California Legislature OK’s plan aimed at in-person learning
The state will dangle $2 billion before cash-strapped school boards, offering them a share of that money only if they offer in-person instruction by…
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Covid-19 testing numbers dropped in the US — here’s why testing still matters
Covid-19 testing numbers are dropping in the US. And that’s bad news. Without testing, there’s no way to keep track of where the pandemic…
Continue ReadingWith Congress poised to give states and local governments $350 billion, pandemic budget hit for many was smaller than predicted
When the coronavirus pandemic was declared nearly a year ago, the future for state and local government finances looked grim. Millions of people had…
Continue ReadingOrganization founded by LeBron James and other Black athletes turns focus to fighting GOP-backed bills restricting voter access
The political organization founded by NBA superstar LeBron James and a host of other Black athletes and artists will kick off its post-2020 work with…
Continue Reading Leaders and businesses say masks are essential protection as Texas and Mississippi lift Covid-19 restrictions
Leaders and businesses across the US are pushing back against states lifting mask mandates by doubling down on their commitment to enforcing Covid-19…
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ANÁLISIS | Estadounidenses desesperados esperan mientras Washington se bate por el proyecto de ley de ayuda de covid-19
(CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, dice que el enorme proyecto de ley de ayuda de covid-19 ahora en plenaria del Senado es crucial…
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How TikTok made ‘WandaVision’ must-see TV
The finale of “WandaVision” premiered Friday, bringing to an end a successful season for Disney+’s first Marvel Studios series —…
Continue Reading Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is eating into Tesla’s US sales
Tesla is starting to lose market share among US buyers of electric vehicles, and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E appears to be the beneficiary. Analysis…
Continue Reading Stocks tumble as Powell signals inflation is ahead
US stocks tumbled Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell predicted an increase in consumer prices this summer — something investors…
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5 things to know for March 5: Coronavirus, stimulus, immigration, Hong Kong, Ethiopia
It’s not your imagination. Robocalls really are ramping up again after a pandemic lull. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed…
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Surfer Billy Kemper says he glimpsed at death after a wave broke his pelvis in half
It was a tiny error in judgement, but within seconds he realized that the consequences could be potentially life threatening. “That wave sucked…
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Tiger Woods told police after crash that he didn’t remember driving
When Tiger Woods crashed his car in Southern California last week, he told sheriff’s deputies that he had no recollection of driving or how the…
Continue Reading Italia bloquea la exportación de vacunas contra covid-19 de AstraZeneca a Australia; invoca los poderes de la UE por primera vez
Roma (CNN) — Italia invocó los poderes de la Unión Europea (UE) para bloquear la exportación de 250.000 dosis de la vacuna contra el covid-19 a…
Continue Reading Líderes y empresas en EE.UU. defienden el uso de mascarillas mientras Texas y Mississippi relajan las restricciones por covid-19
(CNN) — Líderes y empresas de EE.UU. han mostrado su rechazo a que varios estados eliminen los mandatos del uso de mascarillas al duplicar su…
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Cristiano Ronaldo reaches scoring landmark during his 600th league game
Cristiano Ronaldo reached another scoring landmark on the occasion of his 600th league game. When he netted Juventus’ third goal in a 3-0…
Continue Reading New Zealand downgrades tsunami warning after 8.1-magnitude earthquake
New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region early Friday, sparking fears of a…
Continue Reading Chile eleva nivel de alerta de tsunami después de un fuerte sismo en Nueva Zelandia
(CNN) — Tras una serie de sismos cerca de Nueva Zelandia, la Oficina Nacional de Emergencias del Ministerio del Interior y Seguridad Pública de…
Continue Reading Autoridades de Migración requirieron a 99 migrantes en México
(CNN Español) — En dos operativos diferentes, las autoridades del Instituto Nacional de Migración, en coordinación con la Secretaría de Defensa…
Continue Reading El viaje del papa a Iraq podría ser el más peligroso hasta ahora y la menguante minoría cristiana del país espera que sane sus heridas
(CNN) — Natiq Anwar, que asiste a la iglesia de Bagdad donde trabaja como cuidador, revive la experiencia más horrible de su vida todos los días.…
Continue Reading El primer hotel espacial del mundo, el Voyager Station, podría abrir en 2027
(CNN) — Si sueñas despierto con viajes futuros mientras estás atrapado en casa durante la pandemia, ¿por qué fantasear con las playas de Bali o…
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