By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — McDonald’s is the latest US corporation — and among the largest — to back off some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, as a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action and conservative backlash to those programs continues to lead businesses to reevaluate their diversity pledges. The company
Continue ReadingCNN en Español El Gobierno de Venezuela anunció este lunes que rompe relaciones diplomáticas con Paraguay y que retirará de inmediato al personal diplomático paraguayo en el país, según un comunicado de la Cancillería venezolana. El documento agrega que la medida se da en rechazo a las declaraciones del presidente de Paraguay, Santiago Peña, quien
Continue ReadingBy Kayli Pascal-Martinez Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) confirmed that another fatality has occurred following the Aliamanu fireworks explosion incident. On Monday, January 6, 2025, HPD reported that at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 3-year-old boy had died at the hospital, making him the fourth death
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By Terri Parker Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (WPBF) — In the wake of the New Orleans terror attack, Palm Beach County is bolstering its defenses. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw warns that as police harden traditional targets, terrorists may pivot to new tactics—specifically drones. “The next point of attack will
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story January 6, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Texas Southern University (TSU) has received another extraordinary act of generosity from Janet and Jeff Share, a Houston family whose unwavering support continues to transform lives and opportunities within the TSU community. Their latest contribution, a beautifully
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. This is the first human death from bird flu in the US. The person, who was over 65 and reportedly had underlying medical conditions,
Continue ReadingBy John Iz Click here for updates on this story ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A man conducting shark tagging research off the coast of Hutchinson Island made an unexpected catch: an endangered sawfish measuring 13 feet and 5 inches. Mac Johnson, who was visiting family in Jupiter, made the catch Saturday night while
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By Tim Pulliam Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A nurse says thieves broke into her Jefferson Park three times over the holidays, turning them far from cheerful. “I’m just not myself. I can’t find clothes to wear, shoes.. It’s just hard,” said Michaela Thompson. On Christmas Eve, while she
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By Spencer Tracy Click here for updates on this story WINTER GARDEN, Florida (WESH) — Farmers in Central Florida are preparing for a cold snap this week that could impact their crops. It was 40 degrees at the first farmers’ market of the year in Winter Garden. However, organizers said the cold weather did not
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s trash routes will run on their regular schedules for the rest of the week, the city’s Solid Waste Department wrote on its social media on Monday. Inclement weather caused Monday’s pickups to be rescheduled. Customers who regularly have trash picked up on Monday can put out their roll carts on
Continue ReadingPor David Goldman, Ella Nilsen y Matt Egan, CNN El presidente Joe Biden anunció este lunes una acción ejecutiva que prohibirá permanentemente el futuro desarrollo de extracción de petróleo y gas en alta mar en partes de los océanos Atlántico y Pacífico de una manera que podría ser especialmente difícil de deshacer para la administración
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By Allison Petro and Tony Atkins Click here for updates on this story FLAGLER COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A man was arrested after being accused of pulling out a gun on a Flagler County deputy while attempting to flee a traffic stop on his bicycle on Sunday. A Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy said he
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By Lauren del Valle and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Monday held Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over information to two former Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 presidential election, as they continue to try to collect $150 million in damages. The sanctions add to a
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story PAYNE COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A preliminary hearing for a former Stillwater dental surgery employee accused of assaulting unconscious patients was pushed back. Cody Stolfa appeared before a judge on Monday, asking that his preliminary hearing be pushed back another month. He faces more than
Continue ReadingBy Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Salinas Valley Health says that three people have been hospitalized after being poisoned by potentially lethal mushrooms on New Year’s Eve. “Salinas Valley Health is warning the public about a threat of poisonous mushrooms in our local community and the serious
Continue Reading By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — President Joe Biden decided to block the $14 billion takeover of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel even though some top US officials did not believe there were sufficient national security grounds to kill the deal, a US official told CNN. The controversial decision to block the
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Hegarty and Tyler Rinkol Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A woman is left scrambling after she says her car, and her dog Sonic, were stolen in midtown Omaha on Saturday morning. Alanah Nantell of Omaha told KETV she did a regular coffee run to Myrtle & Cypress.
Continue ReadingBy Conor McGill Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KVOA) — A new education model will soon make its debut in Arizona. It’ll blend traditional learning with the power of artificial intelligence. The innovative approach is being introduced through Unbound Academy, the latest virtual school to gain approval from the Arizona School
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Ted Turner, the 86-year-old media mogul and philanthropist who founded CNN, is recovering from pneumonia and “is doing well in rehab,” a spokesperson said Monday. Turner was hospitalized with a mild case of pneumonia and is now recuperating at a rehabilitation facility, Phillip Evans, the chief
Continue ReadingBy David Medina Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — A longtime Jackson County Public Works employee died in a crash involving a dump truck on Sunday afternoon in Blue Summit, Missouri. Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. confirmed the death of Everett Carter, 61, on Monday. “This is a
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