Yoko Ono Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of artist, musician and anti-war activist Yoko Ono. Personal Birth date: February 18, 1933 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan…
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New satellite images show Chinese troops have dismantled camps on disputed India border
China has withdrawn troops, dismantled infrastructure and vacated camps along its disputed border with India, according to new satellite images…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court is still sitting on Trump’s tax returns, and justices aren’t saying why
Lawsuits involving Donald Trump tore apart the Supreme Court while he was president, and the justices apparently remain riven by him. For nearly four…
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The level of Covid-19 among children reflects cases in the community, not whether schools were open
Covid-19 case rates among children track much more consistently with overall case rates in a state than with trends in in-person learning in K-12…
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Accenture to hire 150 moms for ‘highly coveted roles’
One of the largest consulting companies in the world is making a major commitment — to moms. Accenture will hire 150 mothers for positions at…
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Blue Ivy Carter shines in mom Beyoncé’s new campaign
Blue Ivy Carter is a little fashionista in mom Beyoncé’s latest Adidas x Ivy Park campaign. The 9-year-old modeled mom’s “Icy…
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Las tormentas devastan a EE.UU., un país llevado al límite después de un año confinamientos por el coronavirus
(CNN) — No hay un buen momento para un devastador aluvión de tormentas invernales, pero es difícil imaginar que el clima helado en gran parte de…
Continue ReadingHouse’s No. 2 Republican drops by Mar-a-Lago amid GOP divide over Trump
Rep. Steve Scalise, the No. 2 House Republican, privately met with former President Donald Trump in Florida earlier this week, the latest example of…
Continue Reading Mikhail Gorbachev Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the USSR. Personal Birth date: March 2, 1931 Birth place: Privolnoye,…
Continue Reading Recep Tayyip Erdogan Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, current president and former prime minister of Turkey. Personal Birth date: February 26,…
Continue Reading Congress is again discussing reparations for slavery. It’s a complex and thorny issue
Slavery reparations are back in the national spotlight. A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing this week to discuss establishing a federal…
Continue Reading Country singer Luke Combs apologizes for past use of the Confederate flag
Luke Combs has issued an apology for past use of the Confederate flag in his performances. Followers on social media pointed out that when the…
Continue ReadingJobless claims jump: Another 861,000 Americas filed for initial benefits last week
Another 861,000 workers filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week, according to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday from…
Continue Reading Muere Rush Limbaugh, ícono de los medios conservadores, a los 70 años luego de una batalla contra el cáncer
(CNN) — Rush Limbaugh, el ícono de los medios conservadores que durante décadas usó su posición como el rey de la radio hablada para moldear la…
Continue Reading El rover Perseverance de la NASA llegará a Marte este jueves: lo que debes saber
(CNN) –– Se espera que Perseverance, el rover más sofisticado de la NASA hasta el momento, aterrice en la superficie de Marte este jueves 18 de…
Continue Reading Así va la vacunación contra el coronavirus en América Latina
(CNN Español) — Varios países de América Latina han recibido las primeras dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus, con lo que los gobiernos…
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GOP chaos is a big gift to Democrats
The acquittal of Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial speaks volumes about the moral fiber of the Republican senators who refused to abandon…
Continue Reading UK’s Prince Philip spends a second night in hospital
Prince Philip has spent a second night in hospital after being admitted earlier this week as a “precautionary measure” following…
Continue Reading As the WHO investigated coronavirus origins in China, Beijing pushed a conspiracy about the US
When World Health Organization investigators wrapped up their work examining the origins of the coronavirus in Wuhan this month, Chinese officials…
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The Texas crisis is not how modern life is supposed to work
The US health care system has been strained near capacity by the Covid outbreak. The US education system has been unmasked as unfair and incapable of…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011) was a New York City poet, activist, musician, social critic and spoken-word performer whose songs in the ‘70s helped…
Continue Reading Government action took months as nursing home workers died during the pandemic
The federal agency responsible for protecting workers did little to hold nursing homes accountable for dangerous conditions during the coronavirus…
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The Black businesswomen bringing diversity to ski slopes
In January 2019, Simisola Oke traveled with a friend to Flachau, one of Austria’s busiest ski areas. Following their arrival, they were greeted…
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How Facebook managed to ‘unfriend’ Australia while Google came out on top
Facebook and Google are taking vastly different approaches to an escalating battle in Australia that could reset the relationship between tech and…
Continue Reading El clima invernal amenaza con cubrir de hielo la costa este después de ser fatal en el sur
(CNN) — Decenas de personas en todo Estados Unidos han muerto a causa de una serie de tormentas invernales, y ahora el clima amenaza con azotar el…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we can learn from the Gamestop craze
The mania that drove the recent GameStop stock rally should remind all investors of the need to stay diversified. It’s simply not wise to put…
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Winter weather threatens to blanket the East Coast in ice after turning fatal for Southerners trying to keep warm
Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms — and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…
Continue ReadingMaersk has found a way to clean up shipping but there’s a catch
Maersk says it will launch the world’s first carbon neutral cargo ship in 2023, as efforts to clean up one of the planet’s worst…
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LGBTQ campaign backed by German footballers hailed as a ‘step in the right direction’
More than 800 professional footballers in Germany have backed a campaign offering support to LGBTQ players. The campaign has been launched by the…
Continue Reading Rover Perseverance llegará a Marte: ¿cómo fue su preparación y qué sigue después?
(CNN) — Cientos de personas han dedicado casi 10 años de trabajo al desarrollo del explorador robótico más avanzado de la NASA, el rover…
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Texans face yet another day of misery as families struggle with unheated homes and water problems
The misery for millions caused by brutally cold weather and widespread power outages in Texas is far from over, with freezing temperatures forecast…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 18: Texas, Covid-19, immigration, Limbaugh, Facebook
Hundreds of people worked for nearly a decade to develop NASA’s most advanced robotic explorer yet. Her name is Perseverance, and she’s…
Continue Reading Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 18 de febrero: Así va la vacunación contra el coronavirus en América Latina
El rover Perseverance llega hoy a Marte. La tormenta invernal apunta ahora al noreste de EE.UU. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día.…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka elimina a Serena Williams y le niega la oportunidad de empatar un récord en el Abierto de Australia
(CNN) — Naomi Osaka derrotó a Serena Williams el jueves en el Abierto de Australia en Melbourne y le negó la oportunidad de igualar el récord de…
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‘Oh my gosh, are you that snowboarder?’ Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim goes to Princeton
The first day in a new school or job is never easy, especially trying to navigate those awkward meet and greets as you get to know potential new…
Continue Reading‘Sort this out’: Facebook’s chaotic news ban in Australia blocks pages for fire services, charities and politicians
Fire and emergency services. Domestic violence charities. State health agencies. Facebook’s sudden and dramatic decision to block people from…
Continue Reading Pistolas, cuchillos, bombas y spray para osos: estas son las armas que seguidores de Trump llevaron a Washington el día del ataque al Capitolio
Washington (CNN) — Los partidarios del entonces presidente Donald Trump llevaron decenas de armas a Washington el día de la insurrección, según…
Continue Reading La esperanza de vida en EE.UU. cayó un año completo en la primera mitad de 2020, según los CDC
(CNN) — La esperanza de vida en Estados Unidos disminuyó un año completo en la primera mitad de 2020, según un informe publicado el jueves por…
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What’s behind Biden’s snub of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
In a region where respect, or the lack of it, is as powerful as a physical punch, President Joe Biden’s press secretary just landed a sharp jab…
Continue Reading Cinco selecciones latinoamericanas en el top 10 del primer ranking de FIFA en 2021
(CNN Español) — La FIFA publicó este jueves en su pagina oficial el ranking mundial de selecciones nacionales de fútbol masculino. Bélgica…
Continue Reading Francisco Sagasti en Conclusiones niega «tajantemente» haber recibido la vacuna de Sinopharm
(CNN Español)– El presidente de Perú, Francisco Sagasti, habló en entrevista en Conclusiones de CNN en Español sobre el reciente escándalo de…
Continue Reading Estudios de laboratorio sugieren que las vacunas de Pfizer y Moderna pueden proteger contra variantes del coronavirus
(CNN) — Un nuevo estudio publicado en el New England Journal of Medicine el miércoles sugiere que la vacuna contra el covid-19 de Pfizer/BioNTech…
Continue Reading South American football giant Colo-Colo narrowly avoids relegation after nerve-shredding playoff
You could have been forgiven for thinking that the jubilant scenes on the pitch were part of a trophy celebration. There were hugs and tears —…
Continue Reading Burmese actress goes into hiding as celebrities opposing Myanmar coup added to arrest list
Since “day one” of the military coup, Burmese actress Paing Phyo Thu — one of the country’s highest-paid stars — says…
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Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open
Serena Williams has been denied her opportunity to match Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles after she was beaten by…
Continue Reading Google Maps ahora te permitirá pagar el estacionamiento y el transporte sin salir de la aplicación
Nueva York (CNN Business) — Google Maps ya puede indicarte qué tren tomar o trazar una ruta de conducción óptima. Ahora, está simplificando…
Continue Reading Japan’s ruling party faces sexism backlash as it invites women to look but not talk at key meetings
A week after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief resigned in the wake of making sexist comments, another male octogenarian leader in Japan has attracted…
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Winter storms threaten to blanket the East Coast in ice after turning fatal for Southerners trying to keep warm
Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms — and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…
Continue ReadingFacebook blocks users in Australia from finding or sharing news
People in Australia can no longer find news on Facebook. Facebook said Wednesday that people and publishers in Australia cannot share and view news…
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Lowering Covid-19 cases is the best thing US can do to improve chances that vaccines will continue working, expert says
Lowering Covid-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines…
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