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Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 10: Maine primary, Iran war, inflation, World Cup, Bill Gates testimony
By Alexandra Banner, CNN An Air Canada pilot was arrested after nearly 17 years of flying passengers with a fake pilot’s license. This bizarre aviation story sounds almost too wild to be true, but police say it quietly unfolded in plain sight. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and
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The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)
NewBy Christopher Lamb, CNN Barcelona (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV and Bad Bunny have been the two big crowd pullers in Spain in recent days. The pontiff has been packing out stadiums and plazas for prayer vigils and Masses, while the Puerto Rican rapper has been holding his party-style mega-concerts in front of tens of
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Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots for states that don’t hand over voter lists, under plan for Trump directive
By Tierney Sneed, Jeremy Herb, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — State election officials could soon face a stark choice: Hand over voter lists to the Trump administration or risk losing Postal Service delivery for mail-in ballots. That dilemma stems from newly proposed USPS rules that seek to comply with an executive order President Donald Trump
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Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein tried to use information about his infidelities to get close to him
By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire Bill Gates told members of the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and that Epstein attempted to use information about his personal life — including that he had been unfaithful in his marriage — to pressure
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Indio addresses participation concerns before Pride event
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As preparations continue for Saturday’s Indio Pride celebration, questions are being raised after a local transgender advocacy organization said it was not invited to participate in the event. The controversy has drawn significant attention on social media, prompting discussions about representation and inclusion. The CEO and founder of the Transgender Health
Continue ReadingAir Canada pilot flew passengers for years with a fake pilot’s license, police say
By Emma Balleste and Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A former Air Canada pilot faces criminal charges for flying tens of thousands of passengers for nearly 17 years with a fake pilot’s license, Canadian police announced Tuesday. Geoffrey Wall was arrested June 1 after investigators say he captained over 900 domestic and international flights from
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Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Ripple effects from the war in Iran are threatening millions more of the most vulnerable people with crisis levels of hunger or worse, World Food Programme (WFP) acting Executive Director Carl Skau told CNN. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up the cost of fuel exponentially,
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Woman arrested 7 months after deadly hit-and run collision in Yucca Valley
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 61-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a person in a wheelchair this past November in Yucca Valley. The collision happened on the afternoon of November 6, 2025, near the intersection of Airway Avenue and Primrose Drive. Police said the woman killed in
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Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the swirl of controversies over Platner’s past personal behavior had raised a slew of questions about the outcome: Would there be a significant number of protest votes lodged for Gov. Janet Mills, whose name
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Palm Springs homeowner says HOA is targeting him over his gate
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) A homeowner in the gated Escena community says his homeowners association has spent more than a year coming after him over the color of his entry gate, a fight he calls selective enforcement and harassment. Jordan Smith says the trouble started almost as soon as he moved in last March, when
Continue ReadingTrump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is urging a federal judge to reject a bid to stop an upcoming UFC fight at the White House, arguing that a lawsuit from two Virginia residents against the event was brought too late to justify judicial intervention now. Justice Department lawyers told US District Judge
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Harold Matzner’s Palm Springs estate up hits the market for $19.5M
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The home of the late advertising executive Harold Matzner is hitting the real estate market, the Beverly Hills Estates announced. The Palm Springs estate lists at $19.5 million, making it a potential record in the community. The sale is said to be for a charitable foundation. The property is roughly
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Madison Square Garden blasts New York officials over new security measures for Knicks-Spurs Game 4
By Mark Morales, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Madison Square Garden officials blasted the New York Police Department and Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the city unveiled its security plan, including a vast perimeter and other restrictions, for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. President Donald Trump doesn’t plan to attend the next game. “The last
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Safety along Highway 74 in question after motorcycle crash claims life of Rancho Mirage man
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of a man killed in a motorcycle crash along Highway 74 is speaking out tonight. “It’s a beautiful scenic highway, but it’s so unsafe and it’s been unsafe for, for years. As long as I’ve been here,” said Werner Boettcher, the father of Eric Boettcher, who was killed in
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Palm Springs Equality Wine and Food Fest returns for its 4th year on Saturday
For tickets and more information, visit https://equalitywinefest.com/
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Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial
WFAA, KTVT, CNN, @JEFF METCALF, FACEBOOK COLLIN COUNTY, FRISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CNN, WFAA, KTVT, CNN, @Jeff Metcalf/Facebook Collin County By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors called it murder. Defense attorneys said it was self-defense. On Tuesday, a Texas jury swiftly agreed with prosecutors and found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing
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For some valley seniors, staying cool comes at a cost
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ). — As triple-digit temperatures return to the desert, some Coachella Valley seniors say they’re facing a difficult choice: stay cool or save money on electricity bills. Many residents living on fixed incomes say running air conditioning all day has become increasingly difficult to afford during the summer months. At the Indio
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Opening statements expected Wednesday in trial of Palisades Fire suspect
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Opening statements are expected Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles in the trial of a 30-year-old former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day 2025 fire that prosecutors say smoldered for a week and grew into the deadly Palisades Fire. Jonathan Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty in October to federal charges
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