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 the end of the month.
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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 is headed and whether vaccines are working. And there’s no way to make use of one of the most important tools for fighting infectious diseases: contact tracing. “While the public may
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 lost their jobs, the stock market tanked and governors ordered nonessential businesses to close — all of which threatened to pummel many of the tax revenue streams states and municipalities rely
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 a focus on the wave of Republican-backed legislation aimed at restricting voter access in the wake of the latest presidential election. More Than A Vote will use the 2021 NBA
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 precautions as variants continue to cause concern. This week, Texas and Mississippi joined the list of states expanding business capacity and lifting the mandates for residents to wear masks. A representative for
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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 para finalmente adelantársele a la pandemia asesina. También es una metáfora perfecta para la política estadounidense en 2021. La medida contiene muchos miles de millones de dólares en
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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 — and with it, a parallel drama that has been unfolding on TikTok. For weeks, fans have taken to the short-form video app to theorize about the show’s many mysteries, creating countless videos of themselves talking,
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 by Morgan Stanley shows that Tesla’s share of the US EV market fell to 69% in February, down from 81% a year ago. Tesla’s US sales are still climbing, according to this
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 fear will force interest rates up sooner than expected. Powell, speaking at a conference Thursday, predicted strong job growth and increases in consumer prices as the vaccine rollout allows the economy to reopen fully.
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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 and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1. Coronavirus Trouble is brewing over
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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 me up into the mouth of it and slammed me onto a rock and just absolutely destroyed me,” American surfer Billy Kemper tells CNN Sport. “Knocked me out unconscious. Collapsed my lung.
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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 accident happened, according to a Los Angeles County affidavit for a search warrant of the vehicle’s black box. Woods was driving February 23 in Rancho Palos Verdes, near Los Angeles,
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 Australia el jueves, en una escalada dramática de una disputa entre la UE y el gigante farmacéutico AstraZeneca. La portavoz del primer ministro Mario Draghi, Paola Ansuini, confirmó la
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 compromiso de hacer cumplir las precauciones de covid-19 a medida que las variantes continúan causando preocupación. Esta semana, Texas y Mississippi se unieron a la lista de estados que están
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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 victory against Spezia on Tuesday, Ronaldo became the first player to score at least 20 goals over each of the last 12 consecutive seasons across more than one of Europe’s top five
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 tsunami. The 8.1-magnitude quake was the third to strike the area on Friday morning local time, according to the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency. Residents in some areas received emergency alerts on
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 Chile (Onemi) elevó su nivel de alerta de tsunami a rojo, según un comunicado emitido el jueves por la noche. ¿Qué hacer durante y después de un tsunami? Onemi y el
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 de México, requirieron este jueves a 99 migrantes que viajaban de manera irregular, según dijeron en sus canales oficiales. Una de las operaciones tuvo lugar en la carretera Federal 2 Nuevo Laredo-Piedras Negras, donde
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. Cerca de la banca donde se sienta el hombre de 66 años, una dispersión de figuras carmesí marca los lugares donde los feligreses y el clero murieron hace 10
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 los canales de Venecia cuando las vacaciones en el espacio podrían ser tu futuro? En 2019, la empresa californiana Gateway Foundation publicó planes para un hotel estilo crucero que algún
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