As those who are vaccinated peek out beyond our masks, people are looking for a return to summers past in 2021. Many are trying to book summer camps, find out whether pools are open, plan vacations and fill out out calendars with family and friends. And do we need backup plans in case there are
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EL PASO, Texas — With Covid-19 cases down and a significant number of El Pasoans vaccinated, this Memorial Day weekend is looking a lot better than last year. Here’s a quick list of El Paso area activities for those seeking to get out and about over the holiday period. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is returning to
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(CNN) — Weam Elastal was bonding with her dad over a broken television set the night an Israeli military plane bombed their family home in 2014, her father says. The house, in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Yunis, immediately crumbled, raining heavy stone and concrete blocks over their heads. Weam, only 9 at the time,
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(CNN Español) — La Gobernación del Estado de México informó a través de un comunicado que este martes 18 de mayo la Fiscalía General del Estado de México cumplió una orden de aprehensión emitida contra un hombre de 72 años, en el marco de la investigación por su probable participación en el feminicidio de una
Continue Reading (CNN) — Rosalie Lacorazza ya ha vivido la aparición de dos ciclos de cigarras de 17 años y teme lo que se avecina. A medida que las cigarras de la cría X comienzan a emerger por miles de millones este mes en todo el este de Estados Unidos y el área de Washington, Lacorazza dijo
Continue Reading (CNN) — El amor está en el aire esta primavera en el este de Estados Unidos, donde miles de millones de cigarras están apareciendo en el evento de surgimiento a la superficie más grande desde 2004. Los insectos son parte de un grupo llamado la Generación X, también conocido como la Gran Generación del Este,
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After more than a year of staying at home, avoiding crowds and other Covid-19 precautions, many Americans are looking forward to a summer of festivals, concerts, road races and other large events. That has porta potty suppliers and manufacturers scrambling to make sure that they have enough toilets to go around. Troiano Waste Services, a
Continue Reading (CNN) — Más del 40% de la población de Estados Unidos ya está totalmente vacunada contra el covid-19, pero muchos de los habitantes del 60% restante siguen enfrentándose a obstáculos críticos en el acceso a la atención sanitaria que dificultan la obtención de la vacuna incluso a quienes la desean.Los condados que están atrasados con
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Un funcionario de la Fiscalía General de Colombia murió este viernes linchado luego de que habría disparado contra “varios civiles” en el sector La Luna, en Cali. Según el fiscal general, Francisco Barbosa Delgado, el funcionario, identificado como Freddy Bermúdez Ortiz, pertenecía al Cuerpo Técnico de Investigación (CTI). El fiscal agregó que
Continue Reading (CNN) — Los diseñadores de asientos de avión llevan mucho tiempo ideando conceptos innovadores para las cabinas económicas, buscando el equilibrio ideal entre hacer caber al mayor número posible de pasajeros y mantener una experiencia relativamente agradable para ellos.Y aunque los asientos de avión de pie que han estado en consideración durante los últimos años
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EL PASO, Texas– Nestled in Northeast El Paso, in the lot where Cohen Stadium once stood, now lies a water park for kids to enjoy. The water park features a lap pool, a rock climbing wall, three water slides, a lazy river and two splash pads, as well as covered cabanas. The park will officially
Continue Reading Here’s a look at Down syndrome, a genetic condition that affects cognitive ability, causing mild to severe learning disabilities and distinctive facial characteristics. There are three types of Down syndrome: translocation, mosaicism and trisomy 21. Trisomy 21 is the most common and contributes to 95% of cases. Facts English physician John Langdon Down first characterized
Continue Reading Here’s a look at smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease. The most severe and most common form of the smallpox virus is known as variola major. Types of variola major smallpox Ordinary – most common, 85% of casesModified – mild and occurs in those that have been vaccinatedFlat – occurs more frequently in
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After four decades, William “Buddy” Carter — one of the longest serving White House butlers — is set to retire at the end of the week, three people familiar with the matter tell CNN. Carter’s career began 47 years ago at Blair House, the presidential guest house across the street from the White House, where
Continue Reading Here is a look at the Stanley Cup, the annual championship of the National Hockey League. September 28, 2020 – The Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Dallas Stars 2-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Stanley Cup Playoffs were scheduled to begin April 8, 2020, but were postponed due to the coronavirus
Continue Reading Here is some background information about stem cells. Scientists believe that stem cell research can be used to treat medical conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About Stem Cells Sources: National Institutes of Health, Mayo Clinic Stem cell research focuses on embryonic stem cells and
Continue Reading Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It is also celebrated in many other countries. May 8, 2022 – Mother’s Day. Facts In 2019, 27 was the average age in the United States for first-time mothers, according to the CDC. In its early days, people observed Mother’s Day
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the life of retired NASCAR driver and race track owner Tony Stewart. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1971 Birth place: Columbus, Indiana Birth name: Anthony Wayne Stewart Father: Nelson Stewart Mother: Pam Stewart (now Boas) Other Facts Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2002, 2005, 2011). Owns Eldora Speedway, a dirt race
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Colombia completa un mes de manifestaciones contra el gobierno de Iván Duque en una serie de demandas que empezaron, este año, contra una reforma tributaria —que fue retirada posteriormente por el Gobierno—, pero que se han extendido a decenas de peticiones más, mostrando un descontento generalizado entre la población colombiana. Un mes
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MIDLAND, Texas – The Riverside Rangers are down, but not out. On Friday, the Rangers lost the first game of the best-of-three series against the Stephenville Yellow Jackets, 11-6. On the line for the winner of this series is a trip to the elite 8 of the Class 4A playoffs. The Yellow Jackets would jump
Continue Reading The parents of Trevor Reed, an American imprisoned in Russia who recently tested positive for Covid-19, said Friday that neither they nor the US Embassy have been able to contact him in the wake of his diagnosis. “We don’t know anything about his treatment. We haven’t been able to talk to him since he was
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(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) MESA, Arizona – Despite four strong innings from righty Chris Barraza, the NM State Aggies baseball program fell to the Seattle U Red Hawks 10-0 Friday in a WAC Tournament elimination game at Hohokam Stadium. Sophomore righty Rorik Maltrud (3-4) took the loss for the fourth-seeded Aggies (20-34), after pitching just 3.1 innings. Maltrud
Continue Reading (CNN Español) – Como todos los viernes el Dr. Elmer Huerta responde las preguntas de la audiencia sobre el covid-19, en su mayoría sobre la vacuna. En este episodio resolvemos dudas sobre el contagio luego de la vacuna, sobre recibir dosis de resfuerzos del antígeno, entre otras preguntas. Hola, soy el Dr. Elmer Huerta y esta
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos (FDA por sus siglas en inglés) dio la autorización de uso de emergencia a una terapia con anticuerpos monoclonales llamada Sotrovimab, como tratamiento contra el covid-19 para pacientes de 12 años o más que estén en riesgo de enfermedad grave o muerte. La
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US Customs and Border Protection has continued to encounter around 40,000 migrants a week at the US-Mexico border, continuing a pace similar to that of the past couple of months, according to data reviewed by CNN. The Biden administration has struggled for months with the uptick in people entering the US unlawfully, an often-dangerous route
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The gunman who authorities say killed nine coworkers in San Jose, California, had three pistols and 32 magazines on him and a stockpile of ammunition and guns at home, according to the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office. They believe the shooting spree at the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) could have been worse, but the gunman, identified
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The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to act. Three NBA teams indefinitely banned fans Thursday after incidents in which attendees exhibited unruly and outright disrespectful behavior toward players on Wednesday. “The return of more NBA
Continue Reading Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday repealed an executive order banning mask mandates by state entities that Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin had issued a day before while he was out of state, marking another scorching volley in the coronavirus response-fueled feud between the two Republicans. “The action that took place while I was traveling this
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EL PASO, Texas – In comparison with most kids his age, Diego Luna’s summer job is pretty exciting. At 17 years old, he’s the youngest player in El Paso Locomotive FC history. He may be a bit out of place in a locker room of seasoned veterans but on the field, his talent is advance
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EL PASO, Texas – New UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding added some international flavor to the 2021-22 roster as Kezza Giffa, a product of Paris, signed an NLI to play for the Miners. Giffa is a 6-2, lefty point guard and will have four years of eligibility for the Orange and Blue. Giffa
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