By Eric Cheung, CNN Business An award-winning Hong Kong journalist has been convicted of providing false statements to access a database as part of an investigation into alleged police mishandling of a violent mob attack on pro-democracy protesters in 2019. In a case that’s been seen as a further blow to press freedoms in the
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden is preparing to declare the massacre of an estimated million or more Armenians under the Ottoman Empire a “genocide” this week, risking a potential fracture with Turkey but fulfilling a campaign pledge to finally use the word as President to describe the mass killings after a series of his predecessors stopped short.
Continue ReadingThe House of Representatives is on track to vote Thursday on a bill that would grant statehood to Washington, DC, a Democratic priority that faces obstacles to final passage even with the party now in control of both chambers of Congress and the White House. House Democrats passed the bill — H.R. 51, the Washington,
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The view from space of our planet’s most impressive natural and constructed landmarks is striking, and not just on this year’s Earth Day. The long and winding Grand Canyon; the European Union’s longest river, the Danube; and the 13,000 miles of the Great Wall of China become almost abstract works of art when photographed from
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Columbus, Ohio, officials released additional body camera video on Wednesday of a police officer fatally shooting a Black teen who charged two females with a knife. “We don’t yet have all of the facts but we do know that a 16-year-old girl, a child of this community, tragically died last night,” Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther
Continue Reading As the world’s most powerful leaders prepare to come together for the President Joe Biden’s virtual climate summit, the Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize winners have a clear message for them: Keep fossil fuels in the ground. The 101 Nobel laureates have written to Biden and those attending the meeting on Thursday, urging
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Here’s which behaviors to keep We’ve had to adapt to a rapidly changing world over the last year but some of our newly acquired habits are worth retaining when the pandemic ends. Some of our behaviors have benefited the environment, like buying locally, reducing our commutes and flying less. Other habits have reduced our odds
Continue Reading No charges will be brought against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a teenager at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Knox County District Attorney announced Wednesday. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen, who also released security and body camera footage, said her office has reviewed all the evidence in the
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As crowds gathered outside Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium, there was a moment — almost like the flick of a switch — when angry jeers turned to whooping cheers. Fans, currently unable to watch Premier League games amid Covid-19 restrictions, had come together on Tuesday to protest Chelsea’s participation in the European Super League ahead of
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MEXICALI, B.C. (KYMA/KECY) – The Federal Electric Commission (CFE) building in Mexicali remained closed throughout the day on Wednesday after protestors organized outside of the building in protest of skyrocketing electrical prices. Sergio Tamai Quintero, the leader of the Mexicali Civic Front (Frente Cívico Mexicalense), mentioned the group gathered in protest as well as attacked
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Yuma Criminals football star Alex Mosqueda will take his talents to Ripon College out of Wisconsin.
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Despite a strong pitching start for Dinelson Lamet, the San Diego Padres take the 4-2 loss to Milwaukee.
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The Phoenix Suns survived a Joel Embiid heave and the Diamondbacks take the first two in Cincinnati YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) – The Phoenix Suns traveled to the East Coast to take on the Eastern Conference’s top team in Philadelphia. The Suns survived a late rally to win 116-113. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks
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As US health officials race to get more Covid-19 shots into arms to control the virus, experts now warn the country will run into another challenge in the next few weeks: vaccine supply will likely outstrip demand. “While timing may differ by state, we estimate that across the U.S. as a whole we will likely
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Pecan Grove Elementary is home to some new residents all eager to plant roots
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A nearby weather system is producing breezy to windy conditions,
blowing dust, and heightened fire danger. As the system weakens and moves through on Thursday, a few isolated rain showers will be possible, but overall, conditions will remain dry. A warming trend is then expected into the weekend with high temperatures returning to slightly above normal before another storm system may affect the region early next week.
Somerton Library hosting Dia De Los Ninos (Children’s Day) on Saturday April 24, 2021.
Continue Reading By Ben Westcott, CNN Business The Australian government has canceled a Belt and Road agreement signed by China and the state government of Victoria, escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Canberra. Victoria — the country’s second largest and wealthiest state — signed a memorandum of understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Continue Reading Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill Wednesday granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill protesters while attempting to flee and which stiffens penalties for demonstrators who block public roadways, according to the Oklahoma State Legislature. The state Senate passed the Republican-sponsored legislation 38-10 last week. The bill makes it a misdemeanor punishable
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Alex Mosqueda loves scoring touchdowns. His favorite position is wide receiver but for the past few seasons at Yuma High School he did almost everything for the Criminals football team
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