February 2021

Costco raises its minimum wage above its competitors

February 25, 2021 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as…

Pocatello awards small business grants

February 25, 2021 8:37 AM Cole Sams

The city of Pocatello has awarded $245,487 in small business grants to help over 30 local businesses and organizations.…

Cayce Williams, Elgin man convicted in toddler’s 1997 murder, to be released from prison early

February 25, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WLS) — A heartbroken mother is questioning why the man who killed her…

Trump’s tax returns and related records turned over to Manhattan district attorney

February 25, 2021 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

Tax records that former President Donald Trump tried to keep secret for years are now in the hands of the New York district attorney. Prosecutors…

Cloudy & Cold before Snow

February 25, 2021 7:57 AM Jeff Roper

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Apple mini stores are coming to some Targets

February 25, 2021 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

Call it a Mac mini: Target is opening scaled-down versions of Apple stores at some of its US outlets this year, furthering the two companies’…

Residents drive hours to rural counties where vaccine doses go unused

February 25, 2021 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — Hundreds of thousands of people in the current tiers are…

Man is charged with murder for death of 18-year-old

February 25, 2021 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Kansas City, Missouri (KCTV ) — A man is now charged with first degree murder for…

First responders rescue man trapped in grain bin

February 25, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Shepherd, Michigan (WNEM ) — Police in Shepherd are commending the work of some…

Italian ambassador died in gun battle in DRC, not execution, prosecutor says

February 25, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

The two Italians killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday died in a gun battle, and were not killed execution-style, prosecutor Alberto…

Garth Brooks announces he is Covid-19 negative as wife Trisha Yearwood tests positive

February 25, 2021 7:26 AM CNN Newsource

While country legend Garth Brooks has tested negative for Covid-19, his wife Trisha Yearwood has contracted the virus. Brooks announced Wednesday…

‘Coming 2 America’ turned Rick Ross’ Georgia mansion into a Zamunda palace

February 25, 2021 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

When audiences see Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem, prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, living in his enormous palace, they’ll…

American Politician Plane Fatalities Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

This is a list of prominent American politicians killed in plane crashes. May 1, 1928 – New York Rep. Thaddeus C. Sweet (R). Sweet is killed in…

Tom Vilsack Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1950 Birth place: Pittsburgh,…

1965 Selma to Montgomery March Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:15 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some background information about the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March in Alabama. Facts Throughout March of 1965, a group of…

A glimmer of hope: ‘Only’ 730,000 Americans filed for jobless claims last week

February 25, 2021 7:15 AM CNN

Another 730,000 American workers filed for first-time unemployment benefits, adjusted for seasonal swings, last week, the Labor Department reported…

Rick Perry Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of Energy and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. Personal Birth date: March 4, 1950 Birth place:…

Italian ambassador killed in DR Congo attack, says Italy’s foreign ministry

February 25, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

The ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed in Goma, the Italian Foreign Ministry has told CNN. Luca Attanasio died alongside…

When a woman lost her wallet in a store, a good Samaritan drove to her home to return it

February 25, 2021 6:49 AM CNN Newsource

Debra Crosby entered panic mode when she reached the cash register at Walmart and realized her wallet was missing. The science teacher from Yulee,…

Miscalculating Sinema and Manchin could end up costing Biden

February 25, 2021 6:28 AM CNN

The message emblazoned on the bright pink sweater Sen. Kyrsten Sinema wore presiding over the Senate this week may not have been intended…

North Carolina woman is accused of using her $149,000 Covid-19 relief loan for shopping sprees

February 25, 2021 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

As millions struggle to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic, the last purchases on most minds are Louis Vuitton and diamonds. But in a state…

Coronavirus can survive on some fabrics for 72 hours in a lab, study finds

February 25, 2021 6:09 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A new study has found that the novel coronavirus can…

Going maskless is a key factor in COVID-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say

February 25, 2021 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of COVID-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports…

Victoria’s Secret is closing up to 50 more stores this year

February 25, 2021 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

Victoria’s Secret is continuing to shrink its store count. Its parent company L Brands announced that it plans to permanently close between 30…

PepsiCo knows everyone is drinking cocktails at home. So it’s launching a booze mixer

February 25, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

PepsiCo isn’t joining the hard seltzer trend just yet. But it wants to be part of your at-home cocktail experience with a new line of mixers.…

That didn’t take long. Manic markets are back again

February 25, 2021 5:55 AM CNN

After a quick bout of nerves, Wall Street is ready to restart the party. What’s happening: In testimony before Congress this week, Federal…

Pennsylvania GOP meeting ends with no resolution on whether to censure Toomey

February 25, 2021 5:39 AM CNN Newsource

A Pennsylvania Republican state committee meeting Wednesday night concluded with no resolution on whether to censure Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Pat Toomey…

A third vaccine for the US may be just days away

February 25, 2021 5:36 AM CNN Newsource

The United States could be just days away from getting a third vaccine approved. In analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration…

Americans support teachers getting Covid-19 vaccine before schools reopen, according to new survey

February 25, 2021 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

A majority of US adults — nearly six in 10 — say that K-12 schools that are not currently open for in-person learning should wait until…

Trump plots future — and revenge — from sunny Florida links

February 25, 2021 5:31 AM CNN

In a South Florida war room, occupied most days by a party of one, a former President of the United States is plotting his return — and his…

Congressional Republicans risk backlash as they unite against Biden’s Covid relief plan

February 25, 2021 5:30 AM CNN

Democrats and Republicans tangled over the size and scope of Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan Wednesday, despite the broad public…

Real Madrid breaks Atalanta hearts with late goal after controversial red card

February 25, 2021 5:24 AM CNN Newsource

In a match that was largely low on quality, it was a standout moment of brilliance that eventually gave Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 win over 10-man…

The Federal Reserve suffers widespread disruption to payment services

February 25, 2021 5:23 AM CNN Newsource

The Federal Reserve suffered a widespread disruption in multiple payment services Wednesday, including a system that banks and businesses rely on to…

Black History Month: Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

February 25, 2021 5:20 AM CNN Newsource

To say that Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander shattered multiple glass ceilings is an understatement. The Philadelphia native was the first Black person…

Geely ditches Volvo merger but still needs its partner to go global

February 25, 2021 5:17 AM CNN Newsource

Geely has scrapped plans to merge its business with Volvo and will now focus its global ambitions on a joint venture with the Swedish carmaker on…

White House lifts Trump order that temporarily banned certain immigrant visas during pandemic

February 25, 2021 5:05 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a Trump-era executive order that temporarily banned some immigrant visas during the coronavirus pandemic.…

GameStop is up another 67% after doubling yesterday

February 25, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

GameStop shares rallied 67% ahead of the opening bell Thursday, following another blockbuster day for the stock. On Wednesday, the gaming…

Moderna, Pfizer test vaccine strategies against new variants

February 25, 2021 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna are trying to get out ahead of some of the new coronavirus variants that are causing concern around the world.…

A Texas woman sues an electric company after her bill was nearly $10,000

February 25, 2021 4:42 AM CNN Newsource

A Texas woman has filed a proposed billion-dollar class-action lawsuit against electric company Griddy Energy that alleges the company engaged in…

‘Frasier’ is being rebooted, with Kelsey Grammer reprising the role 17 years after show ended

February 25, 2021 4:42 AM CNN Newsource

Frasier Crane is still listening. The hit 90s sitcom “Frasier” is set to return to screens, with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role as…

Germany’s Merkel warns of third wave if lockdown is lifted too quickly

February 25, 2021 4:37 AM CNN Newsource

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that her country could be caught in a third wave of Covid-19 if it lifts its lockdown too quickly. Her…

CDC must encourage better ventilation to stop coronavirus spread in schools, experts say

February 25, 2021 4:31 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should be doing more to guide and encourage improved air circulation in buildings —…

Researchers find worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City

February 25, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

Two separate teams of researchers said this week they have found a worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City and elsewhere in the Northeast…

5 things to know for February 25: Covid, stimulus, immigration, Australia, CIA probe

February 25, 2021 4:15 AM CNN

GameStop traders are at it again. Company shares surged more than 100% yesterday and were halted twice for volatility before the closing bell.…

Dead shark among items seized at US airports

February 25, 2021 4:13 AM CNN Newsource

Next time you travel, make sure to leave your dead shark at home — that is, if you don’t want to make the Transportation Security…

Senate panel to consider Rachel Levine’s historic nomination for HHS assistant secretary

February 25, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

A Senate confirmation hearing will take place on Thursday for President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as assistant health secretary, Dr. Rachel…

Big banks will need much less office space in the future

February 25, 2021 3:43 AM CNN Newsource

Three of Britain’s biggest banks have announced plans to dump expensive office space, a bet that remote work is here to stay even after the…

Australia passes new law requiring Facebook and Google to pay for news

February 25, 2021 3:42 AM CNN Newsource

Australia has passed a new law that will force tech companies to pay publishers for news content, setting the stage for potential, similar action in…

Democratic women poised to shake up male-dominated industry with new political media firm

February 25, 2021 3:03 AM CNN Newsource

Recent success stories about women in politics are about candidates breaking barriers. There’s a female vice president. More women than ever…

‘Top Secret’ Saudi documents show Khashoggi assassins used company seized by Saudi crown prince

February 25, 2021 2:39 AM CNN

The two private jets used by a Saudi Arabian assassination squad that killed and allegedly dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi were owned by a…

India was in crisis months ago. Why have its Covid cases plummeted?

February 25, 2021 2:26 AM CNN Newsource

Six months ago, India was in crisis. Critically ill Covid-19 patients were being turned away from hospitals. Doctors were collapsing from exhaustion.…

Texas bakery gives away thousands of dollars in groceries to help those hardest hit by storms

February 25, 2021 2:07 AM CNN Newsource

The owners of a local bakery in Austin, Texas, are helping their community dig out from the devastating winter storms that struck last week by…

Children exposed to tobacco smoke could be at risk for high blood pressure

February 25, 2021 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke have a greater chance of having high blood pressure, a new study has found. Researchers found 6% of…

Tiger Woods has a long, uncertain road ahead after California crash, emergency doctor says

February 25, 2021 1:56 AM CNN Newsource

Even after his emergency surgery, the path to recovery is long and uncertain for golf legend Tiger Woods, following his car accident in California.…

US health leaders are preparing for all scenarios — including another wave of Covid-19 cases

February 25, 2021 1:35 AM CNN Newsource

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…

Experts worry variant-fueled Covid-19 surge may be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer

February 25, 2021 1:34 AM CNN Newsource

Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…

February 24 coronavirus news

February 25, 2021 12:19 AM CNN Newsource

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Lockdown has made London a boomtown for rats

February 25, 2021 12:15 AM CNN

It’s just before daybreak in Richmond on the southern bank of the River Thames, and pest controller Michael Coates is patrolling the rubbish…

New Mars image from rover landing site shows the red planet in high definition

February 24, 2021 11:36 PM CNN Newsource

The Perseverance rover has had a chance to settle in on Mars since landing last Thursday, so it’s doing what every new resident does these days…

Two dead after undercover cops shoot at each other in Philippines drug bust

February 24, 2021 11:21 PM CNN Newsource

Two police officers in the Philippines were killed in a shootout with other federal agents during a botched undercover drug bust, according to…

South Dakota AG under pressure to resign as new evidence reveals investigators found victim’s broken glasses inside his car

February 24, 2021 11:09 PM CNN

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is under pressure to resign after he was charged last week with three misdemeanor counts in the…

Brisbane is the ‘preferred host’ for 2032 Olympics, IOC announces

February 24, 2021 11:07 PM CNN Newsource

The Australian city of Brisbane is the “preferred host” for the 2032 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced…

Skyline forces one more game against Hillcrest

February 24, 2021 10:15 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – A pair of Isaac Farnsworth free throws with four seconds left lifts Skyline line over Hillcrest 46-45 Wednesday. That extends…

Lack of equity within priority groups leaves Covid-19’s most vulnerable without vaccine, analysis suggests

February 24, 2021 10:00 PM CNN Newsource

As demand for Covid-19 vaccines continues to outpace supply, there’s still not sufficient supply to cover everyone within even the top priority…

Wednesday high school basketball scores – Feb. 24

February 24, 2021 9:59 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI), Boys district high school basketball…

Pentagon chief urges service members to get vaccinated after it was revealed one-third are opting out

February 24, 2021 8:54 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urged military service members to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in a video statement released Wednesday…

A front-line worker became homeless just before the pandemic hit. He’s still living in his van

February 24, 2021 8:40 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV News) — As a full-time pharmacy technician in a busy Toronto…

The third ‘Spider-Man’ film finally has a title

February 24, 2021 8:32 PM CNN Newsource

Until Wednesday, rumors about the title of the third Spider-Man film have been a web of lies. But the truth has been revealed. Tom Holland will swing…

GameStop CFO resigns a month after the Reddit trading frenzy

February 24, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

After a wild several weeks for GameStop, the retailer’s chief financial officer is resigning. The company announced Tuesday that Jim Bell, its…

Democrats and GOP at odds over scope of commission to investigate Capitol riot

February 24, 2021 8:24 PM CNN Newsource

A brewing political fight over the creation of an independent commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the Capitol is focused not only on the…

Last statue of dictator Francisco Franco removed from Spanish soil

February 24, 2021 8:22 PM CNN Newsource

The last public statue of Spain’s former dictator, Francisco Franco, was removed from Spanish soil on Tuesday. Workers took away the statue,…

What Mitt Romney gets exactly right about Donald Trump

February 24, 2021 8:18 PM CNN

Mitt Romney is no fan of Donald Trump. In fact, the Utah Republican senator may be the single most prominent critic of the 45th President within the…

Pentagon report reveals disturbing details about White supremacists in the ranks

February 24, 2021 8:10 PM CNN Newsource

A Pentagon report on extremism obtained by CNN gives disturbing insight into how White supremacists are active in the military and offers…

Why Ron Johnson’s fringe conspiracy theories are so alarming

February 24, 2021 8:03 PM CNN

It’s tempting to laugh at ridiculous conspiracy theories. In fact, we should laugh at them, but we must also take them seriously when they move…

India’s groundwater crisis threatens food security for hundreds of millions, study says

February 24, 2021 8:01 PM CNN Newsource

Hundreds of millions of people in India face a serious threat to their livelihoods and food security due to overexploitation of vital water supplies,…

Uber driver received 19 stitches after being pistol-whipped during carjacking

February 24, 2021 7:56 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Uber driver Brian Miller said he’d put his window down…

Texas storm victims are facing a now-familiar battle: Covid

February 24, 2021 7:46 PM CNN

While most Texans had more than enough to worry about in last week’s icy storm that led to power outages and water problems, some, like Tania…

5 questions answered about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

February 24, 2021 7:34 PM CNN Newsource

The US is one step closer to having a third Covid-19 vaccine and it can’t come soon enough. With people clamoring for a shot, it was welcome…

Donald Trump Jr. deposed by DC attorney general as part of inaugural funds lawsuit

February 24, 2021 7:14 PM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump Jr. was deposed as part of the Washington, DC, attorney general’s lawsuit alleging the misuse of Trump inaugural funds, according…

Close ally of Marjorie Taylor Greene among those in Capitol mob

February 24, 2021 7:10 PM CNN Newsource

A close ally of Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took part in the January 6 mob at the Capitol and said he was among those who…

Tiger Woods won’t face charges after sheriff says car crash was an accident

February 24, 2021 6:21 PM CNN Newsource

The rollover car crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods outside Los Angeles on Tuesday was an accident and investigators won’t pursue any…

More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ than ever before, poll finds

February 24, 2021 6:16 PM CNN Newsource

A new poll shows that an unprecedented number of US adults identify as LGBTQ — and that young people, especially Generation Z, are driving the…

Cheese rolls: How a humble snack became a signature New Zealand food

February 24, 2021 6:16 PM CNN Newsource

A cheese roll may seem simple: it’s basically a slice of bread with cheese-based filling, rolled up and toasted until slightly crispy. Yet…

Police continue to investigate armed robbery in Ammon

February 24, 2021 6:15 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred February 24 at the Ammon Speedi-Mart. …

The Florida official who set up a vaccine site for affluent ZIP codes and created a VIP list is under investigation, sheriff’s office says

February 24, 2021 6:12 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida sheriff’s office is investigating whether a Manatee County official broke the law when she organized a Covid-19 vaccine drive limited…

Key committee votes postponed in troubling sign for Tanden nomination

February 24, 2021 6:03 PM CNN Newsource

Two hearings that were scheduled to vote on Neera Tanden’s nomination to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget were…

The two Americas of the Covid economy

February 24, 2021 6:02 PM CNN

Do you read the following headline from CNN Business and get a little nervous? Housing market concerns begin to emerge If the answer is yes,…

Group of Senate Democrats call on Biden to create Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing

February 24, 2021 5:53 PM CNN Newsource

Seven Senate Democrats are asking President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to establish a White House office devoted to reproductive…

Stormy weather moving in for Thursday evening

February 24, 2021 5:49 PM Michael Coats

An area of low pressure is moving towards eastern Idaho for Thursday evening and Friday. Thursday morning will be quiet and cold with light winds.…

DC mayor’s sister dies from Covid-19

February 24, 2021 5:48 PM CNN

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister died Wednesday at age 64 from “complications related to Covid-19,” the mayor said in a…

Blackfoot Community Review moves to Phase 2

February 24, 2021 5:44 PM Cole Sams

The City of Blackfoot wants your help to…

D91 to return to 5 days

February 24, 2021 5:27 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Falls School District 91 has a new COVID-19 response…

Would progressives support Covid relief package if minimum wage is taken out? Depends on how

February 24, 2021 5:22 PM CNN Newsource

As Congress waits for the parliamentarian to rule on whether the $15 minimum wage can be included in the reconciliation package, the question becomes…