Do Americans value living near extended family? It depends
Family matters to many. QMedic examined Pew Research survey data to see how different types of Americans value living near extended family.
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La batalla por el futuro de Disney acaba de tornarse seria
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Un poderoso inversor activista intensifica su batalla por el futuro de Disney en una larga disputa con el CEO Bob Iger y los directivos de la compañía, al tratar de obtener dos puestos en la junta directiva de la empresa. Trian Fund Management propondrá a Nelson Peltz, su fundador, y a
Continue ReadingBelgian tourist dies in an animal attack at Mexico’s Pacific coast resort of Zihuatanejo
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Belgian tourist was killed in an attack by either a shark or a crocodile at a Mexican Pacific coast resort. The civil defense office in the southern state of Guerrero says a man and a woman were bitten in the legs by an unidentified animal. The man was reported dead
Continue ReadingNorth Dakota senator’s son faces new homicide charge in crash that killed a sheriff’s deputy, records show
By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — The son of North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer is facing a new charge of homicide while fleeing a peace officer after authorities say he was involved in a car chase that ended in the death of a sheriff’s deputy, court records show. Ian Cramer, 42, was initially charged
Continue ReadingUkraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters
By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine got a green light Thursday to start sped-up talks on joining the European Union. That’s a big boost for war-ravaged Ukraine and a loud message to Vladimir Putin — but it could be years before the country actually becomes a member of the EU. Here’s a
Continue ReadingAlaska governor’s budget plan includes roughly $3,400 checks for residents and deficit of nearly $1B
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has unveiled a budget plan that would pay residents an oil-wealth dividend of about $3,400 next year and use savings to plug an estimated $990 million deficit. The proposal does not include an increase in the per-student K-12 school funding formula,
Continue ReadingMississippi officer who shot 11-year-old is suspended without pay
By Nick Valencia, CNN (CNN) — The Mississippi police officer who wrongfully shot an 11-year-old after the boy called 911 for help has been suspended without pay effective immediately, according to a member of the Indianola Board of Aldermen. Alderman Marvin Elder tells CNN that on Monday night a motion was made at the Indianola
Continue ReadingKing Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — King Charles III has paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry Humphries, who was remembered at a state memorial service in Australia. The monarch recalled his own apprehension when the comedian’s alter ego, Dame Edna Everage, played a prank on him a decade ago. Video
Continue ReadingCaptains of smuggling boat that capsized off California, killing 3, sentenced to federal prison
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The captains of a smuggling boat that capsized off California last year, killing three people, have been sentenced to federal prison. Jorge Armando Preciado-Vasquez and Alexis Martinez-Preciado were each given more than 4 years in prison Thursday. Authorities said they were piloting a boat containing seven adults and a child over
Continue ReadingLíderes de Venezuela y Guyana acuerdan evitar que escale la disputa por el Esequibo
macamilarincon (CNN) –– Los líderes de Venezuela y Guyana aseguraron este jueves que no usarían la fuerza contra el otro en medio de la disputa por la región de Esequibo, un territorio rico en petróleo. En ese sentido, los dos países acordaron crear una comisión conjunta para abordar la discordia territorial. Aún así, las posiciones de
Continue ReadingLeaders of Venezuela and Guyana agree to avoid use of force in land dispute
By David Shortell, CNN (CNN) — The leaders of Venezuela and Guyana said Thursday that they would not use force against each other amid a dispute over an oil-rich piece of Guyanese land and agreed to create a joint commission to address the territorial spat. Still, the two countries’ positions on the Essequibo region remained
Continue ReadingElon Musk is funding a new school planning to open in Austin, Texas
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Associates of Elon Musk are planning to launch a new primary and secondary school, and ultimately a university, in Austin, Texas, with the help of a nearly $100 million donation from the billionaire, tax documents show. The move may be a sign that Musk is seeking to
Continue ReadingCalifornia regulators vote to extend Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operations through 2030
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — California energy regulators have voted to allow the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant to operate for an additional five years, despite calls from environmental groups to shut it down. The California Public Utilities Commission agreed Thursday to extend the shutdown date for the state’s last functioning nuclear power facility through
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Oregon-Oregon State game confirmed; offensive linemen earn All-America honors
The University of Oregon confirmed Thursday early reports of schedule changes to keep the Civil War game for at least the next two years.
Continue ReadingLa Policía de Ecuador reporta la detención de “uno de los presuntos implicados” en el homicidio de 4 niños en Guayaquil
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– La Policía Nacional de Ecuador informó este jueves que detuvo a una persona, a quien identificó solo como Byron M., a quien acusó de ser “uno de los presuntos implicados” en el homicidio de cuatro niños y su madre tras ser atacados este lunes. Conmoción en Ecuador tras el homicidio por
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Conservationists, tribes say deal with Biden administration is a road map to breach Snake River dams
The U.S. government said Thursday it plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next decade to help recover depleted populations of salmon in the Pacific Northwest, and that it will help figure out how to offset the hydropower, transportation and other benefits provided by four controversial dams on the Snake River, should Congress ever agree to breach them.
Continue ReadingConservationists, tribes say deal with Biden administration is a road map to breach Snake River dams
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. government said Thursday it plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next decade to help recover depleted populations of salmon in the Pacific Northwest, and that it will help figure out how to offset the hydropower, transportation and other benefits provided by four
Continue ReadingJeremy Allen White says no, he is still not related to look-a-like Gene Wilder
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Hold on to your chocolate bars, people. In a new installment of Buzzfeed’s “Puppy Interview” released on Thursday, “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White took the opportunity to remind us all that no, he is still not related to “Willy Wonka” icon Gene Wilder, despite their uncanny resemblance. “I’m not related
Continue ReadingSitting in a green valley over a mountainous pass, historic Shakhrisabz is filled with UNESCO-listed architectural delights
By Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, CNN Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan (CNN) — When you finally get your tongue around the name “Shakhrisabz”, with its guttural ‘kh’ in the middle, the more you say it, the more magical it becomes. Meaning “green” or “verdant” in Persian, this historic city of roughly 100,000 inhabitants lies in the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan,
Continue ReadingUna tormenta poderosa azota Florida este fin de semana y se fortalecerá en la costa este de EE.UU. el fin de semana: este es el pronóstico
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Se espera que este sábado una tormenta procedente del golfo de México se estrelle contra Florida y se fortalezca en su avance por la costa este durante el fin de semana, desencadenando fuertes lluvias, ráfagas de viento y peligros en su camino en la costa. A pesar de la época del año,
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