Trainer getting national attention for 500-pound tire flip
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — A Nashville trainer is going viral, and getting national…
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Children’s healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias
School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day. Researchers analyzed the diets of…
Continue Reading Two public cellphone charging stations in Milwaukee aim to ease access to power sources
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — Homeless and housing insecure individuals now have access…
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House panel OKs changes to bill trimming governor’s powers
A House panel on Tuesday approved Senate changes to a bill trimming a governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the…
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Officer who shot Daunte Wright dead during traffic stop should be fired, mayor says
The police officer who shot and killed a Black man in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop over the weekend — a shooting her chief says…
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Trekking 4,000km along the Australian coast — on a skateboard
If you’ve been out driving on the eastern coast of Australia in the last few months, you might have seen Tom Drury. He would have been hard to…
Continue Reading Japan to start releasing treated Fukushima water into sea in 2 years
Japan will start releasing more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from its destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean in…
Continue Reading The officer involved in a shooting at a Knoxville high school is identified as a 20-year police department veteran
The officer involved in a shooting at a Knoxville high school on Monday has been identified, according to a tweet from the Knoxville Police…
Continue Reading Families hope recommendations will help lower suicide rates
Click here for updates on this story LANSING, Michigan (WNEM) — A Michigan resident dies by suicide every six hours,…
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Central Fire issues burn ban
The Central Fire District has issued a burn ban for…
Continue Reading Spain moves to open grave containing 33,000 civil war victims
The government of Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has started the process to open up a mass grave containing the remains of more…
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Air Idaho Rescue opens West Yellowstone base
Air Idaho Rescue, a subsidiary of Air Methods, has reopened its seasonal air medical base at West Yellowstone. …
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Idaho joins pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is recommending Idaho vaccine providers not use the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until more information is…
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READ: US intelligence community’s threat assessment amid pandemic
The fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic is poised to fracture societies worldwide, increase instability across the globe and reshape political and…
Continue Reading Wife of injured police officer publicly thanks everyone for the ‘outpouring of love’
Click here for updates on this story CARROLLTON, Georgia (WGCL) — The wife of one of three officers shot on Monday…
Continue Reading Healthcare provider poised to reach vaccine milestone
Click here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Connecticut has administered more than 2.4…
Continue Reading Animal advocates say dept. ignored rehoming alternatives after agency euthanizes young bear
Click here for updates on this story ASHLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Animal rights activists are upset after a young bear was…
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New Zealand bill would require banks to disclose climate risks, in a world first
New Zealand is set to consider legislation that would require banks, insurers and asset managers to disclose the impacts of climate change on their…
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Austin announces increase to US military presence in Germany
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday that the US military will increase its presence in Germany, recommitting the US to the NATO alliance…
Continue Reading Domino’s is launching a pizza delivery robot car
The robots are coming, and they’re bringing pizza. This week, Domino’s is rolling out a robot car delivery service to select customers in…
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Community Food Basket finds a permanent home
After 41 years of service to the region, Community Food Basket Idaho Falls has purchased their food storage warehouse at 1895 N. Boulevard in Idaho…
Continue Reading Dow slips after US urges pause on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
Wall Street has been riding high as America’s vaccination program exceeded expectations, lifting prospects of a speedy economic recovery. But a…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday
You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director…
Continue Reading GOP senator says he is not ruling out ‘some kind’ of tax increase to pay for infrastructure
A Republican senator who was one of several lawmakers who took part in President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure meeting Monday said he…
Continue Reading Investigation into dangers in mattresses gains national attention, prompts class action lawsuit
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — It should have been a peaceful night’s sleep for one…
Continue Reading Kurdish People Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Kurdish people. Kurds do not have an official homeland or country. Most reside within countries in…
Continue Reading Deuce Drone to launch lunch delivery service by drone
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Deuce Drone LLC, a developer of last mile package…
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Facebook removes page for French town named Bitche
Sometimes, life can be a Bitche. The residents of a French town thought just that after social media giant Facebook removed Ville de Bitche’s…
Continue Reading There’s a fix for what ails the Mars helicopter’s software
The first flight of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is still delayed, but the mission’s team is working on a solution to make it possible. The…
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Idaho officials investigating riot at prison near Boise
Idaho Department of Correction officials say they’re still investigating a Saturday prison riot that forced staffers to evacuate a housing unit and…
Continue Reading Obamas: ‘Our hearts are heavy’ over shooting of Daunte Wright
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday expressed grief over the shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright by a…
Continue Reading Putin is massing troops at the Ukraine border and testing Biden’s mettle
Trying to discern Russian President Vladimir Putin’s endgame is always a difficult exercise, particularly given his inclination to upset the…
Continue Reading Nuclear Power/IAEA Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the International Atomic Energy Agency and nuclear power. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspects nuclear and…
Continue Reading The cast of ‘ER’ will reunite for special ‘Stars In The House’ episode
Yes, Dr. Doug Ross will be there. The cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a special Earth Day episode for…
Continue Reading Mary Carey, the former porn star, officially running to replace Gov. Newsom
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KGO) — The recall to replace Governor Gavin Newsom hasn’t…
Continue Reading Mercedes Benz Stadium will temporarily not require COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — The southeast’s largest vaccination site will no longer…
Continue Reading Longtime teachers describe how school year has been amid COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, OR (KPTV) — This school year, amid a pandemic, FOX 12 has regularly gone…
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Siri may have just revealed when Apple is holding its next product launch
Siri may have just let slip when Apple is planning its next big product launch. When asked on Tuesday about when it’s holding another press…
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Boeing’s 2021 was starting off pretty well — until its latest 737 Max woes
Boeing on Tuesday reported strong orders and deliveries for March and the first quarter. But Boeing’s rebound is already at risk of unraveling.…
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Jackson Hole Airport accepts $3.2 million grant
The Jackson Hole Airport Board has accepted an FAA grant under the Airports Coronavirus Response Grant Program. …
Continue Reading Oakland reallocates $10M to police and fire departments as crime rates rise
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, CA (KGO) — The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Monday night to…
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Center for the Arts loans refinanced
The Town of Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming have agreed to refinance and reassign a construction loan for the Center for the Arts from First…
Continue Reading Man pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud of more than $600,000
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — A Milwaukee man admitted he fraudulently sought over…
Continue Reading Wisconsin given a ‘C’ on White House infrastructure report card
Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN, USA (WDJT) — The White House issued report cards for all 50 states in a…
Continue Reading Nikki Haley just *totally* flip-flopped on Donald Trump’s 2024 candidacy
Nikki Haley sent a clear message to Donald Trump on Monday: If you run for president, I’m out. “I would not run if President Trump ran,…
Continue Reading White House says pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘will not have a significant impact on our vaccination plan’
The White House said Tuesday that the recommended pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine would “not have a significant impact on…
Continue Reading Prosecution rests its case in Derek Chauvin’s trial after calling 38 witnesses
The prosecution rested its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offered the defense its turn to call…
Continue Reading IPO vs SPAC vs direct listing: Explaining Wall Street’s hot trends
Not too long ago, most big startups looking to debut on Wall Street chose to sell new shares through an initial public offering. But IPOs are no…
Continue Reading Britney Spears is ‘flattered’ people care so much
Britney Spears feels the love. The singer posted video Monday on her verified Instagram account she said was shot last year for the “Just a…
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Windy, cloudy before snow
Wind Advisories are in effect for many counties in the valley and American Falls Reservoir and Bear River Range and Cache Valley in Utah are under a…
Continue Reading Bowling team wins state championship with first undefeated season
Click here for updates on this story St. Charles, MI (WNEM) — It was the prophetic wisdom or maybe stubbornness of one…
Continue Reading Schools makes compromise after parents protest pause in face-to-face learning, sports
Click here for updates on this story Midland, MI (WNEM) — Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged school districts…
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How to plan a safe trip to the swimming pool
Where is the fun in warm weather if you can’t take a dip in a cold pool? And now that some people have received COVID-19 vaccines, has the risk…
Continue Reading Prosecution expected to rest its case today in Derek Chauvin’s trial
The prosecution is expected to rest its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offer the defense its turn to…
Continue Reading Fascinating finds keep metal detectorist searching for hidden treasures
Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Stephen Patterson admits he’s easily…
Continue Reading The world’s most powerful passports for 2021
The gap in travel freedom is its biggest in decades and disparities in vaccination access between countries could make the situation even worse, says…
Continue Reading Small-town volunteer fire department faces funding challenges
Click here for updates on this story DREXEL, MO (KCTV) — A small-town fire department is urging its community to…
Continue Reading Asheville to dismantle homeless camps, despite CDC recommendations
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Asheville is breaking with CDC guidance on…
Continue Reading WHO calls for ‘reality check’ as global COVID-19 cases surge for seventh week
The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon…
Continue Reading Man who shot daughter pleads guilty, sentenced to 20 years
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The Mobile man who shot his nine-year-old daughter on I-10 in…
Continue Reading PD: Shootings that killed 3-year-old, 16-year-old are related
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The City of Hartford is mourning the death of a 3-year-old…
Continue Reading Catalytic Converter thefts on the rise across Tennessee and nation
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the…
Continue Reading Tucker Carlson sneers at critics as he doubles down on ‘replacement theory’ remarks
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Typically, when…
Continue Reading Here’s what can help the US soon see a COVID-19 turnaround, Fauci says
US officials are racing to vaccinate as many Americans as possible to beat another COVID-19 surge — and doses are being administered at a…
Continue Reading Eric Schmidt Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Eric Schmidt, former executive chairman of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Personal: Birth date: April 27, 1955…
Continue Reading New culinary arts program in Madison set to open in the fall
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Demand for chefs is at an all time high as new restaurants…
Continue Reading Nikki Haley says she’ll support and not challenge Trump if he runs in 2024
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday said she would back her onetime boss, former President Donald Trump, if he decides to run for the…
Continue Reading Carol Burnett Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of television, film and stage actress Carol Burnett. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1933 Birth place: San Antonio,…
Continue Reading Shirley MacLaine Fast Facts
Here is a look at best-selling author and Oscar-winning actress, Shirley MacLaine. Personal Birth date: April 24, 1934 Birth place: Richmond,…
Continue Reading Former Nike marketing manager pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $1.5 million
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Former Nike marketing manager pleaded guilty on Monday, to…
Continue Reading Parents concerned about possible tear gas residue left behind at school after weekend demonstration
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Students at the Cottonwood School in South Portland returned…
Continue Reading Suspect ejected after chase ends with 6-car pile-up
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A six-car crash in north St. Louis that happened at the end…
Continue Reading America’s prices surged in March
Wall Street has been a bundle of nerves about potential spikes in inflation since Democrats passed $1.9 trillion in economic stimulus last month. And…
Continue Reading Teachers are choosing to quit rather than go back to school while pandemic lingers
Fifteen years ago, Annette Lang left a Wall Street career for a new start. She was finally ready to follow her passion — teaching. It brought…
Continue Reading Dow futures sink after US urges pause on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
Wall Street has been riding high as America’s vaccination program exceeded expectations, lifting prospects of a speedy economic recovery. But a…
Continue Reading IBM spinoff joins a long list of questionable corporate names
There’s a new member in the pantheon of the worst-named companies in history. Introducing “Kyndryl.” That is the actual name of the…
Continue Reading Police and demonstrators clash during protests over the shooting of a Minnesota man during a traffic stop
Furious over the fatal shooting of a Black man by a police officer during a traffic stop, demonstrators gathered Monday night to protest outside the…
Continue Reading China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone, Taipei says
China sent 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began…
Continue Reading ‘If you have the talent, you will be given the opportunity,’ says Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore
After her historic victory in becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National, Irish rider Rachael Blackmore allowed herself a treat.…
Continue Reading Biden attempts balance amid major protests of his tenure
President Joe Biden is confronting the first major protests during his presidency after three months in office, prompted by the police killing of a…
Continue Reading Biden attempts balance amid major protests during his presidency
President Joe Biden is confronting the first major protests during his presidency after three months in office, prompted by the police killing of a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 13: Coronavirus, Minnesota, immigration, Brexit, Knoxville
It’s the start of Ramadan. This holy month is a time of fasting, prayer and community for Muslims across the world. But for a second year, the…
Continue Reading $1.3 trillion dealmaking frenzy isn’t slowing down
No one knows for sure what the post-coronavirus era holds. But businesses are doing their best to get ready, announcing a wave of mergers and…
Continue Reading Car-making nightmare could soon get a fix, thanks to Intel
Intel has a plan to help alleviate the global chip shortage that has hampered the automotive industry, among others. CEO Pat Gelsinger told Reuters…
Continue Reading Army officer was afraid for his life during a Virginia traffic stop, attorney says
A US Army officer feared for his life when two Virginia police officers pointed guns at him during a traffic stop, his attorney said. “He was…
Continue Reading Questions swirl over investigation into Gaetz as House returns
House Republicans have remained conspicuously quiet since the Justice Department’s investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida first became…
Continue Reading Vaccine passport apps are about to be everywhere. It could get complicated
As the vaccine rollout continues to accelerate and the broader US economy prepares to reopen, talk of vaccine verification apps has heated up. Tech…
Continue Reading What alien raindrops on other planets have in common with rain on Earth
Our solar system boasts a diverse range of planets, but some of them may share a common phenomenon with Earth: raindrops. Rain on other planets is…
Continue Reading Barcelona pips fierce rival Real Madrid to be named the world’s most valuable club
Despite a tumultuous period on and off the pitch, Barcelona is now the most valuable soccer club in the world, according to Forbes. Valued at $4.76…
Continue Reading Yes, police can pull you over for hanging an air freshener in your car
Moments before police fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, he called his mother and told her he’d…
Continue Reading Biden and Hill leaders to speak at ceremony ahead of slain Capitol Police officer lying in honor
President Joe Biden, congressional leaders and members of the US Capitol Police will attend a ceremony for fallen Capitol Police Officer William…
Continue Reading Bitcoin soars to new record above $62,700
Bitcoin has rocketed to a new record above $62,700 as investors gear up for this week’s eagerly awaited direct listing of cryptocurrency…
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How the US hit its vaccine stride
With an average of 3.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered each day, the United States is on pace to hit another vaccination milestone:…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s brother says he was a big mama’s boy at Derek Chauvin’s trial as prosecution nears its end
Pausing every so often to wipe away tears, Philonise Floyd testified Monday at Derek Chauvin’s trial that his elder brother George Floyd was a…
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The gleaming city that emerged from turmoil in the heart of Africa
Kigali’s streets thrum with traffic, motorbikes darting around buses, its roadside markets a hive of activity. Standing on the roadside,…
Continue Reading Democrats urge Biden administration to reform shelter system for migrant minors
More than 60 Democratic lawmakers called on the Biden administration Tuesday to eventually end reliance on overflow facilities for unaccompanied…
Continue Reading What to watch as Congress gears up for work on Biden’s infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden has said he’s willing to negotiate over infrastructure, a key legislative priority for the White House. There are signs,…
Continue Reading Ant Group cut down to size in latest blow for Jack Ma’s business empire
Jack Ma’s business empire just suffered a one-two punch as China continues to tighten the screws on its tech champions. Chinese regulators have…
Continue Reading Michigan could see its worst COVID-19 case surge yet, official warns. Some say more measures are needed
With an alarming rise in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, officials say Michigan is now a hotspot for the virus in the US. And…
Continue Reading NBA, MLB and NHL postpone Minneapolis games following fatal shooting of Daunte Wright
The NBA, MLB and NHL postponed their Monday games In Minneapolis following the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man killed in a traffic stop Sunday.…
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