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Anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Sandoval fled Guatemala late Friday, arriving in neighboring El Salvador just hours after he was removed from his post. Consuelo Porras, Guatemala’s attorney general, had accused the former head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity of “abuses” without specifying what they were. Sandoval said he was fired because of his […]

With all British schools now closed for the summer, airports and airlines were looking a tad more normal on Saturday, although the number of families heading off for warmer climes remains way down from before the coronavirus pandemic. This weekend traditionally marks the great summer getaway from Britain, with airports jam-packed with excitable children and […]

The Tropical Disturbance we have been following offshore of Central Florida has a well-defined circulation with strong thunderstorms on the south and east side. Upper-level winds blowing over the disturbance are not allowing the thunderstorms to wrap around the center, however. If the winds were to let up a bit allowing that to happen, the […]

Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket, depriving the public of real-time information on outbreaks, cases, hospitalizations and deaths in their communities. The shift to weekly instead of daily reporting in Florida, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota marked a notable shift during […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis scored a big victory in the courtroom on Friday. This comes after a judge previously reversed a ruling on the cruise industry’s attempted comeback amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision, which had to do with safety protocols, was appealed, and on Friday a judge sided with Florida against the CDC’s no […]

A man was found fatally shot July 24, 2021, in Chatham. | Sun-Times file Officers heard gunshots in the first block of East 79th Street and found the man lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, A 36-year-old man was found fatally shot Saturday morning in Chatham on the South Side. […]

A “shocking” California appellate court ruling Friday effectively derailed Brad Pitt’s recent court victory giving him joint custody of five of his teenaged children, and promised to add fuel to his years-long custody fight with ex-wife, Angelina Jolie. Pitt vowed to appeal the ruling by the California’s Second District Court of Appeal, while the famous […]

When it comes to tobacco products, San Jose leaders appear to agree — the fruity, minty and candied flavor kind should be taken off the shelves across the city and far away from the eyes of easily-enticed kids. So why — a week before San Jose was expected to join more than 100 cities and […]

Stephen Lam/Getty Images Digital trust is the confidence people have in a platform to protect their information and provide a safe environment for them to create and engage with content. Consumers’ trust in social platforms impacts how they interact with ads, and benchmarking trust can help social platforms win ad dollars and instruct advertisers how […]

SACRAMENTO — Two federal judges either dismissed or dealt blows to civil litigation filed by two alleged Aryan Brotherhood prison gang members challenging the conditions at the Sacramento jail, court records show. In a July 14 court order, U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley accepted a magistrate’s findings to dismiss a suit filed by Patrick “Big […]

One of the best success stories to come out of the pandemic last year was Eastside Connect, a farm box program run by Veggielution, the community farm at Emma Prusch Farm Box in San Jose. Volunteers, coordinated by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, delivered boxes to East San Jose residents on bikes with custom-made trailers. […]

Jeremy Grantham cofounded the asset management firm GMO. Boston Globe/Getty Images Stocks worldwide are expensive and US stock valuations are at concerning levels, Jeremy Grantham’s firm. GMO defended its view from bears on social media who are frustrated by the firm’s negative outook. GMO sees negative returns for 10 of 11 asset classes over the […]

The US has reported an average of nearly 50,000 COVID-19 cases each day this week. Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Over the past week, the US reported an average of nearly 50,000 new COVID-19 infections each day, according to CDC data. The highest number of new cases was reported Friday – with […]

Enjoyment of eating is central to good nutrition. It is a known fact that the sense of taste is connected to the sense of smell. As we age, our sense of smell declines due to a complex set of factors affecting olfactory function. Gaining an understanding of how to accommodate changes in how food tastes […]

Vlad Tenev, CEO and co-founder of Robinhood. Kimberly White/Getty Images for Robinhood Ever since Robinhood was founded in 2013, the firm has been at the center of the retail trading boom. Ahead of its IPO, Robinhood announced it is selling up to a third of its shares directly to retail investors. Insider asked six experts […]

“I was thrilled to see more representative mannequins like these, but I was hoping for more,” writes Mandy Shunnarah. Mandy Shunnarah Mandy Shunnarah visited the redesigned Victoria’s Secret store at the Polaris Fashion Place mall near Columbus, Ohio. The store swapped its bubblegum pink decor and size-zero mannequins for muted colors and fuller figures. Shunnarah […]

Redeveloping the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital has proved to be a challenge for the city, but it appears it may happen as last. | Sun-Times file The City Council’s Finance Committee agreed to earmark $60 million to build city streets, a new park and other infrastructure needed to pave the way for […]

Artist Gwen Yen Chiu, the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit’s 2021 Richard Hunt Award winner, and Richard Hunt speak with reporters Monday after the installation of her sculpture “Thought Vortex” at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Halsted Street. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Artist Gwen Yen Chiu’s sculpture is a depiction of current events, the pandemic and political […]

Arif Hudaverdi Yaman/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images; Heritage Space/Heritage Images via Getty Images Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space aboard a Blue Origin rocket on July 20. The date has good mojo in space history: It’s the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Bezos is obsessed with Apollo 11 […]

Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, left, talks with Gov. Gary Herbert, right, following Herbert’s monthly news conference at KUED in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. | Ravell Call, Deseret News We worked with Bishop and Herbert. They are tow “authentically decent people” Most people never get the opportunity to know their elected officials […]

Putting the child tax credit in a custodial investment account could build wealth for the future. Marko Geber/Getty Images If you don’t need the money now, investing the child tax credit could be a smart move. Money could grow over time if invested in a custodial investment account. Investing the money in your child’s education […]

Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky A good desk should be ergonomic, giving you enough room to work without causing back or neck strain. We consulted an ergonomist and an interior designer to find desks that combine comfort with style. If you also need a supportive office chair, check out our guide to the best office […]

US stock market investors are feeling optimistic about the economy. Spencer Platt/Getty Images US stocks fell sharply to start the week as investors grow concerned about the global spike in COVID-19 cases. The 10-year Treasury note declined as much as 12.2 basis points to 1.177%. Cryptocurrencies, gold, and oil were all lower. Lumber prices rose. […]

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Tripadvisor With shingled cottages and miles of beaches, Cape Cod is a quintessential New England getaway. We rounded up the best hotels across the Cape, including Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. From quaint inns and motels to family resorts, our picks have […]

Q: It’s my understanding that attitude is the most important component of driving safely. Positive attitude motivates me to always focus and I never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when I’m real upset. … Before I pull out of the driveway, I briefly close my eyes, and take a deep breath […]

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TV and streaming picks for Sunday, July 18 WATCH THIS: “Serengeti II” (8 p.m., Discovery): The follow-up to the acclaimed 2019 nature series journeys back to the vast, nearly untouched plains of Tanzania. Along the way, it highlights the majestic animals who call the Serengeti their home and their day-to-day lives living together while giving […]

Instagram / kyliejenner Stormi Webster (3) will apparently follow in the footsteps of her mother Kylie Jenner (23)! Keeping up with the Kardashians fame has been a successful business woman for years: in 2012, she and her sister Kendall (25) developed the fashion brand Kendall & Kylie. Around three years later, the … Read the […]

Milwaukee Bucks has fallen just one victory (3-2) away from becoming the new NBA champion after beating Phoenix Suns (119-123) this morning at home, all in a game in which he was able to come back to 16 points of disadvantage. In Game 5 of the Finals at Phoenix’s renowned Footprint Center, the two teams […]