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Censuran en las redes sociales de China la acusación por agresión sexual de una estrella del tenis contra un ex dirigente del Partido Comunista

November 4, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — La explosiva acusación #MeToo de una estrella china del tenis realizada a comienzos de noviembre contra un exdirigente estatal ha sido silenciada por censura generalizada, y las autoridades se apresuran a eliminar cualquier mención de un escándalo políticamente sensible que ha resonado en todo el internet de China. Peng Shuai, de 35

Stocks rise on Wall Street, continuing gains for US indexes

November 4, 2021 9:40 AM Associated Press

By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks edged higher in afternoon trading on Wall Street Thursday, potentially setting the market up to notch more record highs. The S&P 500 was up 0.3%. The benchmark index is coming off five straight gains and a succession of record closes. The Nasdaq gained 0.9%

American Girl Dolls, Risk, sand make it to Toy Hall of Fame

November 4, 2021 9:39 AM Associated Press

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted American Girl dolls and the strategy board game Risk, recognizing each for their influence on the toy industry. Also inducted Thursday was sand, which it calls perhaps the most universal and oldest toy in the world. All three were honored during a ceremony

American Girl Dolls, Risk, sand make it to Toy Hall of Fame

November 4, 2021 9:39 AM Associated Press

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted American Girl dolls and the strategy board game Risk, recognizing each for their influence on the toy industry. Also inducted Thursday was sand, which it calls perhaps the most universal and oldest toy in the world. All three were honored during a ceremony

‘Burned out’? Why won’t more women return to the job market?

November 4, 2021 9:39 AM Associated Press

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. economy rebounds from the ongoing pandemic, many women are choosing to sit out the labor force. The pandemic has laid bare the disproportionate burdens many women shoulder in caring for children or aging parents, as well as highlighted the

‘Burned out’? Why won’t more women return to the job market?

November 4, 2021 9:39 AM Associated Press

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. economy rebounds from the ongoing pandemic, many women are choosing to sit out the labor force. The pandemic has laid bare the disproportionate burdens many women shoulder in caring for children or aging parents, as well as highlighted the

Central European nations seek South Korea train partnership

November 4, 2021 9:29 AM Associated Press

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The leaders of four Central European nations have met in Hungary’s capital where they urged visiting South Korean President Moon Jae-in to consider investing in a rapid train line connecting Budapest and Polish capital Warsaw. The potential rail investment is a major initiative of the Visegrad

Central European nations seek South Korea train partnership

November 4, 2021 9:29 AM Associated Press

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The leaders of four Central European nations have met in Hungary’s capital where they urged visiting South Korean President Moon Jae-in to consider investing in a rapid train line connecting Budapest and Polish capital Warsaw. The potential rail investment is a major initiative of the Visegrad

Zillow shares fell more than 20% on November 3 after the news that it's pulling the plug on its house-flipping business and laying off a quarter of its staff.

Zillow bet the farm on its house-flipping business. Now it’s downsizing

November 4, 2021 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Morrow, CNN Business Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. HOUSE FLOP Zillow shares fell more than 20% Wednesday on the news that it’s pulling the plug on its house-flipping business and laying off a quarter

Officials: 200 fighters killed in clashes in central Yemen

November 4, 2021 9:28 AM Associated Press

AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Security officials say that at least 200 fighters were killed in clashes between Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels in and around the strategic central province of Marib over the last two days. Officials said Thursday that most of the casualties belonged to the Houthi forces, who

Buffalo kicker Bass credits grandmother for success

November 4, 2021 9:28 AM Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Bass has quickly established himself as one of the Buffalo Bills’ more reliable and accurate kickers in just 18 months. He’s hit 16 of 17 field-goal attempts this season, including a 57-yarder in a 26-11 win over Miami last weekend. The field goal

Argentina’s vice president reported doing well after surgery

November 4, 2021 9:27 AM Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has undergone a successful hysterectomy. Presidential spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti says the operation had been planned for several weeks. Officials didn’t say why it was needed. But the clinic says she’s in good general health after Thursday’s laparoscopic procedure. The official Telam news agency

Australia advances to Billie Jean King Cup semifinals

November 4, 2021 9:25 AM Associated Press

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Australia earned a spot in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup by winning both singles matches against Belarus. Ajla Tomljanovic earned the key point by rallying to beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Storm Sanders defeated Yuliya Hatouka 6-3, 6-3 in the opening singles match.

Afghan girls, faraway relatives worry over dreams disrupted

November 4, 2021 9:24 AM Associated Press

By MARIAM FAM and NOREEN NASIR Associated Press As a wary world watches to see the Taliban’s policies for women, many girls and young women in Afghanistan are afraid the future they’ve envisioned may become out of reach. They worry about missing out on big career goals as well as little freedoms and hobbies that

Two Florida educators given unforgettable ride on a Blue Angels fighter jet

November 4, 2021 9:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Tyler Fingert Click here for updates on this story PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Florida (WALA) — The Blue Angels are set to fly their final shows of their 75th Season this weekend for a hometown crowd. The Homecoming Air Show always a crowd pleaser in Pensacola. Only on FOX10 News, two people got a

What Biden’s sweeping social safety plan might include — and what it likely won’t

November 4, 2021 9:19 AM CNN

By Tami Luhby and Katie Lobosco, CNN Democrats are still negotiating the final details of their sweeping $1.9 trillion budget reconciliation package so the House can vote on it soon. The bill would transform the nation’s social safety net despite being whittled down to roughly half its original size amid infighting between the party’s moderate

Sabres end 8-month stalemate by trading Jack Eichel to Vegas

November 4, 2021 9:14 AM Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Jack Eichel era in Buffalo is over. The Sabres have ended an eight-month stalemate by trading their former captain and face of the franchise to the Vegas Golden Knights. The trade ends a bitter feud between Eichel and Buffalo over how to repair his

A potentially historic flood event is taking shape across Charleston Harbor

A major coastal flood event, similar to a surge from a hurricane, is underway in Charleston, South Carolina

November 4, 2021 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By CNN meteorologists Pedram Javaheri and Taylor Ward A potentially historic flood event is taking shape across Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, and portions of coastal Georgia, including near Savannah, as water levels will be at heights usually found in powerful hurricanes. The flooding will be exacerbated by a destructive combination of already higher-than-normal tides and

ANÁLISIS | Fotos satelitales muestran una acumulación de militares rusos en la frontera con Ucrania y elevan las tensiones

November 4, 2021 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

Germán Padinger (CNN) — Una vez más, las tensiones aumentan en Ucrania. Los informes de que los rusos están trasladando material militar a unos 300 kilómetros de la frontera han captado la atención del gobierno de Estados Unidos. Y las fuerzas ucranianas han desplegado drones de combate a lo largo de las líneas de batalla que

Holts Summit business part of new lawsuit by state attorney general after OSHA releases vaccine mandate rules

November 4, 2021 9:11 AM Molly Stawinoga

issouri’s attorney general says he will file a lawsuit on Friday in an attempt to block the federal vaccine mandate for private employers.

Month: November 2021