December 2020

SEC sues Ripple and two executives for selling XRP crypto: A $1.3 billion illegal security offering

December 24, 2020 1:42 PM CNN

The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency platform Ripple, its CEO, and its chairman, for illegally selling unregistered securities worth $1.3 billion, the agency said Tuesday. The SEC said Ripple illegally marketed XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency, to retail customers. According to the complaint, Ripple’s chairman, co-founder and former CEO Christian

Young adults who vape cannabis are more likely to experience cough, bronchitis and wheezing, study finds

December 24, 2020 1:22 PM CNN

The associations between vaping cannabis and respiratory health symptoms haven’t been fully known before — but one new study has revealed a key discovery. The study, which published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that vaping cannabis at any frequency was linked with symptoms of bronchitis and wheezing in young adults around 19

A local family starts a new holiday tradition

December 24, 2020 1:15 PM Joe Teposte

Chas Johnson and her family decided that this year was the year to start a new tradition.

Fauci says he will practice what he preaches this holiday season

December 24, 2020 1:02 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci turns 80 on Thursday, but don’t expect him to get philosophical on his big birthday. “I’m afraid if you sort of start dropping back and philosophizing about things, you could take your attention away from the job that we have,” he told CNN. “So, I will leave the philosophizing to another day.”

Muere conductor y mujer tras choque en garita de San Ysidro

December 24, 2020 12:59 PM Sumiko Keil

Un hombre de Santa Ana muere luego de estrellarse en el puerto de entrada de San Ysidro.

A judge rules that a Black defendant shouldn’t have to stand trial in a courtroom decorated with portraits of mostly White judges

December 24, 2020 12:56 PM CNN

A judge in Virginia ruled that a courtroom lined with portraits of White judges could impede a Black defendant’s right to a fair trial and ordered that the images be removed before his next court appearance. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge David Bernhard wrote in an opinion this week that having people of color stand

Crash at San Ysidro Port of Entry kills driver, pedestrian

December 24, 2020 12:51 PM Sumiko Keil

A Santa Ana man dies after crashing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

House GOP kills bid for $2,000 stimulus checks

December 24, 2020 12:48 PM CNN

The House of Representatives on Thursday failed to advance a measure that would increase direct payments to Americans under a certain income level to $2,000 — up from the $600 level passed earlier this week — bringing lawmakers back to square one as they search for a way to appease President Donald Trump’s demands. House

New $600 stimulus checks in limbo after House GOP kills proposal increasing amount to $2,000

December 24, 2020 12:15 PM CNN

A second round of stimulus payments that was included in a coronavirus relief package passed by Congress Monday night is now at risk if President Donald Trump doesn’t sign the bill. The deal provided for $600 checks but the President indicated on Tuesday he would like that amount increased to $2,000 per person. House Republicans,

Where is Santa right now? Track his Christmas Eve journey

December 24, 2020 12:03 PM Sumiko Keil

NORAD is tracking Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer for its 65th year on Christmas Eve.

Dominion Voting Systems CEO doesn’t rule out legal action against Trump

December 24, 2020 11:49 AM CNN

The chief executive officer of Dominion Voting Systems on Thursday did not rule out taking legal action against President Donald Trump as the election technology company has been the target of conspiracy theories about voter fraud after Trump’s election loss to President-elect Joe Biden. CEO John Poulos confirmed on CNN’s “New Day” that the company

NORAD: Tracking Santa’s annual journey

December 24, 2020 11:39 AM Arlette Yousif

NORAD Tracks Santa has been around for 65 years and all after a misprint in a newspaper.

Special Report: Riding with the Border Patrol’s horseback unit

December 24, 2020 11:32 AM Alexandra Rangel

It takes a very special team to patrol the U.S. border in hard to reach places in the El Centro Sector. That team includes some four-legged members.

Detienen a exdiputado por el caso del «asalto al Ministerio de Salud Pública” en Guatemala

December 24, 2020 11:26 AM CNN

(CNN Español) — La policía Nacional Civil de Guatemala confirmó este miércoles la detención del exdiputado por el Frente de Convergencia Nacional y excandidato presidencial Estuardo Ernesto Galdámez Juárez, sobre quien pesa una orden judicial por el delito de tráfico de influencias en el caso denominado como «asalto al Ministerio de Salud Pública». Dichas acusaciones

Paul McCartney’s ‘Find My Way’ is the first music video off his new album recorded in quarantine

December 24, 2020 11:25 AM CNN

Paul McCartney has officially released an album that he recorded during his time in quarantine. “McCartney III” is the former Beatle’s 18th solo album. The album was released on Friday and features 11 new songs. The 78-year-old McCartney plays all instruments and sings all the vocals, just like his two previous eponymous solo albums, 1970’s

Rush Limbaugh says he didn’t expect to be alive in an emotional last show of 2020

December 24, 2020 11:24 AM CNN

Rush Limbaugh wrapped up his final show of 2020 with an emotional outpouring of gratitude for the support he’s received during his battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. “You have no idea what you all have meant to me and my family,” the 69-year-old radio host said at the end of “The Rush Limbaugh Show,”

Dominion sends legal letters to conservative media figures warning of ‘imminent’ action

December 24, 2020 11:13 AM CNN

Lawyers representing Dominion Voting Systems have sent letters to a wide array of conservative media personalities, as well as the White House and the President’s personal attorney, warning that litigation related to their false claims about the company is “imminent.” The letters, which were distributed earlier this week, were sent to Fox News hosts Maria

Juan Luis Guerra celebra la Navidad con «Privé», su nuevo EP, y un concierto virtual gratuito en su canal de YouTube

December 24, 2020 11:06 AM CNN

(CNN Español) – Si uno de tus deseos de Navidad era nueva música de Juan Luis Guerra, buenas noticias, tu regalo está por llegar. El cantante dominicano anunció esta semana el lanzamiento de «Privé», su nuevo EP, que estará disponible en las plataformas de streaming este 25 de diciembre. «‘Privé surgió en un estudio de

Holiday weeks to test Congress’ willingness to confront the President

December 24, 2020 11:06 AM CNN

The next two weeks on Capitol Hill will test the legislative branch’s ability to confront a President who Democratic and Republican aides have acknowledged is coming unmoored, lashing out at anyone — especially Republicans — who don’t do exactly what he asks. Earlier this week, Congress passed the massive coronavirus relief bill, which included up

Cámara de Representantes no aprueba aumento de cheques de subsidio de US$ 600 a US$ 2.000

December 24, 2020 11:01 AM CNN

(CNN) — La Cámara de Representantes no logró avanzar este jueves con una medida que aumentaría los pagos directos a los estadounidenses por debajo de un cierto nivel de ingresos a 2.000 dólares. Esto por encima del nivel de 600 dólares aprobado a principios de esta semana, lo que lleva a los legisladores al punto

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