Venezuelan opposition leaders win the EU’s top human rights prize
BRUSSELS (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have won the European Union’s top human rights…
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A Dutch government watchdog says the Netherlands is unlikely to hit a 2030 target for emissions cuts
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government’s climate watchdog is warning that the Netherlands is “very unlikely” to…
Continue ReadingNew rules for US national security agencies balance AI’s promise with need to protect against risks
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies…
Continue ReadingPope Francis denounces a world ‘losing its heart’ in 4th encyclical of his papacy
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has issued the fourth encyclical of his papacy, denouncing a world that “is losing its heart” during times of…
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A SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The two test pilots for the inaugural crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft — NASA’s Suni…
Continue ReadingDodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans
Associated Press For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in the history of one…
Continue ReadingIntel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fine
LONDON (AP) — Chipmaker Intel has won a fresh victory in a long-running battle against European Union competition watchdogs after the bloc’s top…
Continue ReadingPutin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia’s global clout but was shadowed by Ukraine
KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided at the closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies,…
Continue ReadingRussian lawmakers ratify pact with North Korea as US confirms that Pyongyang sent troops to Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers have ratified a pact with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes even as the U.S.…
Continue ReadingPolish radio station replaces journalists with AI ‘presenters’
Story by Associated Press (AP) — A Polish radio station has triggered controversy after dismissing its journalists and relaunching this week…
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Police investigating arson, vandalism and attempted burglary that happened hours apart at Philadelphia synagogue
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating incidents of arson, vandalism and attempted burglary at a historic synagogue in…
Continue ReadingThe EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and…
Continue ReadingColombia afirma que Venezuela “no tiene ninguna información” sobre el líder guerrillero Iván Márquez
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El canciller colombiano, Luis Murillo, informó este jueves que las autoridades venezolanas no tienen ninguna…
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EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for identifying and…
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | Fascismo y precios de los alimentos: los temas de los últimos 12 días de elecciones
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Ninguna candidata presidencial en la historia tuvo que responder a preguntas sobre los precios de los alimentos y el…
Continue ReadingLa tormenta tropical Trami genera graves inundaciones y corrimientos de tierra en Filipinas, al menos una veintena de muertos
Julia Hernández (AP) — Las inundaciones generalizadas y los corrimientos de tierra generados por una tormenta tropical en el noreste de…
Continue ReadingWell-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail
TA KHMAU, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption has…
Continue ReadingRon Ely, el ‘Tarzán’ de la televisión en los años 60, muere a los 86 años
Sofía Barruti (AP) — Ron Ely, el actor alto y musculoso que interpretó al personaje principal en la serie de la NBC de los años 60 “…
Continue ReadingTeen arrested in connection with planned attack at Phoenix Pride festival, police say
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — An Arizona teen has been indicted on terrorism charges after allegedly planning to launch deadly explosives at the…
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The Israeli military has used Palestinians as human shields in Gaza, soldier and former detainees say
By Mick Krever, Jeremy Diamond and Abeer Salman | Video by Mark Baron and Agne Jurkenaite, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — The Israeli military has…
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