Recent stock market volatility is once again showcasing the virtues of a balanced portfolio. Some experts have been warning for a while that the spectacular run for top tech stocks — one that has lifted the Nasdaq and S&P 500 over the past few years — would have to end eventually. And now, the investors
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(CNN) — A orillas del Río Grande, cerca de la ciudad de Hildalgo, en el sur de Texas, decenas de inmigrantes indocumentados, en su mayoría mujeres y niños pequeños, descendieron una colina en el lado mexicano de la frontera en una procesión ordenada. Fue un atardecer sobre un retrato de desesperación demasiado familiar en el
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College basketball fans and purveyors of No. 2 pencils alike, it’s time to rejoice. The bracket is back. For the first time in nearly two years, the NCAA will hold its (normally) annual Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, known colloquially as March Madness. A year ago, on March 12, the tourney was canceled as Covid-19
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney Eric Nelson asked the court Monday to delay Chauvin’s criminal trial or re-question jurors in the wake of a $27 million civil settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. In a hearing Monday, Nelson said he is “gravely concerned” by the announcement, calling it “incredibly prejudicial.” “It’s amazing to me, they
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Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning and women fared well. Seventy women received a total 76 nominations, according to the Academy, a record for a given year. Two women, Emerald Fennell and Chloé Zhao, were nominated in the directing category in the same year for the first time. Zhao is the first
Continue Reading “Tucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump,” CNN’s Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter said on “Reliable Sources” Sunday. Carlson is practically the face of Fox News, as he hosts the top show on the network. With Republicans out of power in the White House and Congress, Stelter argues that Carlson has filled the void Trump
Continue Reading Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has resigned to lead the Miami Police Department. Acevedo confirmed to CNN in an email Monday morning that he will be leaving his present position after more than four years to become the City
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(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – Gas prices have gone up almost every day since the year began. Even though it’s only a few pennies at a time, it quickly added up to more than 60 cents locally. “I’m not sure what the cause is for the spike, but you just got to ride the waves,” said
Continue Reading BTS made history as the first K-Pop act to earn a Grammy nomination, and even though the band didn’t win, the Korean musical sensation still made an impact. The group lost best pop duo/group performance for its song “Dynamite” to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s “Rain on Me,” but they still thrilled the audience with
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Este domingo se llevaron a cabo los premios Grammy 2021 y en lo que ya se ha convertido en la nueva normalidad en Hollywood, la ceremonia se realizó con distanciamiento social y una cantidad limitada de nominados en la ceremonia como tal. El comediante Trevor Noah estuvo a cargo de la conducción
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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The National Weather Service is reporting a wind advisory in effect Monday from 11 a.m. MST to 10 p.m. MST. There is also a blowing dust advisory that will remain in effect from 1 p.m. Monday afternoon to 10 p.m. MST.
Continue Reading Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak fought to perform at this year’s Grammys and it paid off. The singers have formed the super duo, Silk Sonic, and let’s just say they got some folks on Twitter worked up with their new single, “Leave The Door Open.” Actress Halle Berry tweeted “Ima leave the door ooopen!” with
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(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – Arizona can meet President Joe Biden’s goal to offer vaccinations to everyone who wants one by May as long as the federal government supplies enough vaccines, Gov. Doug Ducey said Friday. “If we have the supply we certainly have the infrastructure,” Ducey told Phoenix radio station KTAR-FM. Arizona is scheduling vaccines
Continue Reading More than a decade on from its release, “Avatar” is once again the highest-grossing film of all time — after reclaiming the coveted title from Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame”. James Cameron’s 2009 science fiction blockbuster, starring Zoe Zaldana, Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver, managed the impressive feat over the weekend after it was re-released in China.
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With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the fastest man in the world. Few athletes have been so dominant in their sport that they have time to pose and smile for the cameras mid-race, but
Continue ReadingMore than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children are in Border Patrol custody, CNN has learned, marking yet another increase in the number of children held up in border facilities until officials can accommodate them in shelters that are suited for them. The accelerated pace at which children are arriving is adding greater stress to the system,
Continue Reading After the coronavirus pandemic prevented March Madness last year, it’s back and ready for your brackets — but before you fill them out here are a few things to know. How to watch: The games will air on Turner Sports networks and CBS, so most cable providers will have every channel you need. You can
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(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – A 12-year-old girl from Arizona is set to attend college with plans to become a NASA scientist after graduation. At 12 years old, Alena Wicker is well on her way to achieving her dreams at Arizona State University. She graduated from high school this year, acing all her homeschool classes quickly. She
Continue Reading Toys “R” Us is changing hands again, less than two years after Tru Kids Inc. bought it in a liquidation sale. WHP Global, a New York-based brand management company, announced Monday it has bought a controlling interest in Toys “R” Us’ parent company and will now manage Tru Kids’ business and growth. Terms of the
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via social media. Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, 15 of those with the Saints. Brees was drafted out of Purdue University in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers (now the Los Angeles
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