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Black Lives Matter movement to mark 10 years of activism, renews call to defund the police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

The Black Lives Matter movement hits a milestone on Thursday, marking 10 years since its 2013 founding in response to the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.Gunned down in a Florida gated community where his father lived in 2012, Martin was one of the earliest symbols of a movement that now wields influence in politics, law enforcement and broader conversations about racial progress in and outside the U.S.BLM activists and organizations plan to mark a decade of the movement with in-person and virtual events. Calls to action include a renewed push to defund police departments and reinvest in Black communities that have suffered disproportionately from police brutality, unequal treatment in criminal justice systems and mass incarceration.In the wake of Supreme Court decisions that stymied relief from student loan debt held disproportionately by Black borrowers and banned affirmative action in higher education, the need for BLM’s existence couldnR...

Escenas de desesperación: más de 3,1 millones de personas desplazadas por la guerra en Sudán

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

(CNN) — Más de 3,1 millones de personas se han visto obligadas a huir de sus hogares en medio de una situación humanitaria cada vez más desesperada en un Sudán desgarrado por la guerra.Los grupos de derechos humanos alertan sobre la violencia étnica generalizada, los ataques a civiles y la violencia sexual rampante contra mujeres y niñas, mientras las facciones enfrentadas: las Fuerzas Armadas de Sudán (SAF) y las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido (RSF), siguen luchando por el control del país del noreste de África.Matar, aterrorizar, expulsar: testimonios detallan las atrocidades cometidas por una milicia respaldada por Wagner en SudánLa Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (IOM, por sus siglas en inglés) informó este miércoles que en Sudán hay más de 2,4 millones de desplazados internos, mientras que 737.801 personas han cruzado la frontera con los países vecinos.La cifra de civiles sigue aumentando, según el último informe de la Oficina de Asuntos Humanitarios de la ONU (...

¿Furioso Twitter? Threads arrasa con récord histórico de descargas en su primera semana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

NUEVA YORK – La nueva red social de microblogging de Meta, Threads, arrasa en su primera semana de vida convirtiéndose en la plataforma de más rápido crecimiento en la historia al superar los 100 millones de usuarios y deja claro que es una verdadera amenaza para Twitter.El miércoles pasado, tras las primeras 2 horas de su lanzamiento, Threads sumó 2 millones de usuarios, a las 4 horas alcanzó los 5 millones, a las 7 horas dobló esa cifra y a los 5 días ya tenía 100 millones de inscritios, sobrepasando así el récord de ChatGPT, pues el chatbot de OpenAI había necesitado 2 meses para alcanzar esa marca.Al final del martes, antes de cumplirse 7 días de vida, la página Quiverquant.com daba a Threads 107 millones de usuarios. Threads alcanza 70 millones de usuarios tras solo un día en el mercado CNBC: no es solo Threads. Mark Zuckerberg tiene una larga historia de aplicaciones y funciones que ha imitado “Eso es principalme...

For Cuban asylum seekers, options dwindle after Serbia slaps restrictions on visas to curb migration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Fernando Almeyda Rodriguez and Remy Hernandez are two friends from Cuba, bound by a joint struggle for democracy in their country. But that comes at a price.The two men — Rodriguez is 31 and Hernandez 27 — were forced to flee Cuba in the aftermath of mass protests in 2021 to avoid persecution for their activism. An unlikely migration route brought them to Serbia — on the Balkan peninsula, at Europe’s southeastern edge — where they sought political asylum. Rodriguez and Hernandez chose Serbia because it was among the few countries in the world that did not require entry visas for Cubans. But Belgrade has since revoked the open travel regime, closing down a passage into Europe used by fleeing Cubans for decades.Serbia made the decision under pressure from the European Union, which it wants to join. Belgrade was also forced to impose visas for the citizens of countries such as Burundi, India or Tunisia which have become a source of migration into the 27-na...

Former teen performers accuse an agent of sexual assault. They’re hoping it’s Japan’s #MeToo moment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Kazuya Nakamura says he was 15 when one of the most powerful men in Japanese entertainment history forced him to have sex while he was part of a troupe of backup dancers managed by the legendary talent agent.At least a dozen other men have come forward this year to say they were sexually assaulted as teenagers by boy band impresario Johnny Kitagawa, who died in 2019, beginning with three who spoke anonymously to the BBC for a documentary broadcast in March. The story has all the elements of a major #MeToo reckoning, but in Japan, response has been muted.While opposition politicians set up a committee in parliament to investigate, and the talent agency Kitagawa founded promised to do the same and offered a brief apology, the news still rarely makes the front pages or lead television news broadcasts.Kitagawa shrugged off similar allegations for decades. National media almost completely ignored the story, and Kitagawa’s business continued to thrive, even when a Tokyo appea...

Tourists are packing European hotspots. And Americans don’t mind the higher prices and crowds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Tourists are waiting more than two hours to visit the Acropolis in Athens. Taxi lines at Rome’s main train station are running just as long. And so many visitors are concentrating around St. Mark’s Square in Venice that crowds get backed up crossing bridges — even on weekdays.After three years of pandemic limitations, tourism is expected to exceed 2019 records in some of Europe’s most popular destinations this summer, from Barcelona and Rome, Athens and Venice to the scenic islands of Santorini in Greece, Capri in Italy and Mallorca in Spain.While European tourists edged the industry toward recovery last year, the upswing this summer is led largely by Americans, boosted by a strong dollar and in some cases pandemic savings. Many arrive motivated by “revenge tourism” — so eager to explore again that they’re undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.Lauren Gonzalez, 25, landed in Rome this week with four high school and college friends for a 16-day romp t...

Qiankun in an alley: Weaving East and West in Hutong's cultural tapestry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

This photo taken on 25 June 2023 shows the collection of ancient Chinese calligraphy displayed at Qiankun Space. (People's Daily Online/ Wu Chaolan)Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Beijing, a hidden shop waits to be discovered within narrow alleyways. Within its walls, a harmonious fusion of China's rich traditions and international creativity unfolds, inviting visitors to embark on a unique and boundary-transcending experience, writes Wu Chaolan, People's Daily Online.This captivating art boutique is aptly named Qiankun Space, derived from the Chinese phrase that depicts the concept of encompassing everything within its scope. True to its name, this hidden gem intricately weaves together vibrant threads of culture and creativity, capturing the very essence of cultural heritage while nurturing a lively international artistic dialogue.Threads of timesAs you step into Qiankun Space, you will be greeted by a tapestry of Chinese craftsmanship. From exquisite porcelain pieces to ...

Los Angeles face transplant recipient recovering after drunk driver crashes into him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

A Los Angeles man who underwent a historic face transplant after suffering extensive burns in a 2013 crash is recovering well and happy for a second chance at life.Robert Chelsea, 68, was driving home from church in 2013 when his car overheated, so he pulled over on the side of the freeway. While waiting for roadside assistance, a drunk driver crashed into his car, causing it to explode on impact. Chelsea suffered third-degree burns on over 50% of his body as a result.He underwent an extensive 16-hour surgery in July 2019, which he said at the time, made him the oldest person and the first African American to get a face transplant.Robert Chelsea, a Los Angeles man who underwent a historic face transplant after suffering extensive burns in a 2013 crash is recovering thanks to the surgeries providing him with a second chance at life. (KTLA)Robert Chelsea in a personal photo.Robert Chelsea pictured before the crash in a family photo.Robert Chelsea, a Los Angeles man who underwent a his...

Reportan daños en viviendas tras paso de al menos cinco tornados por Illinois este miércoles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

(CNN) — Hubo al menos cinco informes de posibles tornados en Illinois este miércoles según el Centro Nacional de Predicción de Tormentas Meteorológicas.Los informes estaban en los condados de Cook, DuPage, Kane y McHenry. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional describe los tipos de daños informados a su oficina como árboles caídos, daños en el techo y el informe de daños en el almacén en el lado oeste del aeropuerto O’Hare en Chicago.En Elgin, Illinois, al menos 19 casas resultaron dañadas este miércoles por la noche, luego de que se reportó un tornado en el área, dijo la policía en una publicación de Facebook.Las intensas tormentas dejan inundadas las calles del noreste, obligan evacuaciones y cierran el centro de la capital de Vermont“Las sirenas de tornado se activaron esta noche a las 6:20 p.m. hora local. Poco después, el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia de la Ciudad recibió informes de un tornado en la subdivisión de Edgewater (Del Webb) en Bowes y Randall Roa...

La superestrella de Los Ángeles Lakers, LeBron James, anuncia su regreso para la temporada 21 de la NBA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:46:46 GMT

(CNN) — Luego de la derrota en las finales de la Conferencia Oeste de Los Ángeles Lakers ante los Denver Nuggets en mayo, LeBron James insinuó un posible retiro después de decirle a los periodistas que tenía “mucho en qué pensar”.Este miércoles, durante la entrega de los premios ESPYS 2023, el máximo anotador de todos los tiempos de la NBA anunció que regresaría a los Lakers para su temporada número 21 en la Asociación Nacional de Baloncesto (NBA).“No me importa cuántos puntos más anote o lo que pueda o no pueda hacer en la cancha. La verdadera pregunta para mí es: ¿puedo jugar sin hacer trampa en este juego? El día que no pueda dar el juego todo en el piso es el día en que terminaré. Por suerte para ustedes, el día no es hoy “, dijo James.LeBron James se plantea el retiro de las canchas tras la derrota de los Lakers de Los Ángeles frente a los Nuggets de Denver: “Tengo mucho que pensar”La multitud en el Dolby Theatre de Los Ángeles estalló ...