My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again — for all Americans.
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President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, DC, on Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history, preparing to take his oath of office as the US passes 400,000 coronavirus deaths and is more divided than at any time since the Civil War. One of Biden’s first
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Neighbors in north Bannock County will have the chance to vote on a proposed levy to fund the future of the North Bannock Fire District.
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Netflix — which was founded in 1997 as a rental company that sent you DVDs in the mail — crossed a major milestone on Tuesday, further solidifying itself as one of the most influential companies in Hollywood. The streaming service said it now has more than 200 million subscribers globally, after adding 8.5 million subscribers
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Click here for updates on this story Pittsburgh, CA (KPIX) — Dozens of commercial plate glass windows were smashed in downtown Pittsburg Sunday night, and the police have a suspect in custody. Just before midnight? Pittsburg Police responded to a call of a man smashing small business windows. One witness quickly identified, 41-year-old Donald Guenther.
Continue Reading Joe Biden’s transition team found a culture of coronavirus skepticism within Donald Trump’s federal government as they prepared to take office, sources close to the Biden transition told CNN, with political appointees loyal to the President reflecting his dismissiveness of public health guidelines and sometimes mocking career employees for wearing masks. The findings from Biden’s
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as assistant health secretary, and she would make history as the first out, transgender federal official to be confirmed by the United States Senate, according to a statement Tuesday. Levine is currently the Pennsylvania health secretary and a pediatrics and psychiatry professor at Penn State
Continue Reading A president’s most valuable commodity is time and Donald Trump is out of it. With a day remaining in his term, Trump was still consumed with grievance over Republicans he believes abandoned him and insistent to people around him that he actually won the election he lost. On Tuesday, the once-loyal Senate Majority Leader Mitch
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The U.S. District Court in Boise will hold a hearing January 26 focused on a defendants’ right to a public trial…in the age of COVID.
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Nancy Wilkinson knows her way around the internet. Retired from a career in IT support, the 66-year-old was unfazed by the hurdles her Decatur, Georgia, neighbors and friends faced as they struggled to schedule appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine. Acting on a Sunday 4:30 a.m. email request to register, Wilkinson snagged an appointment last week
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Idaho State Police (ISP) tell us over the weekend, they responded to several slide off calls.
Continue Reading With one day left in his tenure, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took to his taxpayer-funded Twitter account and denounced multiculturalism, saying it is “not who America is.” “Woke-ism, multiculturalism, all the -isms — they’re not who America is. They distort our glorious founding and what this country is all about. Our enemies stoke these
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A US Army soldier was arrested Tuesday on terrorism charges after federal prosecutors said he allegedly attempted to assist ISIS’ efforts to plan attacks on targets in New York City and on US soldiers in the Middle East. Cole Bridges, a 20-year-old private, allegedly made the attempts while communicating with someone he believed to be
Continue Reading Avril Haines, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be director of national intelligence, pledged Tuesday to turn the corner after President Donald Trump’s warring with the intelligence community. “To be effective, the DNI must never shy away from speaking truth to power — even, especially, when doing so may be inconvenient or difficult,” Haines said at
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Construction spending on apartment buildings is up across the country, and Arizona is no exception, despite the pandemic economy. You don’t have to look far to find construction projects in the Valley. “People, number one, want to be here,” said Susan Kauffman, the director of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Thousands of qualified Arizonans are still waiting for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine but people with an appointment are bringing family members and friends who aren’t qualified and are still getting the vaccine. Now, people who are patiently waiting are furious. “They’re letting
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A US Army soldier was arrested Tuesday on terrorism charges after federal prosecutors said he allegedly attempted to assist ISIS’ efforts to plan attacks on targets in New York City and on US soldiers in the Middle East. Cole Bridges, a 20-year-old private, allegedly made the attempts while communicating with someone he believed to be
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden landed at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history, preparing to take his oath of office as the US passes 400,000 coronavirus deaths and is more divided than at any time since the Civil War. As he
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — A massive off-campus Arizona State University fraternity party is now under investigation. Pictures and videos of the party reportedly thrown by Lambda Chi Alpha have surfaced on social media, showing most weren’t wearing a mask. Both ASU and the ASU Police Department said they’re
Continue Reading Here’s a look at what you need to know about the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Facts Seven crew members died in the explosion, including Christa McAuliffe, who would have been the first teacher in space. The explosion was a result of a rocket booster failure which ignited the fuel tank. Some of the objectives
Continue Reading The invitations have been scaled back by the pandemic and the security has been heightened by the insurrection, but Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States will still have plenty of pomp. The National Mall has been shut down to keep people away, so we will all be spared another comparison
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ISU Credit Union announced Tuesday that it is changing its name to Lookout Credit Union. The change takes effect February 1.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — According to the Mobile DA’s office, today, Steven Weaver pled guilty to 2 counts of murder. He is responsible for the deaths of Douglas McKinney and Lisanne McKinney on December 15, 2016. Authorities had said the two victims were helping Weaver’s wife get away
Continue Reading Bed Bath & Beyond has stopped selling MyPillow products following CEO Mike Lindell’s support of the January 6 insurrection and his continued false statements questioning the validity of the US presidential election. The retailer said in a statement Tuesday that it’s discontinuing the sales of a “number of underperforming items and brands,” which includes MyPillow.
Continue Reading Bed Bath & Beyond has stopped selling MyPillow products following CEO Mike Lindell’s support of the January 6 insurrection and his continued false statements questioning the validity of the US presidential election. The retailer said in a statement Tuesday that it’s discontinuing the sales of a “number of underperforming items and brands,” which includes MyPillow.
Continue Reading Twelve Army National Guard members have been removed from inauguration duty in Washington, DC, as part of the security vetting process initiated, in part, to ensure troops tasked with securing Wednesday’s ceremony in the nation’s capital do not have ties to extremist groups, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau said Tuesday. Two of the
Continue Reading Parler tried to seek a hosting alternative to Amazon Web Services from at least six different potential providers once it became clear Amazon would no longer work with the social media platform — but was turned away, according to a court filing. CEO John Matze said in Monday’s filing that Parler does not have the
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the State Department indicated to Congress Wednesday that he plans to emphatically redirect the trajectory of US foreign policy after four years of the Trump administration, rebuilding and reengaging alliances to confront transnational threats ranging from Russia and North Korea to climate change. Antony Blinken is one of several
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history, preparing to take his oath of office as the US passes 400,000 coronavirus deaths and is more divided than at any time since the Civil War. As he departed for the nation’s
Continue Reading Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving bought a house for the family of George Floyd, who died last year at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who was a close friend of Floyd’s, discussed the gift and the outpouring of support for Floyd’s 7-year-old daughter, Gianna, on “The Rematch”
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After spending more than a month in a Cayman Islands jail, a Georgia teen admits she was wrong for breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules. Skylar Mack, 18, was released from custody on Friday and is back home in the US after she was sentenced to two months in jail by a Cayman Islands judge because authorities
Continue Reading Stocks have gained about 13% since Election Day as of Tuesday, a day before Joe Biden’s inauguration — marking the the best post-election market performance for a new president in modern history, according to CFRA Research. The second-biggest surge was from late 1960 to early 1961, when John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon, and the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Medical experts say health care workers are experiencing higher rates of burnout, exhaustion and even PTSD as they continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. One group is trying to change that. Tom and Jeanne Ball, directors at the Asheville TM Center, have joined
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Genesee County, MI (WNEM) — As the pandemic lingers the uncertainty surrounding childcare and in-person learning for school-aged children is unprecedented for parents. One local father is resorting to desperate measures after his unemployment benefits were cut off. Finding a source of income has been tough for Michael
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The 2021 New Orleans Jazz Fest has been postponed until October, according to a statement posted on the festival’s website. Originally scheduled to start at the end of April, Jazz Fest is being pushed to fall due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, organizers said. The event will now run from Oct. 8 – 17. “We
Continue Reading The United States has reported at least 400,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University as of Tuesday afternoon. That’s more than the number of Americans who died in World War I, Vietnam War and the Korean War combined, and nearly as many Americans who died in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — It’s been a month since children whose families chose the in-person option were back in the classroom at Heards Ferry Elementary School in Sandy Springs. Fifth-grade student Mamie Bowen said she’s happy she gets to see her friends again. Her little brother Jack was
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the life of Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: February 6, 1911 Death date: June 5, 2004 Birth place: Tampico, Illinois Birth name: Ronald Wilson Reagan Father: John Edward Reagan, shoe salesman Mother: Nelle (Wilson) Reagan Marriages: Nancy (Davis) Reagan (March 4, 1952-June 5, 2004, his
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CORNELIUS, OR (KPTV) — An Oregon woman is on a mission to give families a way to communicate with loved ones who are in the hospital during the pandemic. Shannon Zimmerman of Cornelius lost her mother last month. During the weeks she was in the hospital, Zimmerman said
Continue Reading The US has officially determined that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic and religious minority groups who live in the northwestern region of Xinjiang. “This genocide is ongoing, and…we are witnessing the systematic attempt to destroy Uyghurs by the Chinese party-state,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said
Continue Reading Stocks have gained about 13% since Election Day as of Tuesday, a day before Joe Biden’s inauguration — marking the the best post-election market performance for a new president since JFK, according to CFRA Research. The S&P 500 rose 8.8% from late 1960 to early 1961 after John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon. The market
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration plans to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline on his first day in office, two sources familiar with the decision tell CNN, delivering a win to an array of progressive organization and rolling back one of President Donald Trump’s earliest moves. The decision was not included in a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story STORRS, CT (WFSB) — Dozens of COVID-19 cases were detected during the University of Connecticut’s spring semester re-entry testing. The university reported that its dual testing measures prevented 76 active coronavirus cases, the majority of which were asymptomatic, from entering into the residential student body. The spring semester
Continue Reading Civil rights leader Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955. This lead to African-Americans boycotting public transportation to protest Parks’ arrest and, in turn, segregation laws. Here’s a look at her life. Personal Birth date: February 4, 1913 Death date: October
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) — On Tuesday morning, Connecticut State Police were back out at a Farmington property that was owned by Fotis Dulos, the man charged with felony murder following his estranged wife’s disappearance. It’s been nearly one year since Dulos died following a suicide attempt at his
Continue Reading A Boston-based political scientist and author has been arrested and charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent of the Iranian government. Federal prosecutors said Kaveh Lotfolah Afrasiabi, 63, was to make an initial appearance in US District Court in Massachusetts Tuesday after his arrest one day earlier at his home in Watertown on charges
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The SAT’s optional essay and subject tests have been nixed by the College Board, the latest step away from standardized testing in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. “As students and colleges adapt to new realities and changes to the college admissions process, College Board is making sure our programs adapt with them. We’re making
Continue Reading If you thought you’d never get a chance to stream “The Muppet Show,” fuhgeddaboudit! Disney+ announced on Tuesday that all five seasons of the Jim Henson variety series are coming to the streaming service on February 19. The fourth and fifth seasons, Disney noted, have “never previously been released on home entertainment.” During the life
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Lawmakers in the Idaho Senate have been told to monitor their health after a Senate staffer tested positive for COVID-19, but that the Senate will continue operating, a leading state lawmaker said Tuesday.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — While the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for food banks, a Davenport woman is leading the charge on a new community-based food pantry. Just behind the Roosevelt Community Center on the west end of Davenport is something ‘cool.’ “It’s really been a community and
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Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday he will seek to increase the number of available Idaho National Guard personnel from 250 to 400 guardsmen later this week to aid in Idaho’s pandemic response.
Continue Reading Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary, urged Congress during her confirmation hearing Tuesday to move swiftly on bold stimulus spending to relieve the economic suffering that the pandemic has caused. Yellen, who would be the first female Treasury secretary in American history, underscored the urgency of Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — As parts of rural Nebraska start rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine to more and more people, new research shows people living in these areas are still less likely to get the shot than those in metropolitan areas. 6 News was in Fort Calhoun Monday
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history, preparing to take his oath of office as the US approaches 400,000 coronavirus deaths and is more divided than at any time since the Civil War. When he announced his run for
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Health officials in California are telling medical providers across the state not to administer doses from one lot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine while they investigate possible severe allergic reactions last week in a number of people who got shots at a community vaccination clinic. Moderna said 37 different states got shipments from the lot, which
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — Brevard Middle School student Madeline Adrignola surprised her classmates and teachers with handmade Christmas gifts she leaned to make while schools were closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning to crochet has been a family tradition, according to Adrignola, but it took spending
Continue Reading They moved in an “organized and practiced fashion” as they pushed through crowds toward entrances to the US Capitol. On the inside, several maintained formation, putting their hands on each other’s shoulders to keep in lockstep. Some communicated over radios, while others gave directions with hand signals and voice calls. Members of militant groups that
Continue Reading Comedian Chris Gethard started a podcast a few years ago with the simple premise he would tweet out a phone number, answer a random call, and have an hour-long conversation with the individual on the the other end of the line. Since those conversations first started in 2016, Gethard has talked to a woman who
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A growing number of large US chains are offering their workers incentives to get Covid-19 vaccines. Grocery chain Aldi said Tuesday that it will provide its hourly workers with two hours of pay for each vaccine dose they receive, giving workers up to four hours total of paid time off. Aldi also said it will
Continue Reading Walmart CEO Doug McMillon lamented Tuesday that the baseless claims of a stolen election pushed by President Donald Trump and his allies have further inflamed America at a time of peril. “We all find ourselves in the midst of concurrent health, economic and racial equity crises as well as facing the reality of an electorate
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or the second time this month, million-dollar luck has found Idaho.
Continue Reading Egyptian authorities have arrested a pastry chef for baking cakes with genital-shaped toppings after images of them went viral on social media. The cakes drew the attention of authorities after a Facebook post showing a group of women eating them at a birthday party in an exclusive Cairo community club went viral, state newspaper Al-Ahram
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Once a week, 4-year-old Salaaya Miller-White and her mother, Sanique, turn on a computer and go to school. The youngster is part of the Play 2 Learn program offered at Cedar Hill Elementary School. During the weekly classes, she and her
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Eight senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City.
Continue Reading Prosecutors have levied the first significant conspiracy charge against an apparent leader in the extremist Oath Keepers movement, alleging the Virginia man was involved in “planning and coordinating” the breach of the Capitol earlier this month, according to court documents. The Justice Department charged Thomas Caldwell, a 65-year-old from Virginia with a leadership role in
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The Idaho Department of Finance reports it responded to nearly 200 consumer complaints in Fiscal Year 2020 and consumers reported losses of over $10 million.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A team of more than 16 clinicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis are reflecting on one of the most miraculous recoveries from COVID-19 they’ve seen during the pandemic. Their patient, 28-year-old Monique Jones, was 26-weeks pregnant when she was admitted to the hospital
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden plans to impose a slew of new ethics restrictions on his incoming administration, a source familiar with the plan tells CNN, including barring his appointees from accepting “golden parachute” bonuses from their former employers when they join the government. The new ethics rules are also expected to attempt to slow the revolving
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. In today’s business news: There’s a new top cop on Wall Street, the rise of the fake commute and Parler makes a reappearance. WELCOME, SHERIFF GARY Joe Biden just announced a new
Continue Reading Tesla has begun rolling out locally made Model Y crossover vehicles in China, reaching an important milestone in the world’s largest auto market. The electric carmaker announced the news on Twitter on Monday, releasing photos of the SUV being purchased from a company showroom. The Model Y is the second vehicle Tesla has made and
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SALISBURY, Maryland (WBAL) — The Maryland horseshoe crab is playing a vital role in ensuring the coronavirus vaccine is clean and safe to use. The ancient sea creatures are serving as medicine’s warning bell. The alarm isn’t in their nine eyes, nor their inky, wiggly 12 legs or
Continue Reading Ahead of Wednesday’s transition of power, Black voters in Atlanta say they are feeling more represented and are hopeful for the future despite the divisiveness the country has experienced over the last four years. They have been bolstered by their success in helping President-elect Joe Biden win in Georgia on Election Day and by changing
Continue Reading China and Australia spent much of last year in a tense standoff on trade. But as the recovery of the world’s second largest economy gathers pace, China needs more iron ore and Australia is still its main supplier. Beijing on Monday reported that China’s GDP grew 2.3% last year, averting the recession that gripped much
Continue Reading Harry Brant, a model and entrepreneur, has died, his parents said in a statement obtained by CNN. He was 24. Brant, the son of model Stephanie Seymour and businessman Peter Brant, died of an accidental overdose, his family said. “It is with enormous sorrow that we share with you the news that our beloved son,
Continue Reading At the University of Vermont Medical Center in October, a cyberattack knocked out 5,000 computers on the hospital’s IT network, disrupting everything from its financial systems to its radiology services and sleep studies. Patient care ground to a halt — and the outage lasted for weeks. “We really did not anticipate the scope or the
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs, one of the largest investment banks on Wall Street, reported results for the fourth quarter that easily topped analysts’ expectations Tuesday morning. It’s yet another sign of the disconnect between the strength of the stock market and the struggles many average Americans face due to the coronavirus pandemic. Shares of Goldman Sachs fell
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, TN (WSMV) — A coach at a Franklin gym has been fired after a camera was found in the women’s restroom, the gym said in an email to clients. Premier Athletics said the unidentified coach is no longer working at the gym. “Premier Athletics takes the safety
Continue Reading MGM Resorts International is walking away from an attempt to buy the owner of British gambling brand Ladbrokes after its $11 billion bid was rejected. The US casino group said in a statement Tuesday that it would not make a firm offer for Ladbrokes owner Entain, following “careful consideration” and “limited recent engagement.” MGM made
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On Wednesday, January 20, the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris will take place in Washington, DC.
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a comprehensive immigration plan on his first day in office, a source familiar with the proposal tells CNN, describing an agenda that provides a multi-year pathway to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. The plan, which also would aim to address the root cause
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The New York Mets have fired general manager Jared Porter after he reportedly sent explicit pictures to a female reporter in 2016. ESPN reported that Porter sent unsolicited, explicit texts and photos “culminating with a picture of an erect, naked penis” to the female reporter when he worked for the Chicago Cubs as the team’s
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The legal team fighting for his release believes President Donald Trump will issue a pardon for the man known as “Joe Exotic.” Joseph Maldonado-Passage was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison for a murder-for-hire plot and for violating wildlife laws. The leader
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — As part of a new mission, the Greater Omaha Chamber is re-directing its annual Candidate Academy to focus on racial and ethnic minorities to run for office. The free, six-hour virtual academy will break down campaign financing, filing correct paperwork, building support staff and
Continue Reading When a mob of rioters overran barriers and broke into the Capitol on January 6, some of them boasted about their exploits on livestreams as thousands of followers watched in real time. As they marched through hallways and ransacked lawmakers’ offices, they offered a play-by-play of their actions on YouTube, Facebook and other platforms as
Continue Reading FedEx has announced plans to slash up to 6,300 jobs in Europe. The delivery company said in a statement on Tuesday that it would reduce its European workforce by between 5,500 and 6,300 as it completes the integration of TNT Express. FedEx said the cost of the severance benefits could total as much as $575
Continue Reading Two Army National Guard members were removed from inauguration duty as part of the security vetting process to ensure troops do not have ties to extremist groups, a defense official confirmed to CNN. It is not clear at this time if the two are connected or what incident triggered their removal. When asked to comment
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, Califronia (KCRA) — As a violinist, Kevin Manshadi has had the honor of playing second chair, a supportive role in any orchestra. When it comes to the 13-year-old’s aspirations of becoming a doctor, that same spirit plays out. “I thought, ‘I want to help humanity. I want
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WHITTIER, CA (KABC) — The surge of COVID-19 deaths in Los Angeles County has created a backlog of burials at the largest cemetery in North America. Officials at Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary say their burial process, which usually takes five to seven days after a death,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KABC) — The Los Angeles Police Department put the word out on Friday asking City Hall employees to work from home next week to “ensure their safety and allow LAPD and other law enforcement to focus on safety concerns.” And because of threats of violence,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — When the Covid-19 pandemic hit some local hospitals tightened their visitor policies, leaving many families longing to be with their loved ones. Some Arkansas lawmakers are now writing bills that would require hospitals to let family’s visit those patients. Representative Julie Mayberry is backing
Continue Reading After the deadly sacking of the US Capitol this month, President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has insisted it had nothing to do with the National Mall rally that preceded the riot and featured a speech from the President. But many of the individuals who helped put on the bombastic rally that day had worked to
Continue Reading Two Spirit Airlines agents were injured and one was hospitalized after a dispute over carry-on bags with three passengers turned violent on Sunday, according to a Spirit Airlines spokesman. Flight 646 from Detroit to Atlanta was boarding when the agents asked the passengers to verify that their carry-on bags were the appropriate size for the
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My 11-year-old daughter and I cracked open a book I’d bought for her on puberty and changing female bodies. On the very first page it informed her that, once her body developed, men would start looking at her differently. We crinkled our noses in some combination of discomfort and skepticism. No matter how her body
Continue Reading The world was really ready for 2020 to end, but 2021 is feeling like a sequel no one asked for. Covid-19 vaccines offer hope for a possible return to the movies or a concert by summer, but this winter is looking a little bleak. So, what to do in the meantime, when you’ve reached the
Continue Reading You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen Tuesday at 12 p.m.
Continue Reading Russian President Vladimir Putin has braved ice-cold temperatures for an Epiphany Dip in a pool outside of Moscow, according to a video and photos posted by the Kremlin press pool on Tuesday. In the footage, the 68-year-old is seen exiting a log cabin wearing a long sheepskin coat, disrobing and submerging himself three times in
Continue Reading Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary, struck a bipartisan tone at her confirmation hearing Tuesday, urging Congress to move swiftly on bold stimulus spending while acknowledging the implications for America’s debt burden. Yellen, who would be the first female Treasury secretary in American history, underscored the urgency of Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HELENA, Montana (Independent Record) — The pandemic hit Montana hard. No effective vaccine was in place. People ignored quarantine orders as state health officials pressured local authorities to close bars, churches, schools and other places where crowds normally gathered. Doctors and nurses were in short supply and exhausted
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HELENA, Montana (Independent Record) — Dale and Amy Livezey were spending some time together Sunday at Black Sandy State Park near Helena to share their love of ice skating when Amy saw something in the distance. A skater had fallen through the ice and was trying to get
Continue Reading The US just surpassed 24 million official COVID-19 cases — and more than 60% of them have been reported since Election Day. The stunning numbers reflect brutal surges in the past months — during which the US saw hundreds of thousands of new cases daily, while COVID-19 hospitalization and death tallies reached all-time highs. And
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