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Continue ReadingMonth: September 2021
Un enjambre de abejas mató a 63 pingüinos en peligro de extinción en Sudáfrica
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un enjambre de abejas mató a decenas de pingüinos africanos en peligro de extinción en Sudáfrica. Los 63 pingüinos fueron encontrados muertos el viernes en una colonia de Simonstown, cerca de Ciudad del Cabo, según los Parques Nacionales de Sudáfrica (SANParks). “Las muertes ocurrieron entre el jueves por la tarde y
Continue Reading 5 things to know about Evergrande, the Chinese business empire on the brink
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business The troubles of Chinese conglomerate Evergrande have dominated headlines after it warned once again that it could default on its astronomical debt because of a cash crunch. Experts have characterized the firm’s struggles as a major test for Beijing that risks turning into China’s Lehman Brothers moment, sending shockwaves across
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No. 9 Clemson’s offensive attack struggles to find end zone
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 9 Clemson is having trouble finding the end zone, something that’s come so easily for the Tigers the past few seasons. Clemson has won six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles and reached the College Football Playoff six consecutive years by piling up the yards
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Mop up: Ballot-stuffing videos taint Russian election
By DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Videos have emerged from three days of voting in Russia’s parliamentary election showing ballot-box stuffing in various locations across the vast country. In one surveillance video, a hand appears from behind a Russian flag to stuff ballots into a box at a polling place in the Siberian
Continue Reading Boilermakers top receiver enters concussion protocol
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Purdue coach Jeff Brohm says David Bell is in the concussion protocol and his status for Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Illinois is uncertain. Bell was carted off the field after taking a hard hit that led to his head bouncing off the ground during Saturday’s loss at No.
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Bee swarm kills 63 endangered penguins in South Africa
By Jack Guy, CNN Dozens of endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa on Friday. The 63 penguins were found dead on Friday at a colony in Simonstown, near Cape Town, according to a statement from South African National Parks (SANParks). “The deaths occurred suddenly some time between
Continue ReadingPlayground to be disassembled after safety audit
By Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A playground near an Asheville school will be torn down after it ranked 14.7 out of 100 in a safety inspection. Asheville City Schools says Jones Park Playground near Ira B. Jones Elementary School has been closed to all students
Continue Reading Knee injury sidelines Nebraska RB Gabe Ervin indefinitely
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. is out indefinitely and possibly the season with a knee injury sustained in the loss at Oklahoma. Coach Scott Frost says Ervin has an injury to his right patellar tendon. The tendon runs from the bottom of the kneecap to the shinbone. Ervin was hurt
Continue Reading GM says production starts on replacement batteries for Bolts
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer General Motors says production has resumed on battery modules that are used in recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and customers under a recall notice could start getting replacement parts by mid-October. GM said Monday that owners should still limit charging until they receive replacement battery modules. Customers are being
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Fall has arrived, just not for everyone
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist It’s the first official weekend of autumn, but the traditional fall feeling of cool, crisp mornings with beautiful foliage on the trees might not happen for everyone yet. Many states in the Northeast and Southeast are getting a much needed reprieve from the summer heat, with the vast majority of
Continue ReadingThe named tropical system to watch is the one not named yet
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist While the tropics continue to pump out storms, the US coast has been spared during the last week. Nicholas has dissipated, but lingering moisture is still pumping into the Southeast, bringing pesky showers that won’t seem to go away. “Over 15 million people are under flood alerts across the Southeast,
Continue ReadingThe named tropical system to watch is the one not named yet
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist While the tropics continue to pump out storms, the US coast has been spared during the last week. Nicholas has dissipated, but lingering moisture is still pumping into the Southeast, bringing pesky showers that won’t seem to go away. “Over 15 million people are under flood alerts across the Southeast,
Continue ReadingAsà es como Lex Borrero se convirtió en uno de los empresarios más importantes de la música latina
Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Quizás el nombre de Lex Borrero no sea familiar para los seguidores de la música latina. Junto al legendario productor Tainy formaron hace 2 años la incubadora de talento conocida como NEON 16. Por sus filas han pasado artistas como J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Selena Gómez o Kali Uchis.
Continue Reading Democrats tie government funding to debt bill, GOP digs in
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic congressional leaders backed by the White House have announced they will push ahead with a vote to fund the government and suspend the debt limit. They are all but daring Republicans to quit opposing the package or risk a fiscal crisis. Congress must
Continue Reading Twitter to pay $809.5 million to settle shareholder lawsuit
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter said Monday it will pay $809.5 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled investors about how much its user base was growing and how much users interacted with its platform. The San Francisco company said the proposed settlement,
Continue ReadingBiden recibirá su vacuna de refuerzo ante las cámaras y se sigue sometiendo a pruebas de covid-19 con regularidad, dice Psaki
urielblanco (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, recibirá una vacuna de refuerzo contra el coronavirus y lo hará ante las cámaras, informó este lunes la secretaria de Prensa de la Casa Blanca, Jen Psaki. Psaki no mencionó cuándo exactamente el presidente Biden recibirá su vacuna de refuerzo, ya que todavÃa hay pasos
Continue ReadingLa princesa Beatriz, nieta de la reina Isabel II, da a luz a su primera hija
Alexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN) — La princesa Beatriz, nieta de la reina Isabel II, dio a luz a una niña, según anunció este lunes el Palacio de Buckingham. Beatriz y su marido Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi dieron la bienvenida a su primera hija en común, con un peso de 2 kilos y medio, el sábado por
Continue ReadingInvasive plant can produce toxin deadly to bald eagles
By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — An invasive plant is taking over parts of the Connecticut River and it could be bad news for businesses and animals. The Connecticut River Conservancy said the aquatic plant called hydrilla has been overwhelming tributary rivers, covers, inlets and riverbanks along
Continue Reading Supreme Court sets arguments in big abortion case
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments on December 1 in Mississippi’s bid to have the landmark Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion overturned. The justices will be at their seats in the marble courtroom for the biggest test of abortion rights in
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