Nominations sought for Distinguished Under 40 award
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40 Awards.
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Covid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts
By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be difficult to immediately tell whether it’s Covid-19, said CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen. Adults catch the common cold around two to three times a year, and children
Continue Reading Covid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts
By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be difficult to immediately tell whether it’s Covid-19, said CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen. Adults catch the common cold around two to three times a year, and children
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F&G seeks help to monitor for CWD, prevent it from entering Idaho
Chronic Wasting Disease is a threat to Idaho’s big game animals, and Fish and Game is asking for help to prevent it from entering the state and monitor for it within the state.
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Parents of Florida students with disabilities are taking a stand over masks. They’re suing Gov. DeSantis
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Will Hayes was supposed to start the new school year Tuesday, but instead he’s staying home because of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in schools, his mother said. Will, 10, has Down syndrome and other underlying health conditions, but has always been included in a general education class
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‘It terrifies me’: Mother of student sues DeSantis over mask rules
Judi Hayes, the mother of a student with Down syndrome, is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his anti-mask mandate. She discusses with CNN.
Continue Reading Call about active shooter on first full day of Tennessee high school was a hoax, sheriff says
By Gregory Lemos and Eric Levenson, CNN A report of an active shooter at a high school in northeast Tennessee on Tuesday morning led to an emergency evacuation and lockdowns, but that report was a hoax, authorities said. “This was a hoax. There was no gunfire, nobody injured, and thank God everybody is safe,” Hawkins
Continue Reading FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason
By Jen Christensen, CNN Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is currently only authorized for emergency use in the United States, but its full approval by the US Food and Drug Administration could happen within weeks. The ramifications could alter the course of the pandemic in several ways. First, full approval of a Covid-19 vaccine could persuade more
Continue Reading FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason
By Jen Christensen, CNN Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is currently only authorized for emergency use in the United States, but its full approval by the US Food and Drug Administration could happen within weeks. The ramifications could alter the course of the pandemic in several ways. First, full approval of a Covid-19 vaccine could persuade more
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Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August 19.
Continue Reading Woman loses thousands of dollars to house rental scam
By Brian Roche Click here for updates on this story Susquehanna Valley, PA (WGAL) — In the current housing market, it is difficult – if not impossible – to find a place to buy or rent, and that makes for a perfect set up for scammers to hijack houses online. A Susquehanna Valley woman lost
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Major drought in Idaho could last years, water manager says
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is facing unprecedented drought despite getting normal snow levels last winter, and water managers warn the state could be entering a dry spell that may last for years. The Idaho Press reports that a Idaho Department of Water Resources hydrologist recently wrote in a water analysis that the state could
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Liz Cheney’s Trump vote prompts new Wyoming censure effort
Some local Republican Party officials in Wyoming have announced that they will no longer recognize Liz Cheney as a party member because of her vote to impeach Donald Trump.
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Too many American communities are falling behind. We have a solution
Opinion by Rep. Derek Kilmer and Sen. Chris Coons for CNN Business Perspectives As our economy has changed in recent years, communities have been left behind. Many of them have gone from exporting products to exporting young people as job opportunities erode. In Claymont, Delaware, a bustling steel mill that was once the beating heart
Continue Reading Baltimore fire chief responds to union’s accusations on slow response times, staffing
By Kai Reed Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WBAL) — The Baltimore City Fire Department is so understaffed that it’s affecting response times and transports to hospitals, according to the fire union president. The fire chief responded to those accusations Monday afternoon. Baltimore City Firefighters Local 734 Union President Rich Langford
Continue Reading Vicente Fernández fue hospitalizado tras sufrir una caída, dice un médico cercano al cantante
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El cantante mexicano Vicente Fernández fue sometido a una cirugía en el cuello luego de ser hospitalizado el viernes en Guadalajara debido a una caída, le dijo a CNN un médico cercano al artista. Hasta ahora no se conocen más detalles del estado de salud de Fernández ni de cómo
Continue Reading Vicente Fernández está “grave” pero “estable”, dice en su cuenta de Instagram
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El cantante mexicano Vicente Fernández, quien permanece hospitalizado en Guadalajara, México después de sufrir una caída en su rancho, se encuentra en estado “grave” pero “estable”, según el reporte que fue publicado este lunes por la noche en la cuenta de Instagram del artista. De acuerdo a lo publicado en
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NSA IG reviewing allegations the agency ‘improperly targeted’ communications of US news media
By Katie Bo Williams, CNN The National Security Agency’s inspector general on Tuesday announced that it is reviewing “recent allegations that the NSA improperly targeted the communications of a member of the US news media.” Although the statement does not mention any specific media figure, the review comes amid ongoing public claims by Fox News
Continue Reading Remote work made life easier for many people with disabilities. They want the option to stay
By Neelam Bohra and AJ Willingham, CNN Gabe Moses prefers to work his eight-hour shift for a call center while lying on his stomach, resting on a mattress set out on the floor of his apartment. Moses uses a wheelchair because of conditions including dysautonomia, which arises from a dysfunctional nervous system and can affect
Continue Reading Robinhood investors may have the last laugh after lackluster IPO
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Robinhood’s Wall Street debut was tepid, just like Facebook’s initial public offering more than nine years ago. But despite the lackluster start, Robinhood has roared back to life in the past week. Can it continue to climb and eventually become the Facebook of financial services? It’s way too
Continue Reading Robinhood investors may have the last laugh after lackluster IPO
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Robinhood’s Wall Street debut was tepid, just like Facebook’s initial public offering more than nine years ago. But despite the lackluster start, Robinhood has roared back to life in the past week. Can it continue to climb and eventually become the Facebook of financial services? It’s way too
Continue Reading Un agente de bienes raíces negro estaba mostrando una casa a un padre e hijo negros y todos fueron esposados por la policía de Michigan
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Un agente de bienes raíces negro estaba mostrando una casa a un hombre negro y a su hijo de 15 años en un suburbio de Michigan la semana pasada cuando miraron afuera y vieron a agentes de policía rodeando la propiedad con sus armas en la mano. “Sabía que una
Continue Reading Officials show measures in place to keep students safe during hot practices
By Sabrina Bates Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KOCO) — The first day of school also means the first day of football practice in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Public Schools has guidelines to keep athletes safe from the heat no matter what sport they’re playing. The district’s athletics department has a
Continue Reading Cuomo’s lieutenant governor walks fine line as boss’s political future is in doubt
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Mark Morales, CNN In March, when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was facing intense public pressure from fellow Democrats to resign in the wake of numerous sexual harassment allegations, his lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, would only issue a call to first let an investigation run its course. Now that the investigation
Continue Reading White House seeks to reassure Democrats anxious over inflation concerns in Biden’s agenda
By John Harwood A top economic aide to President Joe Biden moved to reassure moderate Democratic that the new $3.5 trillion budget bill would not fuel long-term inflation as they begin pivoting toward the next obstacle to the administration’s economic agenda. In a new memo to lawmakers, National Economic Council Director Brian Deese called on
Continue Reading Former Central Park Five prosecutor can sue Netflix for defamation, judge rules
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business A federal judge ruled on Monday that Linda Fairstein — a former prosecutor who was part of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office when it tried the criminal case against the young men who became known as the “Central Park Five” — can sue Netflix, producer and director Ava DuVernay and
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 10 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected ten (10) new fires since the last fire summary dated August 2.
Continue Reading Virginia Giuffre presenta una demanda contra el príncipe Andrés alegando abuso sexual
olivertapia (CNN) — Virginia Roberts Giuffre presentó una demanda contra el príncipe Andrés por presunto abuso sexual, según documentos de la corte federal presentados el lunes. Giuffre, una presunta víctima de Jeffrey Epstein, anteriormente ha dicho públicamente que se vio obligada a realizar actos sexuales con el príncipe Andrés, y le dijo a la BBC
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Salmon-Challis National Forest rescinds most closures
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is rescinding all area, trail, and road closure orders in association with the Mud Lick Fire.
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Mud Lick Fire reaches 59% containment
The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 held at 20,643 acres Monday and completion increased to 59%.
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Portneuf River cleanup set for Saturday
The Portneuf River is set to get its annual bath Saturday, August 14.
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10 Idahoans to receive Medal of Honor
Ten Idahoans will be awarded the Idaho Medal of Honor during a ceremony next week at the Idaho Capitol.
Continue Reading Dominion Voting Systems sues Newsmax and One America News for ‘barrage of lies’ targeting the company
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business Dominion Voting Systems, a technology company that was targeted with disinformation by former President Donald Trump and allies, filed lawsuits on Tuesday against two right-wing television channels, alleging they aided the spread of baseless conspiracy theories about its role in the 2020 election. The lawsuits, which are the latest in
Continue Reading Dominion Voting Systems sues Newsmax and OAN
Dominion Voting Systems filed a lawsuit against Newsmax and One America News Network for spreading lies about their company in the wake of the 2020 election. CNN’s Brian Stelter reports.
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Chucky Thompson, famed hip hop Bad Boy producer, dead at 53
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Chucky Thompson, a producer for Bad Boy who worked with some of the biggest names in hip hop and R & B including Notorious B.I.G., Nas and Mary J. Blige has died. He was 53. His publicist, Tamar Juda, confirmed the news to CNN on Tuesday. No cause of death
Continue Reading Boozy Mountain Dew is coming in 3 flavors
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The newest entrant into the spiked seltzer wars is … Mountain Dew. The PepsiCo-owned soft drink is partnering with the Boston Beer Company to make “HARD MTN DEW,” a sugar-free canned beverage with 5% alcohol by volume. In a press release, the companies said they paired together because they “understand
Continue Reading Here are the 19 Republican senators who voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill
By Ali Zaslav, Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Kristin Wilson, CNN The US Senate passed a historic, sweeping $1.2 trillion bipartisan package on Tuesday by a bipartisan majority vote of 69-30 to shore up the nation’s crumbling infrastructure with funding for priorities like roads, bridges, rail, transit and the electric grid. It now heads to
Continue Reading Historic African American school being moved to Faust Historic Village
By STEPHANIE BAUMER, DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — The only surviving log African American school in St. Louis County is being moved to Faust Historic Village. African School House #4 was built on Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield around 1894. While it was
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Crash blocked I-15 lanes near Downey
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 31, near Downey Monday around 4 p.m.
Continue Reading ‘Unhealthy’ air quality hits Albuquerque from California
By John Cardinale Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Waking up on Sunday morning hazy skies were apparent around Albuquerque. “We’re having a lot of smoke today from California wildfires, and it’s pretty bad. We are in the unhealthy-for-everyone group, as far as air quality goes,” said Jeff Stonesifer who
Continue Reading Doctors concerned as number of children sick with COVID-19 rises in Kansas City
By Kelly Eckerman Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMBC) — The number of children sick with COVID-19 is rising in the Kansas City metro. Children’s Mercy Hospital is at its peak, with the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized there nearly doubling in the past week. With children now heading back
Continue Reading Científicos del clima ya aportaron su granito de arena, ahora la presión está sobre los líderes mundiales
Mariana Toro (CNN) — Los científicos han advertido durante décadas que estábamos cambiando el clima de una manera que tendría impactos devastadores en el planeta y nuestras vidas. Un informe histórico del lunes mostró que eso ya está sucediendo y más rápido de lo que esperábamos. Los hallazgos del Panel Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el
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1 injured in house fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Dalmation Drive for a report of a structure fire Monday around 9:15 p.m.
Continue Reading ‘This is the Titanic, we’re going down’: Couple rescued from sinking car
By Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (KETV) — The City calls this area between Jones Street and Leavenworth Street a natural valley, where rainwater can wash into the Missouri River. Saturday night, the intersection turned into a raging river during the rainstorm. A pizza delivery driver and his fiance
Continue Reading Inflation wiped out America’s pay raises
By Tami Luhby, CNN Business Companies big and small are raising wages to attract workers and hold onto employees as the economy revs back into gear. But those fatter paychecks aren’t going as far, thanks to rising inflation. In fact, compensation is now lower than it was in December 2019, when adjusted for inflation, according
Continue Reading Want a more flexible work schedule? Here’s how to ask for it
By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business With some companies still trying to figure out exactly how often their employees will need to be in the office, one thing has become clear: many workers want flexibility. While asking for a flexible work schedule is likely easier now than it was pre-pandemic, it can still be uncomfortable to
Continue Reading This is a first: The US has 10 million job openings
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business It’s a hallmark sign of this strange pandemic labor market: America had a record 10.1 million jobs available in June, as businesses struggled to hire enough staff to support the full reopening of the economy. That mismatch between worker demand and supply has been a defining characteristic of the pandemic
Continue Reading This is a first: The US has 10 million job openings
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business It’s a hallmark sign of this strange pandemic labor market: America had a record 10.1 million jobs available in June, as businesses struggled to hire enough staff to support the full reopening of the economy. That mismatch between worker demand and supply has been a defining characteristic of the pandemic
Continue Reading Florida podría retener los salarios de los funcionarios que promulguen órdenes de uso de mascarilla en las escuelas, dijo la oficina del gobernador
Mariana Toro [cnn-podcat episodeguid=136cb8b0-20ac-4f04-9c62-ad7f00f2d2ff] (CNN) — En una medida que intensificó la lucha del gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, contra las órdenes de uso de mascarillas, su oficina dijo este lunes que la Junta de Educación estatal podría tomar medidas para retener los salarios de los superintendentes y miembros de la Junta escolar que ignoren
Continue Reading Driver impaled after slamming into back of 18-wheeler parked on side of SH-225
By Jeff Ehling Click here for updates on this story DEER PARK, TX (KTRK) — A gruesome traffic accident early Tuesday morning left a man dead in the Deer Park area. The eastbound SH-225 feeder road at Underwood is blocked off as deputies investigate the tragic accident. According to Harris County sheriff’s deputies, the driver
Continue Reading New dad shot 6 times outside Kroger after witnessing domestic dispute
By Brooke Taylor Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — Joel Valdez is lucky to be alive after he was shot six times outside of a Kroger over the weekend in northwest Houston. “My right forearm, I had one bullet go in and out through there. I was grazed on the
Continue Reading Warrant: Granddaughter found covered in blood when police arrived at Enfield murder scene
By WFSB STAFF Click here for updates on this story ENFIELD, CT (WFSB) — A woman arrested in connection with a double homicide that happened in an Enfield apartment on Sunday is being held on a $1 million bond. Two people, a man, and woman, were killed in a double murder on Sunday in Enfield.
Continue Reading Dog runs away from home, hoping to find owner at work
By ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story DEEP RIVER, CT (WFSB) — A dog named Indy ran away from home to look for its owner and ended up at a place where they both spend a lot of time. According to the Deep River Housing Authority, Indy’s owner, who works at an
Continue Reading Meet the Florida coach who fought hard to beat Covid and now has a message for anyone who hasn’t gotten the vaccine
By Rosa Flores and John Couwels, CNN As Terry Greear looked at his selfie — showing him with an oxygen mask on his first night at the hospital with Covid-19 — he relived the fear he felt that day. “I was extremely scared,” Greear said. He didn’t understand what was happening to him. He was
Continue Reading Some Philadelphia restaurants will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to dine indoors
By Jaclyn Lee Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, PA (WPVI) — Dining in Philadelphia is evolving yet again, and this time it involves proof of vaccination. On Monday, restaurateur Marc Vetri announced starting September 7, his two Italian restaurants Vetri Cucina and Fiorella will require indoor diners to show proof of vaccination
Continue Reading Man bashes neighbor’s door with crowbar, allegedly over parking dispute
By Maggie Kent Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, PA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are now investigating after receiving video of an act of alleged parking aggression in the Kensington section. Action News viewer Pat Coughlin contacted us, saying a dispute over a spot led to another man’s extreme reaction. It happened on
Continue Reading Moths, flies, mosquitoes, oh my! Arizonans complain of insect invasion
By FRANKIE MCLISTER Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — On Arizona’s Weather Authority Facebook page, we keep getting the same question from viewers all over the Valley. People want to know: why are there so many flies and moths around this year? It seems a lot worse than normal.
Continue Reading Florida governor’s office says state could withhold salaries of officials who enact school mask mandates
By Rebekah Riess and Steve Almasy, CNN In a move that escalated Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ fight over mask mandates, the governor’s office said Monday that the state board of education could move to withhold the salaries of superintendents and school board members who disregard the governor’s executive order that effectively prohibits mask mandates in
Continue Reading Republican disagrees with Ron DeSantis’ handling of Covid-19
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) says that he disagrees with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ taking a top down approach in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that decisions on mask mandates and restrictions should be made at the local level.
Continue Reading 4-year old tests positive for Covid after first day of pre-school
By JASON BARRY Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — Four-year old Joriah Winn was pretty excited about his first day of school. Now, he’s cooped up at home with Covid-19, according to his parents Jamie and Adam Winn. “I have not touched my son, hugged my son, kissed my
Continue Reading Thai man arrested after Swiss tourist is killed in Phuket
By Kocha Olarn and Rob Picheta, CNN Police in Thailand have arrested a 27-year-old man who they say confessed to killing a Swiss tourist on the resort island of Phuket. Nicole Sauvin-Weisskopf, 57, arrived on the island on July 13, and her body was found on August 5 by a local resident. At a press
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Mother and daughter planning long-awaited reunion after Canadian border reopens
By FOX 12 STAFF, AUDREY WEIL Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — On Monday, Canada opened its border to fully vaccinated Americans for non-essential travel. Now a mother and daughter, one in Canada and one in Portland, who haven’t seen each other in a year-and-a-half are hoping for a reunion
Continue Reading Rihanna: The pop star turned humanitarian (2018)
Rihanna is a Grammy award winning artist and fashion designer who is also known for her humanitarian work.
Continue Reading Rihanna wants you to know she smells really good
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Way to sell that Fenty Beauty perfume, Rihanna! The singer and newly designated billionaire shared a video montage Monday on her verified social media accounts of other celebs declaring how good she smells. When asked “What’s your favorite smell?” rapper Lil Nas X unhesitatingly responds “Rihanna” to kick off the
Continue Reading Dodgers ballgirl helps tackle fan who ran onto field
By ABC7.com staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KABC) — Yes the Dodgers and Angels were playing, but it was a ballgirl who stole the show on Sunday. A fan ran onto the field at Dodger Stadium during the game and managed to evade a half-dozen Dodgers security personnel, sprinting
Continue Reading Keizer officers cleared in shooting, suspect indicted
By FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, OR (KPTV) — A Marion County grand jury unanimously found that officers were justified in their use of deadly force in a shooting that took place back on July 28. The findings released on Monday come from an incident that began at 8:30
Continue Reading High School students raise $21K for homeless family
By Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story LYNWOOD, CA (KABC) — A group of high school students in Lynwood has stepped up with a life-changing donation to help a family living on the streets. The students from Lynwood High had been attending a summer course with teacher Audrey Casas, who has experience
Continue Reading ‘The Bachelorette’ finale ends with an engagement for Katie Thurston
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Katie Thurston found a happy ending on the finale of “The Bachelorette.” After a fight with Greg Grippo and “The Bachelorette” threatening to quit the show, the season ended with an Thurston and Blake Moynes becoming engaged. The two shared a fantasy suite date and said “I love you” to each
Continue Reading ‘I Am Legend’ screenwriter reacts to vaccine conspiracy theories, pointing out the plot is fiction
By Scottie Andrew, CNN The post-apocalyptic thriller “I Am Legend” is bubbling up in conversation among the vaccine-hesitant crowd, prompting the film’s screenwriter to emphasize that the plot is entirely fictional. Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the screenplay for the 2007 film starring Will Smith, clarified that “I Am Legend” is pure fantasy after an unnamed
Continue Reading ‘What If…?’ brings infinite possibilities to the Marvel multi-verse on Disney+
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “What If…?” might be the most Marvel Comics thing that Marvel Studios has done, translating the what-might-have-happened-if comic-book concept from page to screen, with all its geekiness intact. The highly stylized animation and access to key actors enhances the fun, creating an extremely logical Disney+ add-on to an increasingly packed
Continue Reading US Open Tennis Tournament Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the US Open Tennis Tournament. It is held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. It is the only Grand Slam tennis championship held in North America. August 29-September 11, 2022 – The US Open Tennis Tournament takes place. Iga Swiatek
Continue Reading ‘Fantasy Island’ boards the plane for another reboot
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Like “Charlie’s Angels,” “Fantasy Island” is one of those old Aaron Spelling series that keeps resurfacing, whether anybody asked for it or not. So after a 1990s reboot and a pretty awful horror movie version last year, Fox boards the plane once again with a slightly updated version about a
Continue Reading Neighbors in shock after arson
By REBECCA CARDENAS Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Monday, investigators were piecing together what could have led a man to set his own home on fire with his father inside, and neighbors were left stunned. “Just very, very, very shocking,” Bobby Bowling said. “[I] just, like, want to know
Continue Reading Police hunt for shooters after gunfire for memorial to slain toddler
By Gerry May Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, LA (KTBS) — A Minden Police Department investigator was back on Woods Street, scouring the area for any remaining pieces of evidence from a terrifying shooting on a crowd of mourners Saturday night. It appeared to be the latest in a series of shootings
Continue Reading Depression and anxiety symptoms have doubled among youth during pandemic: study
By Anthony Vasquez-Peddie, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a large number of youth across the globe staying at home and it’s having a drastic effect on their mental health, researchers have found. The percentage of children and adolescents experiencing depression
Continue Reading Prescott assistant police chief fired, says he’ll sue for wrongful termination
By JULIE PARR, KTBS TV Click here for updates on this story PRESCOTT, AR (KTBS) — The termination of an assistant police chief is stirring up controversy in a small southwest Arkansas town. Alex Gamble used to work at the Prescott Police Department. He was the assistant chief of police. In 2020, he was named
Continue Reading Medieval Finnish grave that puzzled researchers for decades may have held ‘high status’ non-binary person: study
By Ben Cousins, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Researchers in Finland have found new evidence from an ancient burial site that suggests medieval Finns may have challenged binary gender roles and that non-binary people may have been accepted in their community. The Suontaka grave, discovered during
Continue Reading Martial arts expert weighs in on woman attacked at gas station
By SHELBY MYERS Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, ALA. (WALA) — A terrifying attack caught on camera at a Mobile gas station has a lot of people in shock. A man tries to rob a woman and steal her car in broad daylight. It happened at the Chevron on Azalea Rd and
Continue Reading Nashville fencing instructor arrested for inappropriate relations with a minor
By ALEX HEIDER Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Metro Police arrested the owner and head coach of the Music City Fencing Club on Monday after he was accused of inducing sexual activity with a minor. Robert Piraino, 37, is accused of paying a 15-year-old female student to send him
Continue Reading International Space Station Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the International Space Station (ISS), a spacecraft built by a partnership of 16 nations: United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Information on ISS crews and expeditions can be found here. Statistics The ISS
Continue Reading Michigan Education Association supports vaccines and masks
By TREVOR SOCHOCKI, ANNA MUCKENFUSS Click here for updates on this story Michigan, USA (WNEM) — Back to school means masks and vaccines are back up for debate. While the Michigan Education Association supports vaccines and masks, they don’t make the rules. “What our stance has been is that these decisions are local. And that
Continue Reading Newborn has COVID-19 antibodies because mom was vaccinated while pregnant
By STEPHANIE BAUMER, DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A new mom is sharing her journey after her daughter was born with COVID-19 antibodies. Katelyn Huber received the COVID-19 vaccine while she was pregnant with Nora. She said she spoke with her doctor and nurses and
Continue Reading Magic Johnson Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of entrepreneur, philanthropist and NBA Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson. Personal Birth date: August 14, 1959 Birth place: Lansing, Michigan Birth name: Earvin Johnson Jr. Father: Earvin Johnson Sr., an autoworker Mother: Christine Johnson, a school custodian Marriage: Earlitha “Cookie” (Kelly) Johnson (1991-present) Children:
Continue Reading Shiawassee County Attorney resigns from position
By ANNA MUCKENFUSS Click here for updates on this story Shiawassee County, MI (WNEM) — Ryan Painter, the Shiawassee County Attorney has resigned from his position, citing a death in the family. Painter has represented the board since fall of 2020. His resignation comes after elected officials returned the thousands of dollars they received in
Continue Reading UPDATE: Felony charges dismissed against Cobb Co. student with autism
By CIARA CUMMINGS Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGCL) — Felony charges against a 12-year-old Cobb County student have been dismissed due to the boy’s autism diagnosis. The judge in the case, along with the Cobb County assistant district attorney, both signed off on the dismissal in court Monday. The
Continue Reading Illinois fall high school sports practices begin amid indoor mask mandate for athletes
By KIM ST. ONGE Click here for updates on this story Illinois, USA (KMOV) — Illinois high schools resumed athletic practices Monday after several schools had to do a shortened or delayed season last year due to COVID-19. “It’s a really great time for our kids, for our school buildings to come back to life
Continue Reading Quentin Tarantino vowed never to give money to his mom and stuck to that
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Quentin Tarantino has a message to parents: Watch how you talk to your kids. During an appearance on “The Moment” podcast, which is hosted by “Billions” co-creator Brian Koppelman, the famed writer and director said his mother Connie Zastoupil gave him a hard time about his aspiring career before he
Continue Reading AMC is playing to the Reddit crowd
By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business If there was ever any doubt that individual investors are a powerful new force on Wall Street, AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron may just have silenced the skeptics. The latest: On the company’s earnings call Monday, Aron made it very clear through his choice of words — and downright flattery
Continue Reading CDC adds seven destinations to ‘very high’ Covid-19 travel risk list
By Marnie Hunter, CNN France and Iceland are among seven destinations added on Monday to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s highest risk category for travel. Travel should be avoided to locations carrying the “Level 4: Covid-19 very high” notice, according to CDC guidance. Anyone who must travel should be fully vaccinated first,
Continue Reading CONSUMER WATCH: DELTA VARIANT IMPACTING TRAVEL PLANS
Canada reopened its border Monday, as the CDC adds 16 countries to its very high COVID-19 risk level. Should you change or cancel upcoming trips? Travel industry expert weighs in
Continue Reading Amazon will pay up to $1,000 in damages for dangerous items sold on its site
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Amazon is changing its complaint process for returns and will pay customers up to $1,000 for products sold by third-party sellers that caused damage or personal injury. The company announced Tuesday that it will deal with customer satisfaction itself and go after companies afterward if third parties are unresponsive or
Continue Reading Amazon will pay up to $1,000 in damages for dangerous items sold on its site
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Amazon is changing its complaint process for returns and will pay customers up to $1,000 for products sold by third-party sellers that caused damage or personal injury. The company announced Tuesday that it will deal with customer satisfaction itself and go after companies afterward if third parties are unresponsive or
Continue Reading World’s smallest known baby at birth, who weighed 7.5 ounces, leaves hospital
By Rob Picheta, CNN A baby born weighing just 212 grams (7.5 ounces) — about as heavy as a softball or an apple — has left hospital after more than a year and arrived at her family home. Kwek Yu Xuan was born almost four months prematurely in Singapore in June 2020, and was considered
Continue Reading SoftBank’s CEO went big on China. Now he’s pulling back
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is cutting back on new investments in China as the country’s private sector continues to face a historic regulatory crackdown. The Japanese billionaire said at an earnings presentation Tuesday that he would take a cautious approach until the impact of new regulations are clear. Chinese companies
Continue Reading Detenciones, deserciones y exilios: ¿qué está pasando en el Belarús de Lukashenko?
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — En medio de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020, la atleta bielorrusa Kristina Timanovskaya desertó a Polonia debido al temor a ser encarcelada cuando retornara a Belarús por sus críticas al gobierno de Alexander Lukashenko. El activista Vitaly Shishov, quien dirigía desde Ucrania una organización para ayudar a los refugiados
Continue Reading Meaningful ways individuals can put pressure on corporations to solve the climate crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business The climate crisis is accelerating at unprecedented pace, according to a new United Nations state-of-the-science report. It is “a code red for humanity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres — and given that the report concludes the entirety of the warming is due to human greenhouse gas emissions,
Continue Reading Meaningful ways individuals can put pressure on corporations to solve the climate crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business The climate crisis is accelerating at unprecedented pace, according to a new United Nations state-of-the-science report. It is “a code red for humanity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres — and given that the report concludes the entirety of the warming is due to human greenhouse gas emissions,
Continue Reading Alex Trebek’s likely ‘Jeopardy!’ successor defends himself on allegations he mistreated colleagues
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Mike Richards, who is in line to become the new host of “Jeopardy!,” is defending himself against allegations that he mistreated colleagues at another game show. At the same time, he is also confirming has been asked to “consider hosting the show.” Richards, who is currently the executive producer of
Continue Reading Guinea confirms West Africa’s first case of rare, Ebola-like Marburg virus disease
By Stephanie Busari, CNN A patient with the rare, but highly infectious Marburg virus disease has died in Guinea, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) statement on Monday. It’s the first case of the Ebola-like virus in West Africa. Samples of the virus, which causes hemorrhagic fever, were taken from the patient in Gueckedou.
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