ATMs ripped from stores overnight
Click here for updates on this story NORTH BRANFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A couple of smash and grabs are under…
Continue ReadingMonth: June 2021
SpaceX CRS-22 Commercial Cargo Mission/Falcon 9 Launch
Watch the launch of NASA’s SpaceX CRS-22 commercial cargo mission to the International Space Station.…
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Billie Eilish drops ‘Lost Cause’ music video
Billie Eilish has released new music, much to the delight of her fans. The singer dropped her new song, “Lost Cause” along with a music…
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Teton County Wyo. Fair entries open this week
The Teton County Fair is officially taking entries for many of its most popular events, including the Figure 8 Races, Blue Ribbon Exhibit Hall and…
Continue Reading Marsai Martin had no idea she was costarring with Kim Kardashian in ‘Paw Patrol’
You weren’t alone if you were surprised to hear that Kim Kardashian has a role in the forthcoming animated film “PAW Patrol: The…
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Utah man faces sentencing in beating death of wife on cruise
The father of a Utah woman beaten to death by her husband on an Alaska cruise in 2017 told a judge he would consider it justice if the man went to…
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Utah sheriff’s department enacts policy defending gun rights
Davis County sheriff’s deputies and other department employees are prohibited under a new office policy from enforcing certain measures that could…
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SIPH offers free suicide prevention training
QPR Training for suicide prevention will be offered free of charge to the public.…
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Going for your annual checkup? Dr. Wen explains what health issues to pay attention to
Many people have been putting off routine medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that many US adults are vaccinated and the rate of new…
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DOJ investigating Trump-appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
The Justice Department is investigating campaign contributions made by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s private sector employees, his spokesman…
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Minneapolis pledges to create a permanent memorial as George Floyd Square begins reopening
Minneapolis plans to create a lasting memorial at the intersection where George Floyd took his final breaths, city officials said in a statement…
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Fact check: Here are 20 things Texas Republicans’ elections bill would do
Democratic state legislators in Texas staged a dramatic walk-out Sunday night to prevent the immediate passage of a Republican elections bill that…
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American Falls Fish Hatchery vandalized over Memorial Day weekend
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding vandalism at the American Falls Fish Hatchery during Memorial Day…
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Biden administration announces plan to share first 25 million COVID-19 doses abroad
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a plan to share the first 25 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with the rest of the world and an overall…
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Etsy is buying Gen Z-focused resale site Depop for $1.6 billion
Online marketplace Etsy announced Wednesday it is expanding into the booming clothing resale space by acquiring Gen Z-focused reseller Depop for…
Continue Reading Supreme Court sides with police officer who improperly searched license plate database
The Supreme Court on Thursday narrowed the scope of a federal cybercrime law, holding that a policeman who improperly accessed a license plate…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest moves to high fire danger
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved to High Fire Danger due to weather and fuel conditions.…
Continue Reading Are unemployment benefits causing a worker shortage? No one knows for sure.
Once considered a crucial safety net in the pandemic-fueled economic storm, enhanced unemployment benefits are now pitting the jobless who say they…
Continue Reading Are you losing your pandemic unemployment benefits early? Share your story.
At least 25 states are terminating federal pandemic unemployment benefits early, citing workforce shortages. Roughly 4.5 million Americans will be…
Continue Reading Woman accused of shooting Katy nail salon owner over manicure and pedicure prices, HCSO says
Click here for updates on this story KATY, Texas (KTRK) — Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office…
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Input sought on salmon/steelhead changes for 2022-2024
Anglers who fish in Idaho’s Clearwater Region are encouraged to participate in a survey about potential changes to salmon and steelhead fishing…
Continue Reading Driver crashes into police patrol car while street racing, police say
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been charged with street racing after crashing…
Continue Reading Mail truck catches on fire
Click here for updates on this story FRANKENMUTH, Michigan (WNEM) — A Bridgeport Township mail truck driver was treated…
Continue Reading Biden to meet with UK Prime Minister, Turkish President and other world leaders during first foreign trip
President Joe Biden will meet with United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other world leaders during…
Continue Reading Technology issue causes massive case backlog for court
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — The St. Louis County Municipal Court system is working through…
Continue Reading Thousands of emails from and to Fauci during the pandemic’s early days were published. Here’s what they show about him
Dr. Anthony Fauci was a regular on American televisions as the pandemic unfolded across the country and millions looked to the leading expert for…
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Amazon thrived during the pandemic. These drivers say they paid the price
Massive turnover rates. Dissatisfaction with pay. Demanding bosses. Some workers who helped Amazon take advantage of the business opportunity the…
Continue Reading Driver turns hateful graffiti into messages of support
Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kansas (KCTV) — River Storm stood along Massachusetts Street on…
Continue ReadingPuppies are born ready to interact with people, study finds
What’s your favorite thing about puppies? Is it their cute yawns, wiggly bottoms or the sweet way they lick your nose? Or maybe it’s…
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Crash blocks traffic near INL for nearly 5 hours
An accident on US 20 northeast of Atomic City blocked the highway for approximately five hours Wednesday night. …
Continue Reading New Senate report to detail security failures on January 6 but will fuel fight for probe over Trump’s role
Two Senate committees plan to release a flurry of recommendations in a thorough 100-page-plus report about what went wrong on January 6, but they…
Continue Reading Chemical leak prompts police to issue shelter in place order
Click here for updates on this story WOOD RIVER, Illinois (KMOV) — A shelter in place order has been activated for some…
Continue Reading Macaw stuck in tree outside animal hospital
Click here for updates on this story NEW HARTFORD, New York (WKTV) — A macaw on its way to get its wings clipped flew…
Continue Reading Saginaw man wins $1 million after playing lottery
Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A Saginaw man is looking forward to providing a…
Continue Reading Police warn of increase in overdoses, Healing House offering NARCAN kits to save lives
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Since February, a growing list of local police…
Continue Reading ‘We’re forever indebted to Bear’: Dog credited for saving burning church
Click here for updates on this story SOMERS, Westchester County, NY (WABC) — Man’s best friend is being hailed as…
Continue Reading 5 reasons to start a mindfulness practice — and how it can help you
Are you paying attention? Maybe not. We spend nearly half our waking lives with wandering minds, Harvard University scientists found over a decade…
Continue Reading Twitter will help you undo a tweet — for a fee
Twitter is not caving — yet — to users’ demands for an “edit” button, but it is offering something close: an “undo…
Continue Reading Vince Neil leaves stage, says voice is ‘gone’ during festival
Vince Neil gave one of his first post-pandemic performances this weekend and it didn’t appear to go as well as he had hoped. The Mötley Crüe…
Continue Reading Judge Judy says she’s having a ‘Bill and Melinda Gates divorce’ with CBS
Judy Sheindlin has reportedly been the most popular and best compensated, television judges for decades with her “Judge Judy” syndicated…
Continue Reading What you need to know about traveling to Europe this summer
In non-pandemic summers, both continental Europe and the United Kingdom draw crowds of tourists from around the world. Last summer, they…
Continue Reading Feds investigating obstruction as part of Gaetz probe, sources say
The Justice Department is investigating potential obstruction of justice connected to the ongoing probe of Rep. Matt Gaetz and his alleged sexual…
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Climate change could ignite a financial crisis, IMF official says
Climate change poses serious risks to the stability of the financial system, a senior International Monetary Fund official told CNN Business. Tobias…
Continue Reading Peloton’s app is getting cheaper for millions of people
Peloton is introducing pricing tiers for its app — and students, health care workers and military members will receive major discounts. The app,…
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Queen Elizabeth to meet President Biden at Windsor Castle
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will welcome US President Joe Biden to Windsor Castle on June 13 for their first one-on-one meeting, Buckingham…
Continue Reading Stephen King adapts his own book in ‘Lisey’s Story,’ with disappointing results
Stephen King’s usual policy of selling the rights to his books and washing his hands of the results goes out the window in “Lisey’s…
Continue Reading Break-in at Brewery caught on camera
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — Early Tuesday morning, a man was caught on camera breaking…
Continue Reading Lisa Kudrow almost missed this touching ‘Friends’ reunion moment
You are forgiven if you missed a particularly touching moment on the “Friends” reunion — Lisa Kudrow says she almost did, too. In…
Continue Reading Here’s why this summer’s jobs reports might seem underwhelming
The jobs recovery has slowed since last year’s buoyant rebound. And now a summer lull may be upon us before the return to in-person schooling…
Continue Reading Highway reopens as wildfire burns; Evacuations lowered
Click here for updates on this story WASCO COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — A wildfire closed both sides of Interstate 84 five…
Continue Reading Why AMC is luring rabid investors with free popcorn
Meme stock mania is back in full force — and this time around, companies are trying to use the hype to their advantage. What’s happening: AMC…
Continue Reading Many Kansas residents still waiting for unemployment benefits… and waiting, and waiting
Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — A Kansas man says his world is about to crash and…
Continue Reading Biden floats bringing down infrastructure price tag but wants GOP concessions
President Joe Biden offered to bring his price tag on an infrastructure package down to $1 trillion but wants to ensure it amounts to “new…
Continue Reading Minneapolis begins work on reopening George Floyd Square
Portions of the memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis were being removed by city workers Thursday morning, city spokesperson Sarah McKenzie…
Continue Reading Disney, Netflix and tech titans team up to fight the climate crisis
Some of the world’s largest companies are joining forces to accelerate efforts to fight the climate crisis. Amazon, Disney, Google, Microsoft,…
Continue Reading US troops accidentally storm olive oil factory in Bulgaria
The US military has issued an apology after soldiers accidentally stormed a factory in Bulgaria that produces processing machinery for olive oil…
Continue Reading B.1.617: The coronavirus ‘delta variant’ that could spark a fourth wave
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The latest coronavirus variant of concern, which…
Continue Reading NASA’s Artemis program will land the first person of color on the moon
The Artemis program will land the first person of color on the moon, according to NASA. The new goal for the program, which seeks to land the first…
Continue Reading Wig charities see spike in donations from Canadians’ pandemic hair
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canadian charities that create wigs for children…
Continue Reading The rest of the world is far from ‘normal’
As rich nations prepare for a return to some sort of post-pandemic normalcy, aided by high vaccination rates, many poorer countries are struggling…
Continue Reading Bidens celebrate first lady’s birthday at her favorite place
In a rare move for President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, the first couple on Wednesday left Washington for a mid-week trip to their beach…
Continue Reading UN sounds alarm over threat posed by emboldened Taliban, still closely tied to al Qaeda
An emboldened Taliban poses a severe and expanding threat to the government of Afghanistan, remains close to al Qaeda, and believes it can return to…
Continue Reading Jacinda Ardern didn’t feel like she was ‘tough enough’ for a career in politics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said she didn’t think she was “tough enough” for a life in politics, in a…
Continue Reading Some students may have to wear masks to school this fall if communities don’t get vaccinated, Fauci warns
Americans have seen a wave of reopenings and the relaxation of restrictions as more people get vaccinated, but experts are warning the public not to…
Continue Reading Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks are backing an initiative to increase Black representation on corporate boards
The number of African Americans serving on boards of directors for the nation’s largest corporations has remained dismally low this year…
Continue Reading First on CNN: White House pushes for companies to take ransomware more seriously after high-profile cyberattacks
The White House has issued a rare open letter to companies calling on them to treat the threat of ransomware attacks with greater urgency, following…
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About 10,000 Tokyo Olympic volunteers have quit with Games closing in
Thousands of volunteers have pulled out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in recent weeks, organizers said, fueling concerns Japan may not be ready to host…
Continue Reading Five takeaways from a fiery New York City Democratic mayoral debate
The gloves are off. With less than three weeks until New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, the eight leading candidates came together on…
Continue Reading The US has a problem with guns. Here’s what to know.
Another spate of mass shootings this week continued to shake the US, adding to what feels like an increasingly violent time as the country emerges…
Continue Reading White House pushes for companies to take ransomware more seriously after high-profile cyberattacks
The White House has issued a rare open letter to companies calling on them to treat the threat of ransomware attacks with greater urgency, following…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 3: Coronavirus, cyberattacks, Israel, Capitol riots, Taliban
Add another unexpected pandemic effect to the list: According to a new study, lockdowns led to reduced crime in several global cities. Here’s…
Continue Reading These locally elected officials posted or openly supported QAnon conspiracy theories. Here’s what happened after they took office
A normally orderly school board meeting in this small city began with an unusual warning that there should be no clapping or shouting. But things…
Continue Reading $1B feud involving Leonardo’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ reveals dark side of the art world
It is the biggest legal fight the art world has ever witnessed: a Russian oligarch, who claims he was ripped off buying multi-million-dollar…
Continue Reading Sinking of stricken Sri Lanka cargo ship heightens fears of oil spill emergency
A smoldering container ship began to sink off the Sri Lankan coast Wednesday, officials said, heightening fears an oil and chemical spill could…
Continue Reading Georgia governor suspends county sheriff indicted on federal civil rights charges
A Georgia county sheriff has been suspended following a review of his indictment on federal civil rights charges, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl broke into a home, found weapons and opened fire on deputies, sheriff says
Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, shot a 14-year-old girl on Tuesday night after she and a 12-year-old boy fled a group home, broke into a house,…
Continue Reading Israeli opposition parties strike coalition deal, paving the way for Netanyahu’s exit
A coalition of Israeli political parties announced Wednesday night they had agreed ​to a deal to form a new government, paving the way for the exit…
Continue Reading Oakland police officers disciplined over excessive use of tear gas during George Floyd protests last year
Some Oakland police officers have been disciplined in response to the excessive use of tear gas during last year’s protests over the death of…
Continue Reading Nike backs Naomi Osaka after she withdraws from French Open
Nike and other major sponsors have come out in support of tennis star Naomi Osaka following her decision to withdraw from the French Open. The sports…
Continue Reading A woman was arrested after the body of a child believed missing was found in a motel room in East Texas
A woman has been arrested after a child’s body was found in a motel room in East Texas, authorities said Wednesday. The body is believed to be…
Continue Reading Global inflation hasn’t been this high since 2008
Price are rising quickly across huge swaths of the developed world, with inflation in countries that belong to the Organization for Economic…
Continue Reading Virginia Tech football player charged with second-degree murder
A Virginia Tech football player has been arrested and charged with the murder of a Blacksburg resident, according to the Blacksburg Police Department…
Continue Reading Indiana state trooper allegedly fractured his K-9’s leg during a training session
An Indiana state trooper allegedly used “unreasonable discipline” and fractured his police K-9’s leg during a March training…
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The US is facing one of its biggest vaccination challenges yet, Surgeon General says
The road to vaccinating enough of the US to protect against COVID-19 may be an uphill battle from here on out, the US Surgeon General said Wednesday,…
Continue Reading China suspends all high-risk sports events after deadly mountain ultra-marathon
China has indefinitely suspended all ultra-marathons and trail-running events in the wake of a mountain race that saw 21 runners die in extreme…
Continue Reading Family of California man who died after he was restrained by police officers in April have filed a wrongful death claim
The family of Mario Gonzalez Arenales, a Northern California man who died after he was restrained by police officers in April, has filed a wrongful…
Continue Reading Officer injured in Capitol riot warns Michael Flynn’s coup comments could ‘absolutely’ lead to more violence
A DC Metropolitan Police officer who was brutally assaulted while defending the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection said Wednesday evening…
Continue Reading JBS will be back up and running Wednesday after its hack. But for some employees, that’s too late
Even as meat producer JBS resumed operations at many of its US beef plants nationwide Wednesday after a cyberattack shut down all beef production at…
Continue Reading New York Times reports Trump administration secretly obtained its reporters’ phone records
The Trump administration’s Justice Department secretly seized months of phone records from four New York Times reporters as part of a leak…
Continue Reading A high school senior was accused of violating his graduation’s dress code with his shoes — so a teacher switched with him
With minutes to spare, a Hahnville High School teacher in Boutte, Louisiana, traded shoes with a senior so he could walk at his graduation after…
Continue Reading A tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China’s booming marathon industry
When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he…
Continue Reading Dogecoin surges after Coinbase says some users can trade it
Dogecoin is going to the moon again. The canine-themed digital currency soared more than 25% Wednesday to about 40 cents. Investors cheered the news…
Continue Reading Prosecutors request 30-year sentence for Derek Chauvin while defense argues for new trial
Prosecutors for the state of Minnesota are requesting a 30-year prison sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of the murder of…
Continue Reading A third climate activist is expected to be elected to Exxon’s board
ExxonMobil said it expects a third activist shareholder will be elected to its board of directors, following a contentious vote. Votes are still…
Continue Reading US announces new delayed tariffs against six countries in response to taxes targeting large tech companies
The US government announced new, suspended tariffs on Wednesday against six countries in response to those governments’ digital services taxes,…
Continue Reading What the JBS cyberattack means for meat supply
Some shoppers may want to brace themselves for yet another possible supply crunch — this time with meat. Major beef and pork producer JBS USA…
Continue Reading As bombs rain down on Myanmar’s hotbeds of rural resistance, tens of thousands flee to the jungle without food or water
In a remote part of Myanmar’s far west, where narrow roads zigzag through treacherous mountain passes and villages nestle on precipitous slopes…
Continue Reading Elephant herd razes 500-kilometer path of destruction after escape from China nature reserve
A herd of 15 elephants has wreaked havoc in China, trampling crops and causing more than a million dollars’ worth of damage, after the animals…
Continue Reading White House prepared to announce next steps in global vaccination effort after months of debate
President Joe Biden has finalized his plan to distribute millions of coronavirus vaccines worldwide after months of deliberation, according to…
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