January 2021

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January 28, 2021 11:17 AM Fred Olson

Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy

January 28, 2021 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

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 using supplemental oxygen — high-altitude mountaineer Ed Viesturs has come closer to the sun here on Earth than most of us ever will. Among the things the

Yellowstone visits drop slightly in 2020

January 28, 2021 11:08 AM News Team

Overall 2020 visitation at Yellowstone National Park was down 5% from 2019.

Bumble bans body shaming: ‘Find something else to talk about’

January 28, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

Dating app Bumble has been known for setting its own standards for how people should behave on the internet — from banning shirtless and underwear mirror selfies to photos of guns. Now, the company is making clear that there is no place for body shaming of any kind on its platform. “Find something else about

Idaho health officials work to identify additional diagnoses of MIS-C

January 28, 2021 10:55 AM News Team

Idaho public health officials work with healthcare providers to identify additional diagnoses of MIS-C

Facebook’s ‘supreme court’ just ruled against Facebook

January 28, 2021 10:54 AM CNN Newsource

Facebook’s court-like Oversight Board overturned several of the company’s decisions to remove content in its first set of decisions since the independent body began hearing cases last fall. The board, which has been called Facebook’s version of a Supreme Court, announced Thursday that it overturned Facebook’s decisions in four out of the five cases before

Pentagon receives FEMA request for military to support Covid-19 vaccinations

January 28, 2021 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon has received a request from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist with President Joe Biden’s plan to boost Covid-19 vaccinations across the country in his first 100 days in office, the Defense Department announced Thursday. “The department is evaluating the request, and what kinds of support it can provide. Given the significance

Commerzbank to slash 10,000 jobs and close hundreds of branches

January 28, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

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 employees around the world. But it indicated in a statement on Thursday that its home market would be heavily affected, with one out of every three jobs in Germany being

Three teens have been arrested in connection with a house fire that killed a Senegalese family of five

January 28, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

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 Denver Police Department announced on Wednesday that two 16-year-olds and one 15-year-old were being held on suspicion of charges including murder, arson and burglary, among other counts. The suspects were

What if China no longer needs Hollywood? That’s bad news for the film industry

January 28, 2021 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

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 in the world. The country, perennially the second-largest movie market, brought in $3.1 billion at the box office in 2020, according to Comscore — nearly $1 billion more

State parks enjoyed a banner year in 2020

January 28, 2021 10:44 AM News Team

19 kept people closer to home, 2020 became a banner year for Idaho State Parks.

Why all American music is rooted in African American expression, a new museum shows

January 28, 2021 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

As more people are starting to learn about the history of African Americans, there is one component that’s particularly integral to understanding the national culture: music. African American artists created and influenced genres from the blues, jazz and hip-hop to rock and roll. Bluesmen Muddy Waters and B.B. King electrified that genre and galvanized rock

Couple denied parental rights after using gestational carrier

January 28, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Grand Rapids, MI (WNEM) — A Michigan couple were denied parental rights to their biological twins after using a gestational carrier. “We were actually trying for a second child when I found a lump,” Tammy Myers said. Tammy and husband Jordan Meyers had two questions for doctors when

New AAA research shows deadly difference in impact speeds

January 28, 2021 10:20 AM News Team

When impact speed rises from 40 to 56 mph, risk of serious injury increases by 67%.

Man released from prison after sentenced 40-60 years for marijuana, guns

January 28, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — A Flint man who was granted clemency has been released from prison after he was sentenced to 40 to 60 years for selling weed and owning guns. Michael Thompson, 69, was released from the Charles Egeler Center in Jackson early Thursday morning, Jan. 28.

AstraZeneca vaccine only recommended for people under 65, German health officials say

January 28, 2021 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

Germany’s vaccine commission has recommended that the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford should not be given to people older than 65 years, the German Interior Ministry said Thursday. The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country’s main public health authority, has found there is

‘He was a good man’: 72-year-old man who survived Covid dies in apartment fire

January 28, 2021 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — A 72-year-old man who recently recovered from COVID-19, died in an early morning apartment fire in Milwaukee Thursday, Jan. 27. Firefighters were called to Burnham Hill Apartments, near 29th and Mitchell around midnight. “I had to go to each floor and yell, ‘get out,

Michael Strahan tests positive for Covid-19, ‘GMA’ hosts confirm

January 28, 2021 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

Michael Strahan left the news of his having Covid-19 to his colleagues at “Good Morning America.” On Thursday, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Amy Robach addressed reports that their fellow co-host and NFL Hall of Famer had tested positive. “We know that you have noticed that Michael has not been here with us this week,”

‘The Little Things’ brings a big dose of star power to a grim crime thriller

January 28, 2021 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

“The Little Things” is actually based on a screenplay written in the 1990s, and those dark roots show, in a psychological crime thriller that notably resembles a relic of that era, “Seven.” Grindingly slow, the best one can say is that the movie keeps the audience off balance, while offering a big dose of star

An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says

January 28, 2021 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

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 mental agility compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week. Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2,214 older Chinese people

Merriam-Webster adds ‘second gentleman’ to describe Doug Emhoff’s role

January 28, 2021 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

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 Jewish spouse of an American vice president; and on Thursday he became the catalyst for a first dictionary entry. Merriam-Webster added “second gentleman” to its esteemed dictionary,

Full moon in January 2021: When to see the Wolf Moon

January 28, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

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, it will be visible around the world. The Virtual Telescope Project will stream the full moon live as it rises over the skyline of Rome.

Teacher discusses adapting instruction for her students with special needs during pandemic

January 28, 2021 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, OR (KPTV) — This year, amid a pandemic, FOX 12 will regularly go inside Keizer Elementary to share the stories of teachers, staff and students firsthand, in a new series called “Keizer Strong.” FOX 12 most recently looked at some of the unique challenges students with special

Fact check: Jim Jordan falsely claims Biden ordered the release of all undocumented immigrants

January 28, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden has already ordered significant changes to US immigration policy. But he has not issued an order that Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan claims he did. Jordan said on Facebook and Twitter on Saturday that Biden issued a new order to release “all” undocumented immigrants. Similarly, Jordan said in a Monday interview with

Fact-checking McCarthy’s blame game on removal of National Guard from Capitol

January 28, 2021 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

The day after President Joe Biden‘s inauguration, a large number of National Guard troops protecting the US Capitol moved to a nearby parking garage to rest. Outrage quickly grew among lawmakers over the situation. As CNN reported Friday, miscommunication and confusion surrounded the incident and it remains unclear how, exactly, the decision to move the

COVID-19 leaves 4-year-old girl paralyzed

January 28, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story COUNSELOR, New Mexico (KOAT) — A 4-year-old girl is paralyzed after she was diagnosed with Acute Transverse Myelitis as a result of COVID-19, the girl’s mother tells KOAT. KOAT spoke to 4-year-old Stella Martin and her mother, Cassandra Yazzie, a day after Stella was finally released from the

Thumbs gave human ancestors a ‘formidable’ advantage

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

Whether we’re texting or using tools, our hands — perhaps more than any other body part — are what equip us for modern life. The killer app in the evolution of our hands was our opposable thumbs, which allow humans to precisely hold tiny things between our fingertips and pad of our thumb. When did

Only half of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

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 nation’s vaccine distribution figures have baffled observers for weeks, with states claiming they need more vaccine when the data indicates they still have many doses on hand. Health officials for

McDonald’s sales took a hit from Covid-19 restrictions

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

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 Covid-19. The company said Thursday that sales at US restaurants open at least a year rose 5.5% in the three months ending on December 31. It said its marketing investments, especially

Where does the GameStop mania end?

January 28, 2021 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

From Wall Street to the White House, everyone is watching GameStop shares. What’s happening: Stock in the left-for-dead video game retailer shot up an astonishing 135% to $347.51 on Wednesday, bringing gains since the start of January to 1,745%. In the battle between day traders coordinating on Reddit and legacy hedge funds betting GameStop shares

English National Opera singers are helping ‘long Covid’ patients breathe

January 28, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

The English National Opera (ENO) is rolling out its singing, breathing and wellbeing program for recovering coronavirus patients around the country following a successful trial. ENO Breathe is a joint project between the ENO and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, combining musical and medical expertise to help Covid-19 patients suffering with long-term symptoms, according to

Gov. Little orders vaccine distribution transparency

January 28, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Gov. Brad Little on Thursday ordered the state’s seven public health districts and providers to regularly report the number of coronavirus doses they have received and administered to increase transparency.

After promoting Trump’s baseless fraud claims, Kelli Ward facing audit of her own Arizona GOP win

January 28, 2021 8:57 AM CNN Newsource

Kelli Ward, the chair of the Arizona Republican Party who promoted President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, now faces an audit on her own recent electoral victory. Sergio Arellano, a Tucson small business owner who ran for Congress in 2018, is requesting an audit of the votes cast in

Oregon restaurants push for fewer COVID-19 restrictions

January 28, 2021 8:52 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association is calling on the state to lift some restrictions on restaurants and allow them to have indoor dining. The organization says the restaurants and lodging industries continue to suffer greatly. It points to Oregon Employment Department data that

Almost two-thirds of people believe climate change is a global emergency, UN poll finds

January 28, 2021 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

Nearly two-thirds of respondents believe that climate change is a “global emergency,” according to a survey of 1.2 million people in dozens of countries around the globe — and many want urgent action to tackle the problem. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which ran the poll with Oxford University, described it as the largest

Las Vegas hospital now performs augmented reality surgery

January 28, 2021 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (FOX5/KVVU) — In a first for the Las Vegas area, spinal surgery is now being done using augmented reality. Only a small number of hospitals in the country have the technology and Southern Hills Hospital is now one of them. Augmented reality is being used to

Biden expected to sign executive order to expand US refugee program

January 28, 2021 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

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 States, according to two administration officials. Though White House officials discussed having President Biden sign a round of immigration-related executive orders Friday, it now appears likely those will be

Last year’s American economy shrank the most since 1946

January 28, 2021 8:39 AM CNN Newsource

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 Department reported Thursday. But that didn’t make up for a bad first quarter and an historically awful second quarter. For 2020 as a whole, GDP decreased by 3.5% from

Britney Spears dances to music featuring ex Justin Timberlake

January 28, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

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 Timberlake and Jay-Z’s song, “Holy Grail,” and even tagged her ex in the post. She captioned it, “Danced in my black (turtle emoji) neck last week to HOLY GRAIL !!!!

Another 847,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits in Joe Biden’s first week as president

January 28, 2021 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

America’s unemployment crisis is now President Joe Biden’s problem, and jobless claims in his (partial) first week as president show how far the economy has to go to get back to normal. Another 847,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor. It was

AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to people over 65, German health officials say

January 28, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

Germany’s vaccine commission has recommended that the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford should not be given to people older than 65 years, the German Interior Ministry said Thursday. The Standing Committee on Vaccination at Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country’s main public health authority, has found there is insufficient

Video surfaces of Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland shooting survivor with baseless claims

January 28, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

Video of Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg before she was elected to Congress went viral Wednesday amid an uproar over newly surfaced comments she made in 2018 and 2019 as reported by CNN’s KFile. In the video from March 2019, Greene follows Hogg as he walks toward the US

PRT pledges to help seniors get to vaccination sites

January 28, 2021 8:31 AM News Team

Pocatello Regional Transit is reassuring senior citizens they will have transportation to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment, with a donation.

Three-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL team North Carolina Courage

January 28, 2021 8:31 AM CNN Newsource

Three-time tennis grand slam champion Naomi Osaka says she has invested in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise North Carolina Courage. Named Forbes’ highest paid female athlete in 2020, Osaka is the daughter of a Haitian father and Japanese mother and, like the members of the Courage, used her platform prominently in 2020 in support

The Reddit forum that’s freaking out Wall Street briefly went dark, sparking yet another frenzy

January 28, 2021 8:26 AM CNN Newsource

The Reddit message board that’s breaking the internet by sending Wall Street into a frenzy was briefly taken private by its moderators on Wednesday, adding further confusion to a wild day. “We are experiencing technical difficulties based on unprecedented scale as a result of the newfound interest,” said a message on the WallStreetBets subreddit, adding

Snow/Rain Continues

January 28, 2021 8:22 AM Jeff Roper

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 mountain areas. Sun Valley and Northern high country and Western Wyoming continue to accumulate snow as more develops into tonight and southeastern highlands get another scoop into tomorrow. Lows

GOP threatens filibuster for Mayorkas nomination to be DHS secretary

January 28, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

Senate Republicans plan to object to any efforts to quickly confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as secretary of Homeland Security, further delaying his confirmation as the department grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, national security concerns and President Joe Biden’s ambitious immigration plans. In confirming the GOP’s plans to filibuster, Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas told reporters

Trio of hikers stranded for two days in windy, snowy Sedona describe being rescued

January 28, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SEDONA, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — It looked like a scene right out of an action movie. An Arizona National Guard rescue team flying in to save three stranded hikers Tuesday, above the Haribo Canyon in Sedona. All three hikers were visiting from out-of-town. Scott Brand and his wife Crystal

Spain launches low-cost bullet train between Madrid and Barcelona

January 28, 2021 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

Like many destinations around the world, Spain has been pretty much stopped in its tracks during the pandemic. But the ambitious expansion of the European country’s high-speed rail service appears to be going full speed ahead this year. Spanish state operator Renfe’s low-cost service Avlo will whisk passengers the 500 kilometers (300 miles) between Madrid

Covid telework cuts dozens of Biden national security staff off from classified materials

January 28, 2021 8:17 AM CNN Newsource

Since President Joe Biden took office last week, many White House national security staffers have been relegated to working from home — cutting dozens of them off from vital classified materials needed to do their jobs and raising security concerns as most work from unsecure laptops and cell phones that can be vulnerable to software

Homeowner who caught police on camera punching homeless man demands answers

January 28, 2021 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — A homeowner is asking for answers from the Phoenix Police Department after she recorded two Phoenix police officers striking a man at a homeless encampment in an alleyway on Tuesday. The incident happened near 16th Street and Jefferson Street. Her boyfriend heard someone yelling for

Firefighters find unique way to visit crew member battling COVID-19 in the hospital

January 28, 2021 8:13 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Phoenix fire crews got creative to lift the spirits of one of their own who fought COVID-19 in the hospital. Friends describe Phoenix firefighter Dan Volcko as tough. After 20 years on the job, a bad case of COVID-19 now has the rescuer needing help.

Reddit investors take on Wall Street

January 28, 2021 8:11 AM CNN Newsource

Biden to sign memorandum reversing Trump abortion access restrictions

January 28, 2021 8:11 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will sign a presidential memorandum on Thursday to reverse restrictions on abortion access domestically and abroad imposed and expanded by the Trump administration, according to the Biden administration. Biden will be fulfilling a campaign promise in the memorandum, rescinding the so-called Mexico City Policy, a ban on US government funding for foreign

Bed bug sightings plummet in Canada as COVID-19 makes it harder for them to spread

January 28, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV News) — Of the very few good things to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, bed bug sightings plummeted in 2020. In a report released on Tuesday from Orkin Canada, bed bug sightings dropped by 20 per cent in 2020, marking the first decline in

Canadian minister says couple who allegedly flew to Yukon for vaccine should consider ‘reparations’

January 28, 2021 8:08 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller has a simple message for anyone thinking of following the lead of the Vancouver couple who allegedly flew to a remote community in Yukon to jump the COVID-19 vaccination queue: Don’t. “There’s extreme scarcity of the doses and

Carey Mulligan strikes back at review

January 28, 2021 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

Carey Mulligan has doubled down on her thoughts about a review which referenced her looks. Variety published a review written by freelancer Dennis Harvey of her film “Promising Young Woman,” a darkly comic #MeToo revenge tale. In it he wrote, “Mulligan, a fine actress, seems a bit of an odd choice as this admittedly many-layered

GameStop’s stock is extremely volatile after Robinhood shuts down trades

January 28, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

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 a roller-coaster ride, Robinhood said it was restricting trading in the red hot stock as well as others. “We continuously monitor the markets and make changes where necessary. In

Reddit investors blow up Wall Street

January 28, 2021 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

Man who challenged Kelli Ward in AZ GOP chair race requests an audit

January 28, 2021 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

Kelli Ward, the chair of the Arizona Republican Party who promoted President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, now faces an audit on her own recent electoral victory. Sergio Arellano, a Tucson small business owner who ran for Congress in 2018, is requesting an audit of the votes cast in

Europe has a vaccine shortage. So why is it fighting with AstraZeneca?

January 28, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

The European Union has been locked in a very public and acrimonious fight with AstraZeneca over vaccine delays. The temperature may have cooled slightly after a meeting late Wednesday, which both sides said was constructive, but the problem hasn’t been fixed yet and the stakes for EU countries are high. These are the battle lines:

Businesses feel ripple effect from unmasked pandemic partiers

January 28, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A photo shared over social media showing a huge crowd of unmasked drinkers at a popular beer hall along the beltline continues to draw widespread condemnation. Pour Taproom has subsequently shut its doors, temporarily, of its own accord saying it needs to do better. “It’s

More than 30 lawmakers sign on to letter requesting ability to use congressional allowance for security

January 28, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

More than 30 House members sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday requesting more flexibility for using their congressional allowances toward helping their personal safety by hiring local law enforcement or other security personnel for their home district offices. “While the U.S. Capitol is protected by

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny to remain in detention ahead of hearing next month, Russian court rules

January 28, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

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 whether he should face jail time for a years-old fraud case. Navalny appeared by video link at the court in the city of Khimki, on the outskirts of Moscow. He continues

Racist letters mailed to neighborhood

January 28, 2021 7:32 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ACWORTH, Georgia (WGCL) — A disturbing letter mailed to Acworth neighbors has police investigating who is behind the racist message. “We want this neighborhood just for white people. Out Hispanics, out Blacks, out Asians,” the six-line paper reads. Residents in Abernathy Farm began receiving the mail Tuesday night.

CT legislators propose bill to make welfare liens null and void moving forward

January 28, 2021 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — House Democratic leaders are introducing a bill to eliminate what they call a “poverty tax.” Connecticut is one of several states that can stake a claim against former welfare recipients as a way to recover the money provided to them. House Speaker Matt Ritter

Puppy scammers target families

January 28, 2021 7:25 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — Another warning tonight about puppy scams. Victims paying to get one are coming to the metro area only to find they’re barking up the wrong tree. Before bringing home Elle, the Albrecht’s searched online for puppies. Linda discovered some ads are scams to take

Scammer targets elderly woman with promise of prizes

January 28, 2021 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — An 89-year-old woman has lost money in a prize scam and the conmen kept calling back for more. By overhearing her mother’s phone call Leslie isn’t disrespectful but lucky. “I heard the part about prepaid cards, and I said uh no,” said Leslie. Leslie

Health workers, stuck in the snow, administer coronavirus vaccine to stranded drivers

January 28, 2021 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

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 treacherous weather conditions. Josephine County Public Health workers were returning from a mass vaccination clinic at Illinois Valley High School in Cave Junction when about 20 members of the group

Chechnya Fast Facts

January 28, 2021 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at Chechnya, a republic in southwestern Russia, in the Caucasus Mountains region. Chechnya is bordered by Russia, the country of Georgia, and the Russian republics of Dagestan and Ingushetia. Facts Capital: Grozny Population: 1,465,791 (January 2019 est.) President: Ramzan Kadyrov (2007-present) Timeline 1991 – Chechnya begins fighting for independence from the crumbling

Stephen Hadley Fast Facts

January 28, 2021 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

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, 1947 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name: Stephen John Hadley Father: Robert Hadley Jr. Mother: Suzanne (Bentley) Hadley Marriage: Ann (Simon) Hadley Children: Kate and Caroline Education: Cornell University,

Employee goes 25 years without missing a minute of work

January 28, 2021 7:13 AM CNN Newsource

For 25 years, Ronnie Ehle of Brunner Manufacturing in Mauston has not missed a minute of work.

Parkland shooting survivor calls for House GOP leader to denounce Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

January 28, 2021 7:04 AM CNN Newsource

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg called on Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Thursday to denounce Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has faced intense criticism this week over incendiary remarks she made in recent years as well as a viral video in which she harasses Hogg. “My message to Kevin McCarthy is, take all of

Republican Rep. Kinzinger: I voted to impeach ‘knowing … it could very well be terminal to my career’

January 28, 2021 6:58 AM CNN Newsource

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 Axelrod during an episode of “The Axe Files” podcast released Thursday. “I did it knowing full well it could very well be terminal to my career,” Kinzinger said of his vote. “But

5 ways Biden plans to reset health care

January 28, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

Strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Restore abortion protections. Lower drug prices. President Joe Biden has a long list of health care promises — many of which center on reversing policies enacted by the Trump administration over the past four years. However, it will take the President’s health officials time to address all of the measures,

McCarthy tells GOP to stop attacking each other: ‘Cut that crap out’

January 28, 2021 6:44 AM CNN Newsource

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy privately made a blunt appeal to his colleagues in the aftermath of the divisive fight to impeach former President Donald Trump: Stop attacking each other and instead focus on Democrats. “Cut that crap out,” McCarthy told his members, according to two sources on the call. McCarthy said he’s had personal

A Philadelphia student is giving away homemade pizzas to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness

January 28, 2021 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

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 that gathering in large groups wasn’t safe. So the Wharton graduate student came up with a way to get rid of all of the pizza dough he had

GameStop continues to surge — now up 2,500% this year

January 28, 2021 6:40 AM CNN Newsource

So much for what goes up must come down. GameStop continued to defy gravity Thursday. Shares soared another 30% in premarket trading thanks to massive support from individual investors on Reddit. GameStop shares are now up nearly 2,500% this year — surging from just under $20 at the end of 2020 to a current price

Chipotle is testing curbside pickup

January 28, 2021 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

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 restaurants. Here’s how it works: Customers who order from participating restaurants through the Chipotle app will see a “curbside pickup” option before they check out. Once the order is

Toyota overtakes Volkswagen as world’s biggest automaker

January 28, 2021 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

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 edge over Volkswagen Group. Toyota sold 9.5 million vehicles around the world in 2020, according to figures released on Thursday that include its Daihatsu and Hino lineups. That’s compared with the 9.3

Poland puts new restrictions on abortion into effect, resulting in a near-total ban on terminations

January 28, 2021 6:25 AM CNN Newsource

The Polish government has imposed a near-total ban on abortions, including the termination of pregnancies with fetal defects, delivering a major blow to pro-choice advocates in one of Europe’s most devout Catholic countries. The unexpected announcement that the ruling would take effect on Wednesday sparked nationwide protests, despite a ban on gatherings due to Covid-19

School Closures 1/28/2021

January 28, 2021 6:10 AM News Team

(KIFI) – Due to current weather conditions, the following schools are closed: Butte County School District

CNN analysis suggests 12% — and as much as a third — of the US population might currently have some protection against Covid-19

January 28, 2021 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

Between vaccination coverage and natural immunity among those who have recovered from an infection, about 12% — and perhaps as much as a third — of the US population may currently have some degree of protection against Covid-19, according to a CNN analysis. About 6% of the US population has been vaccinated against Covid-19, according

Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 — but what does the science say?

January 28, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

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 out dogs it is billing as “coronavirus detection dogs” to screen guests and employees as they arrive at the facility. The team will be the first in the NBA to

Steamy period drama ‘Bridgerton’ is Netflix’s ‘biggest series ever’

January 28, 2021 5:18 AM CNN Newsource

Netflix has just claimed its biggest hit ever with “Bridgerton,” a drama set in Britain in the early 1800s. Some 82 million households watched the drama, based on novels by Julia Quinn, in its first 28 days, Netflix said in a statement on Wednesday. The company also claims that the show has “made the top

Offensive lineman Chad Wheeler faces charge of felony domestic violence, waived by Seattle Seahawks

January 28, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

Now-former Seahawks player Chad Wheeler was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony domestic violence after an incident at a residence in a Seattle suburb, police and court records say. The incident began at around 9:44 p.m. PT in Kent, Washington, according to Kent Police Department Assistant Chief Jarod Kasner. According to court documents, prosecutors said,

Donald Trump’s final economic report card could be very underwhelming

January 28, 2021 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

Economists are grading on a curve. That’s not a good thing if you’re former President Donald Trump. US gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, is forecast to have grown at an annualized rate of 4% between October and December. In a normal year, that would be something to celebrate — an A+

Stimulus checks won’t be taxed, but unemployment benefits will be

January 28, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

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 tax season is approaching, some people could find they owe some of the money back. It depends on the type of benefit. The two rounds of direct stimulus payments that

Analysis: After building a radicalization engine, Mark Zuckerberg aims to ‘turn down the temperature’

January 28, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Mark Zuckerberg built one of the world’s most powerful — if not the most powerful — radicalization engines in history. For years and years, his platform has algorithmically pushed people into ideological political bubbles and

Covid-19 case numbers are trending down, but 80,000 more in the US could die in the next 3 weeks

January 28, 2021 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

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 circulating in the US that are threatening another surge and could make even everyday activities more dangerous. Cases of a variant first spotted in the UK have been detected

Washington state hospital apologizes after inviting donors to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine

January 28, 2021 4:49 AM CNN Newsource

A hospital in Bellevue, Washington, has apologized for emailing about 100 benefactors an invitation to sign up for the Covid-19 vaccination. “We’re pleased to share that we have 500 new open appointments in the Overlake COVID-19 vaccine clinic,” said an email from an Overlake Medical Center, which also provided a special access code to register.

Florida officials investigating deputy allegedly seen in video taking student to the ground

January 28, 2021 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

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 incident with a school resource officer took place Tuesday at Liberty High School in Kissimmee, Florida, according to the Osceola School District. A brief video posted Tuesday, which has been

Elon Musk tweet fuels frenzied GameStop surge

January 28, 2021 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

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 $148 a share. After the market closed, Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to join the pile-on with a tweet that sent GameStop shares briefly above $200. His one-word comment

Everything you need to know about how a Reddit group blew up GameStop’s stock

January 28, 2021 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

The GameStop frenzy on Wall Street has investors, and much of the internet, enraptured — not unlike a good horror movie. Everyone knows doom is just around the corner for some key players; a lucky few will emerge stronger; and the monster might be subdued but will ultimately come back for a sequel. The cast

Detroit activist turns old potato chip bags into sleeping bags for the homeless

January 28, 2021 4:27 AM CNN Newsource

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 winter. Environmental activist Eradajere Oleita told CNN how she works her magic. “The process is simple: collect bags, cut them open, iron them and then line with plastic.” The idea came

Rural medical center suspended from vaccination program after inoculating school district staff

January 28, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

A rural Georgia medical center has been suspended from the state’s Covid-19 vaccination program for six months after the facility administered vaccines to staff of the local school district. The Georgia Department of Public Health was notified Tuesday that the Medical Center of Elberton had been vaccinating Elbert County School District staff members who were

5 things to know for January 28: Covid-19, Biden, Capitol riot, Reddit, Daniel Pearl

January 28, 2021 4:19 AM CNN Newsource

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 what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up

Title-chasing Manchester United stunned by bottom side Sheffield United as crazy Premier League season gets crazier

January 28, 2021 4:16 AM CNN Newsource

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 charge was gaining momentum, bottom-of-the-table, one-win Sheffield United brought them crashing down to earth. Needing a victory to return to the top of the table given the formidable Manchester

Can you solve the mystery of these 60-year-old travel photos?

January 28, 2021 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

There was a time when Dutch creative director Jennifer Skupin actively sought out antique furniture and vintage items at flea markets. She was particularly interested in tracking down old photographs. “I kind of liked to breathe a second life into items,” she tells CNN Travel. While browsing a flea market back in 2008, Skupin stumbled

Most House Republicans silent over violent Marjorie Taylor Greene comments as Democrats condemn them

January 28, 2021 2:44 AM CNN Newsource

Most House Republicans were silent on Wednesday after CNN’s KFile reported that Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly indicated support for executing prominent Democratic politicians in 2018 and 2019 before being elected to Congress. “These comments are deeply disturbing, and Leader McCarthy plans to have a conversation with the Congresswoman about them,” Mark Bednar, a

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