March 2021

Nike sues the maker of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ for trademark infringement

March 31, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

Nike is suing the art collective behind the Lil Nas X “Satan Shoes” that have sparked a social media backlash. In a lawsuit filed Monday,…

Donald Trump launches new website for personal office after social media bans

March 31, 2021 5:26 AM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump is back online. The former president and first lady, Melania Trump, have launched a website to serve their personal offices. The…

The Americans who bought a house in Italy over the internet

March 31, 2021 5:23 AM CNN Newsource

How many of us have been sitting at home, seen a dreamy picture of a foreign country, and started planning our life there? That’d be a lot. But…

How fruit influencers helped make Sumo Citrus a cult favorite

March 31, 2021 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

When Jerry Callahan had his first bite of a Sumo Citrus fruit about nine years ago, he knew he’d tried something special. “This is going…

NYPD makes an arrest in the hate crime assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman

March 31, 2021 5:02 AM CNN

New York City police said Wednesday morning they made an arrest in the case of a 65-year-old Asian woman who was attacked Monday in Midtown…

Leader of mercenary group in Mozambique says that ISIS-linked insurgents hold Palma

March 31, 2021 4:58 AM CNN

In his first on-camera interview, Lionel Dyck, the head of Dyck Advisory Group (DAG), told CNN that insurgents in northern Mozambique effectively…

He should be on the frontline of the pandemic response. Instead, he is facing deportation

March 31, 2021 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

Few would envy Britain’s embattled National Health Service (NHS) workers over the past year. One of the world’s worst Covid-19 tolls has…

Inappropriate SpongeBob episodes get pulled by streaming services

March 31, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

Two “SpongeBob SquarePants” episodes are no longer available on Paramount+ and Amazon because of inappropriate content. One episode,…

Exclusive: Jamie Dimon speaks out on voting rights even as many CEOs remain silent

March 31, 2021 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is speaking out in defense of voting rights in the wake of Georgia’s restrictive voting law and as other…

Super Mario Bros fans are panicking over rumors that Mario is going to die

March 31, 2021 4:34 AM CNN Newsource

Grab the tissues. The internet is freaking out over a rumor about the possible impending death of Mario, the famous, red-wearing, Italian plumber who…

5 things to know for March 31: Coronavirus, voter suppression, Chauvin trial, infrastructure, Myanmar

March 31, 2021 4:24 AM CNN Newsource

The climate crisis is spooking economists. About 74% of experts agree we need “immediate and drastic” effort, or risk facing trillions in…

French President Macron under pressure to lock down as Covid-19 hospitalizations soar

March 31, 2021 4:17 AM CNN Newsource

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to tighten coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday as case numbers and admissions to intensive care units…

Texas attorney general backs challenge to Harvard’s affirmative action policies at Supreme Court

March 31, 2021 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the justices got it wrong in 2016 when they upheld the University of…

Michigan voting rights battle looms as Republicans plan to side-step Whitmer veto

March 31, 2021 4:07 AM CNN Newsource

Michigan is emerging as the latest battleground in Republicans’ nationwide push to restrict voting rights, with GOP officials planning to…

Biden takes his time filling out diplomatic corps

March 31, 2021 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

More than two months into his term, President Joe Biden has yet to name a single ambassador to send overseas, putting him behind the pace set by his…

BBC moves its China correspondent to Taiwan as tensions with Beijing grow

March 31, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

The British Broadcasting Corporation has moved its China correspondent to Taiwan from Beijing as the news organization comes under increasing…

Supreme Court hears battle over paying NCAA student-athletes

March 31, 2021 3:10 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court will take up a case that could reshape college sports on Wednesday, pitting the NCAA and 11 conferences against a class of student…

Utah Jazz ‘shaken, but unharmed’ after team plane forced into emergency landing after bird strike

March 31, 2021 3:04 AM CNN Newsource

Players and staff of NBA team Utah Jazz were left “shaken, but unharmed” after a bird strike forced the plane they were on to make an…

Deliveroo shares plunge 30% in London IPO

March 31, 2021 2:37 AM CNN Newsource

Deliveroo shares fell as much as 30% in the company’s highly anticipated London IPO on Wednesday, wiping out roughly £2.3 billion ($3.2…

Older adults begin to catch up on all that they missed during the pandemic after COVID-19 vaccinations

March 31, 2021 2:29 AM CNN Newsource

With a mix of relief and caution, older adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are moving out into the world and resuming activities put on hold…

Three more lawsuits were filed against Deshaun Watson. Now 19 lawsuits allege sexual assault

March 31, 2021 2:20 AM CNN Newsource

Three new lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. There are now 19 lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault. The…

How Michael Miraglia completed his own Strongman Marathon on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats

March 31, 2021 2:02 AM CNN

Many have completed a marathon, but no-one has done anything like Michael Miraglia’s Strongman Marathon. The fitness coach and CrossFit athlete…

Man charged with organizing smuggling operation that ended in fiery California crash that killed 13

March 31, 2021 1:44 AM CNN Newsource

Federal authorities charged a man Tuesday with coordinating the effort to smuggle dozens of people into the US that ended in a California crash…

March 30 coronavirus news

March 31, 2021 1:00 AM CNN Newsource

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Maverik opens new store in Pocatello

March 31, 2021 12:26 AM Cole Sams

Maverik’s newest location in Pocatello opened its doors on…

South Dakota governor declares a state of emergency due to several wildfires

March 30, 2021 10:17 PM CNN Newsource

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem declared a state of emergency Tuesday following fires that have forced hundreds to evacuate and closed Mount…

Tuesday H.S. baseball, softball, tennis scores – March 30

March 30, 2021 10:09 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – High school baseball, softball, tennis…

Recreational marijuana will be legal in New York after lawmakers pass bill. Cuomo says he’ll sign it

March 30, 2021 9:52 PM CNN Newsource

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he plans to sign a bill that would allow recreational marijuana use after the state Senate and Assembly…

G. Gordon Liddy, convicted Watergate conspirator, dies at 90

March 30, 2021 9:11 PM CNN Newsource

G. Gordon Liddy — a former FBI agent, organizer of the Watergate break-in and radio show host — has died at age 90, his son confirmed to…

‘Real Housewives’ star Jen Shah arrested on federal fraud charges in connection to a nationwide telemarketing scam

March 30, 2021 9:07 PM CNN Newsource

Reality TV star Jen Shah of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” was arrested and charged in connection with a telemarketing scheme…

2 former Texas sheriff’s deputies indicted in connection with Javier Ambler’s death, DA says

March 30, 2021 8:43 PM CNN Newsource

A Texas grand jury indicted two former Williamson County deputies Monday in connection with the death of Javier Ambler II, a Black man who died…

Firefighter, 9-year-old and teens give powerful testimony in Derek Chauvin trial

March 30, 2021 8:27 PM CNN

A professional fighter felt scared. An off-duty firefighter felt desperate. A high school student felt threatened. And a 9-year-old girl felt sad and…

Swiss ambassador to US allegedly assaulted in Washington residence

March 30, 2021 8:19 PM CNN Newsource

An intruder gained entry to the Swiss ambassador’s residence in Washington, DC, on Monday afternoon and assaulted the ambassador, according to…

The roadmap for Biden’s infrastructure plan goes back to 1956

March 30, 2021 8:10 PM CNN

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden will unveil an infrastructure bill during a visit to Pittsburgh. Estimates place the bill’s total cost…

A man making a video about Philadelphia’s gun violence was shot and killed on the job

March 30, 2021 8:08 PM CNN Newsource

A Philadelphia man working on a video about the city’s gun violence became a victim of the story while on the job. Anthony Merriett, 55, was…

Germany will limit AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 60

March 30, 2021 8:05 PM CNN Newsource

Germany will only administer AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to people aged 60 and above, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, following the…

2 former Texas sheriff’s deputies indicted in connection with Javier Ambler shooting, DA says

March 30, 2021 7:59 PM CNN Newsource

A Texas grand jury indicted two former Williamson County deputies Monday in connection with the death of Javier Ambler II, a Black man who died…

Official collapses at NCAA men’s tournament game between Gonzaga and USC

March 30, 2021 7:54 PM CNN Newsource

Game official Bert Smith collapsed Tuesday evening in the first half of the men’s NCAA basketball game between No. 6 seed University of…

Chauvin trial witness sums up what George Floyd means for Black people in America

March 30, 2021 7:48 PM CNN Newsource

The teenager who filmed former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into George Floyd’s neck testified that she saw her…

A South Dakota wildfire forced hundreds of evacuations while other blazes shut down Mount Rushmore

March 30, 2021 7:12 PM CNN Newsource

A wildfire burning near the outskirts of Rapid City, South Dakota, has forced the evacuation of 400 to 500 homes, officials said Monday. The…

Biden’s massive infrastructure push sets up critical test for Democratic unity

March 30, 2021 6:12 PM CNN

As President Joe Biden prepares to announce his own infrastructure plan Wednesday, Democrats on Capitol Hill are bracing for a months-long push that…

VW learns how not to do an April Fools joke

March 30, 2021 6:01 PM CNN Newsource

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…

Minnesota Supreme Court overturns a felony rape conviction because the woman voluntarily got intoxicated

March 30, 2021 6:01 PM CNN Newsource

The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a felony rape conviction in a ruling last week because the woman was intoxicated by her own will during the…

With an eye on history, Biden moves on big, bold and progressive infrastructure package

March 30, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

Every day he works from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden stares across from his desk at the portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt he selected to…

14 GOP-led states file long-shot bid with SCOTUS to defend Trump-era ‘public charge’ rule

March 30, 2021 5:47 PM CNN Newsource

Texas and 13 other Republican-led states have filed a long shot bid with the Supreme Court asking the justices to allow the states to defend a…

Sunny with a warming trend

March 30, 2021 5:42 PM Michael Coats

Breezy tonight with a few scattered snow showers in our local mountains. We see a warming trend through the rest of the workweek with highs into the…

Volkswagen of America said its name was changing. Now it admits it was just a disaster of an April Fool’s stunt

March 30, 2021 5:37 PM CNN Newsource

In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm said Tuesday it was changing its name to…

Police search for man considered armed and dangerous

March 30, 2021 5:33 PM News Team

The Rigby Police Department is looking for a wanted man who is considered armed and…

Children sleeping on mats in overcrowded plastic pods: Inside a facility on the US-Mexico border

March 30, 2021 5:24 PM CNN Newsource

Children lying side by side in plastic-lined pods. Shelves stocked with supplies, including baby bottles and diapers. Girls huddled together in a…

Wyoming governor: No plans to reimpose COVID-19 mask mandate

March 30, 2021 5:12 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor is rejecting a call by President Joe Biden for states to reimpose mask orders in response to the…

313 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

March 30, 2021 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 313 new COVID-19 cases on…

Impending doom? We can avoid it

March 30, 2021 5:08 PM CNN

Thank God for vaccines. The Biden administration’s mass vaccination campaign comes just as spring brings warmer weather and longer days,…

‘Game of Thrones’ stage play in the works, magazine reports

March 30, 2021 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

Westeros could be coming to the West End. A stage show set in the world of “Game of Thrones” is in the works, according to The Hollywood…

Volkswagen America may or may not be changing its name to Voltswagen, maybe

March 30, 2021 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

Editor’s Note: On Tuesday March 30th, the day after this article was originally published, Volkswagen of America doubled down on its stunt and…

Republicans press ahead with voting restrictions in key states, even as legal fights mount over new Georgia law

March 30, 2021 5:06 PM CNN

Republicans in key electoral states continue to advance bills to clamp down on ballot access, even as voting and civil rights groups move to…

Bystanders who witnessed George Floyd die explain their horror and fear at Derek Chauvin’s trial

March 30, 2021 4:59 PM CNN Newsource

A professional fighter felt scared. An off-duty firefighter felt desperate. A high school student felt threatened. And a 9-year-old girl felt sad and…

Judge allows Summer Zervos’ defamation lawsuit against Trump to proceed now that he’s out of office

March 30, 2021 4:56 PM CNN Newsource

A New York appeals court on Tuesday paved the way for a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump to move forward. In a one-sentence…

Federal indictment shows drug ring operated from Tennessee prison

March 30, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — A federal indictment unsealed on Friday revealed a drug ring…

Utah Jazz charter flight makes emergency landing after hitting flock of birds

March 30, 2021 4:50 PM Todd Kunz

A Utah Jazz spokesperson confirmed to ABC News a Utah Jazz team charter “returned safely to the Salt Lake City Airport Tuesday after a bird strike.” …

Volkswagen of America said its name was changing. They were probably just full of it

March 30, 2021 4:13 PM CNN Newsource

In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm said Tuesday it was changing its name to…

NFTs are suddenly everywhere, but they have some big problems

March 30, 2021 4:09 PM CNN

For several weeks, it’s been near impossible to exist on the internet without at least hearing a mention of NFTs. Short for non-fungible…

The Suez fiasco shows why ever bigger container ships are a problem

March 30, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

The blockage of a crucial global trade route last week by a 224,000-ton container ship has raised questions over whether vessels have become too…

The World Economic Forum says it will take an extra 36 years to close the gender gap

March 30, 2021 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

A new report from the World Economic Forum estimates that attaining global gender parity will take nearly 136 years, up from its previous estimate of…

1st Street construction resumes April 5

March 30, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Knife River will begin installing a new waterline and reconstructing 1st Street between Yellowstone Avenue and the 1st Street/Lomax Street junction…

ISU-CEI announce enhanced transfer agreement

March 30, 2021 3:51 PM News Team

Idaho State University and the College of Eastern Idaho have signed a Memorandum of Understanding expected to make an easier transition for students…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 159 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 30, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 159 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

9 arrested in human trafficking operation

March 30, 2021 3:42 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia (WGCL) — Nine people were arrested Thursday in connection to…

State police investigates in-custody death

March 30, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — A person is dead following a in-custody death…

It’s possible to reach herd immunity, then lose it. Repeatedly. Here’s what you can do to help prevent that from happening

March 30, 2021 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

If you think herd immunity is the finish line to this pandemic, it’s time for a reality check. Herd immunity with COVID-19 could come and go,…

Donovan Mitchell to speak at University of Utah commencement

March 30, 2021 3:25 PM Associated Press

Utah Jazz player Donovan Mitchell will give the keynote address for the University of Utah’s 2021 commencement.…

Bystanders who witnessed George Floyd’s death explain their horror and fear at Chauvin’s trial

March 30, 2021 3:16 PM CNN Newsource

A series of bystanders who witnessed former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin kneel on a handcuffed George Floyd testified in court Tuesday…

Biden in no rush to pick new FDA chief

March 30, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

More than two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden has yet to name someone to lead an agency at the forefront of the coronavirus fight:…

Make-A-Wish teams up with Arrow Electronics robotics team, brings teen’s vision of imaginary dragon to life

March 30, 2021 3:02 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SEDALIA, Colorado (KCNC) — What better place to meet a dragon than at the Cherokee Castle in Sedalia?…

Mars Curiosity rover takes selfie with ‘Mont Mercou’

March 30, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

While the Perseverance rover is testing out its wheels in Jezero Crater before truly beginning its journey on Mars, the Curiosity rover has been busy…

Lawmaker takes action after business owner loses nearly $50,000 over two emails lost in spam folder

March 30, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — The state clawed back nearly $50,000 from a Colorado small…

16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho

March 30, 2021 2:53 PM News Team

Individuals who are 16 years of age and older are now eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine through enrolled providers within Bannock, Bear Lake,…

Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley, killed in grocery store shooting, celebrated in public funeral

March 30, 2021 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

Officer Eric Talley was remembered for his love of family and his bravery at a public funeral in Lafayette, Colorado, on Tuesday — one week…

Nursing home residents have a little more time to spend stimulus checks before losing Medicaid

March 30, 2021 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

Nursing home residents on Medicaid have some more time to spend their stimulus checks, but they shouldn’t wait too long. Typically, Medicaid…

Ex-Idaho university employee faces money misuse charges

March 30, 2021 2:43 PM Associated Press

Prosecutors in Idaho have charged the former University of Idaho associate director of alumni relations with multiple felonies after he was accused…

Galapagos airport officials find 185 baby tortoises hidden in a suitcase

March 30, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

Airport authorities in the Galapagos Islands seized 185 newborn tortoises that were found wrapped in plastic in a red suitcase. Officials discovered…

Tragedy launches families into broken-hearted activism

March 30, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Botham Jean. Atatiana Jefferson. Jordan Edwards. Sadly, tragedy…

Lady Gaga’s dog walker returns home from hospital after having part of lung removed

March 30, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Lady Gaga’s dog walker, who was shot during the…

DNC to review presidential nomination process

March 30, 2021 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

The Democratic National Committee on Tuesday announced it will review the 2020 presidential nomination process, setting the stage for changes on how…

All 50 states now have expanded or will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up

March 30, 2021 2:27 PM CNN

All 50 states have announced when they plan to open up coronavirus vaccinations to everyone eligible under US Food and Drug Administration emergency…

Texas trooper Chad Walker, shot Friday, remains on life support until organs can be donated

March 30, 2021 2:26 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story AUSTIN, Texas (KTVT) — The Texas Department of Public Safety shared somber news on…

Hedge fund meltdown: Elizabeth Warren suggests regulators should’ve seen it coming

March 30, 2021 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling out regulators after little-known hedge fund Archegos Capital Management was able to borrow so much money that…

US officials OK plan to send radioactive waste to Idaho

March 30, 2021 2:21 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials have released the latest plan to send low-level radioactive waste to Idaho from a South Carolina facility that converts enriched…

Downtown Development names social media leader

March 30, 2021 2:19 PM News Team

Local creative artist Gibby Smede will be Social Media Marketing Specialist for the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation.…

Bystanders who witnessed George Floyd’s death explain their horror and fear

March 30, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

Five bystanders who witnessed former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin kneel on George Floyd testified in court Tuesday about the horror and…

AAR Aircraft Services introduces first all-female class of technicians in training

March 30, 2021 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Miami International Airport directly or indirectly generates…

John Lewis’ posthumous graphic novel ‘Run: Book One’ to be released this summer

March 30, 2021 2:15 PM CNN Newsource

Late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis‘ posthumous graphic novel, “Run: Book One,” is set to be released this summer, as the…

Missing a goat? It may be wandering around Minnesota

March 30, 2021 2:14 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Do you know where your goat is? The Anoka County Sheriff’s…

Driver detains teen girl until police arrive, after he says she stole and crashed his car

March 30, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A driver in Belmont Cragin tracked his own car thief Monday –…

Asian woman on way to church brutally attacked; Suspect reportedly told her ‘you don’t belong here’

March 30, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating a brutal…

How one hospital system is using technology to reduce health care providers’ exposure to coronavirus

March 30, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

Video calling has, for many, been key to staying connected with friends, family and coworkers as coronavirus forces people to stay apart. Now, the…

The full ‘worm moon’ helped break the logjam in the Suez Canal

March 30, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

A piece of celestial good luck likely made it easier for engineers to successfully refloat the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for…

3 accused of stealing nearly $900,000 in illegally obtained pandemic unemployment assistance

March 30, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Three Pittsburgh residents are charged with…

Blinken dismisses Pompeo’s controversial initiative to rank human rights

March 30, 2021 2:05 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Tuesday formally dismissed the statements of a controversial Trump-era committee that argued that some rights may…

St. Anthony producer to chair Potatoes USA

March 30, 2021 2:01 PM News Team

Potatoes USA has elected St. Anthony producer Jaren Raybould as Chairman of the Board. …

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ turns the battle of ‘alpha titans’ into a C-level spectacle

March 30, 2021 2:00 PM CNN

Almost 60 years after they rumbled in a pretty awful 1962 movie — featuring guys in monster suits destroying tiny models —…

Month: March 2021