Park Service adds public land to City of Rocks reserve
The National Park Service has added some additional public land to a national reserve site in Idaho known for its rock climbing opportunities.
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Nevada Highway Patrol trooper honored in processions
By Kristen DeSilva, Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Members of law enforcement and the Las Vegas community honored a fallen Nevada Highway Patrol trooper as his body was moved on Saturday. Trooper Micah May’s body was moved from University Medical Center to the Clark County Coroner’s Office
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Dozens of Seattle bars/restaurants require vaccination proof
At least 60 Seattle bars and restaurants as of Friday began requiring customers to prove they have been vaccinated as a requirement to eat or dine inside as the highly infectious COVID-19 delta variant spreads through Washington state.
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Top Democrat and European counterparts slam US-Germany deal on Nord Stream 2
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and his counterparts from eight European countries slammed an agreement by Washington and Berlin that will allow the completion of Nord Stream 2, the controversial natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany. The joint statement from SFRC Chairman Robert Menendez and the
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Oregon approves killing up to 4 wolves in eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved killing up to four uncollared wolves in eastern Oregon’s Baker County, where officials say the Lookout Mountain wolf pack attacked four cows in 14 days.
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Diver’s body found near site where woman went missing
The body of an underwater diver was found in a Seattle park on Sunday, near the location where a diver taking a class went missing the previous day, authorities said Sunday.
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PHM hosting parent workshops on critical race theory
By Malaak Khattab Click here for updates on this story ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Indiana (WBND-LD) — The term Critical Race Theory continues to stir up questions across the country and here at home. The Penn-Harris Madison School Corporation is holding several meetings this week for parents to learn more about this year’s student lesson plan
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Lawmaker who named rape accuser says she did nothing wrong
An Idaho lawmaker accused of violating ethics rules by publicizing the name of an alleged rape victim in disparaging social media posts — and then allegedly misleading lawmakers about her actions — said in an ethics hearing Monday she did nothing wrong and claimed the allegations against her were politically motivated
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Why remote work is a big problem for the economy
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Americans are trickling back to their pre-pandemic workplaces, but most offices are still largely empty. And that’s affecting local economies in a major way. Love it or hate it, commuting is good for the economy. You pay train conductors’ salaries with your subway fare. The dry cleaner by the office
Continue Reading John Negroponte Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21, 1939 Birth place: London, England Birth name: John Dimitri Negroponte Father: Dimitri John Negroponte, shipping magnate Mother: Catherine (Coumantaros) Negroponte Marriage: Diana (Villiers) Negroponte (December 1976-present) Children: Marina, Alejandra, John, George and Sophia
Continue Reading Cultural Connections connects children affected by incarceration with opportunities in arts, academia
By Ayomi Wolff, Madison365 Click here for updates on this story MADISON, WI (365 Media Foundation, Inc) — As the full-time caretaker for her grandson, Patricia Dillon began to notice early on the ways in which his life was affected by his father’s incarceration. “I was interested in community supports for children affected by incarceration,”
Continue Reading Menos del 1% de las personas completamente vacunadas desarrollan una infección progresiva por covid-19, según un análisis del KFF
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Menos del 1% de las personas completamente vacunadas experimentaron una infección importante de covid-19, según un análisis de la Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) de los datos oficiales del Estado. El gobierno federal solo reporta datos sobre infecciones avanzadas que resultan en hospitalización o muerte. Según los últimos datos de los Centros
Continue Reading Esta mujer tiene la boca más grande del mundo, según Guinness
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — TikTok está lleno de usuarios con bocas grandes, pero una estrella de las redes sociales acaba de demostrar que la suya es literalmente la más grande. Los Guinness World Records confirmaron que Samantha Ramsdell, de Connecticut, tiene el récord de la boca abierta más grande del mundo para una mujer.
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Governor Gordon announces wild bison raffle winner
Governor Mark Gordon announced Michael Lenz of Alpine as the 2021 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle.
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.71/g, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 6 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected six (6) new fires since July 26, 2021.
Continue Reading Minivans are making a huge comeback. Here’s why
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Maybe you don’t think minivans are cool. It wouldn’t be all that surprising. They have been seen as so uncool in the past that they nearly became extinct. But now, minivans are making a comeback — and they are actually becoming quite popular. In fact, there’s been so much demand
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Idaho Falls Zoo changes Senior Day due to weather
Due to expected inclement weather, the Senior Day scheduled for August 2 has been changed to Monday, Aug. 9.
Continue Reading Atletas deciden compartir medalla de oro en el salto de altura de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020
urielblanco (CNN) — Una escena conmovedora, realmente. El domingo, dos atletas obtuvieron de manera conjunta la medalla de oro en el salto de altura masculino de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020. Tanto Gianmarco Tamberi (Italia) como Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatar) tenían idénticas marcas tras superar 2,37 metros. Después, intentaron, sin éxito, superar los 2,39
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Here’s who won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Twenty gold medals were won. Here’s a breakdown of who’s taking home the gold. Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Rings: Liu Yang, China Women’s Floor Exercise: Jade Carey, United States Men’s Vault: Shin Jea-hwan, South Korea Athletics Men’s Long Jump: Miltiadis Tentoglou, Greece Women’s 100m Hurdles: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Puerto Rico Women’s Discus Throw:
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IFPD officer indicted for manslaughter in backyard shooting
An Idaho Falls Police officer is facing charges for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Joseph Johnson.
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Analysis: White House dominance of pandemic message might feed political divides
By Maggie Fox, CNN Once a week, sometimes twice a week, the nation hears the official report about the coronavirus pandemic — straight from the White House. Just as former President Donald Trump owned the first year of the pandemic, Biden owns the second year. And while it’s important to have the White House and
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Rain delays grading operations and closure of Spring Gulch Road
Due to overnight rain, contractors are delaying grading operations on Spring Gulch Road by one day.
Continue Reading New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says no indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people
By Eric Levenson and Laura Ly, CNN New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio strongly encouraged vaccinated people to wear masks indoors but stopped short of reissuing a mask mandate on Monday in what he said was an attempt to focus primarily on vaccinations. “Everything we’re doing is based on data and science, but it’s
Continue Reading Covid-19 en Latinoamérica: así va la vacunación en la región
Mariana Toro (CNN Español) — A medida que los gobiernos buscan mitigar la propagación de la variante delta más transmisible, también avanzan los esfuerzos por impulsar las campañas de vacunación. Actualmente, el 28,3% de la población mundial ya tiene al menos una dosis de la vacuna contra el covid-19. En Sudamérica, el promedio llega al 43,72%
Continue Reading Experto espera que el aumento de las vacunaciones signifique que EE.UU. se está dando cuenta de los peligros de la variante delta
Mariana Toro (CNN) — La variante delta está causando estragos en gran parte de Estados Unidos, pero el “lado positivo” es que más estadounidenses parecen estar en el punto de inflexión para comprender la importancia de la vacunación contra el covid-19, dijo un experto. “La gente se está dando cuenta de esto”, dijo el domingo
Continue Reading La historia de cómo un brote en una pequeña ciudad ayudó a cambiar la guía de mascarillas de los CDC
Sol Amaya (CNN) — El feriado del 4 de julio es siempre una gran celebración en la pequeña ciudad de Provincetown, Massachusetts. Una gran cantidad de fiestas y eventos generalmente atraen a miles de visitantes de todo el país a Cape Cod. “Eso es lo que decimos que es el comienzo oficial del verano”, dijo
Continue Reading ‘Worst nightmare’: Simone Biles withdraws from team finals
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the women’s team gymnastic team event, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has confirmed to CNN. CNN’s Christine Brennan reports.
Continue Reading Simone Biles: US gymnast to take part in Tuesday’s balance beam final at Tokyo 2020
By Ben Morse and Aleks Klosok, CNN Team USA gymnast Simone Biles will take part in Tuesday’s balance beam final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, USA Gymnastics has confirmed. Biles — considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time — participated in the Olympic gymnastic qualifications on July 25 and then in the US’s
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‘Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union’ looks back on his life and legacy
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Timed to the former president’s 60th birthday, “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” seeks to be the definitive document on Barack Obama’s life and presidency, and at five-plus hours over three nights, mostly succeeds in that daunting task. At its best, this HBO production weds the soaring rhetoric
Continue Reading Gulf War Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War. In response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, the United States and other countries launched military operations known as Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Facts The Allied coalition was made up of 39 countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Continue Reading Voting Rights Act Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which serves to protect and enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments. It was enacted in response to voter suppression in the 1960s by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Important sections Original jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina
Continue Reading Additional pandemic EBT benefits coming soon to eligible families
By WEB STAFF Click here for updates on this story ALABAMA, USA (WALA) — Alabama families who qualify for Pandemic EBT can expect to see additional benefits loaded onto their EBT cards within the next week. The Alabama Department of Human Resources in June issued P-EBT benefits to approximately 470,000 children who missed out on
Continue Reading Olympic diving champion Tom Daley says he was knitting a dog sweater during women’s final
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN If competitive diving doesn’t work out, Tom Daley can always pursue a career as a knitwear designer. The Olympic gold medalist had his eyes on the wool and not the water, in a viral photo of him knitting in the stands at the women’s three-meter springboard final in Tokyo on Sunday.
Continue Reading Massoud Barzani Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Massoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1946 Birth place: Mahabad, Kurdistan, Iran Birth name: Massoud Barzani Father: General Mustafa Barzani, was chief of the military of the Kurdish Republic of Mahabad Mother: Hamayil Khan Marriage:
Continue Reading Ashley Judd is walking again, six months after shattering her leg in Congo accident
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Ashley Judd says it’s with “quiet awe” that she is walking, nearly six months after shattering her leg in four places while on a trip in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The “Double Jeopardy” star and activist was hospitalized in February after sustaining severe injuries from a fall while journeying through
Continue Reading Yoweri Museveni Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Yoweri Museveni, president of Uganda since 1986. Personal Birth date: August 15,1944 Birth place: Ntungamo, Uganda Birth name: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Father: Amos Kaguta, a cattle keeper Mother: Esteri Kokundeka Marriage: Janet (Kataaha) Museveni (August 1973-present) Children: one son, three daughters Education: Dar Es
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Bannock County Fair & Rodeo is back in action
One of our local traditions has returned after a brief hiatus in 2020.
Continue Reading Dolly Parton invested Whitney Houston cover royalties in Black Nashville neighborhood
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Dolly Parton has revealed that she invested her royalties from Whitney Houston‘s cover of “I Will Always Love You” into a Black community in Nashville. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actress wrote and performed the song in 1973 as a farewell to her then business partner, Porter Wagoner. However,
Continue Reading Dolly Parton addresses rumor about 2 songs (2020)
Country superstar Dolly Parton answered fans’ questions as part of an episode of GQ Magazine’s ‘Actually Me’. She commented on the long standing rumor that she wrote two of her biggest hits, “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” on the same day.
Continue Reading World Youth Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at World Youth Day, a day when Catholic youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 35 gather to celebrate their faith. The next World Youth Day is scheduled to be held in August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. It was rescheduled from August 2022 due to the
Continue Reading Area 51 Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Area 51, a highly classified United States Air Force facility located at Groom Lake in southern Nevada. Facts The US government’s official name for Area 51 is the Nevada Test and Training Range, which is a unit of the Nellis Air Force Base. Today it is used as
Continue Reading Romano Prodi Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Romano Prodi, former prime minister of Italy. Personal Birth date: August 9, 1939 Birth place: Scandiano, Italy Father: Mario Prodi Mother: Enrica Prodi Marriage: Flavia Franzoni Prodi (1969-present) Children: Giorgio and Antonio Education: Catholic University in Milan, Law, 1961; Studied at the London School of
Continue Reading Barack Obama Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: August 4, 1961 Birth place: Honolulu, Hawaii Birth name: Barack Hussein Obama Jr. Father: Barack Hussein Obama, goat herder-turned-economist Mother: Stanley Ann (Dunham) Obama Soetoro, anthropologist Marriage: Michelle (Robinson) Obama (October 3, 1992-present)
Continue Reading Megan Rapinoe: ‘It sucks,’ says forward as USWNT beaten by Canada in semifinals at Tokyo 2020
By Wayne Sterling, Becky Thompson and John Sinnott, CNN The United States Women’s National Team narrowly lost to Canada 1-0 in the Olympic semifinals in Japan on Monday, ending the world champion’s bid for the gold medal. Jessie Fleming’s second-half penalty decided the game as Canada defeated the US for the first time in 20
Continue Reading Couple charged with murder after body found on property
By Shain Bergan Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, MO (KCTV) — A couple already facing child sex crime charges have now been charged with first-degree murder after a missing Independence woman’s body was found on some Grain Valley property last month. Michael Hendricks and Maggie Ybarra are in the Jackson County
Continue Reading Florida’s largest school district is worried about funding after governor bans mask mandates for schools
By Rosa Flores and Hollie Silverman, CNN Florida’s largest school district said it’s worried about funding if it does not follow Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order preventing the implementation of mask mandates in schools. Miami-Dade County Public Schools previously said it planned to revisit its mask-optional policy due to new guidelines issued by the US
Continue Reading Carol Moseley Braun Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of former US Senator Carol Moseley Braun. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1947 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Carol Elizabeth Moseley Father: Joseph Moseley, policeman Mother: Edna (Davie) Moseley, medical assistant Marriage: Michael Braun (1973-1986, divorced) Children: Matthew, 1977 Education: University of Illinois, B.A.,
Continue Reading Sandy Hook School Shootings Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. On December 14, 2012, six adults and 20 children were killed by Adam Lanza, who had earlier killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, in their home. The Shooter Birth date: April 22, 1992 Death date: December 14, 2012 Birth place:
Continue Reading Metropolitan Transportation Authority Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which serves 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York state and Connecticut. Facts The MTA is the largest public transportation network in North America. It is run by the state of New York, not the city government.
Continue Reading Bay Area Rapid Transit Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the San Francisco Bay Area’s rapid transit system, which is referred to as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Facts San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates BART and the Municipal Railway system (MUNI), manages all forms of San Francisco area transportation and traffic, including streetcars, cable cars,
Continue Reading Mars Exploration Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Mars exploration. The United States and the Soviet Union are the only two countries to land a spacecraft on Mars. Facts There have been nine successful US Mars landings: Viking 1 and Viking 2 (both 1976), Pathfinder (1997), Spirit and Opportunity (both 2004), Phoenix (2008), Curiosity (2012),
Continue Reading Officials searching for escaped inmate from Milwaukee minimum-security correctional center
By CBS 58 Newsroom Click here for updates on this story Milwaukee, WI (WDJT) — Authorities are searching for a 28-year-old inmate who escaped from the minimum-security Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center in Milwaukee overnight Sunday, Aug. 2. Officials say Dontrell Washington is a Black male standing 5’10” tall, weighing 149 pounds with brown eyes
Continue Reading Child seriously injured after falling out of third-story apartment window
By FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story GRESHAM, OR (KPTV) — A 2-year-old boy was hospitalized Monday morning after falling out of a third-story window at a Gresham apartment complex. Emergency crews were called out to the Columbia Trails apartment complex, located at 1112 Northwest 15th Street, at about 6:38 a.m.
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Yellowstone opens lottery for non-commercially guided snowmobile access program
You may now apply to the 2021-2022 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide.
Continue Reading Drowning victim recovered from Geneva Lake off Big Foot Beach
By CBS 58 Newsroom Click here for updates on this story LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WDJT) — Updated: 10:12 a.m. on Aug. 2, 2021 LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (CBS 58) — The body of the victim who drowned in Geneva Lake, off Big Foot Beach, has recovered Monday morning, Aug. 2. All recovery efforts are complete. Updated:
Continue Reading Nurse: Some Covid-19 patients think I’m lying about diagnosis
Louisiana is among the states with the worst vaccination rates and is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. CNN’s Miguel Marquez visited a hospital in the Bayou State and spoke with patients who explained why they hadn’t received the vaccine.
Continue Reading About 99.999% of fully vaccinated Americans have not had a deadly Covid-19 breakthrough case, CDC data shows
By Deidre McPhillips and Christina Maxouris, CNN More than 99.99% of people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 have not had a breakthrough case resulting in hospitalization or death, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data highlights what leading health experts across the country have highlighted for months:
Continue Reading AFGHAN INTERPRETERS, FAMILIES ARRIVE IN US
VA: First flight of Afghans who risked lives to help American troops arrives in U.S. Friday
Continue Reading First on CNN: Government watchdog launches review into troubled Fort Bliss facility for migrant children
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Department of Health and Human Services’ inspector general announced a review into the Fort Bliss facility for unaccompanied migrant children Monday amid whistleblower complaints of poor conditions at the site. Over the spring, the Biden administration established more than a dozen emergency intake sites overseen by HHS to alleviate overcrowding
Continue Reading No hay pruebas hasta el momento sobre la necesidad de una dosis de refuerzo para las vacunas en EE.UU., dice director de los NIH
Germán Padinger (CNN) — Actualmente no hay pruebas sobre la necesidad de aplicar dosis de refuerzo para las vacunas contra el covid-19, dice el director de los Institutos Nacionales de Salud de Estados Unidos. El Dr. Francis Collins, director de los Institutos Nacionales de Salud (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés), dijo el lunes en
Continue Reading 91 incendios forestales arden ahora en todo Estados Unidos: han arrasado casi 730.000 hectáreas desde que comenzaron
Germán Padinger (CNN) — Siete nuevos grandes focos fueron reportados este domingo, elevando el número total de incendios forestales en Estados Unidos a 91, según el Centro Nacional Interagencial de Bomberos (NIFC). Casi 730.000 hectáreas se quemaron desde el inicio de estos incendios, dijo el NIFC. Más de 22.300 bomberos forestales y equipos de gestión
Continue Reading Schumer announces bipartisan group has finalized legislative text on infrastructure bill
By Ali Zaslav and Daniella Diaz, CNN Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on the Senate floor Sunday evening that the bipartisan group of senators has finalized legislative text of the infrastructure bill, after hours of last-minute additions and edits to the more than 2,000-page legislation. “The bipartisan group of senators has finished writing the
Continue Reading INFRASTRUCTURE BILL: LEGISLATIVE TEXT FINALIZED (4AMET)
Schumer announces bipartisan group has finalized legislative text on infrastructure bill
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Cool with Scattered Storms
We’ve still got a lot of moisture over us and the risk of storms for the day continues, with a flash flood watch in effect for today and tonight for mountain areas, eastern highlands, western Wyoming, and lower Magic Valley areas. Heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms with dangerous lightning. Fast moving storms can occur
Continue Reading READ: Bipartisan infrastructure bill
By CNN Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Sunday the finalization of the legislative text of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which is more than 2,000 pages. Read the bill: The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
Continue Reading SoCal firefighters preparing for hot, dry windy conditions this week
By Amy Powell Click here for updates on this story MONROVIA, California (KABC) — Firefighters are preparing once again for an elevated risk of fire as Southern California enters a week of hot, dry and windy conditions. Many valleys and inland communities can expect triple-digit temperatures through much of the week. Pair that with sparse
Continue Reading Village for Vets nonprofit help homeless, at-risk vets in Los Angeles navigate VA services
By Eric Resendiz Click here for updates on this story INGLEWOOD, California (KABC) — Village for Vets is a nonprofit that started in 2016. They work with different organizations to make it easier for homeless and at-risk veterans in Los Angeles to access a wide range of support services, making sure they don’t fall through
Continue Reading Federal employees and the public express concern over reports of political interference in science
By Kristen Holmes, CNN Federal employees and some members of the public remain concerned over reports of political interference in science, specifically when it came to reporting scientific findings, a Biden administration report reviewing the topic said. And hundreds of scientists left working for the government during the Trump years, The New York Times reported
Continue Reading Researchers report link between exposure to wildfire smoke, increased COVID-19 cases
By Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — As wildfires continue to rage across the western United States and Canada, a recent study has found that wildfire smoke is positively correlated with an increase in COVID-19 cases. Researchers from the Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nev. published their
Continue Reading How COVID-19 helped Canada’s most decorated Olympian put her mental health first
By Nicole Bogart Click here for updates on this story EDMONTON (CTV Network) — Despite her historic performance at the Tokyo Olympics, swimmer Penny Oleksiak admits she experienced her fair share of nerves going into the games after the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined athletes for much of 2020. “Getting those nerves again was like, honestly, kind
Continue Reading ‘A moral obligation’: Black ministers are leading rallies for voting rights just as they did during the civil rights era
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Black faith leaders in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 in a push for voting rights that had been largely galvanized by the Black church. Jackson was still a seminarian at the time, but said he understood that
Continue Reading Big feelings are normal. How to help tweens and teens handle them
By Christine Koh, CNN Awkwardness and big feelings? You must be talking about middle school. And while many parents assume that middle school is a rite of passage that kids need to stoically tough out, the opposite could not be more true. Your tweens and teens can navigate this developmental phase and come out stronger
Continue Reading Can psychedelics treat depression?
Psilocybin – the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms – Is being seriously considered for the treatment of mental health issues. How did we get here from the Grateful Dead and Kool-Aid Acid Test?
Continue Reading Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ named best music video of all time by Rolling Stone
By Chloe Melas, CNN Beyoncé’s “Formation” has been named best music video of all time by Rolling Stone. The publication wrote, “If Beyoncé’s self-titled visual album established her as one of the greatest artists of all time, her surprise-released ‘Formation’ video (and ensuing album Lemonade) marked her as one of the most important.” The video,
Continue Reading Simone Biles participará en la final de barra de equilibrio este martes en Tokio 2020
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La gimnasta del equipo de Estados Unidos Simone Biles participará en la final de la prueba de barra de equilibrio del martes en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020, confirmó el equipo de Gimnasia de Estados Unidos. Biles, considerada una de las más grandes gimnastas de todos los tiempos, participó
Continue Reading Jay Pickett, longtime soap opera actor, dies at 60
By Deanna Hackney and Alaa Elassar, CNN Jay Pickett, a veteran soap opera actor best known for his roles on “General Hospital,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Port Charles,” has died. He was 60. His wife, Elena Pickett, confirmed his death. Pickett was on location in Idaho, filming a scene for his upcoming movie “Treasure
Continue Reading Jason Momoa’s ‘brother,’ Lenny Kravitz, wishes him happy birthday
By Lisa Respers France, CNN The love fest between Lisa Bonet’s current husband and former husband continues. Over the weekend, musician and actor Lenny Kravitz, who was married to Bonet from 1987 to 1993, posted a photo with Jason Momoa, who is currently married to her on Kravitz’s Instagram account. “Happy Birthday, @prideofgypsies,” the caption
Continue Reading Matt Damon credits his daughter for ending his use of the ‘f-slur’
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Thankfully, Matt Damon has a daughter who can school him on what’s become taboo. The “Stillwater” star admitted he just recently stopped using a homophobic slur because he’s learned about “changes in modern masculinity.” “The word that my daughter calls the ‘f-slur for a homosexual’ was commonly used when I was
Continue Reading Bootleg Fire containment jumps to 84% with only 10 acres of growth
By Megan Cuthill Click here for updates on this story KLAMATH COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Firefighters made amazing progress against a megafire in southern Oregon that has burned more than 413,000 acres in just about four weeks. In one day, crews increased the containment of the Bootleg Fire by 10 percent. On Sunday morning, the
Continue Reading Kansas City’s new mask mandate is back today. Here’s what you need to know.
By Savannah Rudicel, Shain Bergan Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV, KSMO) — Kansas City’s second mask mandate has begun, with new rules on when you should be masked up and when you can go without a face covering. The new mandate, announced last week by Mayor Quinton Lucas, includes
Continue Reading Two men taken to hospital after truck hits train
By WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — First responders were on the scene within minutes on Sunday after a pickup truck hit a train. It happened on New Bay Bridge Road near Interstate 165 in Mobile. Two men in the truck were taken to the hospital after the
Continue Reading McCarthy says ‘it will be hard not to hit’ Pelosi with gavel if he becomes House speaker
By Daniella Diaz, Nicky Robertson and Chandelis Duster, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy joked at a Saturday night event that it “will be hard not to hit” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the speaker’s gavel if Republicans take control of the chamber in the 2022 midterms and he becomes speaker. “I want you to
Continue Reading Pelosi’s spokesperson swiftly responds to McCarthy’s joke
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy joked at an event that it “will be hard not to hit” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the speaker’s gavel if Republicans take control of the chamber in the 2022 midterms and he becomes speaker. CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux reports Pelosi’s spokesperson and deputy chief of staff swiftly condemned the comments.
Continue Reading ‘Jungle Cruise’ sets sail with a $90 million debut in theaters and streaming
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business After Disney hit some rough waters this week, the studio’s latest feature film, “Jungle Cruise,” docked with some good results at the box office this weekend. The film, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, opened to an estimated $61.8 million at the worldwide box office. That includes
Continue Reading ‘Jungle Cruise’ earns over 90 million globally in its opening weekend with a 93% audience score
CNN’s Chloe Melas discusses how Dwyane Johnson, who is the most followed American on social media, surged box office momentum to unexpected heights during opening weekend for his new Disney movie, “Jungle Cruise.”
Continue Reading 4 children shot in 4 months: What violence prevention advocates have to say after 2-year-old killed in Milwaukee
By Frank Healy Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Four times in less than four months, a young child, shot by a gun in an incident involving an unsecured gun, on Sunday, August 1, a 26-year-old man is in custody after a two year old died from a gunshot wound in
Continue Reading Business booms for lawncare service started by three boys
By Trevor Sochocki, Anna Muckenfuss Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM, WNEM-D2) — Business is booming for a new local lawncare service started by three local boys. Marcus, Marcelino and Travell are the founders of the Three Amigos Lawn Service. “Really, my brothers didn’t wanna do it. When they did the
Continue Reading Female pilot dead, another injured following plane crash near Hartford Municipal Airport
By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced the female pilot who was injured during a plane crash in Hartford has since died. The crash happened on Saturday, July 31 near the Hartford Municipal Airport. Officials say the woman died overnight. A male
Continue Reading Mother pleads for others to get vaccinated after young son is hospitalized with COVID-19
By Gabriela Vida Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — With rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, both health experts and data shine a spotlight on another key difference with the Delta variant — on how it impacts kids. It was her worst fear coming to fruition, when Ashley Henderson’s 7-year-old son
Continue Reading Thea White, voice of Muriel in ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog,’ dead at 81
By Jack Guy, CNN Actress Thea White, best known as the voice of Muriel in the cartoon series “Courage the Cowardly Dog,” died on Friday at the age of 81. White’s death was announced by her brother John Zitzner in a Facebook post published Friday. “My sister recorded this prior to her surgery. She fought.
Continue Reading House Democrat sleeps on Capitol steps as she blasts lawmakers over expiring eviction moratorium
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Rep. Cori Bush slept overnight on the steps of the US Capitol to protest her House colleagues for adjourning for August recess without passing an extension of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium for renters, which expired on Saturday night. “The House is at recess. People are
Continue Reading Why Missouri congresswoman slept on the Capitol steps
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) slammed her House colleagues for adjourning for August recess without passing an extension of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium for renters. CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux reports Bush slept overnight on the steps of the US Capitol in an effort to appeal to her colleagues to extend the moratorium.
Continue Reading More than 100 state legislators to join Texas Democrats in Washington for voting rights pressure campaign
By Dianne Gallagher, CNN As the Texas legislature enters the final week of its special session, state Democrats are bringing in reinforcements from around the country to Washington, DC, in a final push to pressure federal lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation. Beginning Monday, more than 100 Democratic state legislators will fly into the nation’s
Continue Reading The tattooist creating body-positive ‘roll flowers’
Megan C. Hills, CNN Flowers have been a tattoo staple for centuries, from traditional scarlet roses to delicate watercolor bouquets. But tattooist Carrie Metz-Caporusso’s new designs are a groundbreaking take on the motif, and they are challenging society’s prejudices about who’s worthy of being tattooed. Lavender sprigs, crocuses and roses spill out from the body
Continue Reading White House frustrated with ‘hyperbolic’ and ‘irresponsible’ Delta variant coverage, sources say
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The White House is frustrated with what it views as alarmist, and in some instances flat-out misleading, news coverage about the Delta variant. That’s according to two senior Biden administration
Continue Reading White House wants media to focus on unvaccinated
Oliver Darcy says the Biden White House is “very frustrated” at news outlets for “overly focusing” on so-called breakthrough cases of Covid and missing the bigger picture. Robby Soave opines that recent coverage has been “utterly, shamefully hyperbolic and fear-mongering.”
Continue Reading Van conversion businesses can’t keep up with #vanlife demand
By: Moira Ritter, CNN Business The once-tiny cottage industry of van conversion companies has found itself in the center of a distinctively pandemic-era dilemma: ravenous demand and monthslong backorders on virtually all supplies. The #vanlife movement was already in full swing before the pandemic, fueled by envy-inducing posts on Instagram and DIY van conversion videos
Continue Reading Taliban hunting down Afghan allies as US withdrawal continues
Some 700 hundred Afghan allies escape to the US as the troop withdrawal continues, while thousands more fear for their lives as the Taliban gain more ground. CNN’s Kylie Atwood reports.
Continue Reading Jay Pickett, veterano actor de telenovelas, muere a los 60 años
olivertapia (CNN) — Jay Pickett, un veterano actor de telenovelas mejor conocido por sus papeles en “General Hospital”, “Days of Our Lives” y “Port Charles”, falleció. Tenía 60 años. Su esposa, Elena Pickett, confirmó su muerte. FOTOS | Los famosos que han muerto en 2021 Pickett estaba en Idaho, filmando una escena para su próxima
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