February 2021

As GameStop fizzles, one hot part of the market gets even hotter

February 10, 2021 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

Before GameStop mania sent fears of a market bubble into overdrive, Wall Street’s skeptics were watching the SPAC frenzy. And while meme stocks…

‘Millions’ of lives could be saved annually by 2040 if countries reach Paris targets: study

February 10, 2021 6:39 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A new study suggests that if countries make their…

Child ‘sextortion’ reports on the rise in Canada during pandemic: national tip line

February 10, 2021 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Sextortion – the act of blackmailing someone…

Defense Dept. failing to track and prevent sexual harassment and assault of civilian workforce, watchdog warns

February 10, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

The Department of Defense has failed to adequately track and prevent cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault involving its civilian workforce,…

When he couldn’t find healthy options for his family during the pandemic, a dad turned his backyard into a farm

February 10, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

It was the start of the coronavirus pandemic when meat and eggs began to disappear from the aisles of Vincent Padgett’s local grocery store.…

Popeyes’ newest creation: Its chicken sandwich … only with fish

February 10, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

Popeyes wants to build off the success of its wildly popular fried chicken sandwich with a fish version that it hopes will attract as many fans in…

The man behind Fortnite is making the riskiest bet of his career. The payoff could be huge

February 10, 2021 6:24 AM CNN Newsource

Over the course of his career Tim Sweeney has been unafraid to take on tech industry giants. The CEO and founder of Epic Games has had a knack for…

Black History Month: Constance Baker Motley

February 10, 2021 6:12 AM CNN Newsource

Constance Baker Motley graduated from her Connecticut high school with honors, but her parents, immigrants from the Caribbean, couldn’t afford to…

Details emerge of terrifying moments before Uttarakhand avalanche struck as search for survivors continues

February 10, 2021 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

Deep in the Himalayan mountains, Tuskar Singh Rana watched in disbelief as the avalanche roared his way. The deadly mixture of ice, rock and water…

TV host Laura Berman says her son died of an overdose after a drug dealer connected with him on Snapchat

February 10, 2021 5:51 AM CNN Newsource

Relationship therapist and TV host Laura Berman is grieving her teen son who she says died of an overdose from drugs he purchased from someone he…

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney complete takeover of Wrexham

February 10, 2021 5:50 AM CNN

It’s a blockbuster like no other — Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have completed their takeover of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh…

Democrats want to give parents cash instead of a tax credit

February 10, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

Though it started as a way to provide relief to middle class families, the child tax credit has also evolved into a bipartisan tool for lifting kids…

Ghana shuts down parliament temporarily over Covid-19 outbreak

February 10, 2021 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

Ghana has suspended its parliament for three weeks due to a Covid-19 outbreak among Members of Parliament and staff. “I have, in consultation…

A proposed law in California seeks to ban NDAs that prevent workers from speaking up about discrimination and abuse

February 10, 2021 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

A California state legislator has introduced a bill aimed at empowering more workers to speak up about alleged discrimination and abuse by banning…

House managers to make a visceral case against Trump on Wednesday

February 10, 2021 4:55 AM CNN

The House impeachment managers begin their two-day presentation Wednesday looking to convince skeptical Republican senators that former President…

Two men cried in the Senate Tuesday. One of them made a devastating case against Trump

February 10, 2021 4:45 AM CNN

The first day of the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was a perfect microcosm of the country’s partisan divide and what’s at…

Right-wing media commentary about the Trump trial is key to understanding the choices of GOP senators

February 10, 2021 4:38 AM CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “Today stands…

There’s a new busiest international air route and it’s not where you’d expect

February 10, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

For most people, international leisure travel is currently a thing of the past. COVID-19 travel restrictions mean that air passenger numbers remain…

5 things to know for February 10: Impeachment, Covid-19, White House, India, climate

February 10, 2021 4:18 AM CNN Newsource

There’s hardly any flu this year, and experts point to coronavirus restrictions as a reason. But, they warn, flu season isn’t over.…

I moved from Hong Kong to Barbados during the pandemic

February 10, 2021 3:55 AM CNN Newsource

Just over a month ago, I packed my life in Hong Kong into two suitcases and moved 16,000 kilometers to Barbados. I’d never even been to the…

Elk herd escorted across Highway 20

February 10, 2021 3:54 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game officers and Idaho State Police closed Highway 20, near the Sugar City exit, to move approximately 150 elk from the east side of…

Why bad news for AstraZeneca’s vaccine is a roadblock on the way out of the pandemic

February 10, 2021 3:40 AM CNN

It’s the news that many feared: early data shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may provide only “minimal protection” against mild…

Maradona’s psychologist and two nurses under investigation over his death

February 10, 2021 2:44 AM CNN Newsource

A psychologist and two nurses have been added to the investigation to determine if there was any malpractice in the death of soccer star Diego…

Keep paying attention to your kids’ mental health in this pandemic

February 10, 2021 2:37 AM CNN Newsource

For nearly a year, most of our children have been navigating the new, difficult normal: social isolation; deeply stressed parents; the effects of…

Chicago public school teachers back tentative deal to return to in-person learning, union says

February 10, 2021 2:34 AM CNN Newsource

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union have voted to return to in-person learning, according to a news release from the union. The CTU backed the…

As search for avalanche survivors continues in Uttarakhand, details emerge of terrifying moments before disaster struck

February 10, 2021 2:26 AM CNN Newsource

Deep in the Himalayan mountains, Tuskar Singh Rana watched in disbelief as the avalanche roared his way. The deadly mixture of ice, rock and water…

Texas authorities search for tanker truck after heartbreaking 911 calls from people claiming to be inside

February 10, 2021 2:23 AM CNN Newsource

Texas authorities are searching for a white tanker truck after disturbing 911 calls in which people pleaded for help in Spanish and claimed they were…

A skier was mauled by a bear in Alaska and rescued by helicopter

February 10, 2021 2:15 AM CNN Newsource

A skier in Alaska was airlifted from the side of a mountain over the weekend after he was attacked and mauled by a brown bear. The victim was part of…

Serena Williams powers through in Australian Open as Venus bows out

February 10, 2021 2:06 AM CNN Newsource

There’s just no stopping Serena Williams at this year’s Australian Open so far. The American produced yet another omnipotent performance…

As Covid-19 cases rise in Nigeria, a government policy is creating crowds and chaos

February 10, 2021 1:54 AM CNN Newsource

Doctors in Nigeria have criticized a mass national identification registration policy, involving tens of millions of citizens, as Covid-19 cases and…

Stephen King to donate $6,500 to elementary students in Maine so they can publish their own books

February 10, 2021 12:06 AM CNN Newsource

Author Stephen King is giving back, by donating thousands of dollars to an elementary school in his home state of Maine so that a group of students…

China seizes on lack of WHO breakthrough in Wuhan to claim coronavirus vindication

February 9, 2021 10:59 PM CNN

Reading Chinese state media coverage, you could be forgiven for thinking the World Health Organization’s investigation into the origins of…

Lawyer tells judge ‘I’m not a cat’ after a Zoom filter mishap in virtual court hearing

February 9, 2021 10:54 PM CNN

A livestream of a virtual court proceeding in Texas took an “appawling” turn when a lawyer appeared as a cat on screen. Judge Roy B.…

Tuesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 9

February 9, 2021 10:40 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys basketball scores, Girls district tournament…

Ririe tops West Jefferson to win 2A District 6 title

February 9, 2021 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) – Ririe beat West Jefferson 47-35 Tuesday to win the 2A District 6 championship. The Bulldogs are heading to the 2A state…

Rigby heading back to state with district championship

February 9, 2021 9:59 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby completed a complete sweep of district foes by topping Thunder Ridge 53-50 Tuesday night. The Trojans win their third…

February 9 coronavirus news

February 9, 2021 9:58 PM CNN Newsource

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Explosives are missing from the nation’s largest Marine Corps base and an investigation is underway

February 9, 2021 9:02 PM CNN Newsource

Explosives are missing from the nation’s largest US Marine Corps base, according to military officials who said Tuesday an investigation is…

This impeachment trial could surprise us

February 9, 2021 8:31 PM CNN

Now that Donald Trump and his defenders have failed (again) to persuade the Senate that an ex-president cannot be impeached, the trial of the former…

Aunt Jemima finally has a new name

February 9, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

Quaker Oats is releasing a new name and logo for its “Aunt Jemima” products, finally retiring the racist stereotype that has adorned its…

Michigan state Senate leader apologizes for calling Capitol riot a hoax

February 9, 2021 8:13 PM CNN

Michigan state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey apologized Tuesday for calling the US Capitol riot a hoax and espousing several conspiracy…

Trump lawyer presses for former President’s full-time Mar-a-Lago residency

February 9, 2021 8:05 PM CNN Newsource

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump were defending him not only on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday in his second impeachment trial, but…

Why Trump’s defense team failed miserably

February 9, 2021 8:02 PM CNN

The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump got underway on Tuesday with arguments about whether the US Senate has jurisdiction to try the former…

National Freedom Day observed virtually and tackles theme ‘From Captivity to Captivated’

February 9, 2021 7:38 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story National Freedom Day observed virtually and tackles theme ‘From Captivity to…

Kansas City Chiefs place assistant coach Britt Reid on administrative leave after car crash hospitalized two children

February 9, 2021 7:34 PM CNN Newsource

The Kansas City Chiefs placed outside linebackers coach Britt Reid on administrative leave Tuesday after he was involved in a multi-vehicle crash…

Bill Cassidy joins five other Republican senators who broke ranks to vote that Trump’s impeachment trial is constitutional

February 9, 2021 7:33 PM CNN

Six Republicans joined all of their Democratic colleagues on Tuesday to vote that the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump is…

Rigby Police has new software to get tips and evidence from the community

February 9, 2021 7:16 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Rigby Police Department has new software to help them get tips and evidence from the…

Construction site of new City Hall building in Chubbuck, ID

Mayor excited for Chubbuck’s potential with new City Hall

February 9, 2021 7:05 PM Cole Sams

The new City Hall building in Chubbuck is making significant progress after the project broke ground last spring.
Mayor Kevin England says the idea…

Merrick Garland, Biden’s pick for attorney general, has confirmation hearing set for February 22

February 9, 2021 6:53 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, Judge Merrick Garland, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on…

Reading between the lines of the first impeachment trial arguments

February 9, 2021 6:40 PM CNN

The first day of President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial was nominally about the constitutionality of holding an impeachment trial…

Two US Navy aircraft carriers conduct South China Sea drills

February 9, 2021 6:39 PM CNN Newsource

Two US Navy aircraft carrier strike groups began operations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Tuesday, the latest show of naval…

Concrete truck hits potato trailer

February 9, 2021 6:37 PM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating a crash slowing traffic on South Yellowstone Highway in Idaho…

Jackson police seek Hole Bowl fight witnesses

February 9, 2021 6:31 PM News Team

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – Jackson Police officers, Teton County Sheriff’s deputies and Jackson Fire/EMS personnel responded to the Hole Bowl restaurant…

Senate GOP rips Trump’s attorney for lackluster arguments on trial’s first day

February 9, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

A wide array of Senate Republicans harshly criticized former President Donald Trump’s defense team on the opening day of his second impeachment…

Rigby police’s new software does more than just keep track of officer’s body-cam video

February 9, 2021 6:19 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Rigby Police Department has new software that does more than just keep track of an officer’s body-cam…

America’s future was at stake on the first day of the impeachment trial

February 9, 2021 6:00 PM CNN

The second impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump is underway. It is only the fourth impeachment trial in US history, and the first time a…

PCSD25 to resume 5-day in-person learning for all grades K-12 on March 1

February 9, 2021 5:44 PM Emma Iannacone

During Tuesday evening’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action to resume a 5-day, in-person…

Idaho close to seeing more people vaccinated than total COVID-19 cases

February 9, 2021 5:32 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare officials said we’re getting closer to having more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered than the total…

437 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

February 9, 2021 5:27 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 437 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

Twitter’s election policies cost it users but company says it was ‘well worth’ it

February 9, 2021 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

Twitter said Tuesday that its efforts to tackle misleading content around the US elections cost the platform some users. The company reported having…

Myanmar’s military overturned a democratic election. Now they’re warning protesters not to ‘destroy democracy’

February 9, 2021 5:18 PM CNN Newsource

Myanmar’s new military junta, which overturned the results of democratic elections when it seized power last Monday, has warned the public not…

Suspect in shooting that injured 5 at Minnesota health care clinic is familiar to police, authorities say

February 9, 2021 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

A 67-year-old man who was “very familiar” to authorities wounded five people in a shooting Tuesday at the Allina Health Care Clinic in…

Mostly sunny and windy for Wednesday, snow and rain starting Thursday

February 9, 2021 4:59 PM Michael Coats

We’ll see Pacific moisture and a Canadian cold front run through the region for this late-week. Winds will pick-up this Wednesday, with wind speeds…

Petitions started to allow students to have snow days instead of virtual learning days

February 9, 2021 4:51 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) — In the past, snow meant delays if not canceling of classes…

Fossil fuel air pollution causes almost 1 in 5 deaths globally each year

February 9, 2021 4:51 PM CNN Newsource

More than 8 million people around the world die each year as a result of breathing polluted air that contains particles from fossil fuels, a new…

Senators vote that impeachment trial is constitutional following House managers and Trump lawyer debate

February 9, 2021 4:42 PM CNN

The Senate voted Tuesday that the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional after the House impeachment managers…

Jumping hurdles for a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine

February 9, 2021 4:39 PM CNN Newsource

Terri Lynn in Naples, Florida said that she had to embark on a repeat three-hour road trip for her second dose. Elsie Morales in New York said that…

Police: Man steals truck, picks up three women, leads officers on high-speed chase

February 9, 2021 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATMORE, AL (WALA) — Atmore Police said a man stole a truck from a gas station…

Hyundai latest concept ‘car’ walks to places it can’t drive

February 9, 2021 4:33 PM CNN

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…

Jeffrey Epstein’s US Virgin Island properties may be sold to help pay victims’ fund

February 9, 2021 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

Representatives of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate are looking to sell his US Virgin Island properties to fund the Epstein Victims’ Compensation…

There’s a new way to shop on Facebook and Instagram. That’s great news for this company

February 9, 2021 4:19 PM CNN Newsource

People looking to buy the items they spot on social media platforms now have one more alternative to paying with their credit cards. Shopify, the…

Law would let Idaho state treasurer invest in gold, silver

February 9, 2021 4:15 PM Associated Press

Legislation to allow the Idaho treasurer to invest in gold and silver that must be physically stored in Idaho headed to the full House on…

Search warrant: Investigators will examine Britt Reid’s cell phone to determine if it was used around time of crash

February 9, 2021 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV/KSMO) — It could be several weeks before the investigation…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 133 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 9, 2021 4:03 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 133 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…

Police agencies partnering with doorbell camera companies

February 9, 2021 4:02 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, MI (WNEM) — Dozens of police agencies across the state have signed…

Lyft still has long road ahead to a recovery

February 9, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

Lyft is making some progress on the long road to recovery from what the coronavirus pandemic’s done to its business. The ride-hail company…

COVID-19 cases are falling, but are we past the peak?

February 9, 2021 3:47 PM CNN Newsource

COVID-19 cases continued to decline over the last four weeks, with the seven-day average down nearly 20% from the week before, meaning we may have…

GameStop tumbles nearly 20% as Reddit-fueled party winds down

February 9, 2021 3:36 PM CNN Newsource

GameStop, the struggling video game retailer at the center of a Wall Street frenzy last month, is losing stream. The stock was down nearly 20% to…

Cynthia Erivo demands respect as she transforms into Aretha Franklin in ‘Genius: Aretha’ trailer

February 9, 2021 3:35 PM CNN Newsource

Cynthia Erivo is putting on the crown of the Queen of Soul in the new trailer for National Geographic’s “Genius: Aretha.” The Emmy…

‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek’s legacy lives on as his family donates a large portion of his clothes to charity

February 9, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

The family of the late “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has donated a significant portion of his wardrobe to charity as a way to honor his…

5 takeaways from Day 1 of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial

February 9, 2021 3:19 PM CNN

The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump opened promptly at 1 p.m. Tuesday, a historic moment that ensures the 45th…

Senators votes that impeachment trial is constitutional following House managers and Trump lawyer debate

February 9, 2021 3:17 PM CNN

The Senate voted Tuesday that the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional after the House made an emotionally…

Sneakers designed in honor of Obama to go on sale for $25,000

February 9, 2021 3:16 PM CNN Newsource

They’re not the Air Obamas, but one sneakerhead with a lot of cash will have an opportunity this week to purchase an exclusive pair of…

Senators voting on whether impeachment trial is constitutional following House managers and Trump lawyer debate

February 9, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate is voting on whether the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional, in what could be an early indication…

The Bitcoin rally isn’t enough to dethrone the mighty dollar

February 9, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

The price of Bitcoin has soared this week while the US dollar — the world’s number one reserve currency — tumbled. Could this be…

Shooting at health care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, leaves 5 injured

February 9, 2021 3:06 PM CNN Newsource

A 67-year-old man who was “very familiar” to authorities wounded five people in a shooting Tuesday at the Allina Health Care Clinic in…

Bald eagle found shot in Missouri

February 9, 2021 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — Missouri Department of Conservation officers are…

One of Hungary’s last independent radio stations ordered off the air

February 9, 2021 3:04 PM CNN Newsource

One of Hungary’s last independent radio stations, Klubrádió, will be removed from the airwaves after a Budapest court upheld a decision not…

Lawmakers seek oversight of local monuments, place names

February 9, 2021 3:01 PM Associated Press

The House on Tuesday approved legislation requiring cities, towns and schools to get permission from the Legislature to change the historic names of…

Alleged Capitol rioter asks judge to let him visit Peru to get married

February 9, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

A Kentucky man facing four criminal charges linked to the Capitol insurrection asked a federal judge on Tuesday to let him travel to Peru later this…

House managers show rioters violently attacking Capitol to begin Trump’s impeachment trial

February 9, 2021 2:52 PM CNN

The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began Tuesday with the House impeachment managers showing how rioters violently…

Trump’s impeachment lawyers have a history of being involved in controversial legal matters

February 9, 2021 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

The new lawyers who signed on to lead former President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team brought a curious history of experience with…

Oregon Zoo: Condors laying eggs at record pace with 9 eggs so far this year

February 9, 2021 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Portland, Oregon (KPTV) — The California condors have laid nine eggs so far this…

MPD begins investigation after money was stolen from ATM

February 9, 2021 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Mobile, Alabama (WALA) — On Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at approximately 4:56 a.m.,…

Breast feeding mothers produce COVID-19 antibodies

February 9, 2021 2:15 PM News Team

A University of Idaho study indicates breastfeeding women do not pass along the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) virus in their milk, but do transfer milk-borne…

Lead impeachment manager Jamie Raskin tearfully recalls Capitol riot: ‘This cannot be the future of America’

February 9, 2021 2:15 PM CNN Newsource

Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin on Tuesday delivered a tearful account of his experience during last month’s US Capitol…

Bill targeting ‘ballot harvesting’ advances to full House

February 9, 2021 2:11 PM Associated Press

A proposed law making it a felony in Idaho for a third party to collect and return multiple ballots to election officials headed to the full House on…

Colorado schools could soon teach kids how to differentiate between fake news & credible media

February 9, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — The internet has expanded kids’ access to information. Now,…

Mary Wilson, a founding member of ‘The Supremes,’ has died

February 9, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

Mary Wilson, a founding member of “The Supremes” has died at the age of 76, her publicist told CNN. Wilson “passed away suddenly…

Man tests positive for Covid-19 weeks after getting second vaccine dose

February 9, 2021 2:05 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Mission Viejo, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Monday marked three weeks since a Lake…

Month: February 2021