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Month: July 2023

Deadly extreme heat is spreading, threatening coral reefs and fueling wildfires that compromise air quality

By Aya Elamroussi and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Dangerously high temperatures that have already proven deadly in multiple states are expanding as far east as the Northeast, as they also threaten ocean ecosystems and fuel destructive wildfires that emit harmful particulates. More than 100 million people from California to Massachusetts were under some kind

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El desplome de una grúa en Nueva York deja al menos 12 heridos, dice el Departamento de Bomberos de la ciudad

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) –Doce personas, incluidos nueve civiles y tres bomberos, sufrieron lesiones que no ponen en peligro la vida después del colapso de una grúa en la ciudad de Nueva York este miércoles, confirmó el Departamento de Bomberos de Nueva York a CNN. Todos los heridos fueron transportados a hospitales locales, según el

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Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted ‘Project Greenlight’ series

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — From Issa Rae’s perspective, there’s plenty of talented female filmmakers willing to work. However, she knows most haven’t been afforded the same support as their male counterparts. Now, Rae feels compelled to create a supportive platform for women directors through the reboot series “Project

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China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continue

BEIJING (AP) — China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister, Qin Gang, was something of an avatar for nationalist Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping, warning of “conflict and confrontation” with the U.S., the stakes of which could be the “future of humanity.” Now, Qin has been dismissed from office in the biggest political tumult to strike

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Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming worlds and overcomes injury

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan set a world record in in the women’s 200-meter freestyle  at the world championships. The 19-year-old O’Callaghan beat teammate Ariarne Titmus by overtaking the race favorite in the final 20 meters. O’Callaghan’s winning time was 1 minute, 52.85 seconds. She bettered

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12 people, including 9 civilians and 3 firefighters, suffer non-life threatening injuries after New York City crane collapse, FDNY says

CNN By Brynn Gingras and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Twelve people, including nine civilians and three firefighters, all suffered non-life threatening injuries after a crane collapse in New York City Wednesday, the Fire Department of New York confirmed to CNN. All the injured were transported to local hospitals, according to the FDNY. One of

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he would ‘love to think’ that US could host Champions League and Premier League games

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has said he would “love to think” that English Premier League and Champions League matches could be staged in the US – mirroring what the NFL has done with its International Series games. English soccer giants Arsenal and Manchester United recently played a friendly

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BPCC shows off AI patient simulator

By JADE BULECZA, Click here for updates on this story     BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — Bossier Parish Community College has the newest and most advanced patient simulator. It gives nurses and others in the medical field real-life experience. The division of nursing and allied health at Bossier Parish Community College recently did a demonstration. “He’s

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