DC celebrates Juneteenth with block party
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
Crowds came out in droves to Black Lives Matter Plaza in downtown D.C. Monday to mark the day 158 years ago when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were told slavery was over.The block party, organized by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office, featured live music performances, a kid zone with a bounce house, family friendly activities and lots of dancing.LaToya Foster, director of the District’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), said that the event was about bringing people together.“This is about a celebration of unity, the culture, of connectedness throughout our city and throughout our country,” Foster said. “We all need to connect.”She said the afternoon party lineup included performances from Grammy-nominated go-go band EU featuring Sugar Bear and Grammy-nominated gospel artist Anthony Brown, along with other acts.Keisha Nelson, from Brandywine, Maryland, said Juneteenth is also a reminder that there is more work to...Joey Votto homers in return to Cincinnati Reds’ lineup after 10-month absence
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered in his return to the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup after a 10-month absence that followed an operation to repair his left biceps and rotator cuff.The 39-year-old hit sixth and played first base Monday night in a series opener against Colorado in the first big league game since Aug. 16. The 2010 NL MVP hit a 104.4 mph lineout to center in the second inning, then drove a first-pitch, belt-high fastball from Austin Gomber to the opposite field in right in the fifth. The 102 mph drive landed about a dozen rows into the right-field seats and put the Reds ahead 3-1.After circling the bases on his 343rd home run, Votto emerged from the Reds dugout for a curtain call, wearing a celebratory Viking helmet and cape. He had not homered since last Aug. 6 against Milwaukee’s Jake McGee.Votto was greeted with a standing ovation when he walked to the plate in the second inning and took off his helmet and waved to the crowd, then tapped it against his heart...La nave espacial Juno de la NASA capta una imagen de un rayo fantasmal en Júpiter
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
(CNN) — Una nave espacial de la NASA captó el inquietante resplandor de un relámpago en el interior de un remolino en Júpiter.El rayo verde se vio dentro de uno de los muchos vórtices que se agrupan cerca del polo norte de Júpiter.Los científicos siguen tratando de comprender muchas de las características de Júpiter —el mayor planeta de nuestro sistema solar—, entre ellas sus enormes tormentas y los rayos en el gigante gaseoso y cómo se producen.En la Tierra, los rayos se originan en las nubes de agua y la mayoría de las descargas se producen cerca de la línea del ecuador. Pero en Júpiter, los rayos surgen de nubes de amoníaco y agua, y se producen con mayor frecuencia cerca de los polos del planeta.La nave espacial Juno, que llegó por primera vez para observar Júpiter y sus lunas en 2016, captó el suceso durante su sobrevuelo cercano al gigante gaseoso número 31, el 30 de diciembre de 2020. La misión se encontraba a unas 19.900 millas (32.000 kilómetros) por encima de la cima de la...Argentina: liberan a detenidos durante protestas contra una reforma a la Constitución de Jujuy
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
(CNN Español) — El secretario de Derechos Humanos de Argentina, Horacio Pietragalla Corti, confirmó en una entrevista con Radio Provincia que todos los detenidos durante las protestas en Jujuy contra una reforma a la Constitución provincial “recuperaron la libertad”. La agencia de noticias Télam informó que los 21 detenidos, entre ellos ocho mujeres, fueron liberados entre la noche del sábado y la madrugada del domingo.El conflicto se inició el pasado viernes tras la aprobación de una reforma parcial de la Constitución, que incluye la prohibición de los cortes de rutas en el marco de protestas e impide la ocupación de entidades públicas durante reclamos sociales y gremiales.Pietragalla Corti añadió que “hay modificaciones que se ponen en contradicción con leyes nacionales e internacionales” sobre la autonomía de los pueblos originarios y que no se consultaron con el Instituto Nacional de Asuntos Indígenas (INAI). Añadió que estudiarán esas “incompatibilidades” para evalu...¿Por qué Argentina celebra su Día de la Bandera el 20 de junio? ¿Cuál es el origen de esta fecha patriótica?
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
(CNN Español) — Cada 20 de junio las ciudades de Argentina se cubren de celeste y blanco, los colores de la bandera nacional, y este martes no será la excepción.La fecha es feriado en todo el país desde 1938, cuando se promulgó la ley 12.361, y este año también ha sido feriado este lunes 19, para conformar un fin de semana largo en todo el país.En la Revolución de Mayo de 1810 comienza la historia de Argentina. Esto debes saber sobre sus causas y consecuencias¿Pero qué es exactamente lo que se celebra cada 20 de junio en Argentina y por qué es un día importante entre las celebraciones patriotas, como las del 25 de Mayo y 9 de Julio?Se trata, ni más ni menos, del Día de la Bandera, en homenaje a su creador Manuel Belgrano, fallecido el 20 de junio de 1820.Belgrano, nacido en 1770, es considerado uno de los más importantes próceres de Argentina, junto a José de San Martín, y su vida ha quedado ligada al proceso de revolución, emancipación y eventual independencia de Argentina in...Ordenan prisión preventiva para un conductor involucrado en accidente que causó la muerte de tres miembros de una familia en Guayaquil
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
(CNN Español) — Un juez de la provincia ecuatoriana de Guayas dictó prisión preventiva contra un conductor involucrado en un accidente de tránsito ocurrido el domingo en Guayaquil y que dejó tres personas muertas de una misma familia: los hermanos Bosco Mora Loor, de 17 años, y Vinicio Mora Loor, de 15 años, y su abuelo Bosquito de Jesús Mora, de 71 años, de acuerdo con un comunicado de la Fiscalía del país.El Ministerio Público procesó a quien la policía identifica como José Ignacio Zambrano por “muerte causada por conductor en estado de embriaguez”, e indicó que presentó como elementos dentro del caso el parte informativo y policial, el acta de levantamiento de cadáveres, el informe de inspección ocular, una prueba de alcoholemia que dio positivo, ente otros indicios, informó la institución.José Rivas, uno de los agentes municipales de tránsito que acudió al lugar del accidente, dijo a la cadena Ecuavisa, afiliada de CNN, que los tres miembros de la misma familia...ANÁLISIS | Ahora que EE.UU. conmemora el Día de la Emancipación o Juneteenth, es hora de desmentir 3 mitos sobre la esclavitud
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
(CNN) — Temple “Tempie” Cummins mira estoicamente a la cámara con los brazos cruzados sobre su regazo, sentada rígidamente en una silla en su patio trasero polvoriento y yermo, con su choza de madera curtida a sus espaldas. Su rostro oscuro y arrugado refleja años de pobreza y preocupación.La desvanecida imagen en blanco y negro de Cummins de 1937 la tomó un historiador que se detuvo en su casa de Jasper, Texas, para preguntarle por su infancia durante la esclavitud. Cummins, que no sabía su edad exacta, compartió historias de ininterrumpida desdicha hasta que relató cómo ella y su madre descubrieron que habían sido liberadas.¿Qué es el Día de la Emancipación (Juneteenth) y por qué se celebra el 19 de junio?Contó que a su madre, cocinera de la familia de su antiguo esclavista, le gustaba esconderse en el rincón de la chimenea para escuchar a escondidas las conversaciones de la cena. Un día de 1865, escuchó al esclavista decir que la esclavitud había terminado, per...Surveillance tech to monitor I-70 express lanes for violators
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado will employ surveillance technology along the Interstate 70 express lanes in the mountains to monitor drivers who run afoul of the rules.The technology includes sensors, cameras and software, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, which said Colorado will be the first to use it."These elements will work together to identify vehicles that are weaving in and out of the lane, using the lane when it's closed or driving an oversized vehicle in the lane," CDOT said in a release. Oversized vehicles include those with more than two axles or longer than 25 feet.The express lanes were designed to relieve congestion for high-country travelers on peak periods like holidays and weekends. The rest of the time, they are closed and operate as shoulders. Bookmark this: When I-70 is closed through Glenwood Canyon, here are the alternate routes CDOT warned that violating the rules endangers everyone else on the interstate."These violations are not only dange...Thousands left without power, fires reported in several homes after power surge in Waltham
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
First responders and power crews worked throughout Waltham Monday after the city experienced a power surge, leading to widespread outages.Fires were also reported inside several houses as Waltham Fire Chief Andrew Mullin told 7NEWS his department received around 40 phone calls from residents within 30 minutes around 9 a.m.Mullin said the calls ranged from homeowners reporting power outlets smoking to the full-blown house fire on School Avenue.A 15-year-old boy was believed to be the only person inside of the home at the time of the fire on School Avenue and was able to get out safely, according to officials.“The flames were shooting out the front,” said Tricia Hurley, who called 911. Raimondo Alonge owns the home that burned. He said he was shocked to later get a call telling him his house was on fire.“Thank god nobody got hurt, that’s the most important thing,” he said.Elsewhere, Lisa Gladman showed 7NEWS a black scorch mark under one of her power outlets. “It was quite promin...Father asks for prayers after crash in Chelsea that seriously injured his 14-year-old daughter
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:13:53 GMT
The father of a 14-year-old girl who was hit by a car in a crash in Chelsea over the weekend asked for prayers on Monday as he said his daughter fights for her life.Police said the driver smashed through a fence and hit the girl in a parking lot Sunday night.The girl was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver is now facing charges.“My daughter just needs prayers and prayers and prayers,” said Teddy Tene.Tene said his daughter was in a coma Monday. “She’s not doing well at all,” he said. “Her lungs are bruised, her heart is bruised, she’s having a hard time feeding right now.”The crash happened at the Rise Cannabis parking lot off Beacham Street when witnesses said they saw a black convertible speed through a neighboring Dunkin’ parking lot. Witnesses said the car then went airborne, flying over another car and hitting the teenage girl. “I didn’t have any time to think about it. It just hit us, went over our car and as soon as it was over, I got out to see wh...Latest news
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