By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ Finance Ministry says some 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in Russian-owned assets managed by Cyprus-registered companies has been frozen in compliance with sanctions leveled against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The ministry told The Associated Press on Tuesday “the vast majority” of those assets
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk launched a baseless Twitter attack on George Soros, a frequent target for antisemitic conspiracy theories, accusing the financier of hating humanity days after Soros disclosed having sold off a modest stake in Tesla. While Musk’s remarks don’t mention the billionaire philanthropist’s ethnicity, Musk was criticized
Continue ReadingBy REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press PACARAIMA, Brazil (AP) — More than 7.2 million people have left Venezuela since the country’s political, economic and social crisis began last decade. Most have gone to Spanish-speaking countries of South America — with 2.4 million in Colombia alone — and many to the U.S. and Spain. Further down
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — With time running out to reach a deal on the debt ceiling, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to meet with bank CEOs on Thursday afternoon in Washington, sources tell CNN. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser plan to attend the Yellen meeting, which
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Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Tuesday that Marc Zollinger has been hired to be the Interim Principal at Bear Creek Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.
Continue ReadingBy Olivia Leach Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Instead of celebrating with her on Mother’s Day, Ana Moreno’s family is now having to cope with her loss. The 39-year-old mother of three was driving her daughter, Amy Rodriguez, to pick up her prom dress Saturday afternoon when their car got
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Continue ReadingIMOLA, Italy (AP) — Flooding and a rising river next to the track are raising concerns over the running of this weekend’s Formula One Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. All Formula One personnel have been told to stay away from the circuit on Wednesday. Parking and other areas for the Enzo and Dino Ferrari circuit were flooded
Continue ReadingBy Natalie Chuck Click here for updates on this story JACUMBA, California (KGTV) — As temperatures hit about 90-degrees in Jacumba on Sunday, hundreds of migrants waited underneath the hot sun after crossing into America from Mexico. With the help of a volunteer willing to translate the conversation, one migrant told ABC 10News “if she
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Todd Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — There’s going to be a very big graduation party in Morrison this weekend for Luke, Abby, Rachael and Julia Molnar. The quadruplets are all graduating from Metropolitan State University of Denver on Friday. “It was really fun and exciting,” said Rachael about
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — La canciller de Perú, Ana Cecilia Gervasi, expresó su rechazo a las declaraciones que tildó de “injerencistas” del presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, quien este lunes, durante su conferencia de prensa, llamó “usurpadora” a su homóloga de Perú, Dina Boluarte, e insistió en que no le entregará la presidencia
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After more than five months of contract talks, nearly 1,000 frontline nurses at St. Charles Bend, Oregon’s largest hospital east of the Cascades, began a strike authorization vote Tuesday, their union announced. The hospital said talks continue and they still hope to reach agreement and avoid a walkout.
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man convicted of killing four passengers in his Mercedes Benz SUV in Minnesota and dumping the bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 103 years in prison. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Judge JaPaul Harris on Monday sentenced 39-year-old Antoine Suggs of Scottsdale, Arizona, to consecutive sentences
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In her new PBS special, Lidia Bastianich samples the foods of the world without ever leaving the U.S The Emmy-award winning TV host, author and restaurateur explores the immigrant experience through food in “Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us.” It airs May 30 on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A humanitarian aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia about its economy has filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against the social media platform, the kingdom and a number of individuals alleging an attempt to silence critics overseas. Abdulrahman al-Sadhan is appealing a 20-year prison sentence and 20-year travel
Continue ReadingBy Bob Jones Click here for updates on this story COVENTRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WEWS) — A Summit County deputy and a Coventry Township neighbor are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a 92-year-old man from a burning home. The blaze broke out around 5 p.m. May 10 at the Keeling family home on Olden Avenue.
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off. The company is recalling certain Cherokees from the 2014 through 2016 model years. Water can get into the liftgate
Continue ReadingBy Mike Holden Click here for updates on this story OHIO CITY, Ohio (WEWS) — Alcohol-free bars and restaurants continue to grow in popularity nationwide, following the pandemic. A Northeast Ohio woman will soon be opening up the first of its kind in Ohio City. She will serve up a variety of teas, elevated alcohol-free
Continue ReadingBy Michael Schwartz Click here for updates on this story BUFFALO, New York (WKBW) — Last May, Jackie McAdory made custom photo albums for her two daughters filled with priceless memories from pictures to reports cards. Unfortunately, when she mailed one album to her daughter in Georgia, it never arrived. “Baby pictures, report cards, prom
Continue ReadingBy Lia Lando Click here for updates on this story BUFFALO, New York (WKBW) — Sunday marked one year since the hate-filled deadly mass shooting at Tops on Jefferson Avenue and hundreds gathered to honor the Jefferson 10. The ceremony included powerful words from a community leader. Reverend Rachelle Robinson closed an emotional ceremony with
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