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El turismo lleva dólares a Colombia, pero pone a la luz el turismo sexual y la atracción de las drogas
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Medellín y Cartagena son dos de los principales destinos turísticos de Colombia. Son ciudades con atractivos históricos, culturales y de entretenimiento que visitan cientos de miles de turistas nacionales y extranjeros cada vez con más frecuencia. Según datos preliminares del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, durante 2023 hubo
Continue ReadingUniqlo sues Shein for allegedly copying its viral shoulder bag
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Japanese brand Uniqlo is suing Shein over claims the Chinese fast-fashion retailer is selling copycats of its viral shoulder bag. Fast Retailing, the Japanese giant that owns both Uniqlo and Theory, said in a statement that the form of the “imitation products” that Shein is selling “closely resembles” Uniqlo’s
Continue ReadingLas acciones de Boeing caen tras informe que advierte sobre investigación que destapará “una nueva caja de Pandora”
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo Nueva York (CNN) — Como si Boeing no tuviera suficientes problemas, un informe mordaz de Wall Street puso en duda este martes la capacidad de la empresa para superar una nueva auditoría federal de seguridad, lo que llevó a que sus acciones se desplomaran rápidamente. Horas después, Boeing anunció la designación de un
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A childhood dream realized: 17-year-old Bend native, Sawyer Jura, achieves goal of playing for the Portland Timbers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ ) — Bend native Sawyer Jura is set to become a hometown legend, as Jan. 10 he signed a deal to become a defender for the Portland Timbers. The 17-year-old phenom is set to debut for the Timbers in 2026. Reflecting on his journey Tuesday, Jura expressed the significance of this moment, saying,
Continue Reading3 Tacoma officers found not guilty in the death of Manny Ellis in 2020 have resigned from the department
By Brammhi Balarajan and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — The three Tacoma police officers who were found not guilty by a jury last month in the death of Manuel Ellis have resigned from the department, according to a statement from the city of Tacoma on Tuesday. “The City of Tacoma and former Tacoma Police Officers Christopher
Continue ReadingTrump wants to pry into White House records in bid to argue politics in his Mar-a-Lago documents case
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s legal team is asking for access to Biden-era White House records, including from the National Security Council and the White House Counsel’s Office, as he attempts to build a defense against charges he mishandled more than 30 sensitive national security records after he left the presidency. If
Continue ReadingDos aviones chocan en un aeropuerto de Japón en plena nevada, apenas semanas después del accidente mortal en Tokio
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo Tokio (CNN) — Un avión de Korean Air chocó una de sus alas este martes con un avión de Cathay Pacific en un aeropuerto de la isla de Hokkaido, en el norte de Japón, en medio de una intensa nevada. El incidente ocurre pocas semanas después de una colisión mortal de aviones en
Continue ReadingTakeaways from first day of Trump’s defamation trial
CNN By Jeremy Herb, Kara Scannell and Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — Donald Trump attended the first day of his civil defamation trial, watching as a jury was selected to determine how much, if any, damages the former president must pay to E. Jean Carroll for his 2019 defamatory statements about Carroll’s sexual assault allegations.
Continue ReadingCoachella 2024: Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator to headline, No Doubt to reunite
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music festival obsessives, the wait is over. The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is here. Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator will headline this year’s festivities, joined by an unexpected No Doubt reunion. (Remember No Doubt? The Orange Country
Continue ReadingPlanes collide at Japan airport in wintry weather
By Junko Ogura, Eric Cheung and Martin Goillandeau, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A Korean Air plane clipped wings with a Cathay Pacific jet at an airport in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday amid heavy snow – an incident that comes just weeks after a fatal aircraft collision in Tokyo. No injuries were reported
Continue ReadingChina’s population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual decrease as births dropped and deaths jumped. The government’s statistics bureau said Wednesday that the total population was 1.4 billion last year. The number of deaths rose by 690,000 to 11.1 million, more than
Continue ReadingChina’s economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government’s target despite an uneven recovery
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese government to hit its target of about 5% annual growth for 2023 even though trade data and the economic recovery remain uneven. Official data released Wednesday showed the Chinese economy grew
Continue ReadingChina’s population declines for second straight year as economy stumbles
By Laura He and Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China reported a record low birth rate in 2023 as its population shrank for the second year in a row. The trend marked the deepening of a demographic challenge set to have significant implications on the world’s second largest economy. The country recorded 6.39
Continue ReadingBob Iger made $31.6 million as Disney’s CEO last year
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Disney CEO Bob Iger raked in $31.6 million in compensation last year – a multi-million-dollar boost from his income the year before. Iger’s 2023 pay package included a base salary of $865,385, stock awards totaling $16.1 million, $10 million in stock option awards, $2.1 million in performance-based compensation and
Continue ReadingNo Doubt to reunite after almost 10 years at Coachella as part of newly announced 2024 festival lineup
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The lineup for Southern California’s legendary, desert-centric Coachella music festival has officially been announced, and there’s no doubt it’ll be a good time. On Tuesday, Goldenvoice, the company that produces the long-running festival, revealed that the 2024 lineup features popular ska/punk/rock band No Doubt as one of the four
Continue ReadingFundraising off to slow start in fight over Missouri abortion amendment
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — What’s expected to be an expensive and bitter fight over Missouri abortion-rights ballot measures so far has not attracted much money. A campaign to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution Tuesday reported it had no cash on hand at the end of 2023. The group
Continue ReadingIowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, has been hospitalized in the Washington area with an infection and is receiving antibiotic infusions, his office said Tuesday. Grassley, 90, will return to work “as soon as possible following doctors’ orders,” his office said
Continue ReadingUtah Legislature to revise social media limits for youth as it navigates multiple lawsuits
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican legislative leaders have pledged to reinforce laws they passed last year requiring parental permission for kids and teens to access social media apps. Two laws signed last year by the Republican governor face lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. Both laws are set to take
Continue ReadingSenate rejects Sanders resolution on human rights violations in Gaza, but Democrats signal growing concern
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN A resolution that would have required the State Department to report to Congress on any evidence of human rights violations by Israel in Gaza was tabled, or killed, by the Senate on Tuesday evening, 72-11. “While there is no question in my mind that Israel has the right to defend itself
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