By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Thousands of South African government workers have taken part in nationwide demonstrations to demand a 10% increase in their salaries. Negotiations between public sector unions and the government are currently deadlocked. The government is resolved to unilaterally implement a 3% pay hike, but that hasn’t
Continue ReadingBy WBAL Staff Click here for updates on this story GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (WBAL) — A man who died in Wednesday’s explosion at a Gaithersburg condo complex committed suicide, Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said Friday evening. The man’s body was recovered Thursday morning from the rubble of the condo building that exploded. Police identified
Continue ReadingBy WMUR Staff Click here for updates on this story SEABROOK, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A teen from Florida is running a mile in Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire in honor of fallen first responders. The run is a part of a nonprofit called Running 4 Heroes, which raises awareness and funds for families
Continue ReadingBy WPBF Staff Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — Benito Navarro is 92 years old. His daughters, Zoraida and Maritza Navarro, say for 63 years, their dad was married to their mom until she died. Soon after his wife’s death, Navarro started talking about marrying a woman from
Continue ReadingBy Dominique Yates Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Josiah Johnson was born without legs, but that doesn’t stop him from doing what he loves. “It’s something I had to do,” Johnson said about playing basketball. “I don’t want you doubting me because I don’t have legs. I want to
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey,CNN “Dancing With the Stars” has crowned a new winner and she’s a TikTok-teen queen. The finale of the show’s debut season of streaming exclusively on Disney+ featured Wayne Brady and Witney Carson scoring a 36 out of 40 for their performance. Shangela and Gleb Savchenko danced to to “Queen Bee” by Rochelle
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Muñiz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Thanksgiving is here and for many families, a time of gratitude could also be a burden. This holiday season, one Albuquerque solid waste worker has made it his mission to give back. Brian Brito is accustomed to early and cold
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Cuando la misión comercial de reabastecimiento número 26 de SpaceX vuele al espacio este martes, llevará una gran cantidad de suministros, un par de paneles solares nuevos, semillas de tomate enanas y una variedad de experimentos científicos a la Estación Espacial Internacional. La misión también entregará helados y golosinas al
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN After years of anticipation — and controversy — since Qatar was awarded the World Cup, the tournament finally got underway on Sunday in Doha. Even before a ball was kicked, some sore spots arose. Despite years of planning, just two days before the tournament kicked off, Qatar announced a ban of
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Organizers say the operating budget for the 2024 Paris Olympics is expected to go up by 10%, in part because of high inflation. The organizing committee had an original operating budget of around 4 billion euros ($4.1 billion) but will present a revised figure at a board meeting next month that is
Continue ReadingBy CBS3 STAFF Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Police are looking for a burglar who they say broke into a Philly church, cracked a safe and made off with thousands of dollars in cash and checks. The burglary occurred Nov. 12 at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, along the city’s northern
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe is fighting what it calls a “large-scale” cyberattack on its computer networks. The government said Monday that it is working with an unidentified specialized firm to limit the consequences of the attack as it tries to restore its systems as soon as possible.
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN Business The full extent of FTX’s financial disarray is becoming clearer as the failed crypto exchange’s new management combs for cash as part of the bankruptcy process. In the company’s first Chapter 11 hearing in Delaware Tuesday, restructuring attorney James Bromley said that a “substantial amount” of assets have been stolen
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — “¿Torta puedo comer? ¿O me vas a cobrar offside?”. El meme de una foto de Leo Messi con ese mensaje dio vuelta internet esta mañana, mientras los argentinos veían como una y otra vez el juez les cobraba posición adelantada en su partido contra Arabia Saudita. Argentina sufrió este
Continue ReadingBy CBS MIAMI TEAM Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Grammy nominee DJ Khaled has teamed up with Airbnb and is inviting “sneakerheads” to have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with an overnight stay in his massive sneaker closet in Miami. Guests will get exclusive access to the music icon’s sneaker paradise and
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Ecuador’s 2-0 win over Qatar in this year’s World Cup opener was seen by 7.2 million television viewers in the United States. The game Sunday was seen by 3.228 million on the English-language telecast on FS1 and Fox’s streaming services. It was viewed by 4 million on the Spanish-language broadcast of
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Ecuador’s 2-0 win over Qatar in this year’s World Cup opener was seen by 7.2 million television viewers in the United States. The game Sunday was seen by 3.228 million on the English-language telecast on FS1 and Fox’s streaming services. It was viewed by 4 million on the Spanish-language broadcast of
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle, CNN Democratic Arizona governor-elect Katie Hobbs said on Tuesday she doesn’t think the Biden administration is “doing enough” to address the situation at the southern border. Hobbs told “CNN This Morning” that her state bore “the brunt of decades of inaction from both parties in Washington.” “We need real action on immigration
Continue ReadingBy CBS NEW YORK TEAM Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The New York City Department of Transportation on Monday announced plans to expand bike lanes and public spaces in 2023. The agency identified bike and pedestrian access improvements at the Washington Bridge between Manhattan and the Bronx over the
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The National League champion Philadelphia Phillies gave team President Dave Dombrowski a three-year contract extension that takes him through the 2027 season. The Phillies finished the regular season 87-75 and earned the third NL wild-card spot. The Houston Astros beat the Phillies in six games to
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