By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Pistons finally ended their NBA-record 15-game losing streak in the postseason, beating the New York Knicks 100-94 at Madison Square Garden to level the first round series at 1-1. Detroit, appearing in the postseason for the first time since 2019, last earned a playoff win in Game
Continue ReadingBy Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Antisemitic incidents in the United States rose for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, hitting their highest level since the Anti-Defamation League started tracking them in 1979, according to the organization’s annual audit released Tuesday. The audit identified 9,354 cases of assault, harassment, and vandalism in 2024, marking
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump is running out of patience: He wants lower interest rates, a key part of his economic agenda. The only problem: America’s rate-setters don’t report to him. Trump over the past week has ripped into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering borrowing costs, threatening
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — At most places Melissa Valliant goes when dining out, she carries in her backpack a set of reusable flatware — prepared to refuse the disposable utensils she says are part of the plastic pollution crisis that’s inextricably linked with the climate crisis. Plastic is made from chemicals derived from
Continue ReadingBy John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The price of gold jumped to a fresh record high on Tuesday, as concerns about US President Donald Trump’s intention to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell weighed on investors. Gold, considered a safer financial bet amid economic uncertainty, rose to a new record of $3,500.05 per
Continue ReadingPor Nectar Gan, CNN Mientras el mundo se apresuraba a rendir homenaje al papa Francisco tras su muerte, la respuesta ha sido comparativamente moderada en China, un estado oficialmente ateo con millones de católicos cuyo Gobierno ha tenido una relación difícil y compleja con el Vaticano. Con el fallecimiento del papa Francisco, Beijing pierde a
Continue ReadingPor Ross Adkin, CNN El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, dijo este lunes que está abierto a la posibilidad de conversaciones bilaterales con Ucrania por primera vez en años, mientras aumenta la presión de Estados Unidos sobre ambas partes para acordar un rápido acuerdo de paz. Funcionarios estadounidenses, europeos y ucranianos se reunirán esta semana
Continue ReadingPor CNN Millones de personas celebran cada 22 de abril el Día de la Tierra. Encuentra aquí un vistazo a su historia. El Día de la Tierra se celebra cada 22 de abril, pero algunos eventos tienen lugar los fines de semana antes o después del 22. Fue creado en Estados Unidos para aumentar la
Continue ReadingBy John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest producer of electric vehicle batteries, has unveiled an upgraded battery it says promises an even longer range than rival BYD’s cutting-edge technology. Both tech giants now boast they have batteries that can charge EVs in as little as five
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – an officially atheist state with millions of Catholics whose government has had a difficult and complex relationship with the Vatican. In the passing of Pope
Continue ReadingBy Ross Adkin, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a quick peace deal. US, European and Ukrainian officials are set to meet
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By TuAnh Dam, Betsy Klein, Kara Scannell and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration appears open to negotiations with Harvard, even after America’s most prestigious university sued the federal government – setting up a clash over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight. Last week, administration officials reached out to Harvard representatives three
Continue ReadingPor Christopher Lamb, Alicia Johnson, Jhasua Razo y Sarah-Grace Mankarious, CNN Un viejo dicho sobre las elecciones papales dice: “Quien entra al cónclave como papa, lo deja como cardenal”. En otras palabras, cualquier candidato que se considere favorito antes de que comience la votación debe ser tratado con cautela, y ningún cardenal debería entrar en
Continue ReadingBy Christopher Lamb, Alicia Johnson, Jhasua Razo and Sarah-Grace Mankarious, CNN Rome (CNN) — An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no
Continue ReadingBy Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature. From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and waterfalls of molten lava, these are some of the most unusual and fascinating landscapes in the world. Kingley Vale, Sussex,
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By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL star tight end Shannon Sharpe has been accused of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery in a lawsuit filed Sunday by an anonymous woman and her attorneys. Sharpe’s legal representatives called the lawsuit an attempt to “shake down” the popular podcaster for millions
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By Gloria Pazmino and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate who has been in immigration detention in Louisiana for more than a month, was barred from attending the birth of his firstborn child Monday, after immigration officials denied him permission to attend the birth in person, according to emails reviewed
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Education announced on Monday that it will restart collecting federal student loans in default on May 5, ending a pandemic-era pause that began roughly five years ago. More than 5 million borrowers are in default, the department said in a news release. Federal student loans
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By Betul Tuncer and Sylvie Kirsch, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida faced frequent shouting from the crowd at a contentious town hall on Monday with a number of attendees asking critical questions about the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency. The congressman repeatedly asked the crowd to let him
Continue Reading CNN By Betul Tuncer and Sylvie Kirsch, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida faced frequent shouting from the crowd at a contentious town hall on Monday with a number of attendees asking critical questions about the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency. The congressman repeatedly asked the crowd to let
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — Galveston and Jamaica Beach Police are warning residents and beachgoers to stay alert after packages of cocaine were discovered washing up along the coastline on Easter Sunday. Instead of finding Easter eggs, law enforcement found something much more dangerous — bundles
Continue ReadingPor Jessica Hasbun, CNN en Español El Gobierno de República Dominicana inició este lunes la implementación de un nuevo protocolo migratorio en 33 hospitales públicos del país, en el marco de las medidas anunciadas por el presidente Luis Abinader a principios de abril para reforzar el control fronterizo y el uso de los servicios públicos
Continue ReadingPor Ángela Reyes, CNN en Español “El papa es nuestro”, titulaba una publicación argentina cuando el Vaticano eligió, por primera vez en su historia, un líder del sur global y latinoamericano o, como el propio Francisco dijo, llegado desde el “fin del mundo”. Los católicos de Argentina y de América Latina, la región con más
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By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — The National Institutes of Health says it will pull medical research funding from universities with diversity and inclusion programs and any boycotts of Israeli companies, according to a policy note issued Monday. The agency “reserves the right to terminate financial assistance awards and recover
Continue ReadingCNN Radio Argentina (CNN Radio Argentina) – Ignacio Labaqui, analista político, dialogó este lunes con CNN Economía y Actualidad sobre el fallecimiento del papa Francisco y cómo su figura repercute en el escenario político argentino. También analizó el impacto de la salida del cepo cambiario y la disputa electoral en la Ciudad y la Provincia
Continue ReadingPor Christopher Lamb, CNN Tras la muerte del papa Francisco, un cardenal de Estados Unidos se convirtió en jefe interino del Vaticano hasta que se elija un nuevo pontífice. Se trata del cardenal Kevin Farrell, un clérigo nacido en Dublín que adoptó la ciudadanía estadounidense tras ejercer durante muchos años su ministerio en el país.
Continue ReadingBy Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story 4/18/25 (LAPost.com) — Despite experiencing negative mental health and economic impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of eligible Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in California did not receive available care and financial assistance, according to a new report released this month. The California Pacific
Continue ReadingBy Sowjanya Pedada Click here for updates on this story 4/18/25 (LAPost.com) — California crime rates fell in 2024, with both violent and property offenses showing notable declines, according to preliminary data released by state officials. An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California found violent crime dropped 4.6% in 2024 compared to the
Continue ReadingBy Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story 4/18/25 (LAPost.com) — California officials announced a new international tourism campaign to reverse declining visitation from Canada, highlighting the state’s attractions and welcoming atmosphere in contrast to what they describe as harmful federal policies. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Visit California unveiled the initiative to strengthen
Continue ReadingBy Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story 4/17/25 (LAPost.com) — Fashion retailer Revolve is facing a $50 million class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers by disguising paid influencer endorsements as organic content. Filed in California Central District Court, the lawsuit accuses the company of operating a deceptive advertising scheme in violation
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