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19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class
As more states add bans on teaching Black history in classrooms across America, Stacker highlighted 19 underrepresented trailblazers to keep in mind.
Continue ReadingShould there be a Category 6 for hurricanes? These climate scientists say yes
By Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — As temperatures rise and the world’s oceans store more potential fuel for storms, a new study proposes adapting the scale that measures the intensity of hurricanes to account for stronger storms. The Saffir-Simpson scale currently goes from Category 1 to 5; the study, published Monday in the Proceedings of the
Continue Reading5 claves del proyecto de López Obrador para reformar la Constitución de México
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, presentó este lunes un proyecto de ley para reformar la Constitución del país con el objetivo, según dijo, de “modificar el contenido de artículos impopulares” de la actual Carta Magna. Entre las propuestas destaca la eliminación de organismos de carácter
Continue ReadingSailor arrives in Hawaii a day after US Coast Guard seeks public’s help finding him
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says a 60-year-old man sailing from California to Hawaii arrived in the islands over the weekend. The Coast Guard says Noel Rubio arrived safely with his sailboat Malulani on Saturday, one day after it asked the public for help finding him. The agency made the announcement Monday. Rubio
Continue ReadingBiden threatens veto of House GOP’s standalone Israel aid bill
By Nikki Carvajal, MJ Lee and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden would veto a proposed standalone aid package for Israel, the White House said Monday, as House Republicans look to tank a long-awaited bipartisan Senate border deal that would include aid to US allies. “The Administration spent months working with a bipartisan group
Continue ReadingHow climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile’s
By ED DAVEY Associated Press At least 123 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile, leading its president to declare two days of national mourning. The devastation comes soon after Colombia declared a disaster over wildfires. Scientists say climate change makes the heat waves and drought now hitting South America more likely —
Continue ReadingMexico’s president wants to guarantee people pensions equal to their full salaries when they retire
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president has proposed giving people pensions equal to their full salaries at the time they retire, something no other country _ even those much richer than Mexico _does. It may be just electioneering: President Andres Manuel López Obrador leaves office in September, and he really
Continue Reading¿Cómo se detectó el cáncer del rey Carlos y qué se sabe de su diagnóstico? Esto es lo que sabemos
Alexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN) — El rey Carlos III fue diagnosticado con cáncer y comenzó el tratamiento en Londres. El rey Carlos III tiene cáncer y se retirará de sus deberes públicos El impactante diagnóstico se produce una semana después de que el monarca británico de 75 años de edad fue dado de alta del
Continue ReadingOfficials tout Super Bowl plans to crimp counterfeiting, ground drones, curb human trafficking
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Amid warnings about counterfeit goods, human trafficking and illegal drones at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, federal, state and local security officials said Monday they’re preparing for a busy week in the air, at airports, at Allegiant Stadium and in merchandise shops as crowds arrive
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic grounded after a small part fell off vehicle during latest space tourism flight
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Virgin Galactic is grounded after the company said a small part unintentionally detached from the mothership of its rocket-powered space plane on its latest space tourism flight. The loss of the part, called an alignment pin, did not impact the safety of the mission, according to the company. The
Continue ReadingSouth Koreans stay calm as they see showmanship in the North’s escalating threats
By JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s recent escalation of threats and more tests of weapons aimed at South Korea haven’t done much to upset the calm in the nation’s capital. “We learned to be numb,” said Renee Na, a 33-year-old office worker in Seoul who was one of a
Continue ReadingNikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection after receiving a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign, according to a report published Monday. Haley told The Wall Street Journal while campaigning in South Carolina that she had made the request. “We’ve had multiple issues,” she said. “It’s
Continue ReadingCarjackings, homicides and robberies are stealing a sense of security across Washington, DC
WJLA, WUSA, CNN By Gabe Cohen and Rachel Clarke, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Homicides, carjackings and robberies across Washington, DC, have affected prominent politicians and regular residents alike, leaving many in the nation’s capital fearful of the rising crime. While other major cities saw a drop in violent crimes, the nation’s capital suffered a
Continue ReadingCarjackings, homicides and robberies are stealing a sense of security across Washington, DC
By Gabe Cohen and Rachel Clarke, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Homicides, carjackings and robberies across Washington, DC, have affected prominent politicians and regular residents alike, leaving many in the nation’s capital fearful of the rising crime. While other major cities saw a drop in violent crimes, the nation’s capital suffered a 39% increase last
Continue ReadingAt UN, Russia brings US election into Mideast attacks and US vows to respond to Iran-aligned groups
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia accused the United States of “aggression” against Iraq and Syria aimed at preserving its global dominance and salvaging the Biden administration’s “image” ahead of U.S. elections. The U.S. retorted that its military response to unjustified attacks by Iranian-backed proxies against American forces is not
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401Kids Account: Wyden introduces bill to create savings accounts for every child nationwide
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues introduced legislation last week that would create children’s savings accounts for every single child in Oregon and nationwide. Wyden said these savings accounts would build lifelong wealth and economic self-sufficiency for kids from families with limited resources. Funds from the accounts could be used for
Continue ReadingConservative Nebraska lawmakers push bills that would intertwine religion with public education
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Conservative lawmakers who want to intertwine religion with school curriculum in Republican-dominated Nebraska have presented several bills to the state Legislature’s education committee. Bills offered by conservative lawmakers would mesh religion with public education. The Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee heard three Monday. One bill would
Continue ReadingEagles will host NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles will be the host team for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6 — a day after the 2024 season opener, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday. Goodell addressed gambling, officiating, diversity, the Rooney Rule and much more
Continue ReadingMan with samurai sword making threats arrested in Walmart, police say
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man wielding a samurai sword and threatening to hurt people was arrested after he entered a Walmart store in southwest Washington state, police said. Multiple people called 911 around 5:30 p.m. Sunday about a man walking in Vancouver traffic with the sword while screaming and making threats to injure people,
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