Major US bank delays its return to the office due to the Delta variant
By Matt Egan, CNN Business US Bank told employees Wednesday they will no longer be due back in the office early next month because of surging…
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High sales tax revenue during pandemic surprises El Paso leaders
(Editor’s note: This story was produced with the support of the Puente News Collaborative, a bi-national partnership of news organizations…
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Un bombero de Dallas supuestamente fingió que él y su familia tenían covid-19, se tomó licencia paga y se fue a un resort
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Un bombero de Dallas fue acusado de robo luego de supuestamente mentir diciendo que había dado positivo por covid-19 y…
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El Paso mayor, county judge urge Abbott to allow schools to mandate masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, imploring him…
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Former UTEP nat’l champ Emmanuel Korir wins Olympic gold in 800 meter race
TOKYO, Japan — Former UTEP sprinter and college national champion Emmanuel Korir took home the gold medal in the 800 meters race Wednesday morning…
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Boston Mayor compared vaccine policy to slavery-era freedom papers and birtherism
After New York City announced people will need proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter some indoor facilities, acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey likened…
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El Paso to host U.S., Mexico tourism industry convention
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego held a joint press conference at City Hall on Wednesday morning to announce…
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Motorcyclist hurt seriously in crash with truck on Doniphan Drive in Vinton
VINTON, Texas — A motorcyclist was seriously injured after his bike collided with a truck along a stretch of Doniphan Drive in Vinton late Wednesday…
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Delta variant is ravaging the world but it’s pushing Southeast Asia to breaking point
By Helen Regan, CNN Countries across Asia are grappling with their worst coronavirus outbreaks of the pandemic, spurred by low vaccine rates and the…
Continue Reading Interpol activa alerta roja contra “Iván Márquez” a solicitud del gobierno de Colombia
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La Organización Internacional de Policía Criminal (Interpol) activó tres circulares rojas…
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Mugshot released of man held on $1M bond in northeast El Paso road rage shooting
UPDATE, Aug. 4: Authorities released the mugshot of 36–year-old David Saenz, who remained held on a million dollar bond on charges of aggravated…
Continue Reading Decreto de Florida en realidad no prohíbe el mandato de uso de mascarillas en las escuelas, según expertos legales
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Las juntas escolares de todo el estado de Florida se vieron sacudidas por el decreto del gobernador Ron DeSantis que…
Continue Reading Supremo Tribunal Federal de Brasil ordena que se investigue a Bolsonaro por difundir denuncias de fraude electoral no comprobadas
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Un juez del Supremo Tribunal Federal de Brasil dictaminó el miércoles que el presidente Jair Bolsonaro debe…
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El Paso driver told deputy he was drinking prior to wrong-way I-10 crash that killed 1, hurt 6
UPDATE, Aug. 4: The man charged in a deadly head-on car collision in far east El Paso told investigators he had been drinking at home and at a…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Hot conditions and no rain ahead!
Hello all! I’m filling in for Dave today. It is still hot outside right now, and we aren’t going to be getting much cooler any time soon. The week…
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Navajo Nation: No COVID-19 related deaths for 4th day in row
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 34 new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the fourth consecutive day.…
Continue Reading Boston Mayor compared vaccine policy to slavery-era freedom papers and birtherism
By Melissa Alonso, CNN After New York City announced people will need proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter some indoor facilities, acting Boston…
Continue Reading Ministerio Público de Nicaragua acusa a candidata vicepresidencial del Partido Ciudadanos por la Libertad (CxL) de “provocar y conspirar para cometer actos terroristas”
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Nicaragua informó este miércoles en un comunicado que acusó a la candidata…
Continue Reading Las inundaciones empeoran y la cantidad de personas expuestas es 10 veces mayor a lo que se creía antes, según un estudio
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — En medio de un verano mortal por las inundaciones en diferentes partes del mundo, un grupo de científicos encontró que…
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Simone Biles thanks Japanese gym where she secretly trained to regain her Olympic form
By David Close, CNN Simone Biles has tweeted thanks to a Japanese gym for allowing her to privately train while she attempted to regain her gold…
Continue Reading Freshman Rep. Cori Bush in national spotlight for her activism to fight eviction
By Sunlen Serfaty and Clare Foran, CNN Freshman Democratic Rep. Cori Bush has captured national attention for her high-profile activism after she…
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U.S. military plans to require Covid-19 shots for active duty troops
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to seek authorization to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all active duty…
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US planning to expand coronavirus testing, Fauci says
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Coronavirus testing in the United States is down from where is has been at previous points in the pandemic. However, health…
Continue Reading US intervenes to protect state secrets in Saudi Crown Prince’s vendetta against former spy
By Alex Marquardt, Senior National Security Correspondent The Justice Department has made the extremely rare move of intervening in a court case…
Continue Reading Biden administration proposes $750 million arms sale to Taiwan in a move likely to anger Beijing
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration has informed Congress of a proposed $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan in a move likely to further…
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UTEP Soccer holds first practice in preparation of 2021 season
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team held its first practice in preparation for the 2021 season at University Field Wednesday morning. The Miners…
Continue Reading Former journalist, official remembered for public service
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Known as a journalist who asked tough questions, former Associated Press correspondent Ed Moreno has died. He was 67. His…
Continue Reading Rural school board suspended over New Mexico’s mask mandate
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A rural New Mexico school board has been suspended by the state Public Education…
Continue Reading Aumenta la probabilidad de una temporada de huracanes por encima del promedio, según la NOAA
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — La probabilidad de que la temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico esté por encima del promedio aumentó del 60% al 65%,…
Continue Reading White House cyber official says ‘commitment’ by ransomware gang suggests Biden’s warnings are being heard
By Zachary Cohen and Alex Marquardt, CNN White House deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said Wednesday that the Biden administration…
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