May 2021

Canada sending ventilators, remdesivir to support COVID-19 response in India

May 6, 2021 6:17 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story EDMONTON, Alberta (CTV Network) — Canada is sending as many as 25,000 vials of the…

When will children ages 12 and up be able to get vaccinated in Canada? A province-by-province look

May 6, 2021 6:15 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Following Wednesday’s announcement that Health…

We speak about Asian Americans as a single block. Here’s how incredibly complex they are

May 6, 2021 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

Asian Americans are often labeled as a singular group, but the fastest growing population in the US is far from a monolith — and their complex…

China can’t stop talking about the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce

May 6, 2021 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

The divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates has sent shockwaves through China, where the Microsoft co-founder has achieved a level of fame unlike almost…

New homes cost $36,000 more because of an epic shortage of lumber

May 6, 2021 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

As the pandemic crushed the US economy last spring, sawmills shut down lumber production to brace for a housing slump. The slump never arrived and…

I tracked my kid with Apple’s Airtags to test its privacy features

May 6, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

I clipped a keychain with one of Apple’s tiny new Bluetooth trackers, AirTags, onto my son’s book bag and waved goodbye to him on the…

Relief for theaters is here, but that doesn’t mean the Nutcracker will be back this Christmas

May 6, 2021 5:31 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 restrictions are loosening and new federal aid money is on the way, yet major productions of the Nutcracker ballet, a classic hallmark of…

Indonesia airport scammers reused Covid nasal swab tests on passengers, police say

May 6, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

Up to 10,000 airline passengers may have been tested for coronavirus with reused nasal swabs in a scam that netted thousands of dollars for the…

COVID-19 herd immunity is a difficult target, experts warn, but vaccinating teens could be key to protecting us this fall

May 6, 2021 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

Vaccinations could soon open up for children 12 to 15 years old, a development that could be key to protecting the United States against COVID-19 as…

Trump and legal team approached about Giuliani legal costs

May 6, 2021 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

Allies of Rudy Giuliani continue to call on former President Donald Trump and Republicans to pay for his efforts around the election and, in turn,…

This crypto claims to be a ‘green’ alternative to bitcoin

May 6, 2021 4:39 AM CNN Newsource

Bitcoin may be the king of cryptocurrencies, but it’s facing an environmental backlash over the energy-intensive technology underpinning it. A…

UK and France send patrol ships to British island amid row over fishing rights

May 6, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

Britain and France have both sent naval vessels to the Channel island of Jersey amid an escalating row over fishing rights. The UK’s decision…

5 things to know for May 6: Coronavirus, Facebook, economic relief, China, Colombia

May 6, 2021 4:17 AM CNN

Will we see a pandemic baby boom? Maybe not. The US birth rate fell more than 6% in the last quarter of 2020, which includes the first weeks babies…

Blinken’s battle to make State Department more diverse will face steep resistance, diplomats of color say

May 6, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

The Black diplomat who was handed a set of keys in the State Department parking garage by a White colleague who seemed to assume he worked there, not…

Gary Vaynerchuk: NFT is the next Amazon

May 6, 2021 3:53 AM CNN

Serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is selling a new use case for NFT: “Smart event” tokens that have real value rather than digital art.…

French journalist kidnapped in Mali pleads for help in video

May 6, 2021 3:10 AM CNN Newsource

A French journalist who disappeared in Mali last month said in a video that emerged on social media Wednesday that he had been kidnapped by a…

Democrats wary of appearing to push Justice Breyer out despite their small window to replace him

May 6, 2021 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

Senior Democrats are treading carefully around Justice Stephen Breyer these days, worried that a progressive push to get him to retire could either…

UK sends patrol ships to British island amid row with France over fishing rights

May 6, 2021 2:44 AM CNN Newsource

Two British offshore patrol vessels will be sent to the island of Jersey “as a precautionary measure” amid an escalating row over…

Stiliyan Petrov’s dream job was cut short by cancer; now he wants to help soccer stars plan for the future

May 6, 2021 2:40 AM CNN Newsource

You might gawk at Premier League footballers’ million dollar salaries but playing careers are short and can sometimes be curtailed by injury,…

Chelsea humbles Real Madrid to set up all English Champions League final

May 6, 2021 2:35 AM CNN Newsource

Chelsea ensured it will be an all English affair in the Champions League final this season after beating Real Madrid in the semifinals on Wednesday.…

California man who died in custody was restrained on his stomach for 5 minutes and lost consciousness, police body camera shows

May 6, 2021 2:29 AM CNN Newsource

A California man who died in police custody this month was restrained on his stomach on the ground for about five minutes before he became…

Nepal’s cases skyrocket, prompting concern the country’s outbreak could mimic India’s

May 6, 2021 2:14 AM CNN Newsource

In Nepal, a situation is unfolding that looks chillingly familiar. Covid-19 cases are skyrocketing, hospitals are overwhelmed, and the…

Covid-19 herd immunity is a difficult target, experts warn, but vaccinating this age group could be key to protecting us this fall

May 6, 2021 1:28 AM CNN Newsource

Vaccinations could soon open up for children 12 to 15 years old, a development that could be key to protecting the United States against Covid-19 as…

South Carolina may become the fourth state to allow executions by firing squad

May 6, 2021 1:21 AM CNN Newsource

The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that allows for firing squads to carry out death penalty sentences and makes…

‘Star Wars’ script revealing how plot twist was kept secret sells for $32K

May 5, 2021 11:30 PM CNN Newsource

An original “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” script, which reveals how a pivotal plot twist was hidden from actors,…

Arkansas GOP governor says fight over Cheney’s place in party leadership a ‘bad look’ for Republicans

May 5, 2021 10:17 PM CNN Newsource

Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday evening that it’s a “bad look” for the GOP to move on ousting Rep. Liz…

Wednesday high school scores – May 5

May 5, 2021 10:12 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – high school baseball and softball…

Caitlyn Jenner makes case for California recall in first TV interview as gubernatorial candidate

May 5, 2021 10:11 PM CNN Newsource

California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner said Wednesday that she is committed to building former President Donald Trump’s wall at the…

Hong Kong court jails Joshua Wong and other activists over Tiananmen rally

May 5, 2021 10:00 PM CNN Newsource

A Hong Kong court has sentenced Joshua Wong and three other activists to between four and 10 months in prison for participating in an unauthorized…

Ex-Zelensky adviser: Giuliani’s ‘attempt at a quid pro quo’ threatened Ukraine’s national security

May 5, 2021 9:45 PM CNN Newsource

A former adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday evening that Rudy Giuliani‘s “attempt at a quid pro quo”…

Judge says CDC doesn’t have authority to issue an eviction moratorium. It’s unclear what happens next

May 5, 2021 9:40 PM CNN Newsource

A federal judge in Washington on Wednesday declared that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s moratorium on eviction — a…

The oldest human burial in Africa was a toddler laid to rest with a pillow

May 5, 2021 9:30 PM CNN Newsource

A toddler laid to rest with their head on a pillow in a cave in eastern Kenya is thought to be the oldest human burial ever found in Africa. The…

Biden dismisses McConnell’s pledge to focus ‘on stopping this new administration’

May 5, 2021 8:29 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden responded on Wednesday to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell‘s comment that “100%” of his focus is…

Thai court rules minister can keep job despite alleged heroin trafficking link

May 5, 2021 8:28 PM CNN Newsource

Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled that a prominent politician should keep his cabinet post, thwarting opposition moves to…

Garrett Rolfe, former Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks, was wrongly terminated, board says

May 5, 2021 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot, was wrongly…

Joshua Duggar will be released from jail as he awaits trial for child pornography charges, federal judge rules

May 5, 2021 7:38 PM CNN Newsource

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that reality TV star Joshua Duggar can be released from jail as he awaits trial for child pornography charges. Duggar…

Thunder Ridge downs Rigby to open 5A district tournament

May 5, 2021 7:15 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Fifth seeded Thunder Ridge upset fourth seed Rigby 7-6 in the 5A District baseball play-in game Wednesday. Ethan Dunnells went…

Orioles pitcher could have had a perfect game, but for one weird baseball rule

May 5, 2021 7:15 PM CNN Newsource

Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means threw the third no-hitter of the 2021 MLB season Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners — and might have…

California’s recall circus begins with challenger saying he’s the ‘beast’ to Newsom’s ‘beauty’ — alongside live bear

May 5, 2021 7:08 PM CNN

The Republican candidates challenging California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have struggled to capture voters’ attention as the state gears up…

US supports vaccine patent waiver proposal at World Trade Organization

May 5, 2021 6:38 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration, in a major decision Wednesday, said it would support easing patent rules on Covid-19 vaccines after intense internal debate…

South Fremont comes back to beat Sugar-Salem

May 5, 2021 6:30 PM Adrian Luevano

ST ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The South Fremont Cougars used a six-run 7th inning to beat Sugar Salem, 14-13 in the 3A District 6 Tournament semifinals.…

American students convicted of murdering Italian police officer

May 5, 2021 6:27 PM CNN Newsource

Two American students have been convicted of murdering an Italian police officer in an alleged drug deal gone wrong. Late Wednesday, a jury in Rome…

Drive-thru job fair

May 5, 2021 6:25 PM News Team

Job opportunities pop up in eastern…

New York Gov. Cuomo signs bill that automatically restores felons’ right to vote after release

May 5, 2021 6:23 PM CNN Newsource

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill expanding felon voting rights on Tuesday, according to the state legislature, allowing for people on parole…

Athlete of the Week: Luke Athay, Idaho Falls Track and Field

May 5, 2021 6:12 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a nationally recognized runner. Adrian Luevano introduces us to…

Covid vaccines can take on new coronavirus variants, studies show

May 5, 2021 5:56 PM CNN Newsource

A batch of new studies published Wednesday show how well coronavirus vaccines work against worrying new variants — and one indicates booster…

Man sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for his role in burning the Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct

May 5, 2021 5:56 PM CNN Newsource

A St. Paul man was sentenced to 41 months in prison — or roughly three and a half years — on Wednesday for his role in the burning of the…

Secret Service director to testify on Capitol Hill in open hearing for first time since insurrection

May 5, 2021 5:54 PM CNN Newsource

The director of the US Secret Service is set to testify in front of House lawmakers Thursday, the first time the agency is appearing in an open…

US intelligence report warns Afghan women’s rights at risk after troop withdrawal

May 5, 2021 5:49 PM CNN

Progress on women’s rights in Afghanistan could be at risk with the withdrawal of US and international troops, even if the Taliban…

FIRST ON CNN: Feds fine unruly and maskless airplane passengers as violent incidents increase

May 5, 2021 5:41 PM CNN

Federal authorities are planning to fine two unmasked and unruly passengers accused of hitting and grabbing flight attendants amid a rash of…

Senate OKs legislation to limit governor’s emergency powers

May 5, 2021 5:34 PM Associated Press

The Senate on Wednesday approved three pieces of legislation intended to curb the authority of an Idaho governor during declared emergencies and sent…

Idaho property tax relief bill heads to governor

May 5, 2021 5:14 PM Associated Press

An Idaho property tax relief bill described as not enough by opponents and as at least something by backers passed the Senate on Wednesday and is…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 202 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

May 5, 2021 5:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 202 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…

Student taken into custody after bringing gun to school, officials say

May 5, 2021 4:54 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s…

A Day of Awareness: Matthew Broncho still missing

May 5, 2021 4:53 PM Emma Iannacone

More than two years later, Fort Hall man Matthew Broncho is still missing. He’s one of countless missing Native Americans that have vanished without…

Man sentenced for bribery of FBI official

May 5, 2021 4:52 PM News Team

A 63-year-old Centreville, Virginia man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for paying a bribe to a public official, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Success! SpaceX lands Mars rocket prototype for the first time

May 5, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

SpaceX just launched another test flight of an early Mars rocket prototype at its South Texas facility, sending the towering silver vehicle soaring…

Moderna says booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants

May 5, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…

A mom and son sobbed as they reunited at the border after 3 years apart

May 5, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

Bryan Chávez carried a bundle of Mother’s Day balloons as he headed toward the border. It had been more than three years since the last time…

The Trump administration was a ‘difficult time’ for Ukraine, says foreign minister

May 5, 2021 4:43 PM CNN

The years of the Trump administration were “a difficult time” for Ukraine, the country’s foreign minister told CNN Wednesday, ahead…

Facing an ouster from House leadership, Cheney says GOP at ‘turning point’ in new op-ed

May 5, 2021 4:38 PM CNN

In a new op-ed for The Washington Post, Rep. Liz Cheney says the Republican Party is at a “turning point” and must decide whether to…

Meet the man behind some of the best questions on Twitter

May 5, 2021 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

Eric Alper is a music publicist. But if social media is any gauge, he spends a good part of his day sparking conversation by crafting questions on…

Anti-Asian hate crimes surged in early 2021, study says

May 5, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

Reported hate crimes against Asians in 16 of the nation’s largest cities and counties are up 164% since this time last year, according to a new…

Police release video from officer shooting

May 5, 2021 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Metro Police released the body worn video from Tuesday night…

Biden says the GOP going through a ‘mini revolution’ as party moves to oust Liz Cheney

May 5, 2021 4:20 PM CNN

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he thinks the Republican Party is going through a “sort of mini-revolution” amid the push by…

Highs into the 80’s for Thursday, dropping temps for this weekend

May 5, 2021 4:18 PM Michael Coats

A cold front is approaching from the west. As this front nears, look for warm winds out of the southwest, driving in highs into the lower 80’s. The…

Eastern Shoshone to vote on medical marijuana in Wyoming

May 5, 2021 4:17 PM Associated Press

Tribal leaders in Wyoming have announced a special general meeting this month to vote on the legalization and decriminalization of medical…

Police respond to mask uproar at Utah school board meeting

May 5, 2021 4:14 PM Associated Press

A mask uproar at a Salt Lake City area school district meeting prompted officials to call in the police.…

Dell lays out its plans for the future

May 5, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

Dell imagines a future in which businesses are faster, smarter and better. The tech company is building a “world where we see wide-scale…

New York Daily News makes a plea for local ownership as hedge fund takeover looms

May 5, 2021 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

The latest plea for a break-up of Tribune Publishing’s newspapers is coming from inside the pages of a Tribune publication. In…

Catchy billboards advertising 100k sweepstake raise money for Meals On Wheels

May 5, 2021 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — What would you do with $100,000? Electronic billboards around…

Republicans and right-wing media use Facebook Oversight Board’s Trump decision to claim bias

May 5, 2021 4:05 PM CNN

Prominent Republicans and right-wing media organizations on Wednesday cited a decision to affirm Facebook’s suspension of former President…

Chinese rocket debris is expected to crash into Earth soon. It’s not the first time.

May 5, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

The large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend has brought about an alarming but not…

As subscriber growth slows, The New York Times reveals 100 million registered users

May 5, 2021 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

The New York Times has a new statistic about its reach: The site has more than 100 million registered users. The number of users implies that at…

Insurrection fallout: The hunt for a new US Capitol Police Chief

May 5, 2021 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

Four months after the attack on the US Capitol exposed massive failures of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, Capitol Hill security officials…

Crews suspend search at Naugatuck dam following report of missing person

May 5, 2021 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NAUGATUCK, Connecticut (WFSB) — Emergency crews spent the day searching a…

Aldi and other big grocers threaten to boycott Brazil over deforestation in the Amazon

May 5, 2021 3:58 PM CNN Newsource

Some of Europe’s biggest supermarkets and food companies have threatened to stop buying agricultural products from Brazil if a bill they say…

GM earnings jump even as sales sink during the global chip shortage

May 5, 2021 3:47 PM CNN Newsource

General Motors posted strong first-quarter earnings and said it’s on track to hit the high end of its full-year profit target despite the…

Missing local girl now on national list of missing children

May 5, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

A local girl who has been missing since April is now on a national list of missing…

The plan was meant to address racism in the school district. Now, it may not get passed

May 5, 2021 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

Three years ago, a video went viral of a group of teenage students chanting the n-word at a private party in Southlake, Texas. Now, as the school…

University of Kentucky student falls to her death off a cliff in Red River Gorge

May 5, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

A University of Kentucky student was found dead at the bottom of a 150-foot cliff in the Red River Gorge on Wednesday, two days after she went hiking…

Blackfoot man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

May 5, 2021 3:33 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Blackfoot man on…

Biden defends proposed tax hikes as helping ‘the standard of living of people I grew up with’

May 5, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden grew animated on Wednesday while discussing his pitch to increase certain taxes to fund his sweeping spending proposals, saying…

Vintage Greyhound bus is restored to commemorate the Freedom Rides’ 60th anniversary

May 5, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

An Alabama museum unveiled a restored Greyhound bus Tuesday in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders who fought for desegregation in…

Elise Stefanik’s rapid rise as Trump supporter highlights the Trump takeover of the GOP

May 5, 2021 3:27 PM CNN

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik now appears poised to become the next House Republican conference chairwoman as the party unites against Rep. Liz Cheney for…

3-month-old baby died from gunshot wound after shootout on interstate

May 5, 2021 3:12 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BILOXI, Mississipi (WALA) — A 3-month-old child injured during a police chase and…

Man hit and killed by alleged drunk driver just after leaving Alcoholics Anonymous meeting

May 5, 2021 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, CA (KOVR) — A Modesto man devoted to living a better life was hit and…

Steinhafels donates more than $20K in furniture to former foster kids in need

May 5, 2021 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Foster kids who turn 18 before ever being adopted “age…

The politics of takeout: Biden brings back the presidential lunch run

May 5, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

The morning phone call from a government number. The swarm of Secret Service agents descending with their dogs. The rumbling black SUV pulling up at…

Man who designed Star Wars biker scout costume honored by cosplayers at funeral

May 5, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VACAVILLE, CA (KOVR) — May the 4th is a well-known and celebrated day for those…

Booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants, Moderna says

May 5, 2021 2:55 PM CNN Newsource

A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…

Families of people killed in deputy-involved shootings accuse deputies of harassment, intimidation

May 5, 2021 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCAL, KCBS) — The families of people who have been killed in…

Google backtracks on office returns and will allow employees to work remotely

May 5, 2021 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

Google is expanding its options for when, where and how often employees return to the office. The company’s workers around the world can…

Tennessee lawmaker falsely suggests infamous 3/5ths compromise was to help end slavery

May 5, 2021 2:34 PM CNN

A Tennessee Republican lawmaker wrongly suggested on Tuesday that the infamous three-fifths compromise was an effort by Northern states to curtail…

Ravens planning for fans at full capacity for upcoming season

May 5, 2021 2:10 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday it plans to welcome back…

‘I wish I had a concrete answer.’ Oregon confronts perplexing vaccine hesitancy as Covid-19 cases rise

May 5, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

This mountainous frontier city on the Columbia River plateau romanticizes the pioneer personality of the Old West and celebrates its rugged past with…

Tennessee 2-year-old who got stuck in a wooden barrel rescued by firefighters

May 5, 2021 2:08 PM CNN Newsource

Firefighters in Tennessee had to help bust a 2-year-old boy out of an antique wooden barrel after he climbed in and got stuck in one over the…

Biden promotes newly launched Restaurant Revitalization Fund: ‘Restaurants are the gateway to opportunity’

May 5, 2021 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Wednesday promoted the newly launched Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which was established to help struggling restaurants and…

Teen accused of rigging homecoming race charged as an adult

May 5, 2021 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PENSACOLA (WFOR) — A north Florida teen accused of rigging her high school’s…

Mediterranean diet may prevent memory loss and dementia, study finds

May 5, 2021 2:00 PM CNN Newsource

Not sure what to eat? Why not choose foods that are good for your brain? Meals inspired by traditional foods from the sunny Mediterranean, a new…

Month: May 2021