state study blames speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving. To solve
Continue Reading
North Shore, California (KUNA) – Luego de haber realizado una cobertura el pasado lunes 2 de marzo, para abordar las preocupaciones de los residentes de North Shore sobre los perros callejeros, el Departamento de Servicios Animales del Condado de Riverside llevó a cabo esta mañana una operaciónde campo y educación en la comunidad. El departamento
Continue Reading
NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – In a continued effort to address residents’ concerns regarding stray dogs roaming the streets in the community of North Shore, Riverside County Department of Animal Services conducted a field and education operation Wednesday morning. “This is part of our follow-up to help the community and provide improved safety in North Shore,”
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Sensei Tamara Canedo-Lifschutz is the founder and CEO of Seiden-Juku, a nonprofit in La Quinta dedicated to the art of Karate-Do and Para-Karate, serving students with cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, blind athletes and wheelchair users. She also teaches youth impacted by foster care, abuse and bullying. She was
Continue Reading