Walmart’s latest strategy to get your stuff to you faster
Walmart plans to build automated mini-warehouses in dozens of its stores to speed up customers’ online delivery and curbside pickup orders in a…
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You should update your iPhone right now
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to promptly update their operating systems to fix security bugs that may have already been exploited by…
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5 things to know for January 27: Covid-19, White House, Capitol riot, Italy, Newark
The US is awash in rough weather: California may see record-breaking rain and snow this week, and an EF-3 tornado blew through Alabama, killing one,…
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Trump adds another South Carolina lawyer to impeachment defense team amid questions of whether he will pay them
Former President Donald Trump has expanded his impeachment legal team by tapping a former prosecutor-turned-criminal defense lawyer, an addition that…
Continue Reading Rand Paul calls impeachment ‘dead on arrival’ after most Republicans signal that trial is unconstitutional
The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday to force a vote on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment…
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12 Houston police officers have been charged in connection with a botched 2019 raid
A total of 12 officers have now been indicted in connection with a 2019 botched raid that left two people dead in Houston. Six officers were indicted…
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TikTok is laying off employees in India as the country doubles down on its ban
TikTok has been forced to lay off some of its workers in India as the country doubles down on what was already a monthslong ban on the app in the…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores, clashes with Romelu Lukaku and gets red card in fiery Milan derby
Talk about a busy evening. Zlatan Ibrahimović generated plenty of headlines on Tuesday in the Milan derby — and then some. From scoring to…
Continue Reading As California lifts restrictions, a top health official worries about Covid-19 variants and the slow vaccine supply
The stay-at-home order in California has ended, but a top Los Angeles health official worries that another spike could be on the horizon as Covid-19…
Continue Reading Newly released incident reports paint timeline of the fire that led to Tony Hsieh’s death
The investigation into the house fire that led to former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s death is now concluded, the New London, Connecticut, Police…
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Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help
After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…
Continue Reading Florida sheriff accuses ‘Paramedic of the Year’ of forging Covid-19 vaccine paperwork
Police arrested a man recently honored as a local 2020 Paramedic of the Year after Polk County, Florida, law enforcement officials alleged he…
Continue Reading Indian farmers storm New Delhi’s Red Fort during tractor protest
Thousands of Indian farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms stormed New Delhi’s historic Red Fort Tuesday, with others breaching…
Continue Reading January has been the deadliest month for Covid-19 deaths in the US
January has already become the worst month for US Covid-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of Tuesday, there have been more than 79,000…
Continue Reading Seoul’s mayor died before he could face sexual harassment claims in court. A new report says the allegations were credible
Seoul’s former mayor died last year in an apparent suicide after his secretary accused him of sexual harassment. Now, an investigation by a…
Continue Reading Even with coronavirus vaccine distribution set to increase, upcoming months could be rough
As the federal government promises more help against the coronavirus pandemic with better distribution of vaccines, the President is joining the…
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Skyline grabs top seed in district tournament
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline knocked off Shelley 59-39 in girls basketball Thursday. With the win, the Grizzlies secured the top seed in the 4A…
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Blackfoot downs Bonneville to end regular season
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Blackfoot girls basketball finished off the regular season with a 63-44 win over Bonneville on Tuesday. Esperanza Vergara…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – Jan. 26
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys and girls high school…
Continue Reading Marjorie Taylor Greene indicated support for executing prominent Democrats in 2018 and 2019 before running for Congress
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly indicated support for executing prominent Democratic politicians in 2018 and 2019 before being…
Continue Reading Wisconsin pharmacist to plead guilty to tampering with Covid-19 vaccine vials
The Wisconsin hospital pharmacist who in December allegedly removed 57 vials of Covid-19 vaccine from cold storage because he believed the vaccine…
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs slashes CEO pay by $10 million over massive scandal
Goldman Sachs cut chief executive David Solomon’s annual compensation by $10 million, or 36%, following a penalty deduction that resulted from…
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Dwayne Johnson says late dad ‘would have loved’ new TV series ‘Young Rock’
NBC’s “Young Rock” may largely be about Dwayne Johnson’s good old days, but it also aims to be honest: Those days…
Continue Reading There will be no inductees in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021
The National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021 is empty. None of the 25 eligible candidates received the minimum of 75% of ballots cast to be…
Continue Reading A rise in student suicides has pushed the 5th largest US school district to speed up a return to in-person learning
The fifth-largest district in the United States is expediting its plan to bring students back for in-person learning after a rise in student…
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Business exec and his wife charged after flying into remote Canadian town to get Covid-19 vaccine, officials say
The former president and CEO of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and his wife are facing charges — including failure to self-isolate…
Continue Reading WHO team in Wuhan to begin long-delayed coronavirus investigation after clearing quarantine
A team of World Health Organization (WHO) investigators is preparing to leave quarantine in the Chinese city of Wuhan and begin a long-awaited…
Continue Reading Republic Day 2021: Indian farmers storm New Delhi’s Red Fort during tractor protest
Thousands of Indian farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms stormed New Delhi’s historic Red Fort Tuesday, with others breaching…
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Biden chief of staff: President wants schools open but US must ‘make the investments’ needed to safely return
President Joe Biden wants schools to reopen but believes Congress must make the necessary investments to safely return to in-person learning, his…
Continue Reading How Oregon just proved Donald Trump isn’t going anywhere
On Monday night, the Oregon Republican Party issued a formal condemnation of the 10 House Republicans who voted in favor of impeaching President…
Continue Reading Microsoft posts record revenue as pandemic continues to fuel sales
Microsoft exceeded Wall Street analysts’ expectations for quarterly revenue by nearly $3 billion and hit a three-month sales record, it…
Continue Reading Vaccine rollout stumbles as a ‘Hunger Games’ approach leaves states and counties to fend for themselves
Eighty-year-old Belma Requejo of Los Angeles County is trapped in her home with her 83-year-old husband and two other elderly relatives. They are…
Continue Reading Democrats stunned by briefing on Capitol’s security before insurrection: ‘It was only by pure dumb luck’ more weren’t killed
Members of Congress were left stunned during a briefing from law enforcement about their failure to prepare for the insurrection at the US Capitol…
Continue Reading California revamps Covid-19 vaccine delivery system amid criticism over slow rollout
California is revamping its coronavirus vaccine delivery system amid criticism over the slow and inefficient rollout of doses, the California…
Continue Reading Restaurant gets gas shut off, hit with citations for ignoring COVID rules
Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, California (KABC) — California health officials lifted the statewide…
Continue Reading Sen. Patrick Leahy home from brief hospitalization after presiding over opening of Trump’s impeachment trial
Sen. Patrick Leahy returned home Tuesday night from the hospital after seeking treatment out of an abundance of caution, according to a spokesman.…
Continue Reading A crocheted Bernie Sanders doll raised more than $40k for charity in an online auction
A handmade crocheted doll inspired by the viral inauguration meme of Sen. Bernie Sanders raised more than $40,000 for Meals on Wheels America when it…
Continue Reading Several hundred White House officials have been vaccinated for Covid-19
Several hundred White House employees had been vaccinated for Covid-19 as of Tuesday, two Biden administration officials told CNN, with more expected…
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Snake River School District early release for COVID-19 vaccinations
The Snake River School District is getting ready to vaccinate its employees who choose to get the…
Continue Reading SpaceX, Amazon spat pits world’s richest men against each other over space real estate
SpaceX and Amazon — companies run by the two richest men in the world — are sparring over their competing satellite-based internet businesses,…
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No more cleaning between games
The Idaho State Board of Education has made another change to its plan for winter…
Continue Reading YouTube star Jake Paul to face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in April boxing match
Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned boxer, has his next match lined up. The controversial internet personality will face former UFC fighter Ben Askren…
Continue Reading Retirements shake up 2022 map as Republican senators eye exits
Senate GOP leaders are bracing for more retirements within their ranks, as a handful of senior Republicans decline to commit to running again —…
Continue Reading READ: Judge’s temporary order blocking Biden’s halt of deportations
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow to one of the…
Continue Reading Sen. Patrick Leahy taken to hospital ‘out of abundance of caution’ after presiding over opening of Trump’s impeachment trial
Sen. Patrick Leahy was hospitalized out of an abundance of caution on Wednesday, just hours after presiding over the opening of former President…
Continue Reading Several hundred White House officials have been vaccinated
Several hundred White House employees had been vaccinated as of Tuesday, two Biden administration officials told CNN, with more expected in the…
Continue Reading Florida led the world in shark attacks again in 2020
The US is once again the shark attack capital of the world in 2020. Thanks, Florida! Last year, the US reported 33 unprovoked shark attacks,…
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559 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 559 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Newark and New Jersey officials reach settlement in yearslong lawsuit over lead contamination of city drinking water
The city of Newark, New Jersey, resolved yearslong litigation Tuesday in connection to its water crisis, in which city drinking water was…
Continue Reading Justice Department officially rescinds policy that led to family separations
The Justice Department formally rescinded the Trump administration’s controversial “zero tolerance” policy that called for the…
Continue Reading Democrats weigh whether they need witnesses to make a visceral case against Trump at impeachment trial
Facing highly skeptical Republican senators, House impeachment managers are preparing a case to show the visceral evidence of the Capitol…
Continue Reading Antony Blinken sworn in as Biden’s secretary of state
Antony Blinken said it is the honor of his life to serve as the top US diplomat after being sworn in as the newest secretary of state Tuesday.…
Continue Reading In-person learning during the pandemic is possible with the right precautions, CDC researchers say
Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but experts from the US…
Continue Reading Former Army secretary says DC National Guard had no plan ahead of Capitol riot beyond local traffic control
Former Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told a House panel on Tuesday that the National Guard only planned to deal with traffic in Washington, DC, the…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s office program reaches milestone with 1,000th pet adoption
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — A program the Gwinnett County…
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IHSAA announces changes to state basketball tournament
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced some changes to the state basketball tournament dates on Tuesday. The…
Continue Reading Pepsi bets on plant-based snacks with Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo are combining forces to develop and distribute snacks and drinks made with plant-based protein as the plant-based trend gains…
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Utah House votes to allow concealed guns without a permit
The Utah House voted Tuesday to allow adults to carry concealed weapons without a permit, despite some GOP…
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Snow, Rain and Gusty Winds
We’re seeing a steady stream of stormy weather roll in from the west. We’ll start to see snow showers moving through the region, Wednesday morning.…
Continue Reading Senators sworn in for Trump impeachment trial
Senators were sworn in for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday amid an immediate challenge to the…
Continue Reading Democrats signal they could take next steps on Covid relief package as soon as next week
Democrats are swiftly moving to unlock an arcane Senate budget process to pass a Covid-19 relief bill with just Democratic votes even as the Biden…
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Gordon: Oil and gas lease moratorium would devastate Wyoming
Governor Mark Gordon says Biden administration plans to stop issuing new oil and gas leases on federal land would have severe economic consequences…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 142 COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Biden confronts Putin over several issues in first call, White House says
President Joe Biden held his first call Tuesday with his Russian counterpart, according to the White House, confronting President Vladimir Putin over…
Continue Reading Woman defends racist rant that was caught on camera
Click here for updates on this story LEHIGH ACRES, Florida (WBBH) — A woman was being recorded when she called someone…
Continue Reading Neighbors help neighbors shovel sidewalks and driveways
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — Many residential streets were still packed with snow…
Continue Reading Microsoft beats revenue expectations as pandemic continues to fuel sales
Microsoft exceeded Wall Street analysts’ expectations for quarterly revenue by nearly $3 billion, it reported Tuesday. The results signal that…
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Teton County implements health order variances
Wyoming Public Health Officer Alexia Harrist, MD, PhD, has approved two local variances to statewide health orders in Teton County.…
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Biden announces purchase of 200M vaccine doses
President Joe Biden announced a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including the…
Continue Reading Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigns, in calculated move amid coronavirus crisis
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation on Tuesday, in a tactical political maneuver that he hopes will allow him to build a…
Continue Reading Harris reflects on ‘full circle’ moment after receiving vaccine dose at NIH building her late mother frequented
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday spoke in personal terms about a “full circle” moment after receiving the second dose of the…
Continue Reading Gorilla at the San Diego Zoo gets monoclonal antibody therapy after being infected with Covid-19
A gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California has recovered from Covid-19 after receiving monoclonal antibody therapy and other…
Continue Reading Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow to one of the…
Continue Reading Friends, family celebrate 100th birthday of Navy veteran
Click here for updates on this story MEDIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Delaware County man is celebrating a milestone.…
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Idaho delegation pushes Circuit Court split
The Idaho Congressional Delegation is introducing legislation aimed at splitting the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals into two circuits. …
Continue Reading Biden to announce purchase of 200M vaccine doses and plans to bump up distribution to states
President Joe Biden will announce a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including…
Continue Reading Pepsi and Beyond Meat are teaming up on plant-based snacks
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo are combining forces to develop and distribute snacks and drinks made with plant-based protein as the plant-based trend gains…
Continue Reading Arizona cannabis cultivation companies adjust to new demand, expecting 5x more production
Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — It’s been just days since recreational…
Continue Reading San Diego Zoo receives vaccine intended for animals
Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, CA (KCAL/KCBS) — The gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are on…
Continue Reading Samuel L. Jackson gets ‘1st Jab’ of COVID-19 vaccine at The Forum
Click here for updates on this story INGLEWOOD, CA (KCAL/KCBS) — Nick Fury is calling on Avengers fans to assemble and…
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Shelley Police investigate shooting incident
Shelley Police are investigating an early morning shooting incident.…
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Court rules against Idaho treasurer in office space fight
The Idaho Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling ordering the Idaho state treasurer to vacate her offices in the…
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East Idaho job market recovering, some counties faster than others
Due to Idaho’s diverse economy, some counties have had a more difficult time bouncing back, while others seem to be…
Continue Reading US government urges Americans not to travel abroad after new testing requirement goes into effect
The US government is urging Americans not to travel abroad after new restrictions went into effect Tuesday requiring all passengers traveling by air…
Continue Reading CBS suspends two top execs after LA Times report alleging racism and misogyny
CBS has suspended two of its top TV executives following a Los Angeles Times investigation that alleged they cultivated a toxic work culture…
Continue Reading At least 150 people have been charged by Justice Department in Capitol riot
At least 150 people have now been charged by federal prosecutors in connection with the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to a CNN…
Continue Reading PM Trudeau warns Canadians to expect more travel restrictions soon
Toronto, Ontario Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning Canadians to expect more travel restrictions in the near future. At…
Continue Reading Hundreds flee for safety as gunfire erupts at Oakland sideshow
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, CA (KPIX) — Volleys of gunfire rang out at an illegal Oakland weekend…
Continue Reading Air purifiers may do more harm than good in confined spaces, study finds
A new study has found that air purifiers used in elevators and other confined spaces may actually do more harm than good in limiting the spread of…
Continue Reading Risk of setting off another surge has business owners, nurses concerned
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KPIX) — With the stay-at-home order rescinded, some are…
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Angler numbers up at Henry’s Lake
Anglers spent more time trying their luck on Henry’s Lake ice fishing in 2020, but were enjoying less success.…
Continue Reading Rand Paul test vote sidelined but offers early look at Republican opposition for Trump impeachment trial
The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday to force a vote on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment…
Continue Reading Apple scam dupes woman out of $1,980
Click here for updates on this story GLENDALE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — Like a lot of us, Martha Santa Cruz stores a lot…
Continue Reading Republicans and Democrats see promise and uncertainty in Ohio’s open Senate race
The unexpected retirement of Republican Sen. Rob Portman has set off a frantic scramble in Ohio, leading numerous Republicans and a handful of…
Continue Reading Airbnb was ensnared in the Capitol Riot fallout. It somehow still came out on top
Brian Chesky had some air mattresses, but not much more, in 2008 when the presidential election triggered an idea for his then-fledgling startup,…
Continue Reading After beating cancer 3 times, Mike Bell, 79, loses battle with Covid
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As a long-time construction worker, Mike Bell was known for…
Continue Reading Long Island teen’s National Anthem performance wows nation before AFC Championship game
Click here for updates on this story DIX HILLS, New York (WCBS) — A Long Island teenager is getting attention for…
Continue Reading Alabama crews search for survivors after a tornado demolished homes, killing 1 and injuring dozens
What used to be homes are now mangled piles of debris, with personal belongings strewn across lawns and streets. That’s the new reality near…
Continue Reading Rand Paul test vote sidelined but offers early look at Republican support for Trump impeachment trial
The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul to force a vote on Tuesday on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s…
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