By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — At least 63% of American Jews said their place in American society is less secure than a year ago, according to a new report released Tuesday by the American Jewish Committee. The “State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report” was commissioned by the advocacy group and is based on
Continue ReadingBy DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. government audit has found that after two devastating hurricanes and a string of strong earthquakes, Puerto Rico is still trudging through reconstruction work. A report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office on Tuesday found that the U.S. territory has spent less
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — “El encuentro de los labios es la sensación más perfecta, la más divina que se ha dado a los seres humanos, el límite supremo de la felicidad”. Esas fueron las palabras que el escritor francés del siglo XIX Guy de Maupassant plasmó en su cuento de 1882, “El beso”. No fue el
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — David Bouley, the award-winning chef whose idiosyncratic haute cuisine and crusty breads pleased critics and the public during a career chasing deliciousness, has died. His literary agent says he died at his Connecticut home. Bouley was 70. Along with Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducasse and Jean-Georges
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The family of Samaher Esmail, a Palestinian-American detained in the West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), alleged on Tuesday that she has been beaten and denied medication while in Israeli custody, according to a statement released on their behalf. The family also said that US officials have
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — Por tercera campaña electoral presidencial consecutiva, el expresidente Donald Trump está siendo serialmente inexacto sobre la alianza militar llamada Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN). Trump causó un revuelo transatlántico este fin de semana al afirmar en un mitin de campaña el sábado que una vez le había dicho
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The recent discovery of wreckage more than 600 feet deep in Lake Superior solves one mystery of the SS Arlington, a 244-foot bulk carrier that sank in 1940. But while the ship’s resting place has finally been found, there’s still the matter of Capt. Frederick “Tatey Bug” Burke’s last
Continue ReadingCNN By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The recent discovery of wreckage more than 600 feet deep in Lake Superior solves one mystery of the SS Arlington, a 244-foot bulk carrier that sank in 1940. But while the ship’s resting place has finally been found, there’s still the matter of Capt. Frederick “Tatey Bug” Burke’s
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Puede que la temporada de fútbol americano haya terminado oficialmente, pero los buenos tiempos de Travis Kelce y Taylor Swift continúan. Gracias a las redes sociales, pudimos observar la diversión después de que el equipo de Kelce, los Chiefs de Kansas City, vencieran a los 49ers de San Francisco en el Super
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Disneyland employees who perform as various Disney characters at the theme park are seeking to join the Actor’s Equity Association, which represents everything from actors on Broadway to strippers in Los Angeles. The union is seeking to represent the 1,700 Disneyland employees in the characters and parades
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — A public feeding frenzy over artificial intelligence may encourage some companies to make hyped-up claims about their use of AI or what the technology can deliver — but they do so at their own peril, according to the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Publicly traded companies
Continue ReadingBy JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposal to allow anyone who can legally own a gun in South Carolina to carry their weapon in public is struggling to pass through the General Assembly as Republicans and gun rights supporters argue among themselves. The South Carolina House refused to agree with the
Continue ReadingRAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Ibrahim Hasouna trudged over the rubble of the destroyed house, pointing out where family moments had taken place — where his mother and sister-in-law used to sleep, where he played with his 5-year-old nieces, where he helped his 1-year-old nephew take his first steps. His entire family was now dead
Continue ReadingBy Nick Remsen, CNN (CNN) — Tommy Hilfiger has set the stage for a new chapter at his eponymous megabrand — and he did so by coming home. On Friday evening, the fashion designer and mogul held his runway presentation in New York in more than a year; the occasion marked only his second show
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — At least six major technology companies are planning to sign an agreement this week that would guide how they try to put a stop to the use of artificial intelligence tools to disrupt democratic elections. The upcoming accord at the Munich Security Conference in Germany comes as more than 50 countries
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia legislation that limits counties from regulating agricultural operations is stoking fears that a logging company could resurrect plans to build a toxic-spewing facility. The House of Delegates approved the bill Tuesday after it previously passed the Senate. It would bar counties from overstepping state
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Two people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season. The people spoke to The Associated
Continue ReadingAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history now has the power to compel witnesses to testify or produce documents. The governor signed bipartisan legislation Tuesday granting subpoena power after commissioners said they needed the ability to ensure access to testimony and documents. The shooter who killed 18 people
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two fired top executives of FirstEnergy Corp. and Ohio’s former top utility regulator have pleaded not guilty in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme. The state announced a combined 27 criminal charges against former CEO Chuck Jones, Senior Vice President Michael Dowling and former
Continue ReadingBy JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says former legislator and candidate for governor Sam McCann continued funding a lavish lifestyle with campaign contributions even after admitting wrongdoing under questioning by federal investigators. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Bass said Tuesday that he 54-year-old McCann was questioned four times about
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