Donald John Trump will be remembered as the only president in American history to be impeached on two separate occasions. He incited an insurrection that was in effect a frontal and physical assault on the constitutional order, the peaceful transfer of power, the vice president and the Congress itself. On top of an already shameful
Continue Reading Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang officially jumped into the crowded race to become the next mayor of New York City on Thursday morning. At a kick-off rally in Upper Manhattan, Yang promised to “revive” a city stricken by the coronavirus and introduced newly-elected Rep. Ritchie Torres as a co-chair on his campaign — a
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Regional hospitals report the number of new COVID-19 cases is improving slightly, despite fears of a surge of disease after the holidays.
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Merlina, a 14-year-old raven and one of the Tower of London’s permanent residents, has gone missing and is feared dead. A spokeswoman for Historic Royal Palaces told CNN on Thursday that Merlina had flown off two weeks ago and not returned, which “indicates to us that she may have sadly passed away.” Ravens have been
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Click here for updates on this story ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) — The day the United States declared COVID-19 a national emergency, an Ankeny woman found out she had Stage four cancer. Now, she’s fighting the disease virtually. Lisa Lund’s first daughter, Quinn, was five weeks old the day Lund started her cancer fight. It’s also
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Governor Ned Lamont’s office released a statement on Wednesday after he underwent surgery. His office said that he underwent hip replacement surgery and is recovering. The procedure was conducted at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Stamford. Max Reiss, Director of Communications for the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LATROBE, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Oliver Shultz, 11, loves the outdoors. Every day he takes time tending to the stables at his family home, enjoying a ride along nearby trails on his horse, G.W. It will be a while before Oliver is back in the saddle again, but right
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Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Three people who identified themselves as National Guard members caused a vaccine security scare at Froedtert Hospital. The Tuesday evening incident prompted alerts at other Wisconsin hospitals. It happened just a few weeks after a Grafton pharmacist was arrested for allegedly sabotaging hundreds of COVID-19
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Saginaw, MI (WNEM) — Saginaw Police are searching for a driver after a pickup truck crashed into a home and killed a woman early Thursday morning. It happened at about 2:40 a.m. on Jan 14. Officers were sent to 4102 Pemberton St., near Cumberland Street in Saginaw for
Continue Reading Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew early on migrant families would be separated when the Trump administration implemented its controversial “zero tolerance” policy and still proceeded to push for the policy, according to a scathing report from the Justice Department inspector general released Thursday. Read the report: cnn.com/2021/01/14/politics/doj-report-family-separations/index.html
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A semi-truck driver was arrested overnight after calling Metro Police dispatch threatening to “blow the place up” while at a gas station in Nashville. Court records say 52-year-old James Williams was at the TigerMarket at 2200 Brick Church Pike around 10:40 p.m. and told
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the British Open. July 11-18, 2021 – The 149th Open Championship is scheduled to take place at Royal St. George’s in Sandwich, Kent, England. Originally scheduled for July 12-19, 2020, it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. July 18-21, 2019 – The 148th Open Championship takes place at the Royal
Continue Reading The well known phrase cheeky monkey has some basis in fact, if a new study on the behavior of the primates is anything to go by. The paper, published in a Royal Society science journal, studied monkeys at Uluwatu Temple in Bali, Indonesia, who frequently steal items from humans — such as bags, hats, sunglasses,
Continue Reading The most distant quasar and the earliest known supermassive black hole have been discovered, shedding light on how massive galaxies formed in the early universe. This discovery was revealed Tuesday at the 237th meeting of The American Astronomical Society, happening virtually due to the pandemic. The study has been accepted for publication in the Astrophysical
Continue Reading Marvel flexes different muscles with “WandaVision,” leveraging major assets while stretching its creative formula in this first series for Disney+. The result wields more of a scalpel than a hammer, wryly celebrating the history of television while slowly, very slowly, pulling the viewer into an enticing “The Twilight Zone”-esque mystery. The first three episodes of
Continue Reading President Donald Trump, irritated at being impeached for a second time, has told people to stop paying Rudy Giuliani’s legal fees, a person familiar with the matter tells CNN, though aides were not clear if the President was serious about his instructions given he’s lashing out at nearly everyone after the day’s events. Trump became
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — As the pandemic stretches into its second year maintaining mental health is a priority. LSU Shreveport wants to do its part by taking some of the stigma out of seeking help. The university is offering a certified peer educator program to students. Now that
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Six environmental groups have filed suit against a Trump Administration rule that removed the gray wolf from Endangered Species Act protection in the lower 48 states.
Continue Reading Sudan says at least five women were killed in border attacks by Ethiopian government-backed militias and it will use all “available means” to respond. Tensions have simmered between the two countries for decades over the contested Al-Fashqa region, which falls on the Sudanese side of their disputed border. On Wednesday the situation further escalated after
Continue Reading Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible. The Flint Water Prosecution Team is scheduled to announce its findings at a news conference Thursday morning after former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and former Flint Public Works director Howard Croft were
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Moline, IA (WQAD) — Two area organizations are receiving $100,000 grants from the Quad City Community Foundation to help improve various aspects of their area. The East Moline and United Township School Districts, and Humility Homes and Services are each getting a Transformation Grant to help bring equitable
Continue Reading Jobless Americans in many states are starting to see heftier unemployment checks, thanks to the $900 billion relief package Congress approved in late December. But many whose benefits ran out last year will have to wait for their payments to restart. And freelancers, independent contractors and certain people who can’t work because of coronavirus restrictions
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Tennis player Tennys Sandgren has boarded a plane to the Australian Open in Melbourne despite saying he tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. The American, a quarterfinalist at last year’s tournament, had been ill and tested positive for the virus in November but returned another positive test earlier this week while feeling “totally healthy.” In
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Kahaluu, HI (KITV) — A nine-year-old local girl with a life-threatening condition is getting ready to have surgery in New York City. Doctors diagnosed Cheyleia Gomes of Kahaluu with an aggressive, life-threatening brain tumor called DIPG last year. After being denied from one trial, Chey’s parents, Rhianna Ramos
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American Airlines said it will relocate crew members from downtown Washington, DC hotels to lodgings closer to airports through January 24 because of heightened safety concern surrounding Wednesday’s Inauguration Day. The decision follows recent altercations on DC flights and at airports involving fervent supporters of President Donald Trump, who did little to dissuade a mob
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GULF SHORES, AL (WALA) — The Gulf Shores Police Department is searching for a man they say defrauded homeowners seeking home repairs. Police say they began investigating the report of home repair fraud, involving a local fence company, in June 2020. Officials say after completing their investigation, a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Thousands of St. Louis-area veterans are now qualified to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to officials, veterans registered with the St. Louis VA who are 65 or older, or veterans of any age with an underlying condition or illness can make an appointment
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A clinical nurse educator at OHSU, Stephanie LaRiviere-Miller, is sharing her story about her COVID-19 journey. She’s part of about one in ten people who experience symptoms months after the virus. They’re called ‘Covid long-haulers.’ Because LaRiviere-Miller believes she had the virus weeks before
Continue Reading “The Masked Dancer” has revealed the identity of the Moth. During Wednesday night’s episode, the Zebra, the Moth, the Cotton Candy and the Sloth remained in Group B. Judges Ken Jeong, Brian Austin Green, Paula Abdul, Ashley Tisdale and Cheryl Hines did their best to try to figure out the identities of these masked performers.
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A Boise man was sentenced Wednesday to one year in federal prison for making a telephonic bomb threat.
Continue Reading Dr. Harold Bornstein, President Donald Trump’s former personal physician, has died at the age of 73. Bornstein’s death was announced on Thursday in a paid notice in The New York Times. The notice did not give a cause or say where he died, but said he passed away last Friday. “A devoted husband and loving
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening will outline a legislative package proposal for Congress to fund his incoming administration’s efforts to vaccinate the country against Covid-19 and provide immediate and direct economic relief to Americans, according to his transition team. The President-elect said earlier this week that his “number one priority” when he takes office
Continue Reading Here’s a look at General Motors, one of the Big Three US automakers. Facts Major GM automobile brands in the United States are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. Domestic and international subsidiaries at one time included Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Hummer, Saturn and Saab. GM is one of the largest vehicle manufacturers and marketers in the world,
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the European Debt Crisis, which affected Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Cyprus July 11, 2011 – A munitions explosion at a naval base kills 13 people and destroys the country’s main power station. The resulting blackouts severely impact the tourism and finance sectors of the economy. December 23, 2011
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China’s leader has called on Starbucks’ former chairman Howard Schultz to help promote US-China relations, according to Chinese state media. State-run news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping had written to Schultz, encouraging the American billionaire and the global coffee giant he ran for years to improve economic and trade ties.
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the Space Shuttle Columbia. On February 1, 2003, the Columbia broke up upon re-entry during mission STS-107, killing all seven crew members. It was the second loss of a shuttle in 113 shuttle flights. Facts Space Shuttle Columbia, the first reusable spacecraft, was the oldest in the shuttle fleet. It completed
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — As hospitals remain overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients fighting for their lives, funeral homes are feeling the impact too. Al Asta, the co-owner of Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home in Phoenix, says many homes are fighting to keep up with the flood of bodies coming in.
Continue Reading The Houston Rockets are moving on from franchise superstar James Harden. They have traded the 31-year-old to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal, the Nets announced on Thursday. In return for Harden, Houston is acquiring Caris LeVert and Rodions Kurucs from the Nets, Dante Exum from the Cleveland Cavaliers, three first-round picks
Continue Reading One week after the deadly insurrection at the Capitol, there are still more questions than answers on whether any lawmakers or police assisted the pro-Trump rioters. The idea of an insurrection is unheard of in modern US history, and the possibility that lawmakers or allies inside the Capitol were helping only contributes to the uncertainty
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — A Phoenix man said he’s concerned after several of his neighbors have found their cars on fire. Dan Cooprider said he’s seen five arson cases within about a mile of where he lives within the past year and a half. The most recent incident happened
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CAVE CREEK, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — The owner of Teeslangers, a gift shop in Cave Creek, pulled a gun on a customer after a verbal altercation turned physical regarding a “no mask” policy, according to a police report. The store owner, Scott Cerkoney, contacted the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A nine-year old local girl with a life threatening condition is getting ready to have surgery in New York City. Doctors diagnosed Cheyleia Gomes of Kahaluu with an aggressive, life-threatening brain tumor called DIPG last year. After being denied from one trial, Chey’s parents, Rhianna
Continue Reading Wearing nothing but a bathing suit, a swimming cap and an underwater mask, the 40-year-old woman plunged into a carved-out section of a frozen Siberian lake, before diving under the ice to swim in water estimated to be around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Footage tweeted by the English language Siberian Times shows the 40-year-old woman from
Continue Reading Federal law enforcement officials are warning that domestic extremists are likely more emboldened to carry out attacks on President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming inauguration and throughout 2021 after seeing the success of last week’s siege on the US Capitol. The threat is further complicating an already monumental challenge facing law enforcement agencies tasked with securing Washington
Continue ReadingTaco Bell knows you’re upset about losing potatoes. It’s sorry it hurt you. And it’s bringing them back. Last year, Taco Bell cut a number of items from its menu, including two dishes that featured its seasoned potato bites: Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco. Those two items will be back in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (FOX 5) — A Las Vegas woman has been sentenced to three years in prison and three years of supervised release for allegedly participating in a fraudulent prize-notification scheme that allowed stealing more than $9 million from hundreds of thousands of victims. Andrea Burrow, 50, from
Continue Reading Congratulations to the newlywed Riz Ahmed! During a conversation in Monday’s episode of the “Grounded with Louis Theroux” podcast, Ahmed revealed he recently got married. Ahmed, who is from England, said he is staying in California, he said, because his “wife’s family” is nearby. Like all of us, Theroux said he didn’t know Ahmed was
Continue Reading Frontline workers across the country are getting their hands on some Crocs many others cannot. Musicians on Call, an organization which brings live and recorded music to the bedside of patients in health care facilities, has announced that Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone is gifting 10,000 pairs of his sold out Duet Max Clog II Crocs
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We have cleared out and cold, sunny conditions take over with variable cloudiness through the day and highs in the upper 20’s to near freezing in Salmon. 36 in Pocatello and light winds WSW-6. Some more clouds into the kickoff of the weekend and consistently chilly temps during the day at 29, lows in the
Continue Reading It was once the all-conquering superjumbo, but today it’s more likely to be viewed as a white elephant. As the latest nail in the coffin for the world’s largest passenger airliner, Qatar Airways has confirmed it will be retiring half of its fleet of 10 Airbus A380s, which have already been grounded since March last
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The COVID-19 vaccine made its way into Georgia last month and still it’s hard to come by. In a few weeks, Li Wang will turn 65-years-old, believing he would then be eligible to receive the vaccine; however, when he called the Suburban Medical Center in
Continue Reading Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake, says last week’s violent mob that breached the US Capitol reminded him Americans live “under two justice systems.” “One lets armed white insurrectionists violently attack our nation’s seat of government. Another gasses, beats, and shoots rubber bullets at people defending Black Lives,” he wrote in an Opinion piece
Continue Reading Taco Bell knows you’re upset about losing potatoes. It’s sorry it hurt you. And it’s bringing them back. Last year, Taco Bell cut a number of items from its menu, including two dishes that featured its seasoned potato bites: Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco. Those two items will be back in
Continue Reading Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has defended his company’s decision to ban President Donald Trump, while acknowledging that the move stems from its failure to promote “healthy” conversations and sets a “dangerous” precedent. “I believe this was the right decision for Twitter,” Dorsey said in a series of 13 posts on his platform, citing “extraordinary and
Continue Reading Costco is closing its photo centers at all of its roughly 800 stores next month, ending a number of services that have a decidedly retro vibe. Four services will no longer be available to shoppers when the centers will shut down on February 14, including ink refills, the ability to take passport photos, photo restoration
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connectitcut (Hartford Business Journal) — Rideshare company Uber announced it’s launching Uber Green, a feature that allows customers to request rides in electric or hybrid cars, in Connecticut. The San Francisco-based company is simultaneously launching Uber Green in about 1,400 cities across the U.S., according to Uber.
Continue Reading The American jobs crisis is escalating again. States have ratcheted up their virus-prevention measures to combat rising infection rates, and the job market has taken it on the chin. Another 965,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis in the United States last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That was
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MIDDLEBURG, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Driving under an American flag draped between two fire engines, officers escorted the body of Middleburg Police Chief Tony Jordan from the hospital to Hummel Funeral Home. Chief Jordan died after a battle against the coronavirus that sent him to the hospital about ten
Continue Reading Two days after his supporters rioted on Capitol Hill last week, President Donald Trump informed the world he would not be attending President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,” tweeted Trump via his official account, which no longer exists. Many
Continue Reading A court in Paris will hear a landmark case accusing the French government of taking inadequate action to combat climate change. The case is part of a lawsuit launched two years ago and the hearing will start Thursday, a judicial source confirmed to CNN. “Great day for #climate justice,” tweeted Greenpeace France, one of the
Continue Reading Ugandans headed to the polls on Thursday, following a tense presidential campaign marred by violence and deaths in the lead-up to the election. There was calm on election day itself, however, with a heavy military presence in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, as long lines of people waited patiently to cast their votes when polls opened at
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Some Pennsylvanians on unemployment have already begun receiving an extra $300 per week. It’s part of the extension to the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program passed by U.S. Congress last month. Unemployment has been an issue for millions of Pennsylvanians since the pandemic began
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Two Harrisburg woman have been charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the August 2020 death of a six-week-old infant, according to criminal complaint affidavits filed by Harrisburg Police. Shayleen Concepcion, 33, and her mother, Alma Maldonado-Maldonado,
Continue Reading Dolly Parton may be the quintessential Tennessean. Born and raised in the Smoky Mountains, she’s waxed poetic about her “Tennessee mountain home” in her recordings. She donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center that helped develop a coronavirus vaccine. The state’s equivalent of Disney World even bears her name. It’s fitting, then, that she
Continue Reading Evidence uncovered so far, including weapons and tactics seen on surveillance video, suggests a level of planning that has led investigators to believe the attack on the US Capitol was not just a protest that spiraled out of control, a federal law enforcement official says. Among the evidence the FBI is examining are indications that
Continue Reading Pope Francis and former Pope Benedict have received the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the Vatican said Thursday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement that he was “able to confirm that within the vaccine program of the Vatican City State, to this date the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine has been administered
Continue Reading Rioters were still ransacking the halls of the US Capitol when two Democrats stuck in lockdown together in the House office buildings across the street started drafting the impeachment resolution that led to the unprecedented second impeachment of President Donald Trump almost exactly one week later. California Rep. Ted Lieu was forced to evacuate his
Continue Reading Hours before President Donald Trump was impeached for his role in inciting last week’s deadly attack, several lawmakers described the rioters as White supremacists. “Let us be clear, this was a domestic terror attack perpetrated by riotist mobs of White supremacists, armed equipped and many skilled in police and military tactics who came to overturn
Continue Reading A New Zealand council has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely. John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started “regularly crossing the road to
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People who have been infected with Covid-19 are likely to be protected against catching it again for at least five months, according to a new study led by Public Health England (PHE). The study — which has not yet been peer reviewed — found that past infection was linked to an 83% lower risk of
Continue Reading The National Museum of American History is collecting objects to help document last week’s deadly riot at the US Capitol, the museum’s director said. The museum “has an ongoing and deep commitment to document all aspects of the American political experiment: a government by the people,” Anthea M. Hartig said in a written statement. “A
Continue Reading Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will headline President-elect Joe Biden’s and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ swearing-in ceremony, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced on Thursday. Gaga, who has a history of activism alongside Biden and campaigned for him during the general election, will perform the national anthem. There will be a musical performance by Lopez, who
Continue Reading Many people suffered “projectile injuries,” “eye trauma” and other serious wounds from weapons police used on crowds during protests over the summer sparked by the death of George Floyd, researchers say. According to a letter to the editor published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday, a wide array of serious injuries can
Continue Reading Four miles of roadway in Dallas will now bear the name of Botham Jean, the Black man who was murdered in his apartment by an off-duty police officer in 2018. The Dallas City Council voted on the name change Wednesday after the proposal was put forth by Mayor Pro Tem Adam Medrano, along with two
Continue Reading Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway wants everybody to start calling her by her nickname, Annie. Hathaway, whose most recent movie “Locked Down” premieres on HBO Max on Thursday, told Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” that the only close person who ever calls her Anne is her mother — and only when she’s really angry. “Call
Continue Reading Jonathan Fahey is resigning as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a Department of Homeland Security official, only weeks after assuming the post. Fahey’s departure is the latest in a string of leadership changes at the Department of Homeland Security, and he is the most recent acting ICE director to step down.
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As Texas shifts its focus to large community vaccination efforts, some frontline health care workers remain unprotected. About 10% of the rural hospitals in Texas have yet to receive a single Covid-19 vaccine dose, according to a group representing rural hospitals in the state. Of the 16 hospitals which have not been allocated a vaccine
Continue Reading California adults 65 and older are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine, state officials announced Wednesday in a bid to boost the number of people who receive a shot, even as demand “continues to far exceed supply.” “We are significantly increasing our efforts to get these vaccines administered, get them out of freezers and
Continue Reading Trinity Rodman, a rising star on US soccer youth national teams, was selected second overall by the Washington Spirit in Wednesday’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) draft. Rodman, 18, is the daughter of NBA legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member Dennis Rodman. “This has been my dream forever, I’ve been playing soccer
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Big banks, climate activists and banking reform advocates don’t agree on much, but they have joined forces to denounce a proposed Trump administration rule that would make it harder for banks to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry. If adopted, the proposed regulation would mean that banks could no longer deny loans to fossil
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The Houston Rockets are moving on from franchise superstar James Harden. They are trading the 31-year-old to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team deal, according to multiple reports including ESPN and The Athletic, citing sources familiar with the deal. In return for Harden, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Houston is acquiring Caris LeVert
Continue Reading The African Union has secured an additional 270 million Covid vaccines doses for African countries, but it still may not be enough to meet demand for the region, the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) announced Wednesday. At least 50 million doses will be available from April to June 2021 from Pfizer, AstraZeneca (through the
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State officials are skeptical that President-elect Joe Biden can meet his goal of 100 million coronavirus shots in his first 100 days, with a week to go before his start date and a slew of unanswered questions still swirling around his plan. Multiple state officials and sources familiar with the Biden transition team’s outreach told
Continue Reading If you’ve previously been tempted by the prospect of buying a crumbling house in Italy for one euro, this latest move by a town to lure newcomers might just convince you to take the plunge. The Sicilian town of Troina is joining the likes of Mussomeli and Zungoli by putting dozens of abandoned homes on
Continue Reading Convenience store operators are having a moment. Canada’s Couche-Tard, the owner of Circle K, said in a statement on Wednesday that it’s offering €20 ($24.35) a share to acquire France’s biggest supermarket chain, Carrefour. The offer, which Couche-Tard expects to be mostly in cash, values Carrefour at €16.2 billion ($19.7 billion) and represents a 29%
Continue Reading A leading Chinese Covid-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech was just 50.38% effective in late-stage trials in Brazil, significantly lower than earlier results showed, according to a statement published by the government of Sao Paulo Tuesday. While the number exceeds the threshold required for regulatory approval, it falls far below the 78% previously announced, raising
Continue Reading I have a bad relationship with New Year’s resolutions. I start strong and then peter out by mid-January as work deadlines, home chores and the latest Netflix binge takes precedence over my good intentions. I even thought this year would be different due to being homebound. (Laughable!) Long have I wanted to train myself to
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A “super” COVID-19 vaccination site at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened Wednesday, CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reported. Orange County officials said earlier this week the resort will be one of several “super POD” — Point-of-Dispensing — sites where thousands of residents daily will be able to get vaccinated. The site will soon be able
Continue Reading Two members of a World Health Organization (WHO) team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic have been blocked from flying to China after failing a coronavirus test. An international team of 13 scientists was due to land in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where cases of the coronavirus were first recorded in late
Continue Reading More than 38,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 in the first two weeks of the new year. Another 92,000 are projected to die from the virus over roughly the next three weeks, according to an ensemble forecast published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The numbers are scary and reflect what public health
Continue Reading Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turned himself in to police Wednesday and faces a murder charge in connection to a fatal shooting last month, Atlanta Police told CNN. YFN Lucci, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, is currently being held in Fulton County Jail, police said. Atlanta Police announced Tuesday that he was wanted on charges
Continue Reading Covid-19 is now killing faster than at any point in 2020. And the new year just started. The US reported its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in one day Tuesday: 4,327, according to Johns Hopkins University. In fact, the five highest daily tallies for new infections and new deaths have all occurred in 2021. Over
Continue Reading No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s Powerball lottery drawing, pushing its weekend jackpot to an estimated $640 million. Tuesday’s Mega Millions also failed to find a top prize winner, which will have an estimated $750 million jackpot on Friday. Although no one took home the big prize, the Powerball drawing was still fruitful
Continue Reading Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible. The Flint Water Prosecution Team is scheduled to announce its findings at a news conference Thursday morning after former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and former Flint Public Works director Howard Croft were
Continue Reading A senior NASA scientist pleaded guilty Wednesday in a New York federal court to lying about his involvement with a program established by the Chinese government which the US says sought to recruit those with access to intellectual property. Meyya Meyyappan, 66, of Pacifica, California, was charged with one count of making false statements, according
Continue Reading South Korea’s highest court has upheld former President Park Geun-hye’s 20-year prison sentence for her 2018 bribery conviction, ending a corruption scandal that has gripped the country for years. Park was initially sentenced to 24 years in prison after she was found guilty on multiple counts of abuse of power, bribery and coercion. Those charges
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison beat Rigby 64-43 Wednesday in the first meeting of the season between the rivals. Round two will be January 27th in Rigby. Both teams entered the contest ranked in the 5A coaches poll. Madison is #2. Rigby is ranked 5th. Madison (10-2, 2-0) hits the road to play at Blackfoot
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday urged the Senate to conduct the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump while simultaneously working on other critical issues, indicating a desire to settle the proceedings against Trump that are likely to remain unresolved when Biden takes office. While he said in a statement Wednesday that the House’s vote “to
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Continue Reading Bryan Monroe, a journalism professor and former CNNPolitics.com editor who once headed the National Association of Black Journalists and helped guide the Biloxi Sun Herald to a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of Hurricane Katrina, has died. He was 55. Monroe died Wednesday morning of a heart attack at his home in Bethesda, Maryland, where he
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