News and Politics

Ecuador Faces Wave of Political Violence GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador is witnessing an alarming surge in violence, with three political leaders killed in the last four weeks, including a presidential candidate. Pedro Briones, a local leader of Revolución Ciudadana, the party of former President Rafael Correa, was fatally shot on Monday in the northern province of Esmeraldas. The details …

Breaking News LIVE: US Teen Charged With Planning Terrorist Attack A 17-year-old teenager in the US city of Philadelphia was in contact with a global terrorist group affiliated with Al Qaeda and had access to a “significant” number of guns and was building bombs to conduct an attack, according to the FBI, as reported by IANS. Breaking News LIVE: 12 …

Telenovela Executive Joins Telemundo 20 San Diego as Vice President of News Telemundo 20 San Diego (KUAN-TV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adolfo Segura as its Vice President of News, effective August 28. Segura will bring his expertise from his previous role as the Vice President of News for Telemundo 33 (KCSO) and Telemundo 51 Fresno (KNSO) to …

Clarence Avant: A Legendary Figure in the Entertainment Industry Posted by NPR News August 14, 2023 National, News from NPR Clarence Avant, a legendary figure in the entertainment industry, passed away at the age of 92. He was widely known for his influential role in boosting the careers of numerous prominent figures including Michael Jackson, Jim Brown, and Barack Obama. …

Why Not Us: Howard Golf, Produced by Andscape and Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media Why Not Us: Howard Golf, the fourth season of the acclaimed Why Not Us series from Andscape, FILM 45 and ESPN+ Originals, will premiere Monday, August 21, with Episodes 1 through 4 on ESPNU and available to stream on ESPN+ immediately following the debut. The new installment …

Crude Oil Prices Drop on International Market Crude oil prices have experienced a significant decline on the international market, which has raised concerns among industry experts and analysts. The drop in prices has been attributed to several factors, including global economic conditions, the ongoing trade tensions between major economies, and the oversupply of oil in the market. Factors Contributing to …

Using Education for Politics is ‘Terrible for All Kids’: Expert Education is often seen as the foundation for a better society, providing young minds with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life. However, when education becomes entangled with politics, it can have detrimental effects on the well-being of students. In a recent interview, an expert in the …

Hard work pays off for Valley high school student PHOENIX — Ryan Tran, a student at University High School in Tolleson, has achieved his goal of getting his private pilot’s license. While other high school students were spending their summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, Tran was focused on his mission to become a pilot. He recently …

Title: Argentine Presidential Candidate Shakes Up Election Race in Primary Upset In a significant upset during Argentina’s primary election on Sunday, voters expressed their disillusionment with the country’s two main political parties. Rock-singing libertarian outsider candidate Javier Milei, representing the La Libertad Avanza alliance, emerged as the front-runner, capturing a substantial 30.5% of the votes. This outcome marks a significant …

Main points: Until we diversify where and how decisions are made, we’ll never see any real progress, says Jamie Driscoll. And Tony Maynard-Smith speaks up for Caroline Lucas Greater Independence of Metro Mayors Martin Kettle’s article on independent political voices hits some key points, but is Westminster-focused (In our polarised politics, there are no truly independent MPs – and Westminster …