NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC host Ali Velshi is drawing upon the personal past for an upcoming book about democracy. St. Martin’s Press announced Wednesday that “Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy” will be published May 7, 2024. Velshi will look back to the early 20th century and
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN and RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A U.N.-backed probe into human rights abuses in Ethiopia is nearing its end date and no one has asked for the investigation to continue. That’s despite warnings that serious violations continue in the East African country, almost one year after a cease-fire ended a
Continue ReadingWINCHESTER, Va. (AP) — An animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has received a suspended two-year sentence after being convicted of wildlife trafficking in Virginia, the state attorney general’s office announced. Bhagavan “Doc” Antle also was banned from owning and dealing in exotic wild animals in the state for five years,
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Everyone’s cell phone in the US will sound off today at around 2:20 p.m. ET with a message from the government, but there’s no need to panic. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is conducting a nationwide test that will be sent to all cell phones to
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Far more people are in harm’s way as they move into high flood zones across the globe, adding to an increase in watery disasters from climate change, a new study said. Since 1985, the number of the world’s settlements in the riskiest flood zones has increased 122%, compared to
Continue ReadingBy Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — A grandfather who was officiating a wedding in Nebraska is facing charges after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, officials said. Michael Gardner, 62, was officiating the festivities at Hillcrest Events in Denton around 5 p.m. on Saturday when he attempted to shoot a Pietta Model 1860
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble. A new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibian species that scientists have studied are threatened with extinction, meaning they are either vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered. That’s up from 39% reported in the last assessment,
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) –La FIFA anunció este miércoles que el Mundial 2030 se disputará en seis países de tres continentes. Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay albergarán tres partidos y el resto del torneo se jugará en España, Portugal y Marruecos. Luego de que los dirigentes de la Conmebol anunciaran que los tres primeros partidos
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By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — As the world rapidly urbanizes, the amount of building in flood-prone areas is soaring, according to new research, sparking concerns about people’s vulnerability to disasters as the climate crisis escalates. Between 1985 and 2015, the number of settlements – from small villages to mega-cities – with the highest flood
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — La misión lunar de China para traer de regreso las primeras muestras jamás recolectadas de la cara oculta de la Luna está programada para el próximo año, dicen los funcionarios, mientras Beijing intensifica su ambicioso plan para enviar astronautas a la Luna esta década y construir una estación internacional de investigación.
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s central bank lowered its key interest rate Wednesday, pointing to a drop in inflation despite a still-high rate of 8.2% last month. The National Bank of Poland on Wednesday cut its benchmark rate a quarter of a percentage point to 5.75%. Analysts were expecting it after annual inflation dropped last
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — In March 2022, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared onstage alongside a page from the picture book “Call Me Max,” blown up on a piece of poster board. The page showed a child lying outside on the grass on their tummy next to a snoozing dog. The child looked contemplative,
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The man accused of stabbing and seriously injuring three of his roommates in Hawaii Kai has now been charged for the crime. Matthew Smith, 41, of Kalama Valley was charged with one count of first-degree attempted murder and three counts of second-degree
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Philippe is drenching the U.S. and British Virgin Islands as it spins away from the northeast Caribbean on a path that would take it toward Bermuda and later New England and Atlantic Canada. The storm was located 295 miles (475 kilometers) north of St. Thomas on Wednesday.
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By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan both jumped into the race Wednesday to become the next House speaker, setting up a fight to replace Kevin McCarthy after his historic ouster. House Republicans are even more bitterly divided in the aftermath of
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor accused FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of stealing at least $10 billion from his customers for his own use as opening statements began in a federal court trial in New York City. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nathan Rehn said the 31-year-old California man
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — “Star Trek” actor and political activist George Takei has a picture book scheduled for next spring that draws upon his early childhood years spent in internment camps for Japanese Americans. Crown Books for Young Readers announced Wednesday that Takei’s “My Lost Freedom,” illustrated by Michelle Lee, will be published April 30,
Continue ReadingBy ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — Several weeks after the Lahaina fire scorched Maui’s west side, many area residents have been relying on family and friends for lodging. Now, the county unveiled a new $4-million program aimed at incentivizing more people to open their homes to
Continue Reading By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons and rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, in a move that could help to alleviate some of the critical shortages facing the Ukrainian military as it awaits more money and equipment from the US and its allies, US officials said. US
Continue ReadingBy Madison Beam Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — National Night Out brings law enforcement and neighbors together, creating a space for connection and understanding. In Shreveport, people of all ages came out to take part in the festivities, including free food, music, and fun activities at the Shreveport Police
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