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By Caitlin Danaher, Svitlana Vlasova, CNN (CNN) — The UN’s nuclear watchdog has said work is underway to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant (ZNPP) following the establishment of rare “ceasefire zones.” The plant has been without power from the electricity network for four weeks, the longest blackout since the war began. “Work has
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Roughly 42 million people are at risk of losing critical food assistance in November amid the federal government shutdown. And it’s not clear whether the Trump administration will step in to find the funds to continue paying benefits, as it has with other priorities. The food stamp program will
Continue ReadingBy Eric Levenson, Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A series of public statements from the Department of Homeland Security during its migrant crackdown in Chicago and across the country has been contradicted or undermined by local officials, a civil rights attorney and a legal filing. These issues have been particularly notable in three prominent incidents:
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — Trump administration officials have privately discussed setting up a meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when Trump visits Asia next month, though many are skeptical that it will ultimately happen, sources familiar with the matter said. Officials have not yet done
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Zeleny, CNN Whippany, New Jersey (CNN) — Donald Trump may not be on the ballot in the fall’s biggest political races, but both sides are counting on him to help them win. A year after winning back the White House, Republicans are racing to motivate voters who love the president and Democrats are
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Not since 69 has a number caused this much disruption. “6-7,” pronounced “six-seveeeeen,” is haunting school halls across the country (including South Park Elementary), making it the Gen Alpha nonsense phrase of the moment. Kids are shouting it in classrooms when a teacher turns to page 67, when lunchtime
Continue ReadingBy Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — This week, the military in Madagascar grabbed power as youth-led protests escalated, forcing President Andry Rajoelina to flee. The scenario was a familiar one for Rajoelina, 51, a former DJ, who was initially brought to power by the military in 2009 after another youth-driven uprising sent his predecessor into
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – An event designed to empower teens and adults through resources and skill-building workshops will take place next week at UC Riverside’s Palm Desert campus. “Raising the Future” will be held from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive. The free event will feature networking opportunities
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Week 9 of the high school football featured nine games, including two undefeated teams Xavier Prep0@Palm Springs26 FLa Quinta40@Rancho Mirage13FYucca Valley30@Coachella Valley55FDesert Mirage14@Cathedral City20FBanning28@DHS27FHamilton7@Desert Christian51FSan Jacinto47@Desert Chapel41F Thursday games: In the DEL, Palm Desert defeated Shadow Hills 38-14. In the DVL, Twentynine Palms took care of Indio 44-25. Stay with
Continue ReadingBy Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to obtain Tomahawk missiles for strikes on Russia from a meeting with Donald Trump on Friday, with the US president later calling for both sides to cease fighting and accept current battle lines. Zelensky had traveled to Washington hoping to receive the long-range cruise
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The Medicare annual enrollment period is now underway. Desert Oasis Healthcare is helping locals navigate their options and find the coverage that best fits their needs. During the AEP period, individuals can enroll in, disenroll from, or switch from Medicare Advantage plans. The period will be open this Wednesday, October 15th to December 7th. Any
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta kicked off season with it’s first annual Fall Festival, held at La Quinta Park Friday evening. The festival featured live music from The Chico Band, ballon and caricature artists, a photo booth, jumpers and face painting, all for free. Food truck vendors were also at
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CNN By Stefano Pozzebon. Video by Lali Houghton, Ladan Anoushfar, Estefania Rodriguez, CNN Guatemala City (CNN) — In the bracing morning air, workers leave their homes in the outer suburbs and hurry toward the industrial buildings lining the Guatemalan capital’s highways. Some go by foot. Others by motorcycle; whole families on the school commute, children
Continue Reading By Stefano Pozzebon. Video by Lali Houghton, Ladan Anoushfar, Estefania Rodriguez, CNN Guatemala City (CNN) — In the bracing morning air, workers leave their homes in the outer suburbs and hurry toward the industrial buildings lining the Guatemalan capital’s highways. Some go by foot. Others by motorcycle; whole families on the school commute, children in
Continue ReadingBy Isabelle Khurshudyan, Zachary Cohen, Ines Capdevila, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump weighs military action inside Venezuela, building up forces in the Caribbean and flying B-52 bombers off the country’s coast this week, Nicolás Maduro is responding in kind, repositioning troops, mobilizing “millions” of militia and denouncing US activity in the region –
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Los Angeles Dodgers are going back to the World Series! The Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 Friday night to complete a series sweep and win the National League Championship Series. It was a legendary night for Shohei Ohtani, who hit three home runs and struck out 10 batters. HE
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A celebration in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monuments is being postponed, it was announced today. “The ‘Monument in Our Back Yard’ is turning 25, but for now the party will have to wait,” Friends of the Desert Mountains said in a statement, Friday. The celebration,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride unveiled an eight-foot-tall monument commemorating the contributions of the LGBT community in the Greater Palm Springs area. An unveiling ceremony was held Friday morning at Frances Stevens Park near the corner of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon Drive. Attendees included Mayor Ron deHarte, Al Jones,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands are expected to gather across the Coachella Valley on Saturday for a series of “No King” rallies, with events planned in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Palm Desert. In response to the expected turnout, local law enforcement agencies have announced increased patrols and visible police presence throughout the day.
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CARVER TRACT (KESQ) – Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor Manuel Perez will host a ribbon cutting Saturday in the Carver Tract neighborhood, signaling the completion of the infrastructure project to pave sidewalks in the unincorporated community. Supervisor Perez and the Riverside County Transportation Department invite the community to celebrate this milestone. A community celebration and
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