Rohingya seek reparations from Facebook for role in massacre
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer For years, Facebook, now called Meta, has pushed the narrative that it was a neutral platform in Myanmar that…
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Former governor Cuomo forming PAC, hosting weekly podcast
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking his biggest steps yet to return to the public eye, more than a year after resigning in…
Continue Reading Report: 200 environmental activists killed globally in 2021
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Some 200 environmental and land defense activists were killed around the world in 2021, including some 54 in Mexico, which…
Continue Reading Indigenous groups, activists resist Congo’s oil block plan
By WANJOHI KABUKURU Associated Press MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — The auctioning of oil and gas blocks in Congo has stirred resistance and concern among…
Continue Reading Mexico is world’s deadliest spot for environmental activists
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press VICAM, Mexico (AP) — Mexico has become the deadliest place in the world for environmental and land defense…
Continue Reading Amazon to raise average hourly pay by $1 to $19 in October
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it’s raising its average starting pay for frontline workers from $18 to $19 a…
Continue Reading Ex-Chicago cop faces civil rights charge for sexual abuse
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. prosecutors have indicted a former Chicago police officer on a federal civil rights charge for allegedly kidnapping and…
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Ganahl and Polis face off in first gubernatorial debate
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Governor Jared Polis and his Republican challenger Heidi Ganahl squared off Wednesday in their first debate…
Continue Reading Salt water creeps to New Orleans in low Mississippi River
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Pres NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers says the Mississippi River is so low and slow that salt water…
Continue ReadingLizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Ever the pioneer, Lizzo crossed off another first during the Washington, DC stop of her tour — playing an approximately…
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American Red Cross reminds owners of pet disaster preparedness in emergencies
COLORADO (KRDO) — In the wake of Hurricane Ian making landfall Wednesday, the American Red Cross of Colorado is reminding pet owners to be prepared…
Continue ReadingMila Kunis se sincera sobre cómo sobrellevó el susto de salud de Ashton Kutcher
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Mila Kunis compartió más sobre la reciente batalla de su marido Ashton Kutcher con un raro trastorno autoinmune…
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New study reveals a shortage of physicians in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new study reveals that Colorado Springs is experiencing a healthcare doctor drought. When compared to the rest of…
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El Paso County prepares for upcoming snowplowing season with 10 fewer drivers
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The county’s Department of Transportation said Wednesday that it is ready for snow and ice removal despite being 10…
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Catholics in Colorado Springs reflect on the ‘rich legacy’ of Bishop Emeritus Michael Sheridan
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Catholics in Colorado Springs are remembering the life and legacy of Bishop Emeritus Michael Sheridan, who after…
Continue Reading Officials: Search for migrants after boat sinks off Keys
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Officials say four Cuban migrants swam to shore in the Florida Keys and three others were rescued from the ocean after their…
Continue ReadingDHS approves Jones Act waiver to ensure diesel for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
By Geneva Sands and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday approved a federal waiver opening up the…
Continue Reading California governor approves farmworker unionization law
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him…
Continue ReadingSi no evacuaste a tiempo antes de la llegada del huracán Ian, esto es lo que debes hacer
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Hay condados de Florida donde ya no es posible evacuar: ahora la única opción es resguardarte lo mejor…
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FBI conducts ongoing investigation in Colorado Springs neighborhood
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed agents are in northeast Colorado Springs conducting “court-authorized…
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