Month: January 2021
Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy
As the only American to have climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks over 26,000 feet above sea level — and the fifth person to do so without…
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Yellowstone visits drop slightly in 2020
Overall 2020 visitation at Yellowstone National Park was down 5% from 2019. …
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Bumble bans body shaming: ‘Find something else to talk about’
Dating app Bumble has been known for setting its own standards for how people should behave on the internet — from banning shirtless and…
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Idaho health officials work to identify additional diagnoses of MIS-C
Idaho public health officials work with healthcare providers to identify additional diagnoses of…
Continue Reading Facebook’s ‘supreme court’ just ruled against Facebook
Facebook’s court-like Oversight Board overturned several of the company’s decisions to remove content in its first set of decisions since…
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Pentagon receives FEMA request for military to support Covid-19 vaccinations
The Pentagon has received a request from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist with President Joe Biden’s plan to boost Covid-19…
Continue Reading Commerzbank to slash 10,000 jobs and close hundreds of branches
Commerzbank plans to slash its workforce by 10,000 and close 340 branches by 2024 as part of a strategic overhaul. The bank has roughly 48,500…
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Three teens have been arrested in connection with a house fire that killed a Senegalese family of five
Three teenage boys were arrested in connection with a house fire that killed three adults and two children in Denver last year, authorities said. The…
Continue Reading What if China no longer needs Hollywood? That’s bad news for the film industry
America has been the king of the box office for, well, forever. Not anymore. In 2020, China overtook the United States to become the top movie market…
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State parks enjoyed a banner year in 2020
19 kept people closer to home, 2020 became a banner year for Idaho State Parks.…
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Why all American music is rooted in African American expression, a new museum shows
As more people are starting to learn about the history of African Americans, there is one component that’s particularly integral to…
Continue Reading Couple denied parental rights after using gestational carrier
Click here for updates on this story Grand Rapids, MI (WNEM) — A Michigan couple were denied parental rights to their…
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New AAA research shows deadly difference in impact speeds
When impact speed rises from 40 to 56 mph, risk of serious injury increases by…
Continue Reading Man released from prison after sentenced 40-60 years for marijuana, guns
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — A Flint man who was granted clemency has been released from…
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AstraZeneca vaccine only recommended for people under 65, German health officials say
Germany’s vaccine commission has recommended that the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford should not be…
Continue Reading ‘He was a good man’: 72-year-old man who survived Covid dies in apartment fire
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — A 72-year-old man who recently recovered from COVID-19,…
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Michael Strahan tests positive for Covid-19, ‘GMA’ hosts confirm
Michael Strahan left the news of his having Covid-19 to his colleagues at “Good Morning America.” On Thursday, Robin Roberts, George…
Continue Reading ‘The Little Things’ brings a big dose of star power to a grim crime thriller
“The Little Things” is actually based on a screenplay written in the 1990s, and those dark roots show, in a psychological crime thriller…
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An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says
Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better…
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Merriam-Webster adds ‘second gentleman’ to describe Doug Emhoff’s role
Doug Emhoff is racking up several firsts as second gentleman of the United States. He is the first male spouse of a vice president; he is the first…
Continue Reading Full moon in January 2021: When to see the Wolf Moon
The first full moon of the year will light up the night sky on Thursday. The moon will be 100% full at 2:16 p.m. ET. Barring clouds or bad weather,…
Continue Reading Teacher discusses adapting instruction for her students with special needs during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, OR (KPTV) — This year, amid a pandemic, FOX 12 will regularly go inside…
Continue Reading Fact check: Jim Jordan falsely claims Biden ordered the release of all undocumented immigrants
President Joe Biden has already ordered significant changes to US immigration policy. But he has not issued an order that Republican Ohio Rep. Jim…
Continue Reading Fact-checking McCarthy’s blame game on removal of National Guard from Capitol
The day after President Joe Biden‘s inauguration, a large number of National Guard troops protecting the US Capitol moved to a nearby parking…
Continue Reading COVID-19 leaves 4-year-old girl paralyzed
Click here for updates on this story COUNSELOR, New Mexico (KOAT) — A 4-year-old girl is paralyzed after she was…
Continue Reading Thumbs gave human ancestors a ‘formidable’ advantage
Whether we’re texting or using tools, our hands — perhaps more than any other body part — are what equip us for modern life. The…
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Only half of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why
A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…
Continue Reading McDonald’s sales took a hit from Covid-19 restrictions
McDonald’s US sales popped in the fourth quarter as guests spent more per order, but international sales took a hit from lockdowns related to…
Continue Reading Where does the GameStop mania end?
From Wall Street to the White House, everyone is watching GameStop shares. What’s happening: Stock in the left-for-dead video game retailer…
Continue Reading English National Opera singers are helping ‘long Covid’ patients breathe
The English National Opera (ENO) is rolling out its singing, breathing and wellbeing program for recovering coronavirus patients around the country…
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Gov. Little orders vaccine distribution transparency
Gov. Brad Little on Thursday ordered the state’s seven public health districts and providers to regularly report the number of coronavirus doses they…
Continue Reading After promoting Trump’s baseless fraud claims, Kelli Ward facing audit of her own Arizona GOP win
Kelli Ward, the chair of the Arizona Republican Party who promoted President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020…
Continue Reading Oregon restaurants push for fewer COVID-19 restrictions
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association is calling…
Continue Reading Almost two-thirds of people believe climate change is a global emergency, UN poll finds
Nearly two-thirds of respondents believe that climate change is a “global emergency,” according to a survey of 1.2 million people in…
Continue Reading Las Vegas hospital now performs augmented reality surgery
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (FOX5/KVVU) — In a first for the Las Vegas area, spinal surgery is now…
Continue Reading Biden expected to sign executive order to expand US refugee program
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order that would set up his goal of admitting tens of thousands more refugees to the United…
Continue Reading Last year’s American economy shrank the most since 1946
The US economy grew at an annualized and seasonally adjusted rate of 4% in the fourth quarter of 2020, just as economists had predicted, the Commerce…
Continue Reading Britney Spears dances to music featuring ex Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears is jamming out to music by none other than her ex, Justin Timberlake. Spears posted to Instagram a video of herself dancing to…
Continue Reading Another 847,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits in Joe Biden’s first week as president
America’s unemployment crisis is now President Joe Biden’s problem, and jobless claims in his (partial) first week as president show how…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to people over 65, German health officials say
Germany’s vaccine commission has recommended that the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford should not be…
Continue Reading Video surfaces of Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland shooting survivor with baseless claims
Video of Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg before she was elected to Congress went viral…
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PRT pledges to help seniors get to vaccination sites
Pocatello Regional Transit is reassuring senior citizens they will have transportation to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment, with a donation.…
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Three-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL team North Carolina Courage
Three-time tennis grand slam champion Naomi Osaka says she has invested in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise North Carolina…
Continue Reading The Reddit forum that’s freaking out Wall Street briefly went dark, sparking yet another frenzy
The Reddit message board that’s breaking the internet by sending Wall Street into a frenzy was briefly taken private by its moderators on…
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Snow/Rain Continues
More Scattered snow showers and rain with some gusty winds continue into the afternoon. Temperatures in the mid 40’s for the SRP, and low 30’s for…
Continue Reading GOP threatens filibuster for Mayorkas nomination to be DHS secretary
Senate Republicans plan to object to any efforts to quickly confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as secretary of Homeland Security, further delaying his…
Continue Reading Trio of hikers stranded for two days in windy, snowy Sedona describe being rescued
Click here for updates on this story SEDONA, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — It looked like a scene right out of an action movie.…
Continue Reading Spain launches low-cost bullet train between Madrid and Barcelona
Like many destinations around the world, Spain has been pretty much stopped in its tracks during the pandemic. But the ambitious expansion of the…
Continue Reading Covid telework cuts dozens of Biden national security staff off from classified materials
Since President Joe Biden took office last week, many White House national security staffers have been relegated to working from home — cutting…
Continue Reading Homeowner who caught police on camera punching homeless man demands answers
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — A homeowner is asking for answers from the Phoenix Police…
Continue Reading Firefighters find unique way to visit crew member battling COVID-19 in the hospital
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Phoenix fire crews got creative to lift the spirits of one…
Continue Reading Biden to sign memorandum reversing Trump abortion access restrictions
President Joe Biden will sign a presidential memorandum on Thursday to reverse restrictions on abortion access domestically and abroad imposed and…
Continue Reading Bed bug sightings plummet in Canada as COVID-19 makes it harder for them to spread
Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV News) — Of the very few good things to come out of the…
Continue Reading Canadian minister says couple who allegedly flew to Yukon for vaccine should consider ‘reparations’
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller has a…
Continue Reading Carey Mulligan strikes back at review
Carey Mulligan has doubled down on her thoughts about a review which referenced her looks. Variety published a review written by freelancer Dennis…
Continue Reading GameStop’s stock is extremely volatile after Robinhood shuts down trades
GameStop traders sent the stock on a wild ride Thursday. The stock was up about 13% Thursday morning after tumbling about 15% earlier. Sending it on…
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Man who challenged Kelli Ward in AZ GOP chair race requests an audit
Kelli Ward, the chair of the Arizona Republican Party who promoted President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020…
Continue Reading Europe has a vaccine shortage. So why is it fighting with AstraZeneca?
The European Union has been locked in a very public and acrimonious fight with AstraZeneca over vaccine delays. The temperature may have cooled…
Continue Reading Businesses feel ripple effect from unmasked pandemic partiers
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A photo shared over social media showing a huge crowd of unmasked…
Continue Reading More than 30 lawmakers sign on to letter requesting ability to use congressional allowance for security
More than 30 House members sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday requesting more…
Continue Reading Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny to remain in detention ahead of hearing next month, Russian court rules
A Russian court rejected an appeal Thursday to overturn the 30-day detention of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny ahead of a hearing next month over…
Continue Reading Racist letters mailed to neighborhood
Click here for updates on this story ACWORTH, Georgia (WGCL) — A disturbing letter mailed to Acworth neighbors has…
Continue Reading CT legislators propose bill to make welfare liens null and void moving forward
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — House Democratic leaders are introducing a bill to…
Continue Reading Puppy scammers target families
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — Another warning tonight about puppy scams. Victims paying…
Continue Reading Scammer targets elderly woman with promise of prizes
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — An 89-year-old woman has lost money in a prize scam and…
Continue Reading Health workers, stuck in the snow, administer coronavirus vaccine to stranded drivers
Unlike many who have to drive miles to get a Covid-19 vaccine, some travelers in southwestern Oregon had the vaccine come to them Tuesday under…
Continue Reading Chechnya Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Chechnya, a republic in southwestern Russia, in the Caucasus Mountains region. Chechnya is bordered by Russia, the country of…
Continue Reading Stephen Hadley Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Stephen J. Hadley, former national security adviser to US President George W. Bush. Personal Birth date: February 13,…
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Employee goes 25 years without missing a minute of work
For 25 years, Ronnie Ehle of Brunner Manufacturing in Mauston has not missed a minute of…
Continue Reading Parkland shooting survivor calls for House GOP leader to denounce Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg called on Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Thursday to denounce Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who…
Continue Reading Republican Rep. Kinzinger: I voted to impeach ‘knowing … it could very well be terminal to my career’
Rep. Adam Kinzinger is willing to lose his seat over his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump, the Illinois Republican told CNN’s David…
Continue Reading 5 ways Biden plans to reset health care
Strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Restore abortion protections. Lower drug prices. President Joe Biden has a long list of health care promises…
Continue Reading McCarthy tells GOP to stop attacking each other: ‘Cut that crap out’
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy privately made a blunt appeal to his colleagues in the aftermath of the divisive fight to impeach former…
Continue Reading A Philadelphia student is giving away homemade pizzas to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness
Ben Berman was planning to make pizzas for a dinner party with friends when the coronavirus pandemic hit. It was March last year, and it was clear…
Continue Reading GameStop continues to surge — now up 2,500% this year
So much for what goes up must come down. GameStop continued to defy gravity Thursday. Shares soared another 30% in premarket trading thanks to…
Continue Reading Chipotle is testing curbside pickup
Chipotle is testing curbside pickup at 29 locations in California to give customers a way to get their tacos and burritos without having to go inside…
Continue Reading Toyota overtakes Volkswagen as world’s biggest automaker
Toyota is back on top. The Japanese company has reclaimed its place as the world’s best-selling automaker, with its latest results showing an…
Continue Reading Poland puts new restrictions on abortion into effect, resulting in a near-total ban on terminations
The Polish government has imposed a near-total ban on abortions, including the termination of pregnancies with fetal defects, delivering a major blow…
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School Closures 1/28/2021
(KIFI) – Due to current weather conditions, the following schools are closed: Butte County School…
Continue Reading CNN analysis suggests 12% — and as much as a third — of the US population might currently have some protection against Covid-19
Between vaccination coverage and natural immunity among those who have recovered from an infection, about 12% — and perhaps as much as a third…
Continue Reading Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 — but what does the science say?
The Miami Heat is unleashing the dogs. As AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami reopens to a limited number of fans Thursday, the Miami Heat is bringing…
Continue Reading Steamy period drama ‘Bridgerton’ is Netflix’s ‘biggest series ever’
Netflix has just claimed its biggest hit ever with “Bridgerton,” a drama set in Britain in the early 1800s. Some 82 million households…
Continue Reading Offensive lineman Chad Wheeler faces charge of felony domestic violence, waived by Seattle Seahawks
Now-former Seahawks player Chad Wheeler was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony domestic violence after an incident at a residence in a Seattle…
Continue Reading Donald Trump’s final economic report card could be very underwhelming
Economists are grading on a curve. That’s not a good thing if you’re former President Donald Trump. US gross domestic product, the…
Continue Reading Stimulus checks won’t be taxed, but unemployment benefits will be
The federal government has sent billions of dollars directly to Americans to help them cope with the economic fallout of the pandemic, but now that…
Continue Reading Analysis: After building a radicalization engine, Mark Zuckerberg aims to ‘turn down the temperature’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Mark Zuckerberg built…
Continue Reading Covid-19 case numbers are trending down, but 80,000 more in the US could die in the next 3 weeks
Covid-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…
Continue Reading Washington state hospital apologizes after inviting donors to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine
A hospital in Bellevue, Washington, has apologized for emailing about 100 benefactors an invitation to sign up for the Covid-19 vaccination.…
Continue Reading Florida officials investigating deputy allegedly seen in video taking student to the ground
A Florida school resource officer is on paid administrative leave after a video surfaced of him taking a high school student to the ground. The…
Continue Reading Elon Musk tweet fuels frenzied GameStop surge
Amateur investors continued a frenzied runup of GameStop for the fourth session in a row, with the stock ending Tuesday up more than 92%, or about…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about how a Reddit group blew up GameStop’s stock
The GameStop frenzy on Wall Street has investors, and much of the internet, enraptured — not unlike a good horror movie. Everyone knows doom is…
Continue Reading Detroit activist turns old potato chip bags into sleeping bags for the homeless
It starts with a pile of used potato chip bags and ends with desperately needed sleeping bags to help Detroit’s homeless face the brutal…
Continue Reading Rural medical center suspended from vaccination program after inoculating school district staff
A rural Georgia medical center has been suspended from the state’s Covid-19 vaccination program for six months after the facility administered…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 28: Covid-19, Biden, Capitol riot, Reddit, Daniel Pearl
If you’re getting ready to file your taxes, it’s important to know how to get the most Covid-19 financial relief possible. Here’s…
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Title-chasing Manchester United stunned by bottom side Sheffield United as crazy Premier League season gets crazier
A crazy Premier League season went up a whole level of craziness on Wednesday. If Manchester United and their fans had started to believe a title…
Continue Reading Can you solve the mystery of these 60-year-old travel photos?
There was a time when Dutch creative director Jennifer Skupin actively sought out antique furniture and vintage items at flea markets. She was…
Continue Reading Most House Republicans silent over violent Marjorie Taylor Greene comments as Democrats condemn them
Most House Republicans were silent on Wednesday after CNN’s KFile reported that Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly indicated…
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