Month: April 2025
China’s factories take a big blow as Trump’s tariffs bite
By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, as steep US tariffs took a heavy toll on the manufacturing sector, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll out fresh economic stimulus. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in April,
Continue ReadingLos populistas globales alguna vez emularon a Trump. Ahora huyen de él
Análisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN Se suponía que Donald Trump destruiría a los centristas del establishment con una revuelta populista global anti-woke. Pero su desenfrenada segunda presidencia podría estar logrando lo contrario. Muchas democracias occidentales están experimentando los mismos problemas políticos insolubles que impulsaron a Trump a su sorprendente regreso electoral el año pasado, incluyendo
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Mid Oregon Credit Union celebrates brand new headquarters in Bend’s Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday introduced Bend to Mid Oregon Credit Union’s latest branch. The new three-story building is Mid Oregon Credit Union’s new headquarters in Bend’s Old Mill district. As an homage to the history of the mill, this is a mass timber construction, rather than a steel building. The site of
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‘Health Care For All Oregon’ hopes to bring the idea of universal health care to all Oregonians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents gathered in a pub Tuesday night to talk about something that seems impossible for the average American: universal health care. Health Care for All Oregon is working to create legislation for free coverage for Oregonians. Not only do members feel it’s possible, they think the stage is set
Continue ReadingWorld’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says
By Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The world is arming itself at the fastest rate since near the end of the Cold War, according to a new report, as major wars rage in Ukraine and Gaza and military tensions spike from Europe to Asia. The 9.4% year-on-year rise to $2.718 trillion in
Continue ReadingLa Universidad de Harvard renombra su oficina de DEI mientras su batalla con el Gobierno de Trump se expande a más frentes
Por Andy Rose y Karina Tsui, CNN Horas después de que la Universidad de Harvard se enfrentara por primera vez a la administración Trump en la corte en su intento de restaurar más de US$ 2.000 millones en fondos federales bloqueados, la universidad más antigua y rica del país hizo una concesión simbólica a las
Continue ReadingUK launches strikes against Houthis in Yemen, in first joint US operation under Trump
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s military launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Tuesday with US forces, its defense ministry said – the first public acknowledgment of a joint operation since the Trump administration escalated the US campaign against the militant group. The strikes targeted “a cluster of buildings” south of the
Continue ReadingDuring the Vietnam War, this luxury hotel sheltered celebs like Joan Baez and Jane Fonda from US air raids
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel sits imposingly on a corner in the city center, bright white with neat black shutters. As guests pull up in front of the French Colonial building, they are greeted by staff members wearing chic silk tunics. Framed photos throughout the lobby show some of the hotel’s
Continue ReadingKangaroo hops down Alabama interstate, causing crash and shutdown
AUSTIN PRICE By Taylor Lang & Liza Coffin Click here for updates on this story MACON COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — An unexpected sight in Alabama turned heads on the interstate Tuesday – a kangaroo named Sheila. The pet kangaroo had gotten loose and decided to see if it could race cars on Interstate 85 between
Continue ReadingEl mar de las Galápagos vuelve a ser escenario de narcotráfico. Policía de Ecuador reportó millonaria incautación de droga
Por Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español La Policía de Ecuador reportó este martes un nuevo golpe al narcotráfico en el mar que rodea a las emblemáticas islas Galápagos. La institución indicó que dos toneladas y media de droga fueron identificadas a una distancia de 175 millas náuticas al noreste de la isla San Cristóbal,
Continue ReadingRunaway kangaroo temporarily shuts down highway in Alabama
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A runaway kangaroo temporarily shut down a portion of an interstate highway in Alabama on Tuesday as state troopers and the animal’s owner attempted to remove it from harm’s way. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said part of the southbound and northbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Tuskegee, around
Continue ReadingMedicaid, food stamps and vehicle tax emerge as early flashpoints in Trump agenda fight
By Lauren Fox and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — As top Republicans give themselves just two months to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, some GOP lawmakers are worrying it’s not enough time to resolve their biggest intraparty fights. Under fierce pressure from the White House, GOP officials are attempting to
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Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man arrested on animal abuse charges, 3 dogs seized after viral video sparks outrage
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the Problem Solvers Wednesday that a La Pine-area man caught on camera apparently abusing his dog with a shovel has been arrested and charged with aggravated animal abuse, and his three dogs were taken to an area shelter for evaluation.
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7 fastest-growing business trends in retail and e-commerce
NEXT reveals a landscape of potential ideas for entrepreneurs who can innovate and meet evolving market needs in retail and online retail.
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When big property managers give independent landlords a bad name
TurboTenant says property management companies and landlords aren’t necessarily one and the same, and when a property manager fails to uphold the terms of a lease, the public often unfairly blames the landlord.
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Head Start is turning 60. The federal child care program may not make it to 61.
The Hechinger Report explains that providers operating on ‘razor-thin margins’ worry about the possibility of deep cuts from the Trump administration.
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Chronic pain is extremely common. What is it, and why is it so hard for many Americans to get relief?
What’s behind the phenomena of chronic pain, and why is it so hard to solve? Compare Inpatient Rehab examined CDC data to uncover differences in pain and treatment.
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How one state sent residents' personal health data to LinkedIn
The Markup reports that after California’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign, the exchange is reviewing its website practices.
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Six years studying a deadly disease. One promising treatment. Then came Trump funding cuts.
The Narwhal reports that at a crucial point in their research, biologists are scrambling to find new support for their study into a treatment for white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has devastated insect-eating bats across North America.
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