Haiti’s future in limbo with leadership in shambles

At least a dozen people are dead following gang attacks near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. As the situation in the country grows more dire, some Americans have been evacuated, but more are desperately looking for ways to escape. Mario Delatour, a documentary producer and director currently based in Haiti, joined CBS News to discuss how the country got to this point.

Should the video of Prince William and Princess Kate halt royal rumor mill?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:33PM 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 Live Stream Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment Prince William and his wife Catherine have been filmed at a farm shop near their Windsor home, The Sun newspaper reported – the first footage of Kate since she had abdominal surgery for an unspecified condition two months ago. The newspaper published a short clip late Monday that appeared to show William and Kate smiling as they walked together, carrying shopping bags. It said the footage was taken on Saturday in Windsor, west of London. The Sun quoted Nelson Silva, who said he filmed the video, as saying, “Kate looked happy and relaxed. They look happy just to be able to go to a shop and mingle.” The couple’s Kensington Palace office did not comment. The palace has said Kate, 42, will return to official duties after Easter. That’s likely to be once her children go back to school on April 17. The Sun plastered its front page with “Great to see you again, Kate!” It said it had decided to publish the footage “in a bid to bring an

US abortions reach highest level in over a decade, sparked by surge in medication abortion

Abortions are on the rise in the United States, despite bans that have taken effect in more than a dozen states since the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that revoked the federal right to abortion in June 2022. There were more than 1 million abortions in the US in 2023, the highest rate in more than a decade and a 10% jump from 2020, according to a report released Tuesday by the Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy organization focused on sexual and reproductive health that supports abortion rights. The latest trends also suggest that medication abortion is a more common option than ever. There were more than 1 million abortions in the US in 2023, according to a report released Tuesday by the Guttmacher Institute Although abortions all but stopped in the 14 states with total bans, nearly every other state had an increase in the number of abortions provided from 2020 to 2023. As the geography of abortion care shifted amid a fractured policy landscape, the 10% increase in abortions nationwide meant that states without total bans saw a 25% increase in those

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:26PM 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 Live Stream Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment LOS ANGELES — Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now divorced. A Los Angeles Superior Court judgment dissolving their marriage of nearly three years became official Tuesday, six months after the 30-year-old pop star filed a petition to divorce the 28-year-old real estate broker. The two separated more than a year ago, according to court papers. They had a pre-nuptial agreement, had no children and had no significant legal disputes in the split, allowing it to move quickly and cleanly through the court system. The terms of their settlement were agreed upon in October, they had only to wait the required six months before a judge’s order could take effect. Under the agreement, Grande will make a one-time payment of $1,250,000 to Gomez with no future alimony, give him half of the proceeds of the sale of their Los Angeles home, and will pay up to $25,000 toward his attorneys’ fees. Like the vast majority of California divorces, Grande’s petition cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The

Hip-hop icon Dr. Dre to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:14PM Hip-hop icon Dr. Dre will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday. Snoop Dogg and Jimmy Iovine are expected to speak at the ceremony. HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES — Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre will be honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The rapper and producer from Compton will be recognized during a ceremony Tuesday morning at 6840 Hollywood Blvd., according to the Walk of Fame’s website. Fellow rap icon Snoop Dogg and music mogul Jimmy Iovine are also expected to speak at the event. Dr. Dre will be receiving the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star will be for the recording category. The celebration comes as Dr. Dre opened up more about his health scare in 2021. Since suffering from a brain aneurysm, he revealed that he’s also had three strokes. Hip-hop icon Dr. Dre revealed that he’s had three strokes since suffering from a brain aneurysm in 2021 The multi-time Grammy winner co-founded the influential rap group N.W.A. and then launched his successful solo career with

Warriors forced to recalibrate target after home letdown to Knicks

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors looked like they turned a corner in Los Angeles. They were fully healthy, had a rotation that clicked and played a complete game to beat the Lakers, catapulting past their in-state rivals in the West standings. Yet a game later, the Warriors’ 119-112 loss at home to the Knicks without Julius Randle and OG Anunoby revealed their inconsistency. They didn’t lead for a single second, falling behind after a staggeringly slow start that forced them to swim upstream the entire game. Defensive breakdowns and an apparent effort deficit knocked Golden State back down to the tenth seed. The loss, which brought Golden State to 17-18 at Chase Center this year, also served as a bit of a wake-up call. “Maybe a week or two ago, the six seed was the motivation,” Steph Curry said after the defeat. “Right now, I could care less about where (we’re) at. It’s just the consistency of how we’re playing. That’s the most important thing, because honestly who cares what seed you are if you play like we did tonight, six, seven, eight, nine, 10

The Dish: Jones Bar-B-Q Diner rises from the ashes

In our series “The Dish,” we’re taking you to one of America’s oldest Black-owned restaurants. Jones Bar-B-Q Diner has been serving customers in a small Arkansas town for more than a century. But after a fire in 2021, the beloved restaurant could have closed its doors for good. Instead, it reopened just months later thanks to friends all over the world.

Burroughs, Jones, Walker appear to nail down supervisor victories

On Friday, the Tehama County elections office released its fifth unofficial update, and it appears that the three supervisor races are over. The latest update shows that out of the 37,020 voters in the county, about 15,190 cast a vote. That means the county had about 41% voter turnout. According to the county, there are still 429 votes left to be counted county-wide, and officials expect the next update to be on March 20 at about 5 PM. Supervisor 1st District In the first supervisor district race, which was the closest of the three races, Red Bluff Vice Mayor Kris Deiters closed the gap slightly on Rob Burroughs, but she still trails by 176 votes with 429 votes left to count countywide, according to the elections office. Burroughs now has 1,608 votes, or 52.89% of the vote, while Deiters has 1,432, or 47.11%. Incidentally, 707 voters chose not to vote in that race. Supervisor 2nd District Tom Walker increased his lead over incumbent supervisor Candy Carlson despite having his overall percentage dip by a bit because Johnna Jones saw her percentage of the vote increase.

Support the Cenergy power solar project | Letters

Cenergy Power’s application to install a solar panel array near the Red Bluff airport should be welcomed by the city and my fellow residents. The array would add clean power to our power grid and perhaps reduce electrical bills for some of our citizens. Recent editorials by proponents of fossil fuel power plants make the point that renewables, such as solar and wind cannot reliably supply our electrical power needs. That is certainly true at this time in the development of clean energy sources. However, there is one immutable fact about fossil fuels that proponents neglect to mention: they are finite. And oil, in particular, is being used at a rapid rate, by nearly 35 billion barrels a day worldwide (a barrel is 42 U.S. gallons). According to the Worldometer website, total world reserves as of 2016 are approximately 1.7 trillion barrels of oil. A quick calculation reveals that in 42 years or so oil is going to be in short supply. The U.S. has approximately 2.1% of the total world oil reserves. The majority of the world’s oil is located in countries such as

How California’s prized solution for methane gas is backfiring on farmers

Talk to any family farmer and we will tell you: Every year, keeping the business running gets harder. For many of us, family farming has been passed down for generations. We’ve hung on, with a singular determination, as massive corporate industrial operations have monopolized a larger and larger share of the livestock market. We’re no stranger to having the scales tilted against us, but right now we’re facing a major challenge that could push more family farms closer to the brink. The roots of this latest market squeeze? Deeply misguided incentives in California’s climate program. I’m a family farmer in Missouri, but I have a direct stake in a set of new regulations that the state is considering, and I’m urging California leaders to consider the rural communities they’ll be throwing under the bus if they cave to corporate pressure. Regulators at the California Air Resources Board have created a multimillion-dollar market for factory farm gas, or methane from animal manure, through a program called the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. It’s essentially rewarding the biggest and most polluting industrial hog and dairy operations, while further stacking the

Horoscopes March 19, 2024: Glenn Close, start a new adventure

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: AJ Lee, 37; Bruce Willis, 69; Glenn Close, 77; Ursula Andress, 88. Happy Birthday: Dream, believe and make it happen. Let your imagination take you on a tour of possibilities. Explore your options, implement safety measures and start a new adventure. Get back to the activities you know and love, plan to enjoy more and stop laboring over what you can’t change. Don’t limit what you can do; embrace life, love and happiness. Your numbers are 9, 14, 20, 26, 34, 38, 42. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your plans and secrets to yourself. The less you let others know, the easier it will be to reach your target. Check out what interests you and consider turning it into a lucrative pastime. Let the child within give birth to new beginnings. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Settle in and make your home environment functional, and you’ll save time and money. Consider how you can improve your appearance, health and emotional well-being. Set out on a journey to discover what makes you happy, and implement the life you want to

2 men arrested for stealing fuel from Madera gas station, police say

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:17AM Two men are accused of stealing fuel from a Madera gas station on Monday morning. MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — Two men are accused of stealing fuel from a Madera gas station on Monday morning. Police were called to the business on Gateway Drive near Olive around 4 am. They found two men pumping diesel fuel into large plastic containers in the back of a box truck. Officers say the suspects, Cesar Perez and Oscar Machado, had pumped more than $1,000 worth of gas for free. Both men were arrested on fraud and theft charges. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Staffing shortage pushes Merced County Sheriff’s Office to launch online reporting portal

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:13AM A lack of law enforcement personnel is forcing the Merced County Sheriff to change the reporting of some crimes. MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — A lack of law enforcement personnel is forcing the Merced County Sheriff to change the reporting of some crimes. “I’ve got two thousand square miles to worry about in this county, and sometimes I’ve got 4 to 6 deputies working, and that’s half of what it should be minimum,” explained Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke. Warnke says he is frustrated that the level of service his office offers will have to decline. Monday night, he announced some non-violent crimes will need to be reported through this online portal. Those crimes include Disturbing the Peace, Fraud, Lost Property, some Theft, Vandalism and vehicle burglary. “The priority calls that come in, we’ll be responding to those first but I can’t spare the deputies to go take care of a cold call,” Warnke said. Once something is reported online, an investigative assistant or a deputy on desk duty will review and follow up. However, submitting a report to this site

Survey looks at consumer confidence when buying a home

More than half the people polled, 51%, say the cost of living poses an obstacle to their home-buying plans. Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:06AM Even though Central California remains more affordable than many other areas of the state, many families hoping to buy are still priced out of the market. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A survey conducted by the financial services company Bankrate shows 54% of Americans say their income is not high enough to afford a down payment and closing costs needed for a home. Thirty percent of those surveyed figured they would need at least five years to save up for a down payment. “Sadly, about one in five prospective homeowners told us they didn’t think they’d ever be able to afford a down payment for a home,” says Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick. Hamrick says the survey allowed them to get a better understanding of the frustrations home hunters are going through. More than half the people polled, 51%, say the cost of living poses an obstacle to their home-buying plans. “It’s one thing to talk about housing affordability or lack

Fresno State football hosts 2024 Pro Day

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State football played host to another pro day in front of scouts from 20 different NFL teams Monday morning. Eleven draft-eligible Bulldogs got a chance to show off their skills through weight training evaluations and on-field drills, but nobody may have been happier with their performance than Sanger High grad Morice Norris Jr. When asked what grade he would give himself, the former Bulldog defensive back did not hold back. “A++,” Norris Jr. said. The former Sanger Apache basketball standout turned Fresno State nickelback led all players with a 38″ vertical and a 10’4″ broad jump. “I be dunking on people, I’m telling you,” Norris Jr. said. Norris Jr. said the Philadelphia Eagles have shown some love for his athleticism, liking his ability to play multiple defensive back positions. “Philly’s a nice place to play, man,” Norris Jr. said. So if they want to come grab me, they can. They saw what I did out here today.” Bulldog defensive end and Modesto native Isaiah Johnson also had a solid day. “I feel like a big weight is off my shoulders

Community mourning 2 young siblings killed in house fire in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A community is mourning the loss of two young siblings, a 7-year-old girl and her 8-year-old brother. Both died in a tragic house fire near Kingsburg on Sunday morning. Their mother told deputies she was in the home when the fire started but couldn’t get to her kids. She then rammed an SUV into the home to try to rescue them and is now hospitalized with burns to her hands and face. Her 8-year-old son was a student at Monte Vista in Reedley. Her 6-year-old daughter attended Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District’s Roosevelt campus. “Mrs. Stone described her as she would give her snack away in order to make other students happy. And I think that describes both students perfectly. They just wanted other people to be happy, and that’s what made them happy,” says Dr. Wesley Sever Superintendent of Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District. Superintendent Dr. Wesley Sever says his staff is devastated, especially those who worked closely with the two children. Support services have been offered at several campuses to help everyone cope with this devastating loss. Family

‘The Women Tell All’ and ‘The Bachelor’ Joey picks his final 2 women

LOS ANGELES — There was so much happening in this episode that Gina and I both contributed to writing it all! Plus, Gina attended the recording of “The Women Tell All.” “The Women Tell All” is always an intense episode, but we also had the conclusion of the Fantasy Suite dates to get through so we could find out who would be Joey’s final two. We started the episode with Jesse welcoming everyone and Maria getting a huge round of applause when Jesse mentioned her name. “The Golden Bachelor” women also got a shout-out for their new podcast called “The Golden Hour.” Watch Parties Then, Jesse and Joey traveled across the country to drop in on some watch parties. What a thrill for those members of Bachelor Nation! A sorority at UCLA gave him a warm welcome reminiscent of the love boybands of the 90s and 00s got. They traveled to a beautiful rooftop bar and it was great because Joey gave some fun insight into what he was thinking on his dates. Also, ahem Ryan Field of our “Playing the Field” podcast, there are