Business lunches are back. And they’re longer and boozier than ever
As pandemic restrictions ease, and more people get vaccinated and start returning to offices, some restaurants are seeing lunchtime crowds pick up.…
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Phylicia Rashad appointed dean of fine arts at Howard University
Howard University announced Wednesday that alunma Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts. The…
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Employee at school for troubled teens charged with child abuse
Click here for updates on this story WEST JORDAN, Utah (KSL) — An employee at a school for troubled teens has been…
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Idaho governor signs property tax legislation
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a property tax relief bill that opponents say is deeply flawed but backers say is better than…
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Top congressional leaders meet with Biden for the first time in crucial week for his infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden faced a crucial moment on Wednesday in what has been shaping up as an important week for his infrastructure priorities, holding…
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Who owns the Colonial Pipeline? It’s complicated
About the only thing that hasn’t been hurt by the hacking attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline? The company’s market value. If it…
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Sunny Warmth, Breezy, some clouds
We’ll see 70 around today with breezes from the SW 10-15/G20, Idaho Falls around 67 and 61 in Jackson. We’re trending to even warmer conditions…
Continue ReadingKFC is changing its packaging. Here’s what it looks like
Kentucky Fried Chicken is rolling out new packaging this summer, joining other major fast food companies that are giving themselves a makeover. The…
Continue Reading NCAA Basketball Tournament Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the NCAA Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The single-elimination…
Continue Reading Ransomware group follows through on threat to release personnel files of DC police officers
A ransomware group followed through on its threat to release the personnel files of Washington Metropolitan Police Department officers Tuesday after…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney loses House Republican leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald…
Continue Reading California to effectively end mask mandate when state fully reopens next month, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will effectively end its mask mandate next month when the state plans to fully reopen after more than a year of…
Continue Reading Why Liz Cheney chose to wear this George Washington battle flag pin
When Rep. Liz Cheney delivered her defiant speech Tuesday on the eve of the vote to oust her from Republican leadership, she brought with her a…
Continue Reading No charges against man who shot driver in road rage incident
Click here for updates on this story LAKE SAINT LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) — The St. Charles County Prosecutor’s office…
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Benefits of COVID-19 vaccine outweigh risks in teens, CDC tells advisers
The benefits of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any harms, a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official will tell the…
Continue Reading Hackers paralyzed a pipeline. Banks and stock exchanges are even bigger targets
Hackers are holding one of America’s most important pipelines hostage, a stunning development that should serve as a warning to even bigger…
Continue Reading Former acting defense secretary invokes Kent State massacre in defending decision not to send military to Capitol on January 6
Former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller invoked the Kent State massacre on Wednesday as he told Congress why he didn’t believe…
Continue Reading World Cup Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the World Cup football (soccer) tournaments. The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football…
Continue Reading Attorney General Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas tout anti-domestic terror efforts
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas touted Biden administration’s approach to fighting domestic…
Continue Reading Middle Tennessee gas stations are running out of fuel, but don’t hoard
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Some gas stations across Middle Tennessee say they are…
Continue Reading Brown v. Board of Education Fast Facts
Here’s what you need to know about the landmark US Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education. About the Case The first plaintiff was…
Continue Reading This famously well-endowed giant, etched on a hillside, isn’t as old as we thought
A huge chalk figure cut into the side of a hill in southern England is younger than previously thought. Scientific analysis of sand particles taken…
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Prescription pills don’t equal better sleep in the long run for women, study suggests
Many people suffering from insomnia take medication to get a better night’s sleep. While many sleep aids work over short periods of up to six…
Continue Reading New Oregon residents won’t need to take driver’s knowledge test after June 5
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — If you’ve attempted to get an appointment at the DMV in…
Continue Reading Man bound over for trial in death of 3-month-old son
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — A 20-year-old Milwaukee man was bound over for trial…
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Gov. Little joins 19 other governors to call on Biden, Harris to act on border crisis
In a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday, Governor Brad Little and 19 other governors urged immediate action to…
Continue Reading The ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Radovan Karadzic will serve his genocide sentence in a UK prison
Britain has agreed to a prisoner transfer of ex-Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić, convicted of the Srebrenica genocide, to a UK prison to serve…
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Idaho Falls Chukars choose Bingham Healthcare Orthopedics as official team doctors
The Idaho Falls Chukars and Bingham Healthcare announced they have finalized a multi-year agreement for sports medicine coverage to the Chukars…
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Iconic Facce pleads guilty for robbing bank after plastic surgery
Click here for updates on this story GULFPORT, MS (WALA) — District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Iconic…
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Pocatello Police concerned about recent overdoses in community
The Pocatello Police Department is issuing a warning that anyone using illegal drugs is placing themselves at risk of ingesting unknown toxic…
Continue Reading Secret Service recovers $2 billion in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds
Federal officials from the US Secret Service have helped recover around $2 billion in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds and seized more…
Continue Reading ‘Lost’ microbes found in ancient poop could relieve chronic illness
Scientists working with samples of ancient feces have found previously unknown microbes that could help in the fight against chronic illnesses such…
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Judge’s ruling allows for longer sentence for Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd
The judge who oversaw Derek Chauvin’s murder trial ruled Wednesday that there were four aggravating factors in the killing of George Floyd, a…
Continue Reading Gas hoarding on the rise as demand skyrockets amid fears of a shortage
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — There are pictures, many drivers say, that makes their blood…
Continue Reading 19-year police veteran fired for excessive force incident
Click here for updates on this story TORRINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — The City of Torrington fired a police sergeant…
Continue Reading Transgender woman sues District of Columbia after Department of Corrections houses her in a men’s unit
A transgender woman is suing the District of Columbia after its Department of Corrections placed her in a men’s jail unit despite her telling…
Continue Reading ‘He sacrificed his life saving someone else.’ Firefighter dies battling early morning house fire
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A firefighter died and four others were…
Continue Reading City partnering with group to offer de-escalation and peacekeeping training
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The city of Portland is partnering with a group to offer…
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Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her talk show in 2022, according to report
Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in 2022. “When you’re a creative…
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Mo Salah’s ‘killing of innocent people’ tweet prompts comments on what he doesn’t say
It’s a tweet that’s received 265,000 likes, been retweeted more than 88,000 times and prompted almost 12,000 comments. In a widely shared…
Continue Reading A monstrous-looking fish normally found thousands of feet deep in the ocean washed up on a California beach
An unusual fish with teeth as sharp as glass and a body shaped like a football washed ashore on a California beach last week. The black colored…
Continue Reading Attorney General Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to tout anti-domestic terror efforts
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will tout the Biden administration’s approach to fighting…
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A 95-year-old man just became the oldest organ donor in US history
A woman who is recovering from a liver transplant not only has a new lifesaving organ, but one that made history. That’s thanks to Cecil…
Continue Reading Used cars, travel and furniture are just some of many things that are getting more expensive
Just about everything is getting more expensive in the United States as the stimulus-fueled economy rebounds and Americans are again spending on…
Continue ReadingChick-fil-A is facing a sauce shortage
The supply chain shortage just got fowl: Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers because of limited stock.…
Continue Reading 48 killed in Gaza, 5 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war’
The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas…
Continue Reading Companies are being held to ransom. Should they pay up to get back online?
A devastating ransomware attack on a critical fuel pipeline in the United States has highlighted the growing threat that cyber criminals pose to the…
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‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ is getting a reboot for adults
“Legends of the Hidden Temple” is getting a reboot for adults. The CW saved the show after it was initially planned for Quibi, which is…
Continue Reading Chickens are in short supply. Blame Tyson’s roosters
Chickens are in short supply. Part of the blame goes to Tyson’s roosters. The meat processor, which sells poultry along with beef and pork,…
Continue Reading 14-year-old bitten by a shark in waters says he’s ready to go surfing again
Click here for updates on this story KANEOHE, Hawaii (KITV) — Even after receiving more than 100 stitches, the…
Continue Reading ‘Bachelorette’s’ Kaitlyn Bristowe engaged to Jason Tartick
Two members of Bachelor Nation found love off the show. Season 11 “Bachlorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe is now engaged to season 14…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo met at the BRIT Awards
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo performed at the 2021 BRIT Awards Tuesday night, but likely even more exciting to her was meeting her idol, Taylor Swift. The…
Continue Reading House Republicans oust Liz Cheney out of leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney has lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald…
Continue Reading Used cars, travel and furniture are just some of things that are getting more expensive
Just about everything is getting more expensive in the United States as the stimulus-fueled economy rebounds and Americans are again spending on…
Continue Reading US agrees to lift Trump-era ban on China’s Xiaomi
The US government will no longer blacklist Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, lifting a short and contentious ban on Americans investing in the company…
Continue Reading Brit Awards 2021: See the full list of winners
The 2021 Brit Awards were a celebration of all things music. From Taylor Swift’s history-making Global Icon award to stellar performances from…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney expected to lose House Republican leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney is expected to lose her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President…
Continue Reading The differences between elimination, eradication and herd immunity — and what it means for COVID-19
After more than a year of politicized science and amid a wave of vaccine hesitancy, the long war against COVID-19 stands at a critical stage. Hope…
Continue Reading Just about everything is getting more expensive in the United States
Just about everything is getting more expensive in the United States as the stimulus-fueled economy rebounds, sending Americans back to shops and…
Continue Reading Investors may have misjudged the recovery summer
We’ve all missed live concerts, weekend getaways and long vacations in the sun. Finally, thanks to coronavirus vaccination campaigns, such…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney strikes defiant tone in floor speech on eve of her expected ousting from House GOP leadership
Rep. Liz Cheney vowed Tuesday evening not to remain silent as former President Donald Trump continues to spread lies that the election was stolen…
Continue Reading People are shopping at department stores again. But don’t call it a comeback
More people are refreshing their wardrobes at department stores again as they head back into restaurants and offices. That’s great news for…
Continue Reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 inductees are….
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2021 inductees on Wednesday, marking the most diverse group by musical genre in the…
Continue Reading 19 rescued dogs from Lebanon arrive in Canada
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A dog rescue group that managed to bring 19 dogs…
Continue Reading With school likely to remain virtual for many students this year, focus should be on the fall: expert
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Another school year will be coming to an end in…
Continue Reading Top congressional leaders to meet with Biden for the first time in crucial week for his infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden faces a crucial moment on Wednesday in what is shaping up as an important week for his infrastructure priorities when he holds…
Continue Reading Andra Day lost 40 pounds to play Billie Holiday — but she didn’t feel any prettier
Golden Globe-winner Andra Day has revealed that she lost 40 pounds to play jazz legend Billie Holiday — but it didn’t make her feel any…
Continue Reading Boy meets girl. Girl goes traveling for 2 years
American student Nicole Erickson was about to embark on an epic round the world trip. Ahead of her lay two years of adventure that could change her…
Continue Reading Biden administration winds down Trump’s pandemic food box program
As the country slowly climbs out of the pandemic, the Biden administration is ending a program that delivered nearly 167 million boxes of fresh food…
Continue Reading NATO exercises sweep Europe amid Russian escalation, rising tensions between Moscow and US
Lit only by an orange floodlight, a single file of camouflaged men crept along the wall of a small, dark Romanian port on the Black Sea. Suddenly,…
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Sporting Lisbon’s bittersweet title win after 19 years of hurt
The year was 2002. The Euro became the official currency for most countries in the European Union, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Golden Jubilee…
Continue Reading Māori leader removed from New Zealand parliament after performing haka dance
The co-leader of New Zealand’s Māori Party has been removed from parliament for the second time this year, after performing a ceremonial dance…
Continue Reading Time is running out for China to prepare its economy for a ‘great demographic unknown’
China is growing fast — but the workforce powering its economic rise is shrinking. Census data released Tuesday showed that China’s total…
Continue Reading FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance program is up and running after a rocky start. Here’s how to apply
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved more than 2,585 applications for newly available COVID-19 funeral assistance in the first month…
Continue Reading Tesla’s weak sales in China worry investors
Tesla’s recent run of bad publicity in China is apparently hurting its sales there, raising investor concerns. The electric car leader sold…
Continue Reading The UK economy still has a huge mountain to climb
The UK economy is coming out of its deep freeze. Gross domestic product shrunk by 1.5% in the first quarter, according to the Office for National…
Continue Reading A man is arrested on a murder charge in the disappearance of a 2-year-old boy in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the disappearance of a 2-year-old boy last week, the police department said. Terrell…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 12: Coronavirus, Congress, Gaza, pipeline hack, voting
About 37 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day, a big boost from last year’s record low. And a huge majority plans to drive…
Continue Reading What an ancient poem says about China’s fearful tech tycoons
A thousand-year-old poem just cost Chinese delivery giant Meituan tens of billions of dollars in market value, further rattling a tech industry that…
Continue Reading Love Lake: Heart-shaped lagoons link up in Dubai desert
The sun is just dipping below the horizon as a steady line of four-wheel-drives, and a few plucky little sedans, pour into the Al Qudra oasis on the…
Continue Reading At least 35 killed in Gaza as Israel ramps up airstrikes in response to rocket attacks
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have escalated further as Palestinian militants in Gaza fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, which…
Continue Reading Perseverance rover is ready to unlock the history of Mars
For the past month, the Perseverance rover has spent much of its time documenting the flights of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars. In between those…
Continue Reading China is experiencing a rural tourism boom amid the Covid-19 pandemic
China is in the middle of a boom in rural tourism as city dwellers escape the country’s rapidly expanding urban centers to head out to small…
Continue Reading Attorneys for Andrew Brown’s family will continue to petition for release of all videos of fatal shooting
Following the family’s viewing of body and dash camera footage of Andrew Brown Jr.’s death, attorneys for the family recommitted to…
Continue Reading IBM CEO: America needs a NASA-like agency to prevent future pipeline attacks
IBM is on a tear under the leadership of new CEO Arvind Krishna: It created the world’s smallest microchip and Tuesday it announced new AI…
Continue Reading More than 40% of expats in a new survey are thinking of leaving Hong Kong
More than 40% of expats surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong say they’re considering moving away from the former British…
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Everyone needs these 2 Mediterranean dishes at Eid al-Fitr celebrations. We have recipes
Eid al-Fitr, the celebration at the end of Ramadan, marks a joyous time for millions of Muslims who are looking forward to home-cooked meals and…
Continue Reading Time is running out for Beijing to prepare its economy for a ‘great demographic unknown’
China is growing fast — but the workforce powering its economic rise is shrinking. Census data released Tuesday showed that China’s total…
Continue Reading Two California police officers were killed while on duty in a 24-hour span, officials say
Two California police officers were killed while on duty in the span of 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. Detective Luca Benedetti with the San Luis…
Continue Reading This is how officials are trying to rally teens to get COVID-19 vaccinations
With a new demographic now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, public health officials hoping to fight variants will have to adjust their strategy to…
Continue Reading Americans as young as 12 begin to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after FDA’s authorization
Some vaccine sites began to inoculate 12-to-15-year-olds against COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, a day after the US Food and Drug Administration…
Continue Reading Authorities are searching for a missing 7-year-old who disappeared on a Texas beach
Authorities are searching for a seven-year-old boy who disappeared while at a Texas beach with his family Tuesday night. A boat crew and helicopter…
Continue Reading ‘You breathe differently when you aren’t the only one:’ Women are leading America’s key news outlets
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Sally Buzbee will be…
Continue Reading Fulton County District Attorney will seek death penalty against Atlanta spa shooting suspect
Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in the shootings that left eight people dead at three Atlanta-area Asian spas, has been indicted on murder charges,…
Continue Reading There were at least 11 mass shootings across the US this weekend
A gunman opened fire at a family birthday party in Colorado Springs on Sunday, leaving six people dead and a community in mourning. There were at…
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Tuesday high school scores – May 11
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – district baseball and girls district softball…
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Bees sweep Knights to claim district title
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville swept rival Hillcrest Tuesday to win the 4A District 6 baseball championship. The Bees won the first game 4-1…
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Nelson sends Firth to state with walk-off single
FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Gabe Nelson hit an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to clinch the 2A District 6 baseball championship for Firth on…
Continue Reading Border encounters reach 2-decade high in April, though number of unaccompanied children dips
More than 178,000 migrants were encountered at the US-Mexico border in April, a slight increase over March, for the highest one-month total in two…
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