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By Brad Lendon, Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul (CNN) — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis. In a speech at Nampho Shipyard on the country’s west coast, leader Kim Jong Un said the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Desert coffee shop has gone all-in on the World Cup! Rutina Coffee, located along San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, just north of El Paseo, is Latin-owned. With the World Cup well underway, they’re fully taking advantage of the opportunity to provide a space for coffee lovers and soccer
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Healthcare District board of directors voted to not appoint a replacement for the vacant Zone 1 seat. The position will remain vacant until the November election. At one point, the board was split on the decision with a 3-3 vote, before one director broke the stalemate and switched
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By Chris Lau, Yoyo Chow, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The buzzing of needles and gasps of pain fall silent, replaced by the clacking and rattling of steel and plastic colliding. Normally, visitors to this small tattoo parlor tucked away in the backstreets of Hong Kong’s bustling nightlife district, are looking to be inked with
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By Eric Bradner, Aaron Blake, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani saw a clean sweep Tuesday, with House candidates backed by the democratic socialist mayor winning three congressional primaries — ousting two incumbent Democrats in the process. Mamdani’s show of force were the latest preview of the ideological battles to come, as
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By Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has fired six political appointees put in place by former Director Tulsi Gabbard and removed dozens of career intelligence officials from their roles, according to four sources familiar with the moves. The 45 career officials were on
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Security experts say that thieves often take advantage of increased deliveries during major online shopping events, but there are simple steps consumers can take to protect their packages. A former SWAT commander and security expert says thieves pay attention to delivery surges and look for easy targets. SOT: GENE PETRINO- former
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Hiking is a prominent activity in the Coachella Valley, with people walking trails year round. However, during the summer months things can quickly become dangerous if you are not correctly prepared. The Palm Springs Fire Department rescues people off trails year round, but these numbers spike during hotter times of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- For many teenagers, a summer job is a first step toward independence — a chance to earn money, gain experience, and build skills for the future. But as summer gets underway, some teens say finding that first opportunity is becoming more difficult. Across the country, young workers are facing a more
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Surf Club partnered up today with LifeStream Blood Bank for community members to come together to donate blood. The event was held at the Surf Club; all eligible donors were able to receive a complimentary weekday waterpark pass courtesy of Palm Springs Surf Club. “Community is at the heart
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)— Families and seniors gathered in Indio this week to receive groceries at a community food distribution event, as many continue to feel the impact of rising food costs. Helping lead the effort was Luis Yepiz, a Food Recovery Advisor with The Farmlink Project, whose work is also being highlighted in a documentary
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By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in California on Tuesday issued a nationwide block against the Trump administration’s policy of making arrests at immigration courts, putting an end to a practice that garnered national attention. Last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement began detaining migrants in courthouse hallways across the country, sometimes moments
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By Annie Grayer, Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire Bill Gates testified that he never interacted with victims of Jeffrey Epstein but acknowledged that he may have been in their presence, according to a transcript of his closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee released Tuesday. The Microsoft co-founder maintained in the voluntary interview, which
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Joshua Tree National Park will temporarily close public access to the Covington Flats area during the Fourth of July weekend to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire, officials announced Tuesday. The area will be closed from Thursday, July 2, 2026, to Monday, July 6, 2026. Covington is located in the north-western section of the park,
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By Amanda Musa, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Newly disclosed details from a note sent to news outlets days after Nancy Guthrie vanished, claiming the mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie died, could renew interest in a case that first attracted America’s attention nearly 5 months ago. The 84-year-old was taken from her
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer active and retired U.S. military personnel free admission throughout the entire month of July, officials announced today. During the tramway’s Military Days promotion, qualifying individuals will receive complimentary tram admission along with a special gift with valid military identification. Spouses of deployed military
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today formally adopted a $10.36 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, incorporating some new allocations deemed necessary during hearings on the proposed spending blueprint. “The revisions represent targeted investments in priorities identified by the board,” county CEO Jeff Van Wagenen said in the final appropriations report
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CNN By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court hit an inauspicious milestone Tuesday as it raced to finish its most divisive pending cases by the end of the month: It has already handed down more 6-3 decisions along ideological lines than it did for the entire term that ended last year. As it
Continue Reading By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court has already reached an inauspicious milestone as it races to finish its most divisive pending cases in the coming days: It has handed down more 6-3 decisions along ideological lines than it did for the entire term that ended last year. As it navigates a charged
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Too scared to take risks? Experts say that mindset is hurting Gen Z’s dating lives. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Upskirting crimes Despite years of crackdowns, voyeuristic photography remains one of Japan’s most common sex offenses.
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