By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN The University of Wisconsin removed a 42-ton boulder from its Madison campus Friday after complaints from students of color who called the rock a symbol of racism. Chamberlin Rock, which had sat on Observatory Point since 1925, was named after Thomas Chamberlin, a geologist and former university president who served from
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By Ella Nilsen, CNN Advocacy groups are ratcheting up the pressure on lawmakers during Congress’s August recess to pass bold climate provisions in an upcoming budget reconciliation bill. Progressive groups including the Sunrise Movement, Justice Democrats and People’s Action are targeting lawmakers including Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Sherrod Brown of Ohio,
Continue Reading One of the largest saltwater lakes in the world has now been reduced to a fraction of its former size.
Continue ReadingBy Tom Yun, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — The COVID-19 pandemic worsened existing disparities for ethnocultural communities in Canada, according to a new study that has researchers calling for more inclusive approaches to tackling unemployment, food inequity and housing insecurity. The research, published in the Canadian
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By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — An Asian American woman is sharing her story of being attacked, robbed and bitten by her perpetrators while out for a run in Pacific Heights last Sunday night. “I’m not safe in Pacific Heights I don’t know where I can be
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Esta semana en nuestro episodio de preguntas y respuestas el Dr. Elmer Huerta aclara varias dudas sobre la mezcla de vacunas así como la efectividad de las vacunas chinas. También, el doctor Huerta explica por qué es falso que la vacuna contra el covid-19 altera el ADN. Puedes escuchar
Continue ReadingBy Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KGO) — Two couples, targeted in a brazen daytime robbery in Oakland’s Chinatown that turned into a shooting when a bystander intervened to help are thanking that Good Samaritan for his quick actions. As seen in video being used in the police investigation,
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CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports on a recently renovated possible prison camp in Belarus for dissenters against President Alexander Lukashenko.
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By Zahra Ullah, Jennifer Hansler and Hannah Ritchie, CNN Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko denied Monday that state repression exists in Belarus, while answering questions from local and foreign media. He also invited members of the public to ask questions during the press conference in Minsk. “Using repressions in Belarus would be akin to shooting oneself,”
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By KPHO KTVK Staff Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — A man is accused of shooting and killing his parents and his brother at their Phoenix home Sunday afternoon. It happened near 32nd Street and Thomas Road. The suspect, identified Monday as 34-year-old Brandon Lujan, allegedly went to another location and
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — No hay nada que nos resulte más querido que nuestras tradiciones vinculadas a la comida: lo que cocina nuestra mamá, lo que nos daba de comer nuestra abuela. Por eso que nos digan que lo que hay en nuestro plato está colaborando con el cambio climático puede hacernos sentir amenazados en
Continue ReadingBy Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business Retiring early might seem like an impossible financial goal. But with the right plan in place, it can be done. Financial Independence Retire Early — or FIRE — is a method of living below your means to obtain financial independence and security as early as possible. “The mentality behind the
Continue ReadingBy Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business Retiring early might seem like an impossible financial goal. But with the right plan in place, it can be done. Financial Independence Retire Early — or FIRE — is a method of living below your means to obtain financial independence and security as early as possible. “The mentality behind the
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By Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business The Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq’s proposal to increase diversity on the boards of companies listed on its exchange. The rule requires all Nasdaq-listed companies to have at least two diverse directors, including one woman and one member of an “underrepresented” minority group, including Black people, Latinos or members
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By Ali Zaslav and Lauren Fox, CNN Senate Democrats released their budget resolution on Monday, which does not include an increase to the debt limit, kicking off a massive showdown on Capitol Hill and previewing the party’s next steps following the expected passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill. The budget resolution has a price tag
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story SIERRA MADRE, California (KABC) — A Sierra Madre family’s dog was quite excited when some furry visitors showed up to take a dip in the backyard pool. Daisy is trained to ring a bell on the floor whenever she wants to go out into the
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By Alex Suckow Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Some good news for those following the story of Ethan the dog. The little survivor has been through a lot in his short life. He was first abandoned earlier this year in the Kentucky Humane Society’s parking lot in Louisville, emaciated
Continue ReadingBy WLWT Staff Click here for updates on this story SANDUSKY, Ohio (WLWT) — Cedar Point is closing one of its roller coasters forever. After years of speculation, the amusement park announced over the weekend that the Wicked Twister roller coaster will close for good. Final rides will be given on Sept. 6, park officials
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By Shelby Montgomery Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Police arrested a teenager in connection with a deadly double shooting Saturday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. Authorities told KOCO 5 a disturbance call came in around 3:40 p.m. Saturday. The caller reported that a shooting occurred at a home in
Continue ReadingBy Chris Hagel Click here for updates on this story SOLEDAD, California (KSBW) — Pinnacles National Park is celebrating the start of their very own “Condor Week” on social media with recommendations of where to spot the endangered raptor. According to the park, to optimize your chances of seeing a California Condor relatively close-up they
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