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Jerusalén — Israel llevó a cabo una operación militar de gran magnitud contra Irán la madrugada del viernes, atacando instalaciones nucleares y militares que, según las autoridades israelíes, forman parte de un esfuerzo por frenar el avance del programa nuclear iraní. Los bombardeos se registraron en varias ciudades, incluidas Teherán, Natanz, Shiraz y Tabriz. Entre los fallecidos se encuentran tres altos mandos militares iraníes: el general Mohammad Bagheri, jefe de las fuerzas armadas; el general Hossein Salami, comandante de la Guardia Revolucionaria; y el general Amir Ali Hajizadeh, responsable del programa de misiles balísticos. También murieron dos científicos nucleares destacados. El gobierno israelí indicó que los ataques se enfocaron en instalaciones de enriquecimiento nucl...

Double-header features national teams from Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica, and Suriname SAN DIEGO — Soccer fans across San Diego are gearing up for an electric evening this Sunday, June 15, as Snapdragon Stadium plays host to two highly anticipated Group Stage matches in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, the premier men’s national team tournament of the region. The back-to-back international matches begin at 5:15 p.m., with Haiti taking on Saudi Arabia, followed by Costa Rica facing Suriname, in what is expected to be a showcase of talent, passion, and continental rivalry. Gates open early, and fans are encouraged to arrive with time to soak in the pre-game energy. This marks the 18th edition of the Gold Cup, which runs from June 14 to July 6 across 14 stadiums in 11 cities throughout...

En un evento histórico, el Cardenal Robert Francis Prevost ha sido elegido el 267º Papa de la Iglesia Católica, tomando el nombre papal de Papa Leo XIV. La elección, que tuvo lugar después de una serie de votaciones en la Capilla Sixtina del Vaticano, marca la primera vez en la historia que un estadounidense ha sido seleccionado para liderar a la comunidad católica global. Nacido en Chicago en 1955, el Papa Leo XIV ha tenido una carrera distinguida dentro de la Iglesia, incluyendo trabajo misionero en Perú, donde sirvió como párroco y funcionario diocesano. Fue nombrado Obispo de Chiclayo en 2015 y más tarde elevado a Cardenal por el Papa Francisco en 2023. La amplia experiencia del Papa Leo XIV en el ministerio pastoral y en Derecho Canónico lo posiciona bien para navegar los desafíos...

San Diego, CA - With a $350,000 fundraising goal and a mission rooted in compassion, the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) has launched its ‘Ride With Us’ campaign, calling on the community to support children and families navigating the difficult road of pediatric cancer. Running through May 23, the campaign helps fund six of the foundation’s key programs, including Ride With Emilio, which provides free, safe transportation to life-saving medical appointments. But as Executive Director Elsa Morales Roth explains, the organization’s work goes far beyond getting families to the hospital. “Our drivers aren’t just drivers—they build trust with families,” Morales Roth said. “Sometimes they’re the first to hear when a parent says they’re out of formula or diapers or food. That’s when we step...

Father Joe’s Villages Raises Over $335,000 to Support San Diego’s Homeless Children and Families Generous community support powers vital programs like Therapeutic Childcare through annual Children's Champion campaign SAN DIEGO — Father Joe’s Villages has once again demonstrated the power of community with its recent Children’s Champion campaign, raising more than $335,000 to support children and families experiencing homelessness across San Diego. Between April 14 and April 25, donors rallied behind the cause, contributing more than $160,000. Thanks to a dollar-for-dollar match made possible by an anonymous donor and in loving memory of Michael D. Brooks, the final fundraising total soared past the $335,000 mark. Funds from the campaign will directly benefit the nonprofit’s Th...