Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, will return for its 32nd edition from June 23-29, 2026. ShortFest will be presented at the Festival Theaters in Palm Springs. Awards and cash prizes worth $25,000, including five Academy Award-qualifying awards, will be
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Changes to CalFresh eligibility affecting certain non-citizens will take effect tomorrow, potentially impacting thousands of recipients in Riverside County. The county Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) said the changes stem from federal policy updates outlined in H.R. 1 and will make some non-citizens ineligible for food assistance benefits. Those affected
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By Lauren Kent, CNN London (CNN) — US President Donald Trump has asked European allies for a lot lately – the use of military bases, the potential relocation of missile defense systems and generally stronger support for US military action against Iran. Many responses have been lukewarm, with allies offering limited defensive support but also
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By Tierney Sneed, Kit Maher, Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that seeks to task the federal government – through the US Postal Service – with determining who receives a mail ballot. The executive order is Trump’s latest attempt to unilaterally shape how elections are run. It comes
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By Holly Yan, Meridith Edwards, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Days after Tiger Woods was found at the scene of a rollover crash with what an arrest affidavit said were prescription painkillers in his pocket, the golf legend said he was “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment” and focus on his
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, sources and her media outlet said. The US government is tracking her kidnapping and working with the Iraqis to secure her release, a US official said. It is unclear who is responsible for
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Ex-Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez, who was also former chief of staff to Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez, is due to receive a payout of almost $225,000 from the county, mostly owing to his accrual of unused vacation leave spanning more than two decades, according to county officials. Hernandez officially resigned
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! You’ve probably heard the mantra “Attitude is everything.” That appears to be especially true when it comes to aging well. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ ‘Conversion therapy’ The Supreme Court endorsed a religious counselor’s challenge to
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio man found dead outside a burning house likely took his own life, possibly after igniting the blaze, authorities said today. The fatality occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Monday in the 82000 block of Via Turin, near Via Genoa, according to the Indio Police Department. Sgt. Abe Plata
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a sad day here at News Channel 3– as we announce the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Lina Robles. Our dear friend passed away last week at her home, it was unexpected. Lina recently retired after more than 20-years with our company. She co-hosted the La Poderosa
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — FBI agents who say they were summarily fired for investigating President Donald Trump following his first term have filed a class-action lawsuit arguing they were improperly dismissed from the agency. The lawsuit demands the three agents be reinstated and could, if successful, open the door for at least 50
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By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday endorsed a religious counselor’s challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender minors, saying it likely violates the First Amendment, handing the LGBTQ community another setback in a decision that will reverberate in nearly half the country. The 8-1
Continue ReadingBy Abeer Salman, Zeena Saifi, Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Israeli settlers on Tuesday mounted another attack in the West Bank village of Tayasir, days after a CNN team covering the establishment of an illegal settler outpost were detained and assaulted by Israeli soldiers. At least four Palestinians were injured in the latest attack, according
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By Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to comply with a subpoena from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeking a list of Jewish community members in what the federal government says is an effort to combat antisemitism on the Ivy League campus. The university had
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By Manuela Castro, Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Along Vespucio Sur Avenue, one of the main strips of Santiago, Chile, a massive real estate billboard advertises a new housing complex: “Green areas, barbecue space, pet-friendly sector.” The growing focus on spaces for pets as a major real estate selling point for couples has spread across
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By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and his administration increasingly believe that they can’t promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a prerequisite to declaring “mission accomplished” in the war with Iran, sources familiar with the discussions tell CNN. Inside the White House, many top officials recognize
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By Paula Reid, Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear its biggest case of the term: about whether President Donald Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship through executive order is constitutional. This case will not be easy to win – a ruling for Trump would upend a long-standing tenant of
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By Devan Cole, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump from moving ahead with any further work on a massive new $400 million ballroom on the former site of the White House East Wing. “The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of the late US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Personal Birth date: April 20, 1920 Death date: July 16, 2019 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: John Paul Stevens Father: Ernest James Stevens, hotelier Mother: Elizabeth (Street) Stevens Marriages: Maryan (Mulholland) Stevens
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Personal Birth date: April 19, 1957 Birth place: Aden, Yemen Birth name: Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani Father: Dhirubhai Ambani, founder of Reliance Mother: Kokilaben Ambani Marriage: Nita Ambani (1985-present) Children:
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