October 2023

Scholastic reverses decision to make books on race and LGBTQ issues optional at elementary school book fairs

October 25, 2023 2:38 pm CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — Scholastic has reversed a decision to allow school districts to opt out of offering a wide range of diverse books, including those that discuss subjects like racism and LGBTQ issues, at its elementary school book fairs, the book publisher said Wednesday. The company offered a collection of 64 titles called “Share Every Story, Celebrate Every

Rep. Bowman of New York charged with misdemeanor, to pay fine after triggering House fire alarm

October 25, 2023 2:37 pm The Associated Press

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman was charged Wednesday with a misdemeanor for triggering a fire alarm as lawmakers scrambled to pass a funding bill before a government shutdown deadline in September. He is expected to plead guilty, formally apologize and pay a $1,000 fine. The false fire alarm

Mother and 8-year-old son detained at gunpoint in California in ‘mistaken identity’ stop

October 25, 2023 2:34 pm CNN Newsource

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A nine-months pregnant woman and her 8-year-old son were stopped by police in Sacramento, California, and held at gunpoint in what the department calls “a case of mistaken identity.” Shanice Stewart was driving her 8-year-old son to football practice last Tuesday when officers initiated what they called a “high-risk” traffic stop. “We could have

Most of Justice Thomas’ $267,000 loan for an RV seems to have been forgiven, Senate Democrats say

October 25, 2023 2:33 pm The Associated Press

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — All or most of a $267,000 loan obtained by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to buy a high-end motorcoach appears to have been forgiven, raising tax and ethics questions. That’s according to a new report by Senate Democrats. Anthony “Tony” Welters, a longtime friend of Thomas who

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi could be given as shots rather than IV infusion, study suggests

October 25, 2023 2:25 pm CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the disease, may be able to be given as a set of two weekly shots at home, a study from drugmaker Eisai suggests, potentially providing a more convenient way for patients to get treatment. The drug,

Rep. Bowman charged with pulling fire alarm in House office building when there wasn’t an emergency

October 25, 2023 2:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York has been charged by the DC attorney general with triggering a fire alarm in a House office building when there was not an emergency. Bowman has been summoned to appear in DC Superior Court 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, where the

Boston’s Faneuil Hall was named after a slave owner. City council calls for renaming the site

October 25, 2023 2:22 pm The Associated Press

By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Boston City Council has passed a resolution that calls for renaming Faneuil Hall, a popular tourist site that is named after a wealthy merchant who owned and traded slaves. In calling for the hearing, the author of the measure filed a resolution decrying the building’s namesake

Mattel reports spike in sales thanks to Barbie and Hot Wheels

October 25, 2023 2:19 pm CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Mattel is still riding Barbie’s pink blockbuster wave. The toy manufacturer reported a 9% rise in its net sales to $1.92 billion in the third quarter of 2023, fueled by Barbie’s success and Hot Wheels toys, even while company profits faced pressure on other fronts. Worldwide gross

Análisis | Así ha sido el Gobierno de Claudia López en Bogotá

October 25, 2023 2:16 pm CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — Claudia López ganó la Alcaldía de Bogotá en octubre de 2019 como una candidata frontal y de carácter fuerte que prometía una transformación para la capital de Colombia. Sus credenciales eran su experiencia en la academia, su paso por el Senado, su impulso a una consulta anticorrupción (que no fue aprobada), además de ser fórmula

Judge dismisses Birmingham-Southern lawsuit against Alabama state treasurer over loan denial

October 25, 2023 2:14 pm The Associated Press

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama judge has dismissed Birmingham-Southern College’s lawsuit against the state treasurer over a loan denial. Birmingham-Southern College filed a lawsuit last week against state Treasurer Young Boozer. The college said Boozer wrongly denied a $30 million loan from a program created by lawmakers to provide

Mobile billboard at Columbia University shows names and faces of students allegedly linked to anti-Israel statement

October 25, 2023 2:13 pm CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan and Reid Champlin, CNN New York (CNN) — A mobile billboard truck drove outside the entrance of Columbia University on Wednesday displaying the names and faces of students that a conservative nonprofit responsible for the truck says were linked to a statement blaming Israel for the Hamas terror attack. The arrival of

Florida orders state universities to disband pro-Palestinian student group, saying it backs Hamas

October 25, 2023 2:12 pm The Associated Press

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration is taking the extraordinary step of ordering state universities to ban a pro-Palestinian student organization from campuses, saying it illegally backs Hamas militants who attacked Israel earlier this month. As Israel’s attacks on Gaza have intensified, some

A murder warrant is issued for a Massachusetts man wanted in the shooting death of his wife

October 25, 2023 2:10 pm The Associated Press

GARDNER, Mass. (AP) — A murder warrant has been issued for a Massachusetts man wanted in connection with the shooting death of his wife. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said Wednesday that police are continuing their search for Aaron Pennington. Thirty-year-old Breanne Pennington was found fatally shot inside the couple’s home on Sunday.

Científicos descubren un antiguo paisaje en una zona de la Tierra “menos conocida que la superficie de Marte”

October 25, 2023 2:05 pm CNN Newsource

Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Un antiguo paisaje oculto bajo la capa de hielo de la Antártida oriental durante al menos 14 millones de años fue descubierto con la ayuda de datos de satélite y aviones equipados con un radar que penetra en el hielo. Los científicos utilizaron técnicas de teledetección para cartografiar 32.000 kilómetros cuadrados

Oregon’s Chavez-DeRemer, Bentz join rest of House GOP in voting in Mike Johnson as new speaker

October 25, 2023 1:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

(Update: Bentz issues statement) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives selected Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve as the next Speaker of the House: “To prevent the chaos and dysfunction of the last few weeks from repeating itself, I made it clear that the

Certain types of music could help you feel less pain, new study says

October 25, 2023 1:47 pm CNN Newsource

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — When Adele debuted her 2011 single “Someone Like You,” her bittersweet ballad resonated with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular tunes. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of tugging at our heartstrings with

Daniel Radcliffe produce un documental sobre su doble en “Harry Potter” que quedó paralizado tras accidente en el set de “Deathly Hallows”

October 25, 2023 1:40 pm CNN Newsource

Valeria Ordóñez (CNN) — El proyecto más reciente de Daniel Radcliffe es muy especial para el actor. “David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived” cuenta la historia de Holmes, un gimnasta que fue doble de acción de Radcliffe durante 10 años en las películas de “Harry Potter” antes de que un accidente en 2009 en el set

India eases a visa ban a month after Canada alleged its involvement in a Sikh separatist’s killing

October 25, 2023 1:39 pm The Associated Press

By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India says it is easing a visa ban imposed on Canadian nationals more than a month ago after Canada alleged that India was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in Canada. India says it will resume services for entry, business, medical and conference visas

Meta doubled profits in September quarter as turnaround effort continues

October 25, 2023 1:36 pm CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta again exceeded Wall Street’s expectations on Wednesday when it reported earnings for the quarter ended in September, in another sign that the company’s “year of efficiency” turnaround strategy continues to deliver. The strong results come as Meta says it has “substantially completed” the layoffs portion of

Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12’s actions show departing schools should not run conference

October 25, 2023 1:36 pm The Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Oregon State and Washington State claim the actions of the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff in response to members announcing their intent to leave the conference in 2024 show those departing schools relinquished their rights to decide the long-term future of the league. In a filing submitted

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