Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Partes de California, asoladas por años por sequías, se enfrentan a una amenaza de poderosas tormentas en el comienzo del nuevo año, que traen lluvias torrenciales e incluso flujos de lodo y escombros al estado. Se espera que la última de la serie de tormentas llegue a la costa este miércoles
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LONDON (AP) — Brentford has signed German winger Kevin Schade as the West London club seeks to build for the future after establishing itself in the English Premier League. The 21-year-old arrives initially on loan but with a club-record fee to make the deal permanent. Schade can play on either wing or as a center-forward
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Some passengers who were recently affected by Southwest Airlines’ holiday travel meltdown are receiving thousands of frequent flier miles as a “gesture of goodwill” for enduring such turbulent times. Meanwhile, lots of luggage remains in limbo — and it could be several days to weeks until some passengers are reunited with
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Some passengers who were recently affected by Southwest Airlines’ holiday travel meltdown are receiving thousands of frequent flier miles as a “gesture of goodwill” for enduring such turbulent times. Meanwhile, lots of luggage remains in limbo — and it could be several days to weeks until some passengers are reunited with
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By JOE McDONALD and MATT OTT AP Business Writers Wall Street pointed modestly higher Wednesday ahead of the release of notes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting, which investors hope might hint at a less aggressive stance on interest rates, a tool that the Fed has used to tame inflation. Futures for the benchmark
Continue Reading BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says natural gas storage levels are high despite Russian attempts to choke off supplies to Europe amid the war in Ukraine. The 27 EU countries stocked up on gas last year in case of winter shortages. The EU commission estimated Wednesday that joint gas storage levels stand at almost
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Apenas vamos en el cuarto día de 2023 y Netflix ya dio de qué hablar con sus series originales. Sin perder el tiempo, el gigante del streaming estrenó una nueva serie el 1 de enero con Kaleidoscope, que es protagonizada por Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad y Better Call Saul). Sin embargo,
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Gabrielle Union is sharing more about her first marriage that she describes as “dysfunctional from day one.” During a recent conversation on the podcast “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard,” the actress and author talked about being married to former professional football player Chris Howard, whom she divorced in 2006 after
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans plan to open the second day of the new Congress much like the first — with leader Kevin McCarthy trying to become House speaker despite losing in multiple rounds of voting that threw the new GOP majority into chaos. It
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By Hanna Ziady, CNN Aldi recorded its highest-ever December sales in the United Kingdom, as shoppers squeezed by searing food price inflation flocked to the German discount supermarket chain to save money on groceries. Sales topped £1.4 billion ($1.7 billion) for the first time, up 26% year on year, with the FIFA World Cup also
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo is one of soccer’s greatest ever players and he appears to be winding down his glittering career after joining Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr. It will be a far cry from the past two decades that have been spent at the top level of the European game
Continue ReadingBy Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Tuscola High School football coach, Chris Brookshire has announced his resignation following an investigation regarding inappropriate and unprofessional comments toward female colleagues. In a statement to News 13, Brookshire says, “There have been allegations made against me to Haywood
Continue Reading By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A little known Biden administration initiative to reduce gun violence that was funded by philanthropic foundations wrapped up in December with a celebration hosted in Washington. The Community Violence Intervention Collaborative was launched in June 2021 to get public funding to small nonprofits that work to
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By Web staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville police say three apparent drive-by shootings happened early Monday morning, two of which happened at the same location within hours of each other. At around 2:40 a.m. on Jan. 2, officers responded to the 100 block of Atkinson Street
Continue Reading By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal is set to be sentenced on Wednesday after helping authorities secure the convictions of a slew of wealthy parents involved in his scheme to rig the selection process at top-tier schools. Federal prosecutors are asking for six
Continue Reading ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin dealt best with difficult course conditions to lead a women’s World Cup slalom after the first run in unseasonable warm weather. The four-time overall champion is chasing her 81st career victory. A win would leave her one short of the women’s record set by fellow American Lindsey Vonn. Shiffrin
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers glimpsed a stellar nursery in a new light, thanks to the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy in Chile. The VISTA telescope, located at the European Southern Observatory’s Paranal Observatory in Antofagasta, Chile, observed the Sh2-54 Nebula in infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye. While visible
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By Ben Morse, CNN In what was an emotional evening for Buffalo, the No. 3 which NFL player Damar Hamlin wears for the Buffalo Bills seemed to permeate everything the city’s ice hockey team did, as if by fate. A day after Hamlin’s collapse during the Buffalo Bills’ NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the
Continue Reading By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest coach spoke of his surprise as he looked out at a room filled with reporters. “Normally after the game there is three or four journalists. Today, I don’t know why…” Al Nassr head coach Rudi Garcia said at a news conference
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By David Close, CNN Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was officially unveiled by his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Tuesday in Riyadh, explaining he made the move having “won everything” in Europe. Ronaldo will earn an estimated $200 million a year with Al Nassr, according to Saudi state-owned media. “I’m so proud to make
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