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Revelan el segundo conjunto de documentos de la demanda relacionada con Jeffrey Epstein

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

(CNN) — Diecinueve documentos de una demanda relacionada con Jeffrey Epstein se hicieron públicos este jueves. Epstein fue el pedófilo convicto que murió en la cárcel antes de poder enfrentar un juicio por cargos federales de tráfico sexual.Este es el segundo lote que surge de una orden judicial del 18 de diciembre del juez que supervisa la demanda, una respuesta a los esfuerzos legales de los medios para hacer públicos los documentos.La publicación del jueves sigue a cientos de páginas de documentos revelados el miércoles, y se esperan más en las próximas semanas.Se estima que los documentos en total, incluido el material aún por revelar, incluyan casi 200 nombres, entre los que se encontrarían algunos de los acusadores de Epstein, destacados empresarios, políticos y más.CNN revisa actualmente los documentos.Noticia en desarrollo…The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Nueva York demanda a 17 empresas de autobuses que transportaron migrantes por más de US$ 700 millones para cubrir gastos de solicitantes de asilo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

(CNN) –– El alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York, Eric Adams, anunció este jueves que la ciudad presentó una demanda contra 17 compañías de autobuses que proporcionaron el transporte de migrantes desde Texas hasta Nueva York. La demanda, presentada ante la Corte Suprema del estado, pide US$ 708 millones en daños y perjuicios para cubrir la atención proporcionada a por lo menos 33.600 solicitantes de asilo que han llegado a la ciudad desde 2022.La reciente acción legal de Adams para frenar el flujo de solicitantes de asilo en Nueva York busca enfrentar la carga financiera que pesa sobre la ciudad como resultado de la creciente crisis migratoria.La demanda, que presentó la comisionada de Servicios Sociales de la ciudad de Nueva York, Molly Wasow Park, apunta contra 17 compañías de autobuses chárter que supuestamente actuaron de “mala fe” al transportar intencionalmente “personas a Nueva York con la ‘mala intención’ de trasladar los costos del cuidado” de lo...

Judge reduces bond for Penrose funeral home owner

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS (KXRM) — During a hearing on Thursday, Jan. 4 for Jon Hallford, one of the owners accused of mistreating bodies at the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, decisions were made regarding the release of the arrest affidavit for Hallford, as well as a bond reduction.The first item discussed at the hearing in the El Paso County Court was the request to unseal the arrest affidavit, which has not been released in Colorado. Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies found appear in court Hallford's defense attorney argued that the release of the affidavit -- which contains what he called "inadmissible evidence" along with photo evidence that is "beyond thought" -- would jeopardize Hallford's right to due process and could taint any potential jury pool if that evidence were to be made public.The prosecution argued that there is no case for keeping the affidavit sealed and that the potential to taint a jury pool is "speculative at best." The decision w...

Downtown cattle drive kicks off National Western Stock Show

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It has been a downtown Denver tradition since the 1980s: Thousands of people lined up and down 17th Street Thursday at high noon to watch the spectacle that is the National Western Stock Show Parade.The sights and sounds — and smells — of longhorn cattle being herded from Union Station to Glenarm Street was a welcomed scene for fans of Western culture. That includes best friends Melissa and Rachel, who have been fans of this parade for years. Cattle to stop traffic near Union Station for stock show “It’s just the family tradition of coming down this time of the year," said Melissa. "It really is the best of the year.“Cowboys, cowgirls, horses and hats filled the streets for the official kick-off of the 118th National Western Stock Show. “If you think about it, if we did not have farmers and ranchers, no one would have a job, no one would have food," said Paul Andrews, president and CEO of the National Western Stock Show. "These people are getting up at the crack ...

Below-average snowfall so far for Denver and in the mountains

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Ski resorts are open across Colorado, but the lack of fresh powder isn't making for good runs. But it's not just the mountains seeing below-normal snowfall. So far this season, Denver has only recorded 11.8 inches of snowfall. This is well below the 20.6 inches of snow that normally is recorded by Dec. 31. So far this season, Denver's snowiest month has been in October. A storm from Oct. 28-29 produced 7.5 inches of snowfall, which nearly doubled the month's average of 4.1 inches. Ski resorts look forward to snow as snowpack lags behind last year Looking ahead to the next 3 months, Colorado is on track to receive above-normal precipitation for January, February and March. Temperatures in Colorado during January, February and March are forecast to have an equal chance of being above or below normal. Denver normally records the most snowfall during February, March and April. The lack of snowfall has started to be reflected in both the drought monitor and the c...

Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival returns for 5th year, providing a week of culinary wonder

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

Foodies of Fort Lauderdale, it is that time of year again. The city is about to become the center of the SoFlo food scene.Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is back with a week of culinary wonder. And the star of our show: wine!Things will be sizzling in Broward next week at Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival.Rory Cooksey: “The 2024 Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is Broward County’s largest food and wine event.”That’s no hype. Eateries from all around will be showing off their stuff for you to enjoy.Rory Cooksey: “You’re experiencing culinary creations from all over Broward County, so it’s not just Fort Lauderdale. It’s literally every city in the county.”This is the festival’s fifth year. It keeps growing, bringing in big names and showcasing big events.Rory Cooksey: It’s big enough for people like Aarón Sánchez from ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ to come out here and be one of our headli...

‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Dan Levy navigates loss and friendship in feature directing debut ‘Good Grief’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

Dan Levy is making his directorial debut in a comedy-drama he also wrote. “Good Grief” tackles the loss of one man’s husband, but the “Schitt’s Creek” star still manages to squeeze in a few laughs because, well, sometimes that is the best medicine.The new comedy-drama “Good Grief” is riding a tightrope.Dan Levy: “Of comedy and empathy and sensitivity and emotionality.”Dan Levy stars, but he also wrote and, for the first time, directed — coming a long way from “Schitt’s Creek.”Dan Levy (as David Rose): “Now I’m wearing tap shoes.”Noah Reid (as Patrick Brewer): “They’re called cleats, and I think you look very cute.”Dan Levy (as David Rose): “That’s a given.”Well, now he’s tackling something more serious: grief.Dan Levy: “It takes a lot of work to kind of find those moments when you can find comedy in the strangest, saddest and darkest o...

9-year-old hit by car, seriously injured after getting off bus in Haverhill

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

A 9-year-old was taken to a hospital with serious injuries Thursday after being hit by a car in Haverhill, police said. Haverhill police in a post on X said the crash happened at the intersection of Main Street and 13th Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Police said the child had just got off a bus and was flown by helicopter to a Boston area hospital after being struck.The driver of the car that struck the child stopped at the scene, according to police. Haverhill police were spotted still on scene shortly after 8 p.m., though authorities later left the area. Police said their investigation was ongoing Thursday evening and urged anyone with information regarding this crash to contact investigators at (978) 373-1212 ext. 1532.

At least 19 hurt in Manhattan subway collision

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

Evan Simko-Bednarski | New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — At least 19 people were hurt Thursday when a No. 1 train leaving the W. 96th St. and Broadway subway station jumped the track after an apparent collision with an MTA work train, said transit sources and the Fire Department.An FDNY spokesman told the New York Daily News that injuries were still being tallied, but none appeared life threatening.Service was suspended along the bulk of the No. 1, 2 and 3 lines in Manhattan as a result during the evening rush hour.The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m., with the crew of the uptown-bound No. 1 train reporting to the MTA’s control center that it “felt like [the train] was hit from behind,” transit sources told The News.MTA officials confirmed only that the train had derailed.The Police Department shut W. 96th St. from Columbus to West End Aves. on the Upper West Side to make way for emergency vehicles.______©2024 New York Daily News. Visit at nydailynews.com. Distributed by Tribune C...

PedWest reopens after weeks-long closure

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:40 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Border commuters are feeling better, as are taxi and rideshare drivers, now that the pedestrian crossing on the westside of the San Ysidro Port of Entry has reopened.FOX 5 was at the border at 6 a.m. Thursday when the general public was allowed to use PedWest once again. U.S. Customs and Border Protection had been periodically closing the facility to the public to be able to process the influx of migrants who are seeking asylum. That is still happening; however, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security decided it was time to reopen PedWest.Local business owners say they’ve lost a lot of revenue because shopping declined due to the on-and-off again closures, something especially true this past holiday season.Aside from the local economy taking a hit, FOX 5 has learned the inconvenience been emotionally and physically draining for many regular border crossers who come to the U.S. to work and go to school.Teenager Diego Felix crosses the border to go to school in the morni...