Bill to end legal notice requirement in newspapers fails
Legislation to end the requirement that government agencies publish legal notices in newspapers failed in the House on Wednesday.
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Impeachment trial: Managers argue Trump campaigned for months to undermine election and incite rioters
House impeachment managers argued Wednesday that former President Donald Trump engaged in a months-long campaign to falsely convince his supporters that the election was stolen, whipping them into a state of anger over the false belief the results were fraudulent and inciting his followers to violently disrupt the peaceful transfer of power. The managers kicked
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Fire rips through historic Krispy Kreme donut shop owned by Shaquille O’Neal
An early-morning fire gutted a historic Atlanta Krispy Kreme doughnut shop that belongs to retired NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal. Two workers were inside the store and called 911 at about 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday after they smelled smoke, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department spokesman Sgt. Cortez Stafford told CNN. They were able to get out of
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Bernie Sanders presses OMB nominee Neera Tanden over ‘vicious attacks’ on progressives
Neera Tanden, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, faced sharp questioning over her past comments critical of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle during a second Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday morning. Senators on the Budget Committee pressed Tanden, who has most recently served as the CEO and president
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NBA team Dallas Mavericks to resume playing the national anthem
The Dallas Mavericks will resume playing the National Anthem prior to home games having previously not played it in 11 regular season games at American Airlines Center. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban directed the team to stop playing the anthem before the season, according to multiple reports, and a team spokesperson on Wednesday initially said there
Continue Reading This teen gave up her entire college savings to pay for her mom’s rent and avoid eviction
At the ripe age of 18, Alondra Carmona is already making adult-like decisions — and when it comes to her mom, no sacrifice is too big. Carmona, a high school senior, gave her mom all the money she’s been saving for college in order to avoid eviction from their apartment in Houston, Texas. Martha Zepeda,
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The best way to say ‘I love you’ is to stay away
Some say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also keeps you safer, according to the latest guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mail love letters, send roses or deliver chocolates, but don’t plan any in-person activities this Valentine’s Day with people outside your household. The CDC guidelines say the
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Boyfriend surprises girlfriend with flash mob proposal
Click here for updates on this story Orlando (WESH) — Last Saturday was an ordinary day at Lake Eola but for Leigh Green, it was about to become anything but ordinary. Green’s two best friends lured her to the park for a girl’s afternoon out then busted out into a dance to Bruno Mars “Will
Continue Reading ‘Very unusual’: Mountain lion breaks through glass door into Utah home
Click here for updates on this story MILLCREEK, UT (KSL) — A mountain lion broke into a home through a sliding glass door in the foothills of Millcreek Canyon on Saturday. The man who discovered the animal walked away uninjured. The incident happened about 11 a.m. Saturday when a man went to check on his
Continue Reading Prosecutor: Mother, boyfriend placed child in scalding water to discipline
Click here for updates on this story Genesee County, Michigan (WNEM) — A mother and her boyfriend have been charged with child abuse after they allegedly placed a child in scalding water as a form of discipline. The alleged incident happened on Feb. 3 and left the 2-year-old boy in critical condition, Genesee County Prosecutor
Continue Reading Sundance Film Festival broke records going virtual. Here’s what that meant for Park City
Click here for updates on this story PARK CITY, UT (KSL) — Going online and screening in-person movies in 20 different locations across the country led to record Sundance Film Festival attendance, Sundance Institute officials said earlier this week. In all, it’s estimated there were over 600,000 audience views of the 73 feature and 50
Continue Reading Here’s why only 1 senator changed his impeachment vote
Anyone who watched the back-to-back presentations of the House impeachment managers and former President Donald Trump’s legal team on the first day of the Senate impeachment trial could see that this was a massive mismatch. On the one hand, you had the impeachment managers making a compelling — and moving — case about the riot
Continue Reading Family of inmate who died from COVID-19 say state failed to prevent tragedy
Click here for updates on this story Honolulu (KITV) — The family of an inmate of a Hawaii prison who died of COVID-19 believe it could have been prevented. And now they want the state to be held accountable for what they call “unacceptable” conditions and callous policies at Halawa Correctional Facility. The Department of
Continue Reading After the deadly shooting at Minnesota clinic, health care center says ‘our hearts were broken’
For both patients and staff, the shooting at a Minnesota health care center that killed one person and wounded four others Tuesday has been traumatic, center officials say. “Our hearts were broken,” Allina Health said in a prepared statement. “The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is leading the ongoing investigation, and we are assisting in any
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New traffic detour update on US-91 from Shelley to York Road
Crews have begun to detour county road traffic as County Line Rd (1500 North) is temporarily closed in both directions.
Continue Reading Smugglers spread misinformation at the border. The White House says now is not the time to come.
In recent weeks, migrants waiting in various northern Mexican cities have been told to travel to other locations along the border under the false pretense that they’ll be let into the US through a port of entry there, immigration attorneys tell CNN. Other messages, shared via the popular messaging app WhatsApp, have falsely told migrants
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Twitter is stuck between a rock and a hard place in India
India’s efforts to crack down on dissent have left Twitter with an impossible balancing act: protecting free speech, or risking its employees and business in one of the company’s most vital markets. The company said in a blog post Wednesday that it was “served with several separate blocking orders” by the Indian government against hundreds
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Police search for man who fled on foot in Arbon area
The Power County Sheriff’s Office reports after a deputy pulled over a red vehicle early Wednesday morning, the driver fled south on foot from the scene into the Arbon hills.
Continue Reading This restaurant owner buys out street vendors’ tamales so they can call it a day during a Chicago cold snap
When it’s 9 degrees in Chicago, you can see your frozen breath in the air, feel the arctic sting on your face and, on this February morning, bask in the warmth of a caring man armed with 50 tamales. Restaurateur Robert Magiet just purchased the Mexican rollups from a street vendor. It was the seller’s
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Target is giving workers free rides to get COVID-19 vaccines
Target is offering an incentive beyond cash to encourage its workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine: a free ride. The chain on Wednesday said it will give its more than 350,000 hourly employees up to four hours of pay — two hours for each dose they receive– and free Lyft rides of up to $15
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‘Heartbeat’ abortion ban bill introduced in Idaho Senate
A panel of Idaho lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation that would outlaw an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Continue Reading American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland gives $10M for new UW Hospital transplant clinic
Click here for updates on this story Madison, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal) — American Girl founder and philanthropist Pleasant Rowland is donating $10 million toward the construction of a new transplant clinic at UW Hospital, UW Health is announcing Tuesday. Rowland, who has given tens of millions to the Madison arts community, in 2012 received
Continue Reading Psaki defends Biden administration’s school reopening goal as ‘not the ceiling’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended the administration’s school reopening goals on Wednesday in the wake of criticism from parents, teachers, students and local officials who say the goals are insufficient. Psaki said the bar set by the administration was “not the ceiling” as she fielded multiple questions on the matter during Wednesday’s news
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INL team cheers on Mars Perseverance
A team of Idaho National Laboratory engineers will be keeping a close eye on the Mars 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover as it lands on Jezero Crater, Mars February 18.
Continue Reading Dentists given authority to administer COVID-19 vaccine, per executive order
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, NC (WLOS) — During a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 9 in which Gov. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, NCDHHS secretary, outlined strategies going forward that will provide equitable access of the COVID-19 vaccine to all North Carolina residents, Cooper included one of the strategies would be
Continue Reading Stolen outdoor school trailer recovered
Click here for updates on this story Missoula, Montana (Missoulian) — Two Missoulians found a stolen cargo trailer and some of the equipment belonging to Missoula Outdoor Learning Adventures over the weekend. Porter Hammitt, program director and lead instructor for the children’s adventure camp, reported the trailer missing to the Missoula Police Department on Feb.
Continue Reading Man accused of hitting another with a bat over unpaid debt
Click here for updates on this story Mauston, Wisconsin (Juneau County Star-Times) — A Mauston man allegedly hit another man in the back with a bat during a dispute about an unpaid debt. Devin Sanders, 20, of Mauston is charged with felony aggravated battery and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. If convicted of the felony charge he
Continue Reading Biden administration continues vaccination push with five new mass vaccination sites in Texas and New York
The Biden administration is partnering with Texas and New York to open additional vaccination centers as it continues its push to vaccinate every American amid the coronavirus pandemic. Three new major community vaccination centers will open in the cities of Dallas, Arlington and Houston in Texas, Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients announced Wednesday. Together, these
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Wyoming man pleads guilty to killing 3 relatives
A Wyoming man accused of killing three relatives has pleaded guilty.
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Cheyenne burger joint defies virus public health orders
The owner of a burger joint in Cheyenne has defied public health orders in Wyoming issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, arguing he had to do so to stay in business and keep his staff employed.
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Portrait of Humanity photo awards capture hope and courage in a year of struggle
This past year has been a time of reflection for many — and some photographs from around the world have attempted to capture the diversity and nuance of the human experience. In the aftermath of a year characterized by adversity, 1854 Media and the British Journal of Photography have announced the winners of their annual
Continue Reading Woman donates 62 gallons of breast milk to moms struggling with lactation
When Katy Bannerman pulled open her deep freezer it was overflowing with packets of breast milk, 8,000 ounces to be exact. Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, the North Carolina mother of two began donating her extra supply of breast milk to mothers struggling with breastfeeding issues. Bannerman was inspired to donate her surplus
Continue Reading Pennsylvania man assaulted police officer, stole another’s bodycam during Capitol riot, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say that during the Capitol riot, Michael John Lopatic Sr. brutally assaulted a police officer, stole and destroyed another officer’s bodycam, and that threatening messages posted on social media about elected leaders in Washington show that his actions “were not spontaneous.” Court records show that Lopatic, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is charged with
Continue Reading Diplomats condemn Netanyahu’s settlement drive after Israeli troops destroy Bedouin camp three times in a month
Small groups of women and children huddled in tents as storm clouds brewed in the west and delegations of diplomats, clerics, top politicians and media swooped down upon their misery. The commiserations flowed fast. The outrage of outsiders swelled with indignation. And in the end a top European diplomat admitted that foreign money spent on
Continue Reading CT-based company to continue making helicopters for the President of the United States
Click here for updates on this story STRATFORD, CT (WFSB) — A Connecticut company continues to be responsible for crafting the president’s helicopters. Sikorsky in Stratford announced on Wednesday that it was contracted to manufacture 23 VH-92A Presidential Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps. “We are honored to continue our proven record in this no
Continue Reading House managers to use new Capitol security footage in their case against Trump on Wednesday
House impeachment managers are beginning the second day of Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial Wednesday looking to convince skeptical Republican senators that the former president was responsible for the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol where insurrectionists violently disrupted the peaceful transfer of power. The managers will show never-before-seen Capitol security footage in
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Carole King’s legendary ‘Tapestry’ turns 50
Carole King’s hit album “Tapestry” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The album, released in 1971, won Grammy Awards for album of the year and best pop vocal performance, among numerous other acknowledgments. King received a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. “Tapestry” topped the Billboard albums chart in the US and hit diamond status
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Incorrect Pocatello Temple open house dates announced
UPDATE 3:00 p.m. Pocatello Communication Director Larry Fisher released the following Wednesday afternoon.
Continue Reading Double masking can block 92% of infectious particles, CDC says
Double masking can significantly improve protection, new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Researchers found that layering a cloth mask over a medical procedural mask, such as a disposable blue surgical mask, can block 92.5% of potentially infectious particles from escaping by creating a tighter fit and eliminating leakage. “These
Continue Reading Man in far-right militant group joined Capitol mob after appearing with Trump ally Roger Stone
An Oath Keeper who appeared to be providing security for political operative Roger Stone on January 6 later joined an angry mob outside the Capitol, according to video and images reviewed by CNN and four sources who confirmed his identity. Hours after being seen with Stone outside a Washington hotel, Roberto Minuta was photographed on
Continue Reading Great-grandmother crashes into home trying to escape shootout
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — A 78-year-old great-grandmother is recovering from bruises, swelling, and an injured eye after surviving a wild crash on Monday prompted by a shootout in southwest Houston. The woman, who asked not be identified given the violent nature of what she witnessed, said she owes God
Continue Reading Biden son-in-law faces conflict of interest concerns following coronavirus response investments
The White House has pledged to bar President Joe Biden’s family from using the office for personal gain, but questions are being raised by good governance groups and news outlets about whether an investment firm co-founded by Biden’s son-in-law could present a new set of ethical challenges for the administration. On the campaign and now,
Continue Reading Business owner pays it forward to help teen who gave college savings to mom
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — A Houston high school senior who made national headlines for giving up her entire college savings to help pay for her mom’s rent has been receiving an overwhelming amount of support and now, she’s even being offered a free graduation party. Alondra Carmona, a senior
Continue Reading Aldi plans to open 100 new US stores this year
German discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday it will open 100 new stores this year in the United States, continuing its rapid growth in the country. Aldi, which has more than 2,000 stores in 37 states already, said its new stores will be located in Arizona, California, Florida and the Northeast region. The privately-held grocer says
Continue Reading More than 11 million people could lose pandemic unemployment benefits if Congress doesn’t act soon
An estimated 11.4 million workers will lose their unemployment benefits between mid-March and mid-April unless Congress passes its next coronavirus relief package in coming weeks, a new study has found. Out-of-work Americans will start running out of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits next month. Some 4 million people will see their
Continue Reading Wild horses in cause traffic delay
Click here for updates on this story Ruidoso, New Mexico (KOAT ) — Just a typical day in Ruidoso as a horse crossing causes a slight traffic delay. Ruidoso, New Mexico, is well-known for its wildlife, and today is no different. These horses galavanted across the street. Please note: This content carries a strict local
Continue Reading Biden son-in-law faces conflicts of interest concerns following coronavirus response investments
The White House has pledged to bar President Joe Biden’s family from using the office for personal gain, but questions are being raised by good governance groups and news outlets about whether an investment firm co-founded by Biden’s son-in-law could present a new set of ethical challenges for the administration. On the campaign and now,
Continue Reading Harris to start ‘regular’ lunches with Blinken in bid to beef up foreign policy chops
Vice President Kamala Harris will have her first private lunch with Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday, meetings that are expected to continue with regularity, according to two administration officials. The meetings, which will be worked around their schedules and Covid-19 regulations, continue a tradition of vice presidents in close collaboration with their administration’s secretary
Continue Reading ‘It was adrenaline’: Deputy saves man dangling from bridge
Click here for updates on this story Calaveras County, California (KRCA ) — The Tuolumne County sheriff’s deputy seen in a photo holding onto a man who was dangling from a bridge said he had to sprint in the moments leading up to the dramatic rescue. Cpl. Andrew Long told reporters on Tuesday that he
Continue Reading Community comes together after food pantry’s truck sidelined by theft
Click here for updates on this story Milton, New Hampshire (WMUR ) — A food pantry in Milton thanked the community on Tuesday after people rallied around the organization, following a crippling theft. The food pantry is a small operation that fills a big void for many people in the Milton area. The We Care
Continue Reading Trump impeachment defense team scrambling to make new videos to bolster case
President Donald Trump’s legal team is scrambling to collect and produce more videos to bolster their impeachment trial arguments after a rambling debut performance that enraged the former president and dismayed Republicans, according to a person familiar with the discussions. The move to use more videotape — and lean away from in-person arguments — amounts
Continue Reading Bucs fan tracks down Chiefs fan after befriending his cutout at Super Bowl
Click here for updates on this story Kansas City, Missouri (KMBC ) — A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan has tracked down a Chiefs fan after befriending his fan cutout during the Super Bowl. “The cutouts made it feel a lot less lonely,” said Tampa Bay fan L.J. Govoni. Govoni said he didn’t mind all the
Continue Reading More than 23 killed as bandits attack five districts in northern Nigeria
More than 23 people were killed in simultaneous raids on five districts in Nigeria’s Kaduna state by armed assailants Tuesday. Authorities in the state confirmed the killings in a statement released by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. The latest raids came barely 72 hours after armed gangs invaded Birnin Gwari
Continue Reading Proposal: Lower marijuana possession fine to $1
Click here for updates on this story Milwaukee (WISN ) — If someone is caught with a small amount of marijuana in Milwaukee County, it could soon only cost them a $1 fine. A county board supervisor is proposing the change the same week Gov. Tony Evers proposed legalizing and taxing marijuana in Wisconsin. “This
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant helicopter crashed after pilot pushed limits and disregarded training, NTSB says
Federal investigators are recommending significant helicopter safety changes — including more pilot training and readily available technology — after concluding the crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others was entirely preventable. In four hours of testimony and deliberations, the National Transportation Safety Board said Island Express charter pilot Ara
Continue Reading A new app can turn any parent into a coaching whiz
Have you ever been stared down by a group of 6-year olds, all waiting for you to tell them what they should be doing? I have and it’s terrifying. This is the confession of a youth soccer (assistant) coach. I never played soccer as a kid or a young adult. Didn’t watch it much either.
Continue Reading ‘We’re not picking sides’: why one Iowa restaurant is maintaining Covid mandates after state loosened them
Click here for updates on this story BETTENDORF, IA (WQAD) — On Friday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Covid-19 restrictions for businesses across the state would be rolled back, effective February 7. However, Mickey Kosgard said that wasn’t going to be an option for her Bettendorf restaurant, Mickey’s Country Cafe. “We have so many
Continue Reading Jared Leto as Joker in ‘Justice League’ is here
Jared Leto is the Joker in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” and it’s terrifying. Vanity Fair has the first look at Leto’s version of the comic book villain and Leto in a hospital gown might give you nightmares. And, in case you’re wondering, it’s nothing like how Leto portrayed the Joker in 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” “Zack
Continue Reading Heineken is cutting 8,000 jobs as it moves ‘beyond beer’
Heineken is cutting 8,000 jobs and trying to “move beyond beer” after the pandemic hammered sales. The brewer of Moretti and Amstel said in an earnings statement on Wednesday that it will slash almost 10% of its global workforce and seek savings of €2 billion ($2.4 billion) over two years as part of an overhaul
Continue Reading ‘Framing Britney’ director says she ‘tried everything’ to get her to participate
Britney Spears does not appear in the new, buzzy documentary about herself, and for its director, that’s a problem. Samantha Stark, the director of “Framing Britney Spears,” told “Entertainment Tonight” that “There’s a big ethical conflict for me in making a film where the central person in it isn’t participating.” “It’s really something that I’ve
Continue Reading Georgia attorney general refuses request to appoint new prosecutor in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Georgia’s attorney general has refused a request to appoint an alternative prosecutor in two high-profile cases involving the use of force by police in Atlanta. Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis had cited issues with her predecessor’s handling of the two cases. One is that of Rayshard Brooks, a Black man killed by a
Continue Reading Facebook group a beacon of hope for those seeking Covid-19 vaccination appointments
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — COVID-19 has affected the lives of countless people, and for Kathy Everett’s daughter it means she can’t do her favorite thing in the world: enjoying restaurants with her family. “We have been in lockdown since this all started,” said Everett, adding, “I just can’t
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Man arrested in connection to shooting in Ammon
The Chubbuck Police Department, Pocatello Police Department and Idaho State Police were conducting investigative follow up Thursday in reference to a shooting incident that occurred in Bonneville County earlier this week.
Continue Reading Woman collects hundreds of used eye glasses so others have chance to see clearly
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — For the last four years, Linda Hochberg has been collecting eye glasses. “There’s a lot of different tastes in glasses,” said Hochberg as she laughed and looked at the 172 pairs laid out on her dining room table. Hochberg first started this mission after
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Water supply outlook
Hydrologists are still waiting for the effects of a La Nina weather pattern, as most of Idaho continued to see drier and warmer than normal weather during January.
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2020: a good year for potato markets
2020 was a record year for potato sales, according to Potatoes USA, the national potato marketing organization.
Continue Reading Investigation opened into Trump’s attempt to influence the Georgia 2020 election
A prosecutor in Fulton County, Georgia, has opened a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump for his “attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia general election.” In a letter sent Wednesday to numerous Georgia state election officials, including Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis requested that they
Continue Reading Man killed in Kansas City found in a Kansas backyard 112 miles away
Click here for updates on this story ARCADIA, KS (KCTV/KSMO) — The body of a man who went missing from Midtown Kansas City has been found in the Kansas backyard of a man who then immediately went on the run. Investigators believe 33-year-old Derrick Yule was killed near West 44th Street and Main Street in
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Wyoming preparing rental assistance program
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon issued an executive order clearing the Wyoming Department of Family Services to begin preparations for administering the new Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Continue Reading One dead and four wounded in shooting at Minnesota health care clinic
The 67-year-old man accused of killing one person and wounding four others at a health care clinic in the Minnesota city of Buffalo was “very familiar” to law enforcement and was upset with his treatment, authorities said Tuesday. Gregory Ulrich was taken into custody after the morning shooting at the Allina Health Care Clinic. Buffalo
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is bringing back an old favorite to its menu after a customer revolt
McDonald’s has heard the complaints and is bringing back the fan-favorite Hi-C Orange drink after a nearly four-year absence from soda fountains. The orange-colored beverage will begin reappearing in select US restaurants this month and will be available nationwide by June. McDonald’s said in a release that its return was prompted by boisterous fans on
Continue Reading Airlines can now pick their own routes across the Atlantic. Huge fuel savings could follow
Airlines are poised to reduce their emissions and reap huge fuel savings on transatlantic flights in the coming weeks as air traffic controllers experiment with giving pilots free rein to chart their own paths across skies that have been cleared out by the pandemic. For decades, planes going between Europe and North America — one
Continue Reading House stimulus bill would expand eligibility for Affordable Care Act subsidies
The latest House coronavirus relief legislation would make more people eligible for Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years, temporarily fulfilling one of President Joe Biden’s campaign promises. The bill, introduced this week by House Ways and Means Committee chair Rep. Richard Neal, would make the federal premium subsidy more generous and would eliminate the
Continue Reading A hug, a fishing trip, the symphony: Seniors long for simple pleasures after 2nd dose of Covid vaccine
Rosemary Connelly just wants to have a good time. The 92-year-old feels the day is near now she has her second dose of Covid-19 vaccine. A resident at Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey, Connelly misses her family, which includes five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, one of whom was born during the pandemic.
Continue Reading About 1 in 10 Americans have gotten at least their first COVID-19 shot. But supply challenges remain
About one in 10 Americans — nearly 32.9 million people — have so far received at least a first dose of the two-part COVID-19 vaccines, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show, and about 9.8 million people have been fully vaccinated. And while US and state leaders are optimistic vaccinations will
Continue Reading GM’s 2020 profit shocked Wall Street — and GM. That’s bad news for 2021
Who would’ve thunk that General Motors would have a better 2020 than 2019? Despite a pandemic that initially appeared to be a body blow for the auto industry, that’s exactly what happened. Last year, GM and other automakers were hurt by pandemic-fueled temporary plant closures earlier in the year. Those closures, in combination with mass
Continue Reading School psychologist talks about how he’s helping students cope with challenges of COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story Salem, Oregon (KPTV) — The pandemic has taken a toll on many people’s mental health, that includes families, students and teachers in our schools. FOX 12 recently sat down with a school psychologist to talk about how he’s helping them cope with the challenges of COVID-19. “The request
Continue Reading Facebook will start showing some of its users less political content
Facebook will start reducing the amount of political content users see while scrolling their primary feeds. The social media platform will “temporarily reduce the distribution of political content in News Feed for a small percentage of people” in Brazil, Indonesia and Canada this week, it said in a blog post on Wednesday. The changes will
Continue Reading Detective shot multiple times while picking up pizza during Super Bowl, police say
Click here for updates on this story East Chicago, Indiana (WLS) — An off-duty East Chicago police detective is recovering after he was shot multiple times over the weekend while picking up a pizza. Investigators said they were alarmed to find two dozen bullet casings scattered around the sidewalk outside Toni’s Pizza on Indianapolis Boulevard
Continue Reading Twitter CFO says Trump’s ban is permanent, even if he runs for office again
Former President Donald Trump will not be permitted back on Twitter even if he runs again for office and wins, according to the company’s chief financial officer. Asked during an interview on CNBC Wednesday whether Trump’s tweeting privileges could be restored if he wins the presidency again, CFO Ned Segal clarified that Trump’s ban is
Continue Reading Warner and Rubio urge Biden administration to designate a leader on SolarWinds hack response
The top lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee urged the Biden administration on Tuesday to designate a leader to address the US government response to the massive hacking campaign that targeted government agencies and private-sector companies. “The federal government’s response so far has lacked the leadership and coordination warranted by a significant cyber event,” wrote
Continue Reading Global COVID-19 cases declined 17% worldwide last week, WHO says
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported across the globe has declined for a fourth week in a row, according to data from the World Health Organization, offering a glimmer of hope that the world is turning a corner in its efforts to contain the pandemic. The number of COVID-19 deaths reported worldwide decreased for
Continue Reading Minority corrections officers allege they were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin, who is accused in George Floyd’s death
Eight minority corrections officers at a Minnesota county jail are suing Ramsey County, alleging they were briefly barred from working near the area former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was being held because of the color of their skin, according to court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WCCO. The officers’ civil suit follows discrimination charges they
Continue Reading Husband donates kidney on wedding anniversary, saves her life
You’re bound to hear some great love stories around Valentine’s, but one local couple has a story that’s truly incredible. It’s a story that brings new meaning to finding your match.
Continue Reading Trump’s lawyer blows up one of Trump’s biggest lies
Former President Donald Trump has never publicly admitted that he was rejected by American voters. But now his lawyer has. On the floor of the US Senate. Bruce Castor Jr.’s performance at the outset of Trump’s second impeachment trial will likely be remembered more for his aimless rambling than anything else. But Castor’s Tuesday monologue
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A Capital One customer loses $1,200 to an ATM malfunction
Click here for updates on this story Shreveport, Louisiana (KTBS ) — A Shreveport resident named Meredith Mangham said she attempted to deposit money at a Capital One Bank, located at 1947 North Market Street in Shreveport. The ATM malfunctioned and $1,200 of her deposit ended up stuck in the machine. Since it happened on
Continue Reading 100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard charged with Holocaust atrocities
German prosecutors have charged a 100-year-old former SS concentration camp guard with aiding and abetting the murder of 3,518 people. The man is charged with “knowingly and willfully” aiding and abetting the murder of prisoners at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Oranienburg, north of Berlin, from January 1942 to February 1945, according to the prosecutor’s
Continue Reading COVID-19 survivor vowed to never give up: “I made a deal with God”
Mickey Williams’ long battle with COVID-19 and the complications caused by the virus is not over yet, but she can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Continue Reading Biden to visit Pentagon and pay tribute to Black service members
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will make his first trip to the Pentagon since taking office and will speak to the significance of having the first African American in the nation’s history serving as secretary of defense, according to the White House. The trip comes as Biden forges ahead with his agenda while his predecessor
Continue Reading Horrific mob scenes dominate Trump’s impeachment trial
Chilling video evidence on the first day of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, showing his frenzied supporters smashing their way into the US Capitol, revived a national trauma. Combined with a botched, illogical opening by his defense team, it also raised a perennial question: what exactly would it take for Republican senators to finally hold
Continue Reading New contractor helps family with remodeling project for accessibility
Click here for updates on this story Council Bluffs, Iowa (WOWT ) — This story of disappointment, anger, and hope involves a family with special needs that didn’t get what they needed in a costly remodeling project. A loved one needing extended care brought the Roberts family from the pacific northwest to Council Bluffs. But
Continue Reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees announced
Go ahead and brush the “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are a “Tapestry” of “Simply The Best.” If you haven’t guessed yet, Jay-Z, Carole King and Tina Turner are among those up for induction this year. Other nominees are Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters,
Continue Reading Europe’s oldest person, a 116-year-old French nun, survives Covid-19
Europe’s oldest person has survived Covid-19 after testing positive just a few weeks before her 117th birthday. Sister André, a nun who was born in 1904, tested positive for the virus on January 16, according to David Tavella, communications director at the Sainte Catherine Labouré nursing home in Toulon, southern France, where she lives. André,
Continue Reading Tianwen-1, China’s mission to Mars, has entered orbit
After traveling through space for seven months, China’s Tianwen-1 probe has reached Mars and successfully entered the planet’s orbit on Wednesday — bringing it one step closer to landing on the surface. Tianwen-1, whose name means “quest for heavenly truth,” is made up of an orbiter, lander and a six-wheeled rover carrying scientific instruments, according
Continue Reading Michael Jordan Fast Facts
Here’s a look at basketball legend and NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Personal Birth date: February 17, 1963 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan Father: James Jordan, business owner Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December 29, 2006, divorced) Children: with Yvette Prieto: Victoria
Continue Reading Americans’ perceived risk of Covid-19 is lower than any time since October, poll finds
Americans’ perception of risk from the coronavirus is the lowest it has been since October, a new poll has found. When asked about risk to their health if we returned to normal, pre-pandemic behavior right now — while the pandemic is ongoing — 25% of respondents thought it was a small risk and 9% considered
Continue Reading Six years after his grandmother passed away, Nick Kyrgios grapples with demons
It was soon after his grandmother passed away that Nick Kyrgios felt his passion for tennis begin to wane. Julianah Foster was not only his biggest supporter, but also his greatest source of motivation and Kyrgios openly admits he lost his way in the years following her death. It’s clear that the Aussie star, regularly
Continue Reading Hyundai’s latest concept ‘car’ walks to places it can’t drive
Sometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a vehicle that can traverse even the most difficult terrain. The Hyundai Tiger X-1 has four wheels, each powered by an electric motor. Each of those wheels is on the end of
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SCHOOL DELAY 2/10/21
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO(KIFI)– Butte County School District 111 will have a two-hour delay due to the extreme cold temperatures. Teachers will arrive at 9:30 a.m. and student can arrive at 10 a.m.
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