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Month: November 2023

Former county supervisor admits to taking ‘Stop Strada Verde’ signs, prompting criminal investigation

By Brisa Colón Click here for updates on this story     HOLLISTER, California (KSBW) — A criminal investigation is underway after former San Benito County Supervisor Anthony Botelho admitted to taking 20 “Stop Strada Verde” signs. But at this point, according to the San Benito County District Attorney, Botelho will not be facing any criminal repercussions.

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Ukraine sacks top cybersecurity officials in corruption probe involving software purchases

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say two top civilian cybersecurity officials have been fired on corruption allegations involving software purchases from 2020-2022. The sacked officials include Viktor Zhora, well-known as the face of Ukraine’s Western-aided efforts to defend against Russian hacking. Zhora’s boss, the head of the State Service of Special Communications and Information

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Commission investigating Lewiston mass shooting seeks to subpoena shooter’s military records

By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — An independent commission investigating the mass shooting that killed 18 people in Maine last month moved Monday to seek subpoena power so it can obtain the military service records of the shooter. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey have tasked the commission with

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White House eager to promote dropping prices this Thanksgiving season amid campaign headwinds

By Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House – and President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign – are eager to promote dropping prices on everything from gas to the cost of turkey this Thanksgiving as they look to convince skeptical Americans that the president’s policies are paying off for their pocketbooks. White House chief

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Ad execs encourage X CEO Linda Yaccarino to quit after Elon Musk’s antisemitic embrace

By Clare Duffy and Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — A “groundswell” of advertising executives have urged X chief executive Linda Yaccarino to resign from her role at the embattled social media company in the wake of an advertiser exodus and scrutiny over owner Elon Musk’s antisemitic remarks on the platform, according to marketing industry veteran Lou Paskalis.

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Cyprus’ president says his country is ready to ship aid to Gaza once a go-ahead is given

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The president of Cyprus says his country is ready to “immediately” begin shipping large quantities of humanitarian aid to Gaza in vessels that can navigate shallow water once conditions on the ground allow for it. President Nikos Christodoulides told the Associated Press in an interview Monday

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