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Inflation chews up US worker pay, top CEOs got 7.7 percent surge

Published on: May 4, 2023
18:42

Washington, May 4 (Prensa Latina) As domestic inflation chews up American workers' wages, top CEOs posted a 7.7% raise in income last year, research revealed Thursday.

4 Proud Boys, including Enrique Tarrio, convicted of Jan. 6 sedition

Published on: May 4, 2023
18:15

Washington, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Former president of the far-right Proud Boys group Enrique Tarrio and three subordinates were convicted Thursday of a great number of felonies including seditious conspiracy for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

Flint district schools ban backpacks for safety concerns

Published on: May 4, 2023
17:35

Washington, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Public schools in Flint, Michigan, are enforcing a measure banning students from attending school with backpacks, including those made of clear plastic material, amid concerns over firearms, weapons and threats.

Medical credit cards can come at high cost – CFPB

Published on: May 4, 2023
17:28

Washington, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The Biden administration on Thursday cautioned Americans about the growing risks of medical credit cards and other loans for medical bills, warning in a new report that high interest rates can deepen patients’ debts and threaten their financial security.

Half of Americans say Congress must take action to regulate AI – Poll

Published on: May 4, 2023
16:30

Washington, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Around half of Americans stated Congress should be taking steps to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology, according to a poll released Thursday.

At least 1 dead, 4 injured in Atlanta medical building shooting

Published on: May 3, 2023
16:17

Washington, May 3 (Prensa Latina) One person was fatally shot and at least four others injured Wednesday in a shooting at a medical building in Midtown Atlanta, Police Department reported.

Gov. Christie lashes out at Trump for skipping Republican debates

Published on: May 3, 2023
15:46

Washington, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Wednesday said that former President Donald Trump is "afraid" to take the stage in republican primary debates after Trump, who holds a commanding lead in the GOP polls, floated skipping the events.

FDA approves first GSK shot for alder adults

Published on: May 3, 2023
15:22

Washington, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Following a 60-year scientific quest, the world has its first vaccine to protect from respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) and more are on the way. On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new GSK-made Arexvy vaccine, which is designed to be given as a single shot to adults 60 and older.

President Díaz-Canel thanks all who struggle against US blockade

Published on: May 2, 2023
17:46

Havana, May 2 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Tuesday thanked all those who make Cuba and joint causes a meaning of their lives, and those for struggling –alongside Cuba- against the hostile U.S. blockade.

More solidarity with Cuba to face hostile U.S. blockade

Published on: May 2, 2023
17:24

Havana, May 2 (Prensa Latina) Faced with the U.S. blockade and reinforced coercive measures, the solidarity with Cuba is continuing to grow, the President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) Fernando González claimed on Tuesday.

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