BUENOS AIRES - Carlos Menem, a former Argentine president who delivered short-lived economic stability and forged close ties with the United States in the 1990s even as he navigated scandal and enjoyed an often flamboyant lifestyle, has died. Argentine President Alberto Fernández confirmed the death of the 90-year-old former leader, who had been ailing in recent weeks. The dapper lawyer from one of Argentina's poorest provinces, dismissed by critics as a playboy, steered Argentina toward a free-market model that was, at one point, envied by neighbors and favored by investors. Menem's accomplishments, however, coincided with growing unemployment, economic inequality and foreign debt. Menem was also supremely flexible as a politician, beginning his career as a self-styled disciple of Gen. Juan Domingo Peron, who founded the populist movement that bears his name and placed the economy largely under state control. Menem, who served two terms as president between 1989 and 1999, … [Read more...] about Flamboyant Former Argentine President Carlos Menem Dies
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LIST: Paramount+ Launches Offering Over 30,000 Episodes And Movies Plus Live News And Sports
(CBS) – The peak of entertainment comes to a smart device near you today with the launch of Paramount+ . Formerly CBS All Access, Paramount+ puts over 30,000 episodes, 2,500 movie titles along with over 1,000 live sporting events, plus around-the-clock news coverage at your finger tips. In addition to streaming Paramount+ originals and content from across the ViacomCBS family of properties, Paramount+ will also feature Paramount Studio movies released after short theatrical releases including upcoming films A Quiet Place II , Paw Patrol: The Movie and Mission Impossible 7 . See below for more specifics on Paramount+ originals, returning series, movie releases, live sports and news, as well as pricing. READ MORE: Kidsburgh: Family-Fun Activities In March Paramount+ Original Series Scripted Dramas Criminal Minds – top rated series in broadcast and streaming returns with a new scripted series that brings the team back together to investigate a single, … [Read more...] about LIST: Paramount+ Launches Offering Over 30,000 Episodes And Movies Plus Live News And Sports
The Hill’s Morning Report – Disaster politics hobble Cruz, Cuomo
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Friday! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported each morning this week: Monday, 486,106; Tuesday, 486,325; Wednesday, 488,081; Thursday, 490,540; Friday, 493,098. Disaster politics led headlines on Thursday as Republican Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward Cruz Kacey Musgraves takes aim at Sen. Cruz with 'Cruzin for a bruzin' t-shirt fundraiser Heidi Cruz invited friends, neighbors with them to Cancun in group texts: NYT Cruz says 'it was a mistake' to go to Cancun amid Texas arctic blast MORE (Texas) tried to deny he abandoned his frigid state for R&R in sunny Mexico, while … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Disaster politics hobble Cruz, Cuomo
Colorado snow totals for Feb. 17-18, 2021
The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Feb. 17-18, 2021, as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday. RELATED: Click here for the latest updates on weather, traffic, road closures and more. 11-mile Canyon Re, CO — 1 inch at 7 a.m. Alamosa, CO — 3 inches at 7 a.m. Allenspark, CO — 8 inches at 7 a.m. Alma, CO — 0.5 inch at 7 a.m. Antero Reservoir, CO — 2 inches at 7:30 a.m. Arapahoe Park, CO — 1.3 inches at 7 a.m. Arvada, CO — 3.5 inches at 7:22 a.m. Aspen Park, CO — 13.5 inches at 7 a.m. Aspen Springs, CO — 7.5 inches at 7 a.m. Aurora, CO — 1.8 inches at 4:38 a.m. Bailey, CO — 3.1 inches at 8:21 a.m. Berthoud, CO — 4.1 inches at 7 a.m. Breckenridge, CO — 3.2 inches at 7 a.m. Brighton, CO — 1 inch at 5 a.m. Brookvale, CO — 4.5 inches at 7 a.m. Brush, CO — 4 inches at 7:45 a.m. – 2/17/2021 Buckley Afb, CO — 1.5 inches at 6 a.m. Buena Vista, CO — 4.8 inches at 7 a.m. Calhan, CO — 2 inches at 7 a.m. Canon … [Read more...] about Colorado snow totals for Feb. 17-18, 2021
Disneyland, Disney California Adventure Set To Reopen July 17 With Reservation System
ANAHEIM (CBSLA) – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced Wednesday proposed plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort stating that the theme parks could open as early as July 17. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel plans to reopen on July 23, and Disneyland and Disney California Adventure park will plan to reopen on July 17. READ MORE: LA County Supports Less Strict Threshold For Disneyland, Other Theme Parks To Reopen Additionally, the Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9th. Attendance will be managed through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests, including Annual Passholders, to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. There will also be a temporary pause on new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals. The Disneyland Resort will reopen with enhanced health and safety measures. Parades and nighttime … [Read more...] about Disneyland, Disney California Adventure Set To Reopen July 17 With Reservation System