1,000+ carat diamond discovered in Botswana
A stone believed to be the third largest gem-quality diamond ever mined has been discovered in Botswana.
Continue ReadingMonth: June 2021
Así canta el elenco de ‘Friends’ el tema de la serie con James Corden
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Llámalo «karaoke en carrito de golf». James Corden, anfitrión de la reunión de la que no hemos podido dejar de hablar, reclutó al reparto de «Friends» para un segmento especial que se emitió en su programa este miércoles por la noche. «Friends: The Reunion» es el episodio que está lleno de
Continue ReadingHis cybersecurity firm is working on the Arizona ‘audit’. But people who know him have questions
By Bob Ortega, Kyung Lah, Stephanie Becker and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN In recent weeks, GOP lawmakers from at least 16 states have flocked to Phoenix for a first-hand look at a controversial, partisan “audit” of the 2020 vote in Arizona’s largest county. The visits look to be a harbinger for similar exercises yet-to-come in those
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Flying race car makes successful test drive
A full-sized pilotless “flying race car” has flown for the first time. Now its creator is preparing to take the sport to a whole new elevation.
Continue ReadingCalifornians asked to cut back power usage during extreme heat conditions
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN With millions of Californians set to experience a heat wave in the coming days, the operator of the state’s power grid issued an alert that called for residents to conserve electricity. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert, urging people to cut back their electricity use from
Continue ReadingLas Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel atacan Gaza por segunda vez esta semana, después de que los globos incendiarios provocaran ocho incendios
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN)– El ejército de Israel atacó objetivos en Gaza por segunda vez esta semana, según informaron las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (IDF, por sus siglas en inglés) en un comunicado, después de que un continuo bombardeo de globos incendiarios provocara ocho incendios en el sur de Israel.El miércoles por la madrugada, las
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John Legend says Chrissy Teigen doing ‘great’ amid cyberbullying scandal
By Lisa Respers France, CNN John Legend has offered a brief update on how his wife Chrissy Teigen is doing during the backlash over her being accused of bullying people on social media in the past. In a video posted on TMZ, Legend was asked about Teigen and he said simply, “She’s doing great.” This
Continue ReadingThe amount of heat the Earth traps has doubled in just 15 years, study shows
By Rachel Ramirez The planet is trapping roughly double the amount of heat in the atmosphere than it did nearly 15 years ago, according to an alarming new analysis from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Researchers say it’s a “remarkable” amount of energy that is already having far-reaching consequences. “It’s excess energy
Continue ReadingSouth Korea Paralympic basketball team inspired by coach who died of cancer
By Gawon Bae, CNN South Korean Han Sa-hyun lived and breathed basketball both as a player and a coach. He competed at Sydney and then led the South Korean wheelchair basketball team to its first Paralympics in 21 years. He had wanted to be at the Tokyo Paralympics, but after the Covid-19 pandemic postponed the
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If ‘cave syndrome’ is keeping you from going in public, here’s how to combat it
After over a year of staying at home and following strict safety guidelines, many people are understandably reluctant to step out their front door and re-enter society.
Continue ReadingSi el ‘síndrome de la cabaña’ te impide salir, aquí te mostramos cómo combatirlo
josemartinezgomez (CNN) — Después de más de un año de quedarse en casa y seguir estrictas pautas de seguridad, muchas personas están comprensiblemente reacias a salir por la puerta de su casa y volver a ingresar a la sociedad. Algunos están francamente aterrorizados. El psiquiatra Dr. Arthur Bregma llama a este miedo «síndrome de la
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Excessive heat warnings in place for much of the U.S.
It’s already mid-summer hot across much of the country, and the season doesn’t officially start until this weekend.
Continue ReadingPutin praises Biden, calling him a ‘professional’ following Geneva summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President Joe Biden Thursday, describing him as a “professional” who is “completely knowledgeable on all issues,” according to a Kremlin transcript of Putin’s televised remarks.
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A Georgia police officer dies after being dragged by a fleeing motorist, who the officer shot and killed, authorities say
By Jason Hanna and Jamiel Lynch, CNN A north Georgia police officer and a motorist are dead after the fleeing driver’s car dragged the officer down a road and the officer shot the driver, authorities said Thursday. Holly Springs police Officer Joe Burson, 25, and at least one other officer had stopped Ansy Dolce on
Continue ReadingUS Military Command reinstates diversity head after investigation into social media posts
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The US military’s Special Operations Command reinstated its head of diversity following an investigation that concluded there were no violations of laws or Defense Department regulations in controversial social media posts, including one comparing former President Donald Trump to Hitler. Richard Torres-Estrada was reassigned to a new job shortly after he
Continue ReadingMedieval Europeans regularly reopened graves — and not to rob them
Early Medieval graves in Europe were reopened as part of widespread burial traditions — not only by grave robbers, as experts previously thought.
Continue Reading A man accused of four killings across two states is now charged in a fifth
By Christina Bowllan and Evan Simko-Bednarski, CNN A New Jersey man accused of four killings in two states was charged with a fifth this week, according to a criminal complaint from New Mexico. Sean Lannon was charged Tuesday in New Mexico for the February 24 killing of Randall Apostalon, whom authorities say he met through
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Challenges to the Affordable Care Act aren’t over
Another lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act is brewing in Texas.
Continue ReadingFact-check: Fox News and Republican lawmakers push new false flag conspiracy that FBI orchestrated US Capitol attack
By Marshall Cohen Fox News, right-wing websites and Republican lawmakers are promoting a new false flag conspiracy that the FBI orchestrated the deadly assault on the US Capitol. The haywire theory originated from an article published Monday by Revolver News, a right-wing website. From there, it was picked up by Fox News host Tucker Carlson,
Continue Reading A man killed in Austin mass shooting was visiting from Michigan and planned to marry his high school sweetheart, family says
By Ralph Ellis, Alta Spells and Deanna Hackney, CNN The man killed in a weekend shooting that left more than a dozen people injured in Austin, Texas, was visiting the city from Michigan, his family said. Douglas J. Kantor, 25, was originally from Airmont, New York, and attended college at Michigan State and graduate school
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