CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of musician Bad Bunny. Personal Birth date: March 10, 1994 Birth place: Bayamón, Puerto Rico Birth name: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio Father: Tito Martínez, truck driver Mother: Lysaurie Ocasio, English teacher Education: University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo Other Facts Derived the name
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By Clay Voytek, Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing two people with one survivor, according to US Southern Command. “On Jan. 23, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal
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UPDATE 1/23/2026: The Board of Supervisors next week will consider approval of a $1 million loan and hands-on assistance from Riverside County agencies to keep the doors to the emergency room open at bankrupt Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe. STATEMENT FROM PALO VERDE HEALTH DISTRICT: The Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors wants their
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open announced a slate of marquee fan entertainment events set to headline the opening weekend and first week of March, which includes a performance from American Idol winner Abi Carter. Carter, a Coachella Valley native, will headline the Village Stage lineup with a live
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) An iconic desert oddity that has gone viral for its bizarre design and roadside shock value is now sitting behind a chain-link fence, posted with a city warning notice, that is fueling speculation, concern and plenty of rumors. The VW Spider Beetle sculpture near Indian Canyon Drive, known for its vintage
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – With payroll gains outweighing losses throughout the regional economy, Riverside County’s unemployment rate ended 2025 lower than where it started, according figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in December, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 5.2%, compared to 5.5% in November. The December
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By Josh Campbell, Eric Levenson, Holmes Lybrand, and Valeria León, CNN (CNN) — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and the largest cocaine distributor in Canada, according to officials, has been arrested and was placed in US custody. Ryan Wedding was one of FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” fugitives, with a $15 million reward for his capture,
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Priscilla Alvarez, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the chaotic scenes unfolding in the state. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration behind closed doors
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By Holly Yan, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Bundled up in his tiny plaid coat and blue knit bunny hat, 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos stared ahead with a blank look as agents huddled around him before bringing him into federal custody with his father. In the driveway of their home in suburban Minneapolis, a masked
Continue ReadingBy Alejandra Jaramillo, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday said the Trump administration is expanding the so-called Mexico City Policy, to not only bar US government funding for organizations that perform and promote abortions, but also to those the administration says promote diversity, equity and inclusion and “gender ideology.” His
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By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Homeland Security officials have urged disaster response staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the massive winter storm barreling toward much of the United States, according to two sources familiar with the directive. The concern is that the word
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By Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — For Zohran Mamdani, nearly a month into the job as mayor of New York City, this weekend’s snowstorm is a challenge he’s been anticipating for a while. Over the next three days, Mamdani will face the most crucial moment of his nascent administration, with a series of
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By Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — The Republican National Committee voted Friday to move forward with holding a midterm political convention, an unusual GOP festival that President Donald Trump would headline in hopes of rallying supporters to focus on the critical fall fight for control of Congress. To fulfill Trump’s wish of staging
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Google, Inc. Facts The name Google is a play on the word “googol,” a mathematical term referring to a 1 followed by 100 zeros (represented as 1 x 10100). Alphabet, Inc., Google’s parent company, employed 190,167 people as of September 30, 2025. Timeline 1995 – Founders
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By Kara Fox, CNN London (CNN) — A British man pleaded guilty in a UK court on Friday to drugging and raping his now former wife over a 13-year period. Philip Young admitted 48 of the 56 charges against him, pleading guilty to 14 counts of voyeurism, 11 of rape, and 11 of administering a
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — The American Express golf tournament is drawing huge crowds across the Coachella Valley and with concerts happening tonight and tomorrow, getting parked could take longer than you think. Organizers warn traffic and parking delays are expected to peak just before showtime, with some fans waiting far longer than usual to
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By Devan Cole, Katelyn Polantz, Clay Voytek, CNN (CNN) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a government contractor with unlawfully sharing classified information with a Washington Post reporter, expanding the criminal case brought against him earlier this month for allegedly mishandling the information. The case has become a flashpoint for press freedom advocates over the
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country as soon as this Sunday, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. It would be the first known deportation flight to Iran from the United States since sweeping anti-government protests broke out in the
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia man on trial for double-homicide will testify in his own defense, his lawyer says. Prosecutors say Brendan Banfield concocted an elaborate scheme to kill his wife, Christine Banfield, and another man, Joseph Ryan, in their family home in February 2023. He faces life in prison if
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By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Powerful storms like the one expected this weekend can be dangerous, in some instances potentially cutting off heat, power and communication services for days — and sometimes even longer. To make sure you’re best prepared, start with some basics: Learn how to keep your pipes from freezing by opening
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