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Month: April 2022

Idaho Falls students make art for Ukraine child refugees

“They were just standing in line with basically what they were wearing. And he would hand them a picture and tell them that it was from a student in the United States. And they would look at that picture and they would just start smiling and they would just stare at it. I just thought that is amazing how we can communicate in so many different ways. And one of them is through artwork.”

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State probe after George Floyd’s killing finds a decade of ‘discriminatory, race-based policing’ in Minneapolis

By Ray Sanchez and Omar Jimenez, CNN A state investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department launched after the Memorial Day 2020 killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer revealed a pattern of “discriminatory, race-based policing” by officers going back a decade, according to a report released Wednesday. State Human Rights Commissioner

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Greece accuses Turkey of air patrols over inhabited islands

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has made a formal protest to Turkey involving accusations that the fellow-NATO member conducted unauthorized military flights over inhabited Greek islands. Greece’s Foreign Ministry called the alleged actions “an unacceptable provocation.” Turkey’s ambassador to Athens was summoned to the ministry on Wednesday to receive the complaint in person. Neighbors Greece

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It is only April, and New Mexico has already seen a year’s worth of fire activity that will worsen starting today

By Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologist New Mexico has seen wildfires burn more acres so far this year (over 173,000) than in seven of the last eight years, according to statistics from the Southwest Coordination Center, which coordinates the mobilization of resources between the twelve Federal and State Dispatch Centers of the Southwest Area. And fire

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It is only April, and New Mexico has already seen a year’s worth of fire activity that will worsen starting today

By Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologist New Mexico has seen wildfires burn more acres so far this year (over 173,000) than in seven of the last eight years, according to statistics from the Southwest Coordination Center, which coordinates the mobilization of resources between the twelve Federal and State Dispatch Centers of the Southwest Area. And fire

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SoCal’s biggest water supplier to limit outdoor irrigation to one day per week starting June 1

By KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Amid the historic drought gripping the region, Southern California’s largest water provider on Tuesday implemented extraordinary water restrictions beginning in June. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California said it will restrict outdoor watering to just one day a week

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La OMS y Unicef advierten por una “tormenta perfecta” de enfermedades con el retraso de las vacunas y el aumento de los casos de sarampión

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) y el Fondo Internacional de Emergencia de las Naciones Unidas (Unicef) para la Infancia advirtieron este miércoles del aumento del riesgo de propagación del sarampión, ya que los casos en todo el mundo han aumentado casi un 80% en lo que va de

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Ron DeSantis says ending Disney’s self-governing status will be a ‘process.’ Here’s what might happen next

By Eric Levenson and Steve Contorno, CNN Nearly 55 years ago, Florida passed a law that created the Reedy Creek Improvement District, effectively giving The Walt Disney Company governmental control over the land in and around its central Florida theme parks. Yet over the course of just a few days last week, Republican legislators —

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Kerry warns world will blow through critical climate change threshold unless global leaders step up

By Ella Nilsen, CNN US Climate Envoy John Kerry warned Wednesday that world leaders will blow through a critical climate-change threshold unless they dramatically accelerate the transition to clean energy. “Let me be absolutely clear: we’re heading to well over 2 degrees right now — 2.7, or something like that,” Kerry said, speaking at Foreign

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Investment firm head arrested on charges of multibillion-dollar fraud and racketeering

By Matt Egan, Kara Scannell and Mark Morales, CNN Federal agents arrested Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang on Wednesday morning on fraud charges, roughly one year after the investment firm’s spectacular meltdown sent shock waves through Wall Street. Prosecutors are charging both Hwang and Patrick Halligan, the firm’s chief financial officer, with

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‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. “Almost 17,338 measles cases were reported worldwide in January and February 2022, compared to 9,665 during the first

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‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. “Almost 17,338 measles cases were reported worldwide in January and February 2022, compared to 9,665 during the first

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Kevin McCarthy defends remarks on leaked audio, telling Republicans foes trying to divide them

By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN At a closed-door Republican conference meeting Wednesday, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy gave a full-throated defense of his recently leaked comments where he expressed concern about far-right House Republicans inciting violence in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection. The California Republican said Wednesday that the

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Kevin McCarthy defends remarks on leaked audio, telling Republicans foes trying to divide them

By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN At a closed-door Republican conference meeting Wednesday, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy gave a full-throated defense of his recently leaked comments where he expressed concern about far-right House Republicans inciting violence in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection. The California Republican said Wednesday that the

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Al menos 27 ciudades de China están sometidas a confinamientos totales o parciales por el covid-19

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Al menos 27 ciudades chinas están sometidas a confinamientos totales o parciales por el covid-19, lo que podría estar afectando a hasta 165 millones de residentes en todo el país, según los cálculos de CNN. En una sesión informativa celebrada este miércoles por la tarde, las autoridades de Beijing indicaron

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Disney’s self-governing district says Florida cannot dissolve it without paying off its debts

By Jamiel Lynch, Chris Boyette and Eric Levenson, CNN Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says that Florida’s move to dissolve the district next year is not legal unless the state pays off Reedy Creek’s extensive debts. Reedy Creek is a special purpose district created by state law in May 1967 that

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¿Cómo puedo votar en las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia si vivo en el exterior?

Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — En las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia, que se celebrarán este 29 de mayo, los colombianos en el extranjero también podrán ejercer su derecho al voto. Elecciones Presidenciales 2022 de Colombia, en vivo: votaciones y resultados Elecciones presidenciales de Colombia en 2022: dónde votar y cómo consultar mi puesto y mesa

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Rand Paul argues US should not have backed Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, citing Russia’s stated reasoning behind invasion

By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken forcefully pushed back Tuesday when Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky pointed out that Ukraine and Georgia were once part of the Soviet Union as Paul appeared to raise Moscow’s alleged rationale about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “I firmly disagree with that

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7 things you’re wasting money on

By Beth Braverman With inflation pushing the price of just about everything higher, it’s more important than ever to keep track of how you’re spending your money. Over time, however, even the most budget-conscious consumers may find themselves spending more than they need to on certain expenses. Here’s a look at seven common money traps

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Stevie Wonder Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Stevie Wonder, singer, songwriter, producer and activist. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1950 Birth place: Saginaw, Michigan Birth name: Stevland Hardaway Judkins Father: Calvin Judkins Mother: Lula Mae Hardaway Marriages: Tomeeka Robyn Bracy (2017-present); Karen “Kai” Millard Morris (2001-October 5, 2015, divorced); Syreeta Wright

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UK Phone Hacking Scandal Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the phone hacking scandal in the United Kingdom. Journalists at British newspapers are accused of making payments to police and hacking into the phones of celebrities, law makers, royalty, murder victims and other figures in the news. Most cases involve News Corp.’s News of the World, but the

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Judges Targeted Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. Three federal judges were targeted and murdered from 1979 to present, Judge John Wood, Judge Richard Daronco and Judge Robert Vance, as well as several judges from lower courts. US Marshals Service The US Marshals Service

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‘The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe’ revisits her life and death 60 years later through unheard tapes

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Hello again, Norma Jean, as the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe‘s death brings renewed opportunities to revisit her life and legacy, without really bringing anything substantially new to the party. “The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes” has one hook in recorded interviews with those who knew her, but

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Judge rejects Trump’s affidavit saying he doesn’t have documents sought by New York’s attorney general

By Kara Scannell, CNN Former President Donald Trump said in a sworn affidavit that he doesn’t have any documents sought by the New York attorney general in its investigation of the Trump Organization’s finances. The one-page signed affidavit filed with the court Friday was Trump’s unsuccessful attempt to end the civil contempt and daily fine

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El club Shakhtar Donetsk ha vuelto a perder su casa. Ahora recorre Europa recaudando fondos para las víctimas de la guerra en Ucrania

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Cuando Rusia comenzó su guerra en Ucrania en la mañana del 24 de febrero, Darijo Srna se despertó a las 6 de la mañana por el sonido de las sirenas de ataque aéreo. Fue un ruido que, según la exestrella del fútbol internacional, transportó inmediatamente su “cabeza y su cuerpo”

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Why tech stocks are bleeding right now

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was a huge beneficiary of the stock market’s epic recovery from the pandemic. Now, it’s facing ever deeper losses as investors fear that fast-growing companies are running out of steam. What’s happening: The Nasdaq dropped almost 4% on Tuesday, sending the index to its lowest level

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