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Month: October 2024

Depresión y suicidio: ¿dónde buscar ayuda en países de América Latina, Estados Unidos y España?

herbertholguin (CNN Español) — Solo en Estados Unidos, el suicidio es una de las 10 causas principales de muerte cada año. Dentro de una mente deprimida: así se siente vivir con depresión (interactivo) Si te encuentras en Estados Unidos, existe la Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis con apoyo gratuito y confidencial las 24

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FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230

Associated Press LAKE LURE, N.C. (AP) — The head of the U.S. disaster response agency continued to forcefully push back Monday against false claims and conspiracy theories about her agency’s response to Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm continued to climb. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell pointed to the agency’s

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More than 230 migrants reached the Greek island of Crete from North Africa over the weekend

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say more than 230 migrants crossed the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa to Greece’s southern island of Crete over the weekend. The southern island has emerged this year as a significant destination for migrants willing to risk the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean from Libya. Greece’s government

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Kentucky’s lieutenant governor leans on her teaching roots in fighting a school choice measure

Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is in campaign mode in opposing a ballot measure that would allow Kentucky tax dollars to support students attending private or charter schools. Coleman spoke out against the proposal again Monday in Louisville. The issue hits home for Coleman as a former public school

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CBS News says heated Ta-Nehisi Coates interview did not meet editorial standards after criticism

By Brian Stelter and Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — CBS News executives said Monday that a heated morning show interview with acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates, during which his new book was compared to “extremist” writings, did not meet the network’s editorial standards. CBS executives told staffers during a daily editorial meeting that the contentious

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Trump sugiere que los inmigrantes indocumentados que cometen homicidios tienen “malos genes”

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump sugirió el lunes que los inmigrantes indocumentados que cometen homicidios tienen “malos genes”, en el más reciente ejemplo del uso por parte del expresidente de una retórica deshumanizadora en su intento de avivar los temores sobre quienes se encuentran ilegalmente en el país. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp

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DeSantis and Biden speak on storm recovery after reports GOP governor hadn’t returned calls from president, vice president

By Donald Judd and Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — The White House said that Ron DeSantis and Joe Biden spoke Monday night following reports that the Republican governor of Florida had refused calls from the president and Vice President Kamala Harris as officials continue hurricane recovery efforts and prepare for another to make landfall later

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Hurricane Statistics Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at hurricane statistics. Notable Hurricanes in Recent US History September 24-27, 2024 – Hurricane Helene Category 4 storm. Made first landfall in the Florida Big Bend region as a Category 4 and created a 500-mile path of destruction with catastrophic flooding, damaging winds and power outages. The

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Ahead of hurricane strike, Floridians should have a plan, a supply kit and heed evacuation advice

Associated Press Emergency managers say having a plan and an emergency kit before Hurricane Milton strikes is paramount. And for many Floridians, heeding warnings to evacuate could be a life-saving decision. People should do three key things: make a plan, have an emergency kit and stay informed. Preparing for a hurricane includes getting supplies in

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A Canadian woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease

By Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — A recent Canadian case of scurvy shows the disease is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers. After a 65-year-old woman from Toronto was diagnosed with scurvy last year, researchers say doctors should watch for possible cases. The study published

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North Carolina residents impacted by Helene likely to see some voting changes

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina State Board of Elections has unanimously passed an emergency resolution to make several voting changes in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. The board is made up of both Democrats and Republicans. The resolution passed Monday includes changes for 13 affected counties in

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Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removed

HORNBROOK, Calif. (AP) — For the first time in more than a century, salmon are swimming freely along the Klamath River and its tributaries near the California-Oregon line. That development comes just days after the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed. Researchers determined that Chinook salmon began migrating Oct. 3 into previously

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Former ‘Great British Bake Off’ co-host Sandi Toksvig has less-than-sweet memories about her time on the show

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Life in the “Great British Bake Off” tent just isn’t for everyone. This is especially true for the amateur baking competition show’s former co-host Sandi Toksvig, who served as co-host alongside longtime “Bake Off” fixture Noel Fielding between 2017 and 2020. The comedian and writer told The Times in

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