U.S. archer Jacob Wukie into top 16 in Tokyo
American archer Jacob Wukie, who also competed at the 2012 Olympics, defeated the No. 15 and 18 seeds in Tokyo to advance to the top 16.
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12 of the 20 biggest school districts now require masks in schools. The others can’t because of mask mandate bans
By Elizabeth Stuart, CNN More major school districts will require masks in schools following updated guidance Tuesday from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With the spread of the more contagious Delta variant, the CDC now recommends students from kindergarten through grade 12 wear masks in school. The American Academy of Pediatrics has
Continue ReadingManchin backs taking first step on Biden’s multi-trillion-dollar agenda as Democratic leaders grow more confident
By Manu Raju and Clare Foran, CNN Senate Democratic leaders are growing increasingly confident that they will lock down support for the crucial first step to advancing President Joe Biden’s multi-trillion dollar economic package after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin signaled on Thursday that he is in favor of pressing forward. Manchin told CNN that
Continue ReadingDestroying a local legend: Development could break 200-year-old immovable ‘Stagecoach Rock’
By Heather Leah Click here for updates on this story MEBANE, North Carolina (WRAL) — After over 1,500 locals signed a petition to save an immovable historic rock in Mebane, officials have announced they intend to preserve it. “The rock will not be destroyed and will remain in place as it has for millenia, and
Continue ReadingTelevisión cubana informa la muerte del militar Gilberto Antonio Cardero Sánchez
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — La televisión de Cuba informó este miércoles la muerte del militar Gilberto Antonio Cardero Sánchez. El estatal Canal Caribe leyó durante su transmisión una nota del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias con un breve repaso por su carrera. Sin embargo, no ofrecieron más detalles sobre la causa del fallecimiento.
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Nueva forma de extorsión por choques intencionales
SAN LUIS RÍO COLORADO (T3)- Lanza alerta policía por choques intencionales que consiste en una nueva forma de extorsión con accidentes de tránsito provocados, en donde tratan de timar a los ciudadanos con estos accidentes planeados, aprovechando el nerviosismo de jóvenes, amas de casa, adultos mayores y turistas principalmente.
Continue ReadingRecovery efforts underway after stolen vehicle crashes into Snake River
By Eric Grossarth/EastIdahoNews.com Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — Emergency responders are attempting to recover a stolen vehicle that crashed into the Snake River Thursday morning. It appears the vehicle entered the water near the intersection of Pederson Street and Glen Koester Lane sometime between 5 a.m. and 9
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Nikola founder Trevor Milton is indicted for allegedly lying about ‘nearly all aspects of the business’
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Nikola founder Trevor Milton faces federal charges of lying to investors, according to an indictment unsealed in New York on Thursday. The indictment alleges that from November 2019 through September 2020, Milton made false and misleading statements about “nearly all aspects of the business” of developing electric and hydrogen-powered trucks.
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Surfing medalists talk impact of surfing joining Olympics
Recently crowned surfing medalists explain what it means to them to be able to represent their country in the sport they love.
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Off-duty BP agent stops alleged carjacking
Border patrol says the agent witnessed a local pastor being assaulted and jumped into action .
Continue ReadingSimone Biles dice que el apoyo de sus fans le ayuda a darse cuenta de que es más que sus medallas de oro
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Simone Biles, la gimnasta estadounidense que se retiró de las pruebas en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 para dar prioridad a su salud mental, agradeció a los aficionados su “amor y apoyo” en medio de una avalancha de elogios y buenos deseos de personas de todo el mundo. La joven
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Reimagined: Diaz wins Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal
Hidilyn Diaz makes history in Tokyo, as she wins the 55kg weightlifting event and becomes the first athlete from the Philippines to win Olympic gold!
Continue ReadingLuis Almagro, secretario general de la OEA, dice que dio positivo por covid-19
CNNEE (CNN Español) — En un tuit publicado este jueves, el secretario general de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA), Luis Almagro, dijo que dio positivo por covid-19. Almagro dice que está vacunado contra el virus y que por el momento no tiene ningún síntoma. Luis Almagro se pronuncia sobre las marcadas diferencias ideológicas
Continue ReadingHere’s who won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Seventeen gold medals were won. Here’s a breakdown of who’s taking home the gold: Artistic Gymnastics Women’s All-Around: Sunisa Lee, United States Judo Women’s -78 kg: Shori Hamada, Japan Men’s -100 kg: Aaron Wolf, Japan Rowing Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls: Italy Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls: Ireland Women’s Pair: New
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Gus Kenworthy reacts to stunning gymnastics team final
In this episode of ‘Freestyle with Gus Kenworthy,’ freestyle skier Kenworthy cheers on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team in the Olympic final, and speaks with the athletes about how they rose to the occasion.
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What happens below the surface of the Olympic swimming pool?
Tokyo turns things upside down with a peek at what happens beneath the surface during the aquatic sports.
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Will Smith stars as Williams sisters’ father in ‘King Richard’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Get ready for awards season buzz. Will Smith is portraying Richard Williams, the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, in the forthcoming film “King Richard.” The movie “follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all
Continue ReadingLos programas de ayuda por covid están comenzando a expirar para millones de estadounidenses
Mariana Toro (CNN) — Dieciséis meses después de que la pandemia de coronavirus trastornara la economía y dejara a millones de estadounidenses sin trabajo, los históricos programas de ayuda que implementó el Congreso están listos para comenzar a expirar. Los legisladores se apresuraron en marzo de 2020 para amortiguar el golpe financiero provocado por el
Continue Reading Robinhood CEO: We’re relentlessly focused on the long-term
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev talks with CNN’s Julia Chatterley about IPO pricing, retail investors, and regulatory issues.
Continue Reading CEO Vlad Tenev on why now is the right time for Robinhood’s IPO
By Julia Chatterley, CNN Online trading platform Robinhood was set to make its highly anticipated Wall Street debut on Thursday, even as the eight-year-old company faces intense regulatory scrutiny and public-relations headaches. Even six months after GameStop trading frenzy, Robinhood is still dealing with blowback from its role in the saga, in which the app
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