President Joe Biden announced on Monday that 90% of adults will be eligible to get a coronavirus vaccine within the next three weeks as well as have a vaccination site within five miles of where they live. “For the vast, vast majority of adults, you won’t have to wait until May 1. You’ll be eligible
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Wyoming lawmakers plan to wrestle with state spending as they meet a couple days longer than expected due to a snowstorm that shut down the state capital.
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Click here for updates on this story ST. ANN, Missouri (KMOV) — A St. Louis County resident says he hopes to get justice after a local landscaper defrauded him out of more than a $1,000. The resident didn’t want his identity revealed out of fear of retaliation from the business owner. “I’m disappointed, I feel
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued his first veto of the 2021 legislative session, refusing to sign a bill involving the responsibilities of the chairman of the Idaho State Tax Commission.
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Using funds from the Great American Outdoors Act, the Salmon-Challis National Forest has announced a $650,000 project.
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Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Emergency crews had to rescue at least 15 people from an apartment building in Antioch on Sunday morning. Crews were called to a report of a building collapse in the 5,000 block of Linbar Drive. Nashville Office of Emergency Management Public Information Officer Joseph Pleasant
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Four inmates in a Georgia state prison and a woman were indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. The accused allegedly coordinated a scheme to smuggle narcotics into Hay State Prison by reportedly bribing a prison guard. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Jeffery D. Lewis,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — One year ago, their livelihoods were at a standstill as COVID-19 mandates forced small business owners to shut their doors some for weeks, even months. “We knew it was the right thing to do but it didn’t feel very safe or secure at all,
Continue Reading A skating rink in Los Angeles set to be converted into a homeless shelter will bear the name of the late Alex Trebek, the famed host of “Jeopardy!” Trebek, who hosted the popular game show for more than three decades, made a donation to the California-based Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission back in November,
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Rocky Mountain Power has been working to restore about 9,500 customers to service in Ammon and Lincoln, Idaho, in response to a technical problem in the Sandcreek substation, located about five miles east of Idaho Falls.
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One year to the day after workers first stepped inside a new Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, a milestone union vote at the facility is coming to an end. Monday is the final day for ballots to be received by the National Labor Relations Board in order to be counted in the election. The vote
Continue Reading Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s head and neck for 4 minutes and 45 seconds as Floyd cried out for help, stayed on his neck as Floyd flailed and had seizures for 53 seconds, and then remained on a non-responsive Floyd for another 3 minutes and 51 seconds, prosecutors said during
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The Biden administration is asking for federal workers to assist with “urgent efforts” to care for and place unaccompanied migrant children who are arriving at the southern border in increasing numbers. The request for volunteers comes as the administration struggles to find space to house migrant children, leaving thousands of children in border facilities that
Continue Reading The White House will host a briefing for Democratic members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday to update them on the situation at the US-Mexico border, according to two sources familiar with the meeting. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will be in attendance. It’s unknown at
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Wauwatosa will soon be home to Bird electric scooters. Around 150 scooters are expected to start arriving the first week in April. People can use them through a smartphone app. “The scooters are meant to be used on bike lanes, multi-use paths and roadways,”
Continue Reading The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a lower court order that blocked the conservative group Judicial Watch from deposing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about her use of a private email account in a lawsuit related to the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya. A federal appeals court ruled
Continue Reading The Biden administration announced the suspension of all diplomatic trade engagement with Myanmar on Monday following a weekend of violence against pro-democracy protesters and the deadliest day since military seized power in a February 1 coup. The suspension of government-to-government engagement under the 2013 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) “will remain in effect until
Continue Reading By now, you’ve seen it. The block of white feta, lightly browned from the oven, resting on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes and olive oil. Mixed together, the cheese and the tomatoes make a sauce. Add cooked pasta, and dinner is served. The recipe, commonly known as “baked feta pasta,” became a viral hit
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Marilyn Steigoer from Palmerton giggled underneath her “It’s My Birthday” mask as she was showered with flowers and one very important birthday gift.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ADA, Oklahoma (KFSM) — Former Fort Smith pastor Dave Evans was shot and killed at his home in Ada, Oklahoma, this week. His wife has been arrested in connection with his death. According to agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), Kristie Dawnell Evans, 47, was
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HAMMOND, Louisiana (WDSU) — A 3-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Hammond, according to the Hammond Police Department. Officers responded to a shooting around 11:10 a.m. Saturday on North Morrison Boulevard near the Bill Hood Car Dealership. According to police, Traonta Berry turned himself in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PINE GROVE, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Oftentimes, out of tragedy comes triumph. For Hayden Strouphauer of Pine Grove, her mom says it all came about after an unthinkable accident at home that happened when Hayden was only three. “So, January 10th, 2019, Hayden had her dresser and TV fall
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Hound Labs isn’t stopping to celebrate the debut of its marijuana breathalyzer that’s set to hit the market later this year. It’s already launched into its next breathalyzer: one to catch people infected with COVID-19. “Hound Labs created the COVID-19 breathalyzer based on the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HAMILTON COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa State University has confirmed five students were involved in a boating accident Sunday morning. One has been found dead and one remains missing. The search for the missing student resumed Monday morning. Authorities were called to Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — Canadian coal company Teck Resources has paid a $60 million fine after pleading guilty to pollution discharges that have killed nearly all the fish in nearby waters. Canadian investigators found the mining company discharged hazardous amounts of selenium and calcite into the Fording River
Continue Reading Some of the heaviest rainfall in Nashville’s history caused flooding that killed at least four people over the weekend. Authorities identified three of the four victims as men in their 60s and 70s who drowned after driving as floodwaters ravaged the area. One of them was swept away by floodwaters when he got out of
Continue Reading Now more than ever, teachers across the country are stretched thin. After a year of online or hybrid learning, educators continue to juggle a variety of roles — including providing tech support to some students — all while trying to keep safe from coronavirus. Meanwhile, on the other side of the screen, some students and
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A Wyoming prison inmate has died at a hospital.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ANDERSON, South Carolina (WYFF) — A former Pendleton High School cheerleader was killed Saturday night in a hit-and-run crash, according to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore. The crash happened at 10:12 p.m. in the 3900 block of Highway 24 near Airport Road in Anderson, Shore said. Josephine Ann
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Rental car companies have been slashing their fleets during the pandemic, but now that travel is picking up again supply is tight and prices are sky-high. That’s a great opportunity for Turo, a sort of Airbnb for car rentals — which has been growing rapidly as more car owners use its app to rent out
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Wind gusts topping 40-45 mph caused thousands of power outages in New Hampshire on Monday. A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for all of New Hampshire. Winds toppled trees and/or power lines in many communities, including Allenstown, Bradford, Chichester, Franklin,
Continue Reading Scholastic has pulled a spin-off of the popular “Captain Underpants” series from circulation because it contains “passive” racist stereotypes and imagery of Asians. The children’s book publisher announced last week that it had halted distribution of “The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future,” a graphic novel published in 2010, with the
Continue Reading President Joe Biden will announce on Monday afternoon that 90% of adults will be eligible to get a coronavirus vaccine within the next three weeks as well has have a vaccination site within five miles of where they live. According to a White House statement, the President will announce that the US will increase the
Continue Reading The next time you attend a wedding or concert, visit a place of worship, eat indoors at a restaurant or even go to work, you may need to show digital proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results. On Friday, New York became the first state in the United States to roll out a vaccine
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Pennsylvania State Police said 17 violation notices and 31 warnings were issued as a result of COVID-19 compliance checks at licensed liquor establishments this weekend. In the Pittsburgh area, there were two violations and five warnings, according to statistics released by police. Compliance checks
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)-A Rexburg man faces charges after he was arrested for questioning after allegedly assaulting a woman in the Plano area at around 4 p.m. Friday. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Tyrell Fisher ran from the home and behind a shop on the property. He was searched and taken to the Madison
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Jackson Game and Fish officers have received a number of calls this spring from citizens who found moose wandering through residential areas.
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Woody Allen sat down for a rare interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” to discuss an allegation by his daughter Dylan Farrow that he sexually assaulted her when she was 7 years old. The famed director said he believes his now-estranged 35-year-old daughter believes the allegation. “She was a good kid and I believe she thinks
Continue Reading Three months after Midwestern Pet Foods recalled some of its products because of a risk of aflatoxin poisoning, the company is pulling dozens more of its pet foods off the shelves. The concern this time is salmonella. Midwestern Pet Foods has issued a voluntary recall of certain dog and cat food brands manufactured at the
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The Gem State now ranks tenth in the country for most expensive fuel.
Continue Reading The Biden administration is working on creating a set of standards for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to an administration official. The official said they’re currently working with a range of companies on the standards, including non-profits and tech companies, adding that they are likely still weeks away from being finalized,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is no stranger to the camera. The “Splash Brother” has done it all on the basketball court. His success on the court and his easy-going personality make him an obvious fit to partner with numerous companies and endorsements.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — A man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in the neck on the Near North Side Sunday. The 52-year-old victim was walking down the street in the 700-block of North Michigan Avenue when he was approached by someone asking him for his spare
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Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s head and neck for 4 minutes and 45 seconds as Floyd cried out for help, stayed on his neck as Floyd flailed and had seizures for 53 seconds, and then remained on a non-responsive Floyd for another 3 minutes and 51 seconds, prosecutors said during
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old Ammon man last Saturday afternoon after responding to a report of a burglary at the Ammon Walmart.
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Much of America’s recent progress against COVID-19 has been erased as new infections jump nationwide. Now the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said she’s afraid of what will happen next. “What we’ve seen over the last week or so is a steady rise of cases,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest, prosecution and conviction of those responsible for the 1998 murder of Rhonda Tribue. Tribue, who may of also been known by her maiden name Easley, was a mother of six
Continue Reading Secretary of State Tony Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council Monday in an at-times passionate plea to increase desperately needed humanitarian access to Syria. In remarks delivered virtually in his capacity as top US diplomat, Blinken called for the Security Council to reauthorize and reopen the two closed border crossings and reauthorize the one
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Utah has hired Utah State’s Craig Smith as its men’s basketball coach.
Continue Reading Watch out, Rao’s. There’s a new fancy pasta sauce headed for grocery shelves. The high-end New York-based Italian restaurant Carbone is for the first time selling its pasta sauces online and in some supermarkets, as part of a broader push into consumer packaged foods. Carbone’s parent company Major Food Groups announced Monday the launch of
Continue Reading Ben Higgins, who starred on season 20 of “The Bachelor,” is weighing in on the controversy surrounding longtime host Chris Harrison. Higgins told CNN in a recent interview that he’s been friends with Harrison for years and found himself in a tough spot following Harrison’s controversial comments regarding race during an interview on Extra with
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WOODBURN, Oregon (KPTV) — Three teenagers escaped from the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn Sunday, and warrants have been issued for their arrest, according to the Oregon Youth Authority. Authorities say the teens who lived in the same unit assaulted a staff member, stole their keys and
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University of Wyoming trustees plan to allow substantially more in-person classes, sports and activities on campus this fall if the coronavirus pandemic continues to wane.
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the Arab League, an organization of 22 Middle Eastern and African countries and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Facts Ahmed Aboul Gheit of Egypt is the current secretary-general of the Arab League. There are also four observer states: Eritrea, India, Brazil and Venezuela. The Arab League’s purpose, from the Pact of
Continue Reading The Biden administration announced Monday a massive, coordinated effort to bolster offshore wind energy projects in the United States to jumpstart a “clean energy revolution.” As part of the new initiative which spans multiple government agencies, the Departments of the Interior, Energy and Commerce committed to a shared goal of generating 30 gigawatts of offshore
Continue Reading George Floyd’s family, attorneys and supporters knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds on Monday to mark the final moments of Floyd’s life ahead of opening arguments in the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged in his death. The group’s gesture came after attorney Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton and Floyd’s relatives delivered
Continue Reading The Biden administration is planning to probe “Trump-era political interference” in government science in an effort to prevent abuses in the future, The New York Times reported Monday. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is planning to announce later Monday the “formation of a task force aimed at identifying past tampering in
Continue Reading A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. From a media perspective, the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be the biggest trial of the streaming TV age. Opening arguments will get underway around 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday. People
Continue Reading The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide next term whether Kentucky’s Republican attorney general can defend a controversial abortion-related law that had been struck down by a lower court, keeping the legal fight going. Attorney General Daniel Cameron sought to defend the law after the state’s Democratic administration declined to continue doing so. The
Continue Reading The police officer who shot a man to death while responding to multiple shooting incidents in Virginia Beach, Virginia, late Friday night did not have his body camera turned on. “The officer was wearing a bodycam, but for unknown reasons at this point in time, it was not activated,” Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate
Continue Reading Two students died after an Iowa State University crew club boat capsized with five students aboard during practice Sunday morning, according to the university. The body of one student was recovered from Little Wall Lake on Monday morning by a dive team and the other body was recovered Sunday, a news release from the university
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Police have blocked a section of 2834 South 35th West in the New Sweden area after a tree broke under high winds and crossed overhead power lines.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ZEBULON, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Cary man is charged with an assault with a deadly weapon after a shooting on E. North St. Zebulon. Police said one person was shot after 6 p.m. Sunday and was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. A family pet was also shot
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD) — Heather Perez says her friendship with Jennifer Keim stretches back nearly two decades – back to when the girls were 16 years old. “We met through mutual friends and we instantly became family,” Perez remembers. Her children call Keim their aunt, and Perez says
Continue Reading Senate Democrats are looking at potentially using an arcane budget process twice more this year in an effort to ensure they can pass President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure project with just a simple Democratic majority. The effort underscores the narrow margins Democrats have to pass the Biden agenda, and the move comes as some moderates
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The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is joining other state regulators and the Commodity Futures Commission in a civil enforcement action involving 1,600 investors and more than $185 million in customer funds.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A stranded cat is safe and dry after being rescued from a wooded island in the Saginaw River. Elyssa Weber was scrolling on Facebook last week when she saw a post about a cat stranded in the Saginaw River. “Instantly my heart just thumped
Continue Reading A teenage girl in Texas has been abducted by a registered sex offender and is in “extreme danger,” the local sheriff’s office says. Lexus Gray, 14, was allegedly kidnapped by her non-custodial father, 40-year old Justin Gray, on Wednesday after authorities say he assaulted and chased her mom with a knife, the Rains County Sheriff
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Wyoming lost 15,400 jobs over the past month, as the state’s unemployment rate grew to 5.3%.
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Zoo Idaho’s opening day for the 2021 season is set for April 3.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — At first, it was unclear who bought the billboard along West Broadway in Council Bluffs when it went up in November. It read: “Thank you, law enforcement. Paid for by your law-abiding citizens.” Then, somebody bought a second billboard with the same message in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A first-in-the-nation COVID-19 mobile vaccination unit was deployed in Connecticut on Monday. Gov. Ned Lamont said it belongs to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. A news conference kicked it off at 11 a.m. Monday at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. Stream it
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — This weekend, weddings on Oahu looked a lot different compared to last year. When Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi eased COVID-19 restrictions for the commercial wedding industry on Friday, organizers and their clients literally danced for joy. “When we got the news on the phone, hey,
Continue Reading Czech billionaire Petr Kellner was one of five people killed when their chopper crashed near a glacier in Alaska during a skiing trip on Saturday. PPF Group, the Czech investment company that Kellner co-founded, confirmed his death in a statement on Monday. “With great sadness, PPF announces that … Petr Kellner tragically passed away in
Continue Reading The Biden administration announced the suspension of all trade engagement with Myanmar on Monday following a weekend of violence against pro-democracy protesters and the deadliest day since military seized power in a February 1 coup. The suspension “will remain in effect until the return of a democratically elected government,” a statement from the office of
Continue Reading Sen. Thom Tillis announced on Monday that he has prostate cancer and will be getting surgery next week. Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who just won reelection last fall, said in a statement that he expects “to make a full recovery.” “Next week, I will have surgery in North Carolina to treat prostate cancer,” he
Continue Reading The Ever Given container ship has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday. Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day. Marine traffic websites showed images of
Continue Reading Peloton and Verzuz, two success stories of the pandemic economy, are joining forces in a deal they hope will add to their growing fortunes. The home fitness company unveiled its new “Peloton Verzuz” music collaboration series on Monday. Verzuz (pronounced “versus”) is the immensely popular webcast series that pits hip-hop and R&B legends like Kenneth
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A strong cold front with some precip, but mainly heavy winds affects our weather today. High Winds we warned you about will gust beyond 60 mph. Be careful outside and driving, blowing dust and snow may affect travel with some roads being closed. Power lines and trees may also be a factor. Highs in the 40’s
Continue Reading Colorado lawmakers are facing pressure to act from constituents and are in the “early stages” of discussing gun reform proposals after a man opened fire at a Boulder supermarket last week, the state’s top Democratic senator told CNN. “We’re talking probably a couple of weeks before we introduce substantial policy, but it’s all very much
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Opening statements began Monday in former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, 10 months after George Floyd’s death under his knee launched a summer of protest and unrest. In a first for Minnesota, the trial will be broadcast live in its entirety, giving the public a rare peek into the most important case of the
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know about the Vatican, also known as the Holy See. Facts The full name of the country is the State of Vatican City, and it is the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. It stands on Vatican Hill in northwestern Rome, Italy west of the Tiber River.
Continue Reading Opening statements are set to begin Monday in former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, 10 months after George Floyd’s death under his knee launched a summer of protest and unrest. In a first for Minnesota, the trial will be broadcast live in its entirety, giving the public a rare peek into the most important
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the life of convicted spy Robert Hanssen. Personal Birth date: April 18, 1944 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Robert Philip Hanssen Father: Howard Hanssen, police officer Mother: Vivian Hanssen Marriage: Bernadette “Bonnie” (Wauck) Hanssen (August 10, 1968-present) Children: Lisa, Greg, Mark, John “Jack,” Sue and Jane Education: Knox College in
Continue Reading Former US President Barack Obama’s step-grandmother, Sarah Obama passed away Monday while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment at a hospital in Kisumu, Western Kenya, authorities said in a statement. She was 99. “The passing away of Mama Sarah is a big blow to our nation. We’ve lost a strong, virtuous woman. A matriarch who
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the NAACP Image Awards. March 27, 2021 – The 52nd NAACP Image Awards ceremony is held. February 22, 2020 – The 51st NAACP Image Awards ceremony is held. History The Image Awards were established in 1967 “to honor outstanding black actors, actresses, writers, producers, directors, and recognize those working in Hollywood
Continue Reading A jury of 14 people has been selected in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd, and while the jurors are unnamed and unseen on camera, we do know basic details about them. Five men and nine women have been chosen to serve on the jury during the trial in Minneapolis. Of the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — A Cobb County man will spend the next 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to eight counts of child molestation. The guilty plea came after the suspect, while awaiting trial, removed an ankle bracelet and escaped to Mexico for seven years. According to
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London has recorded zero daily deaths from COVID-19 in a single day for the first time in over six months, official data indicates. Public Health England (PHE) statistics from Sunday showed no fatalities within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test in the UK capital, while the country as a whole recorded 19 deaths. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A new wave of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens to more Oregonians on Monday. Group 6 of Phase 1B includes those 45 to 64 with underlying health conditions, migrant and seasonal farm workers, seafood and agricultural workers, people who work in food processing, those living
Continue Reading One student is dead and another is missing after an Iowa State University crew club boat capsized with five students aboard during practice Sunday morning, according to the university. The body of one student was recovered from Little Wall Lake by a dive team Sunday, a news release from the university said. Three of the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LOXLEY, Alabama (WALA) — Disturbing pictures on social media lead to the rescue of four malnourished horses in Baldwin County. FOX 10’s Hal Scheurich was there Thursday as the horses were taken away and the owner — Mike Houston — charged with four counts of animal cruelty. Three
Continue Reading The quarter-mile-long container ship that’s been blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week has been dislodged, clearing the way for hundreds of waiting vessels to begin transiting the vital trade artery. But that doesn’t mean the crisis is over for companies that rely on timely deliveries of raw materials, parts and products. Even before
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High Wind Warning for our area through the afternoon. Gusty winds have closed US 20 from Ashton to Montana line and ID 87 is closed between US 20 and Montana. Expect blowing dust and snow and gusts up to 70mph. Tie down outdoor items, beware of flying debris/dust and watch for traffic issues. Download the
Continue Reading Buying a home is a quintessential adult accomplishment. For the students attending Build UP, a non-profit workforce development school in Alabama, the goal of owning a home could come much earlier than for most American grownups. Launched in 2018, Build UP is a program for low income youth in Birmingham that sees its students through
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The hundreds of thousands of citizens whose deaths from Covid-19 could have been avoided are owed national and political accountability, but the polarization of America that exacerbated the pandemic threatens to deprive them of their due. A haunting admission by Dr. Deborah Birx in a new CNN documentary that after last year’s first infectious wave,
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Thierry Henry says the discussion around whether or not footballers should take the knee before games has become a distraction from the real “cause.” The former Arsenal and Barcelona star, who recently quit social media in protest of racist abuse and online harassment, believes the discourse has veered so far off course that people are
Continue Reading In a new CNN special report “COVID WAR: The Pandemic Doctors Speak Out,” CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta spoke to six leading US health officials about their experiences responding to the coronavirus pandemic over the past year. For the first time, free from the watchful eyes of the Trump White House, the top
Continue Reading Southwest agreed to buy 100 737 Max jets from Boeing, the largest order for the troubled jet since its grounding in 2019 following two fatal crashes. The company also agreed to options for an additional 155 of the planes. The 100 firm orders tops the previous order for 75 of the planes placed by Irish
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The following schools are closed today due to power outages/inclement weather.
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