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Disney World cerrará su hotel Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, apenas un año después de abrirlo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

(CNN) — Walt Disney World cerrará su hotel Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, una de sus atracciones más nuevas y espléndidas, a finales de septiembre, según anunció este jueves.La experiencia ultrainmersiva ––y ultracara–– del universo de Star Wars se inauguró con bombos y platillos en la primavera de 2022.Por una estadía de dos noches, los huéspedes pueden llegar a pagar entre 4.800 y 6.000 dólares por persona, dependiendo del número de individuos en un grupo.El hotel de Star Wars de Disney tiene un precio fuera de este mundoEl lugar se ha promocionado como mucho más que un hotel con decoración de ciencia ficción. Los “viajes” que ofrece incluyen dos noches de alojamiento, pero también toda la comida, la programación, el entretenimiento y el acceso especial a la zona Galaxy’s Edge del parque temático Hollywood Studios de Orlando, Florida.Cuando la CNN preguntó a Disney por qué había decidido cerrar la atracción, un portavoz respondió que era “una decisi...

Nuevas imágenes del rover Perseverance muestran dónde pudo existir un caudaloso río en Marte

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

Pasadena, California (CNN) — Un caudaloso río pudo haber atravesado Marte hace miles de millones de años.El rover Perseverance captó nuevas imágenes que parecen mostrar indicios geológicos de un caudaloso río que alimentaba el cráter Jezero, el sitio de un antiguo lago marciano.Perseverance comenzó a explorar los restos del entorno dentro del cráter, que ahora se asemeja a un lecho de lago seco, después de aterrizar en el planeta rojo en febrero de 2021.El rover Perseverance encuentra un “tesoro” de materia orgánica en MarteHace aproximadamente un año, el rover comenzó a estudiar un depósito en forma de abanico de 250 metros de altura, probablemente los restos de un antiguo delta fluvial. En primer lugar, Perseverance estudió el borde frontal erosionado del abanico. Ahora, el rover se desplazó a la parte superior del abanico para explorar la roca sedimentaria que puede preservar la evidencia pasada de agua, y de vida, si alguna vez existió.“Este abanico repre...

Panamá envía a EE.UU. 49 toneladas de cocaína para incinerar

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

(CNN) — El Gobierno de Panamá envió 49 toneladas de cocaína a Estados Unidos para su incineración, informó este jueves el ministro de Seguridad del país, Juan Manuel Pino.Nueve funcionarios de seguridad acompañaron el cargamento para que certifiquen, según Pino, la destrucción de la droga, decomisada, de acuerdo con el funcionario, en operativos llevados a cabo en Panamá.Las 49 toneladas de cocaína corresponden a incautaciones llevadas a cabo en los años 2021 y 2022, detalló el ministro. En lo que va del año las autoridades han decomisado al menos 36 toneladas de droga en más de 135 operaciones.Pinto informó que el Gobierno trabaja en un proyecto para tener su propio incinerador, y así evitar la quema a cielo abierto o transportar la droga a Estados Unidos.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Gobierno de México decreta como obras de seguridad nacional el Tren Maya y otros proyectos

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Gobierno de México emitió un decreto que declara como obras de seguridad nacional e interés público el Tren Maya, el Corredor Interoceánico del Istmo y los aeropuertos de Palenque, Chetumal y Tulum.Publicado este jueves en el Diario Oficial de la Federación, el documento detalla que la medida abarca “la construcción, funcionamiento, mantenimiento, operación, infraestructura, los espacios, bienes de interés público, ejecución y administración de la infraestructura de transportes, de servicios y polos de desarrollo para el bienestar y equipo” de las obras mencionadas.¿Qué es el Tren Maya de México, por qué es un proyecto polémico y qué conflictos hay con él?El decreto se publicó después de que la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación invalidó el acuerdo del presidente de la República por el que buscaba clasificar como de seguridad nacional y de interés público los proyectos prioritarios del gobierno federal, a fin de que se reservara toda la infor...

Disabled woman sues former Aurora officer and city

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — FOX31 is following new developments in a case involving an off-duty Aurora Police Officer accused of assaulting a disabled woman earlier this year. The victim's attorneys say they have now filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. The officer involved is no longer with the Aurora Police Department. Douglas Harroun resigned shortly after the incident and is now facing criminal charges, including assault by strangulation. FOX31 cameras were rolling back in January as Harroun walked out of the Arapahoe County jail. The 32-year-old was arrested on Jan. 12 after deputies responded to an assault near an apartment complex in the 15900 block of East Briarwood Circle. Attorney: Woman punched, pinned and strangledCourt records and witnesses state Wyoma Martinez, 49, was walking her dog in the parking lot when the off-duty officer was driving behind her in a Jeep. Harroun is then accused of revving his engine for her to move out of the way on an icy night, which started a ve...

Denver museum closing 'problematic' North American Indian exhibit

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is closing the North American Indian Cultures Hall after several decades in existence. "Despite collaboration with Indigenous representatives during its creation and ongoing efforts by curators, conservators, and others to update and improve various parts of the Hall, we acknowledge that it remains problematic. We understand that the Hall reinforces harmful stereotypes and white, dominant culture," the museum said in an email to members. Denver rent down 2% year over year, rent growth slowing nationally The museum issued a "healing statement" about the decision saying, in part:As part of that process, Museum staff and Indigenous community partners are working to respectfully close this Hall and to reimagine exhibition, curation, collecting, programming, and conservation practices with respect to Indigenous cultural histories, heritage, and belongings.There is a QR code that visitors can find in the statement for feedback,...

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates tsunami threat for Vanuatu, other islands

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A 7.7 magnitude quake Friday in the far Pacific may threaten a tsunami for several islands.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake Friday was near the Loyalty Islands. It was 37 kilometers (23 miles) deep.That is southwest of Fiji, north of New Zealand and east of Australia where the Coral Sea meets the Pacific.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) were possible for Vanuatu.New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency said it was still assessing the potential for a tsunami.The PTWC said waves up to 1 meter (3 feet) above the tides were possible for Fiji, New Caledonia, Kiribati and New Zealand.Smaller waves were possible in Papua New Guinea, Guam and other Pacific islands.

Local Haitian leaders honored in opening ceremony of Haitian Compas Festival in downtown Miami

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

Several local Haitian leaders were honored in downtown Miami at a special festival kick-off event.The Haitian Compas Festival on Thursday night celebrated 25 years with their Living Legends & Hall of Fame 2023 Celebration.The ceremony happened to fall on the 220th anniversary of Haitian Flag Day, which celebrates Haitian independence as well as the creation of the flag.“We are absolutely amazed. This is our opening ceremony; this is where we’re gonna honor many members of the community and legends in the Haitian music industry,” said Evrose Noel, the festival’s executive director.Haitian American leaders and officials were among those honored, including Father Reginald Jean-Mary of the Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church in Little Haiti.Thursday’s ceremony was just the start of the festivities, as more events are scheduled for Saturday at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.

Zelenskyy expected to make in-person appeal to G7 leaders in Japan

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

HIROSHIMA, Japan — With Russia’s war on Ukraine nearing a potential inflection point, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Japan this weekend to address U.S. President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders, drawing on this city’s tragic history as a backdrop for his latest plea to secure more military and financial support.The news of Zelenskyy’s visit, confirmed by three officials familiar with the plans, comes as Biden and other G7 leaders on Friday were set to reaffirm their commitment to defend Ukraine against Russia.The anticipated announcements of additional export controls and sanctions against several hundred Russian entities, outlined by a U.S. official on Thursday, followed a visit by G7 leaders to Hiroshima’s “hypocenter,” the spot the U.S. detonated an atomic bomb some 78 years ago this month.Biden and other leaders visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum before laying wreaths at an outdoor memorial just steps away from the “bomb dome...

Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver dig into ‘Master Gardener’ roles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:23 GMT

LIDO, Venice, Italy – “Master Gardener,” a steamy, continually surprising romantic drama teaming Sigourney Weaver and Joel Edgerton, is writer-director Paul Schrader’s latest Hitchcockian puzzle.At 76, Schrader remains celebrated for provocative, violent thrillers like “Cat People” or “American Gigolo.”  “Gardener” finds mystery and power dynamics in the relationship between Weaver’s mistress of the manor and Edgerton’s titular character, a man with many secrets — and revealing tattoos.Edgerton’s Narvel Roth is the horticulturalist in charge of the sumptuous Gracewood Gardens estate of Weaver’s demanding owner Norma Haverhill.She calls Norma, “A lusty woman and one of the best roles I’ve ever had.”For Schrader, Narvel’s a man’s man, a tough guy of few words. “A big slab of beef.”For Australia’s Edgerton, 48, Schrader’s classic “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull” screenplays remain revelatory. “Guys like me in drama school,” he said, “we were looking at guys like Robert De Niro ...