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By Hanna Park, Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The United States has deployed weapons in space and will use them to defend American forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday. It’s the first public acknowledgment that the nation has such capabilities in orbit and a potential signal to those that could pose threats in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The deaths of a number of icons within the LGBTQ+ community have been difficult for many in Palm Springs. There have been two in the past two days: Bob Mackie and James “Gypsy” Haake. Bob Mackie’s death was announced on Monday. The iconic costume and fashion designer reportedly visited the
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By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Whether it’s while waiting for the train or chilling solo at a cafe, a tiny nation in Southeast Asia is nudging its people toward an increasingly elusive habit: reading. Singapore this month launched a novel five-year national campaign to nurture reading habits, with incentives including small payments to citizens
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella Valley senior wide receiver Ryan Rumsey has earned play of the week honors for Week 4 of high school football after receiving the most votes over the weekend. Rumsey caught a pass and broke a pair of tackles on his way to scoring a touchdown against Palo Verde Valley
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Artificial intelligence (AI) advancements prompted former President Barack Obama to urge Democrats to prioritize developing a plan with guardrails, saying it would be a focus of his if he were running for president in 2028. Speaking at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser Thursday, Obama said Democrats should focus on
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) – California regulators are considering new standards aimed at improving wireless service and keeping communication networks operating during emergencies, including access to 911. Hope Chistman, a local government liaison for the California Public Utilities Commission, updated Coachella Valley leaders on the efforts Monday morning during a meeting of the Coachella Valley
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(PALM SPRINGS, CA) (KESQ) – James “Gypsy” Haake, a pioneering figure in the world of drag entertainment and one of the oldest living drag queens of his generation, has died at the age of 94. According to a post on his Facebook page, Haake was surrounded by loving family and friends, at his Los Angeles
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INDIO, CA (KESQ) – Stagecoach is returning to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 23-25, 2027, with Garth Brooks, Riley Green and Zach Top set to headline the three-day country music festival. The newly announced lineup features a mix of country stars, rock acts and crossover performers, including Hardy, Willie Nelson & Family, Kelly
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As students return to classrooms, health experts are reminding families that COVID-19 and other illnesses are still circulating. COVID can cause symptoms similar to the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough, sore throat, congestion and fatigue. Experts recommend washing hands regularly, covering coughs and staying home when sick
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)— Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced the honorees for its 40th Anniversary Pride Parade, taking place Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, under the theme “Be Included.” This year’s parade will recognize four individuals whose work and contributions have helped uplift the LGBTQIA+ community locally and nationally. Comedian, writer and actor Fortune Feimster
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Operation SafeHouse is clarifying how it continues to serve young people in the Coachella Valley after its emergency shelter in Thousand Palms stopped housing youth. News Channel 3 sat down with Operation SafeHouse Executive Director Kendra Tankersley-Davis for a tour of the Thousand Palms campus and an interview about what
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Season 5 of Firebirds hockey is almost here, and the team is inviting fans to celebrate by hosting a launch party on Thursday, September 24 at the Berger Foundation Iceplex. The evening will bring Firebirds fans together for a night of skating, entertainment, special appearances, brand-new Season 5 merchandise, and more as the countdown to Firebirds’ hockey begins.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) is urgently asking the Coachella Valley community for food donations as pantry supplies reach critically low levels. CVRM provides more than 1,000 meals each day to residents in its emergency shelter, recovery programs and Women and Children’s Shelter. The organization also distributes approximately 600 food
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned would have had catastrophic consequences if allowed to take effect for this year’s midterms. In one of the most
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PALM SPRINGS & PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)- The Rotary Clubs of the Coachella Valley and LifeStream Blood Bank are teaming up for a valley-wide community blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 19, aimed at strengthening the local blood supply and helping save lives across the desert. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2
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By Davis Winkie, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon’s official watchdog released a special report about the Iran war on Monday, representing the Defense Department’s first formal accounting of US equipment and facility losses from the conflict. The inspector general, citing its communications with US Central Command, said that “Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday were among the latest high-profile Democrats to call for greater government action to address artificial intelligence as some industry leaders call for a slowdown in the technology’s development amid growing public concern. “We need government – and
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PALM DESERT (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors is slated to approve the final budget tomorrow for an upgraded dispatch center focused on Riverside County Sheriff’s Department operations in the Coachella Valley. The sheriff is seeking board authorization to use $3.3 million in redevelopment agency funds to total out the spending blueprint for the Palm
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By Jake Tapper, CNN Stevensville, Montana (CNN) — We stood waist-deep in a cold Montana river, cursing at the elusive trout, and talking about whether he was going to run for president. California Gov. Gavin Newsom had invited me and my crew to his in-laws’ spread on Bitterroot Springs Ranch in Big Sky Country. I
Continue Reading CNN By Jake Tapper, CNN Stevensville, Montana (CNN) — We stood waist-deep in a cold Montana river, cursing at the elusive trout, and talking about whether he was going to run for president. California Gov. Gavin Newsom had invited me and my crew to his in-laws’ spread on Bitterroot Springs Ranch in Big Sky Country.
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