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Inside the wild world of Osaka’s dangerous, adrenaline-fueled float festivals
By Milly Chan, CNN (CNN) — To a din of cheering crowds, rhythmic chanting and taiko drums, hundreds of people haul massive wooden floats through the streets of Osaka — while running as fast as they can. This chaotic spectacle is one of the Japanese prefecture’s “danjiri matsuri,” or float festivals. Held over a few
Continue ReadingInside the wild world of Osaka’s dangerous, adrenaline-fueled float festivals
CNN By Milly Chan, CNN (CNN) — To a din of cheering crowds, rhythmic chanting and taiko drums, hundreds of people haul massive wooden floats through the streets of Osaka — while running as fast as they can. This chaotic spectacle is one of the Japanese prefecture’s “danjiri matsuri,” or float festivals. Held over a
Continue ReadingCourt backs Texas over razor wire installed on US-Mexico border
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass. The decision Wednesday by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is a victory for Texas in a long-running rift over immigration policy with
Continue ReadingIncautan 1.408 toneladas de drogas en operación multinacional coordinada por Colombia
Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — Autoridades de los 62 países que participaron en una campaña naval multinacional incautaron 1.408 toneladas de diferentes drogas entre el 1 de octubre y el 14 de noviembre, informó este miércoles el jefe del Estado Mayor Naval de Operaciones de la Armada de Colombia, vicealmirante Orlando Enrique Grisales. La campaña
Continue ReadingCoronations, protests and tightrope artists: Iconic images from Notre Dame’s history ahead of reopening
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — For hundreds of years, Notre Dame was the backdrop to some of French history’s defining moments. On Friday, the cathedral itself will play the lead role as France’s President Emmanuel Macron visits the building ahead of its official reopening the following weekend. It will be the first glimpse inside
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated. The Bank of Korea cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3% after policymakers met Thursday. The bank lowered
Continue ReadingPacers’ trio leads Indiana to 3rd straight win with 121-114 victory over Trail Blazers
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam matched a season high with 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 28 and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers overcame a sluggish first half to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-114 on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin added 24 points and 10 rebounds for Indiana. The Pacers led by 11
Continue ReadingSheinbaum y empresarios diseñan plan para atraer inversión y generar empleo
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– El Gobierno de México presentó el Consejo Asesor de Desarrollo Económico Regional y Relocalización de Empresas (Caderr), organismo con el que busca atraer inversiones, generar empleos e impulsar el desarrollo industrial del país. Este consejo —que es coordinado por la empresaria Altagracia Gómez— integra a representantes del sector empresarial, académico
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Local Church Helps Veterans
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Holy Communion Church has worked alongside Central Oregon Veterans Outreach for years. A liaison from COVO lets the church know what sort of supplies they need the most. Some years it’s things like canned food, but this year it’s socks and gloves. The Church collected funds and donations from it’s congregation
Continue ReadingLa Policía de Brasil desclasifica extenso informe que detalla supuesto plan para matar a Lula y mantener a Bolsonaro en el poder
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La Policía Federal de Brasil desclasificó este martes un informe de 884 páginas que detalla una supuesta trama golpista cuyo fin era matar al entonces presidente electo Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, y sostiene que el entonces mandatario Jair Bolsonaro tenía pleno conocimiento de ella, el cual sustenta la acusación
Continue ReadingJorge Romero asume la dirigencia del PAN con la mira puesta en 2027 y frenar a Morena
Andrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — Jorge Romero Herrera llega a la dirigencia del conservador Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) con el reto de renovar a ese instituto político de cara a las próximas elecciones de 2027, en las que se renovarán más de la mitad de las gobernaciones de los estados y la Cámara de
Continue ReadingHo ho, indeed! Santa himself pays a visit to NewsChannel 21 studios
As the big jolly man gears up for his busiest time of year, Santa Claus still managed to find the time to pay a visit to the NewsChannel 21 studios, where he ho-ho-hoed his way around the newsroom and posed for a group photo. Remember, he’ll be part of the Bend Christmas Parade on Saturday,
Continue ReadingTrump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader. But Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Mexico was already doing its part and had no interest in closing its borders. The two spoke just days after Trump
Continue ReadingSquash, pumpkin pie and cranberries: these turkeys enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at this sanctuary
By Maya Blackstone, CNN (CNN) — When most Americans think of turkeys, what likely comes to mind this time of year is a holiday centerpiece — a garnished bird on a platter, surrounded by all the trimmings. But at Farm Sanctuary, an organization that rescues animals from the food system, co-founder Gene Baur gives his
Continue ReadingEx-TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit years after his #MeToo-era ouster
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV host Charlie Rose has resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by three women in the wake of his #MeToo-era ouster from CBS News in 2017 and the cancellation of his long-running, eponymous PBS talk show. In settling, the plaintiffs said they assign no “ill intent” to Rose
Continue ReadingEncuentran monedas de oro valuadas en US$ 1 millón que fueron robadas en naufragios del siglo XVIII
Andrea Saint Martin (CNN) — Después de una extensa investigación, las autoridades de Florida recuperaron decenas de monedas de oro valoradas en más de US$ 1 millón que fueron robadas de un rescate de naufragio hace nueve años. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel La Comisión de Conservación de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Florida anunció
Continue ReadingUn tribunal de apelaciones impide a la administración de Biden retirar el alambre de púas en disputa fronteriza con Texas
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– Un tribunal federal de apelaciones le impidió al Gobierno de Biden remover el alambre de púas instalado por funcionarios de Texas en la frontera con México. La sentencia del 5º Circuito de Apelaciones de EE.UU. marca el avance más reciente en una disputa legal multilateral sobre cuándo la autoridad federal supera
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Community Conversations: Family Kitchen provides holiday meals for those in need
Lynsey Harris sits down with Family Kitchen Operations Manager Tori Wild to discuss the need for volunteers year round and their upcoming holiday meals
Continue ReadingBolivia’s top court says its former anti-drug chief can be extradited to the US on drug charges
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s highest court has approved the extradition to the United States of a former anti-narcotics chief on charges of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. Wednesday’s rare ruling, which cannot be appealed, caps the rapid downfall of Maximiliano Dávila, 59, Bolivia’s top drug cop in 2019 under
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