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El doodle de Google promueve las vacunas y las mascarillas para la prevención del covid-19
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Mientras la variante delta del coronavirus genera preocupación en varios países, Google generó un doodle que apoya la prevención contra el covid-19. “Vacúnate. Usa tapabocas. Salva vidas”, es la frase principal de la campaña. No es la primera vez que el buscador utiliza su herramienta más conocida para generar conciencia
Continue Reading Meet the new meme stock: Robinhood soars 82%
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Robinhood cashed in on the meme stock craze. Now Robinhood itself is turning into the next plaything for the retail trading crowd. Shares of Robinhood spiked as much as 82% early Wednesday — even though the controversial trading company, which debuted on Wall Street just last week, announced no new
Continue Reading After winning big in California, gig companies take their worker classification fight to Massachusetts
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Last year, Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart succeeded in getting Californians to vote in favor of a ballot measure exempting them from classifying drivers and delivery workers as employees. Now, the companies are in the early stages of taking a similar approach in Massachusetts. The coalition representing these gig
Continue Reading Italia se enfrenta este verano a un número de incendios tres veces superior al habitual, advierte un grupo de agricultores
Germán Padinger (CNN) — Italia se enfrenta este verano a un número de incendios tres veces superior al habitual, advirtió el miércoles un grupo de agricultores. Coldiretti, la federación de agricultores italianos, dijo que el país sufre pérdidas por millones de euros en daños al medio ambiente, la economía, el trabajo y el turismo debido a
Continue Reading Machu Picchu es más antigua de lo que se creía anteriormente
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — La ciudadela inca de Machu Picchu, en Perú, estuvo ocupada entre el 1420 y 1530 d.C., varias décadas antes de lo que se creía, según un nuevo estudio. Mira a osos andinos que pasean por Machu Picchu 0:38 Un equipo de investigadores liderado por Richard Burger, profesor de Antropología en la
Continue Reading It’ll be tough for restaurants to card for vaccines. But they’re happy to do it
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business One of the world’s biggest food capitals just made a bold move when it comes to vaccine mandates -— and it’s one that some restaurant owners say they can get behind, even though it may result in fewer customers. On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a
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Why do vaccinated people need to mask? See Gupta’s answer
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high” transmission of Covid-19.
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Think you don’t want to get vaccinated? Think again
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent I still remember the feeling I had on December 13, 2020 — the date the first vaccines rolled out of the Pfizer facility in Michigan, destined for hospitals and vaccination centers in every state in the country. Typically reserved scientists described it as the “medical moonshot” we
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Lawyers sanctioned for ‘conspiracy theory’ election fraud lawsuit
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Lawyers who attempted a class action lawsuit claiming voter fraud in the 2020 election were sanctioned by a federal judge in Colorado on Wednesday for the frivolous, meritless case, a major condemnation of pro-Donald Trump allies’ attempts to use the courts to vet right-wing conspiracies. The attorneys
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Grizzly bear captured, relocated after livestock depredation near Island Park Reservoir
An adult male grizzly was captured and relocated Tuesday after USDA Wildlife Services officials determined the bear had killed a yearling domestic bull on a grazing allotment near Island Park Reservoir.
Continue Reading Boeing set to retry test flight in bid to take on SpaceX
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business After several delays, Boeing is now slated to launch its long-anticipated Starliner spacecraft — which is built to carry NASA astronauts — on an uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station, a follow-up to the company’s botched first attempt 18 months ago. It will be a decisive moment for
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Parents advised to keep a close eye on their child’s health when they head back to school
By DENNIS VALERA, ANDREW MASSE Click here for updates on this story CT, USA (WFSB) — We all can remember a time we went to school with the sniffles, but with COVID-19 in mind, parents may have more to consider when deciding to keep their kids home. Whether it be a cough or a sneeze,
Continue Reading Las personas no vacunadas todavía creen que las vacunas contra el covid-19 son un riesgo, según una encuesta
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Poco más de la mitad de los estadounidenses no vacunados contra el covid-19 todavía creen que la vacuna es más peligrosa que el coronavirus. Esto es así a pesar de la abrumadora evidencia de lo contrario, según una nueva encuesta publicada el miércoles. Los adultos no vacunados todavía creen en gran
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War Bonnet Round Up kicks off Wednesday with free event at Sandy Downs
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is gearing up to kick off its 110th year of rodeo festivities with a bit of a twist.
Continue Reading Environment groups plan pro-climate pressure campaign during August recess
By Ella Nilsen Two key climate groups are planning a multi-state blitz of ads and in-person events during the upcoming August recess, encouraging lawmakers to go big and bold on climate legislation. The League of Conservation Voters and Climate Power announced a multi-state tour in August featuring at least 31 events in states including Arizona
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Motorcyclist identified in fatal crash on I-15
Idaho State Police report a motorcyclist died after a crash northbound on Interstate 15 at mile marker 66 in Pocatello Tuesday.
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | ¿Dimitirá Cuomo tras las acusaciones de acoso sexual? Los hombres poderosos tienen un historial de no retroceder
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Hay hombres muy poderosos en la política. Y a menudo son recompensados por no tener vergüenza. Que el gobernador de Nueva York, Andrew Cuomo, un demócrata, aún no haya renunciado a su cargo, pone su ego y su descaro en la liga con Donald Trump y Bill Clinton, otros dos
Continue Reading The speed of the US economic recovery has been record-breaking. It won’t last
Opinion by Lakshman Achuthan and Anirvan Banerji for CNN Business Perspectives Despite the continued optimism about the country reopening, US economic growth is already starting to slow. Yes, year-over-year comparisons to the catastrophic conditions in the spring of 2020 have been puffing up recent economic growth data. But it’s important to understand that there’s much
Continue Reading Judge to Capitol riot defendant: ‘Patriotism is loyalty to country, loyalty to the Constitution’
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Joe Beare A federal judge rejected the argument that US Capitol rioters held in jail are being prosecuted for their political views and disavowed attempts to downplay the magnitude of the deadly insurrection during a sentencing on Wednesday. “You called yourself and everyone else patriots, but that’s not patriotism,” Judge Amy
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Portland mayor: Police should prepare for body cameras
Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler is directing the police bureau to prepare for a body worn camera program in anticipation of the U.S. Department of Justice forcing the issue.
Continue Reading ABC News: Trump loyalist at DOJ circulated draft Georgia letter with false election fraud claims
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A draft letter reportedly circulated late last year by a Donald Trump-loyalist at the Justice Department shows the lengths his allies were willing to go to overturn the presidential election. The draft December 28 letter, published by ABC News, urged top Georgia officials to convene the state legislature in a special
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases among US children and teens jumped 84% in a week, pediatrician group says
Almost 72,000 children and teens caught COVID-19 last week — a “substantial” increase from a week earlier, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported Tuesday.
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COVID-19 status changes in Wyoming due to Delta variant
Wyoming’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be entering a new, concerning phase due to the Delta variant, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
Continue Reading Boeing delays Starliner spacecraft launch again over technical issues
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business The long-awaited test flight of Boeing’s Starliner, which is designed to carry astronauts and compete with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, is once again delayed. It’s just one more setback in a series of them for a trial that NASA and Boeing desperately want to go off without any major issues
Continue Reading Army unveils memorial to a Black soldier lynched on military base 80 years ago
By Laura James, CNN Pvt. Felix Hall was barely an adult when he was found hanging from a tree on a segregated Army base in Georgia in 1941. His killers were never prosecuted but 80 years later, the US Army has unveiled a memorial to honor the Black soldier who is the only known victim
Continue Reading GA: FORT BENNING MEMORIAL FOR BLACK SOLDIER
Army unveils memorial to a Black soldier lynched on military base 80 years ago.
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Here’s who won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Seventeen gold medals were won. Here’s a breakdown of who’s taking home the gold. Artistic Swimming Duet Free Routine: Russian Olympic Committee Athletics Women’s 400m Hurdles: Sydney McLaughlin, United States Women’s 3000m Steeplechase: Peruth Chemutai, Uganda Men’s Hammer Throw: Wojciech Nowicki, Poland Men’s 800m: Emmanuel Korir, Kenya Men’s 200m: Andre de
Continue Reading Rihanna is now officially a billionaire
By Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. The business magazine, which tracks and publishes data on the world’s wealthiest individuals, on Wednesday reported the 33-year-old pop star’s estimated net worth to be $1.7 billion, making her the wealthiest female musician and the second-richest woman in entertainment behind
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.
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Lizzo started a rumor she’s pregnant with Chris Evans’ baby and he loves it
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Lizzo and Chris Evans are having lots of fun with their very public flirtation. In her latest move, the singer posted a TikTok pretending to be pregnant with Captain America’s baby. “This is something that I’ve been really trying to keep personal and private just between me and the father of
Continue Reading One World Trade Center Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about One World Trade Center. It is the tallest building in the United States and second-tallest in the Western Hemisphere. Other Facts One World Trade Center was designed to be the safest commercial structure in the world. The New York Police Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau is responsible for
Continue Reading San Francisco will let people who got the J&J vaccine get a supplemental mRNA vaccine dose
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Theresa Waldrop and Sarah Braner, CNN People vaccinated with the one-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine will be able to receive a supplemental mRNA vaccine dose in San Francisco, the city’s health department said. San Francisco Department of Public Health officials are making an “accommodation” for those who have consulted with a
Continue Reading Simone Biles revela que su tía murió “inesperadamente” durante los Juegos Olímpicos
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La gimnasta de Estados Unidos Simone Biles reveló que su tía falleció “inesperadamente” durante los Juegos Olímpicos de 2020. Simone Biles, posiblemente la mejor gimnasta de todos los tiempos, compartió su pérdida con los medios de comunicación el martes después de ganar la medalla de bronce en la competencia de barra
Continue Reading Pervez Musharraf Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan. Personal Birth date: August 11, 1943 Birth place: New Delhi, India Birth name: Pervez Musharraf Father: Syed Musharraf Uddin, career diplomat Mother: Begum Zarin Musharraf Marriage: Sehba Musharraf (December 1968-present) Children: Ayla; Bilal Education: Pakistan Military Academy, 1961;
Continue Reading Ben Affleck Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. Personal Birth date: August 15, 1972 Birth place: Berkeley, California Birth name: Benjamin Geza Affleck Father: Tim Affleck, a social worker Mother: Chris Affleck, a teacher Marriage: Jennifer Lopez (July 16, 2022 – present); Jennifer Garner (June 29, 2005-November 7,
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases among US children and teens jumped 84% in a week, pediatrician group says
By Jen Christensen and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Almost 72,000 children and teens caught Covid-19 last week — a “substantial” increase from a week earlier, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported Tuesday. The group counted 71,726 new cases from July 22 – 29. That is a “substantial” increase from the nearly 39,000 cases reported a week
Continue Reading Chicago Transit Authority Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s an overview of the Chicago Transit Authority, both its history and its present-day status as the second largest public transportation system in the United States. The largest mass transit system in America is the MTA in New York. Facts The rail system is referred to as the “L” because most of
Continue Reading Independence Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Independence Day, celebrated on the Fourth of July. The 246th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence will be celebrated July 4, 2022. History July 4, 1776 – The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence while meeting in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Statehouse (now Independence
Continue Reading WHO calls for a moratorium on booster shots until at least the end of September
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on booster shots until at least the end of September, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a news briefing in Geneva on Wednesday. “WHO is calling for a moratorium on boosters until at least the end of September to enable at
Continue Reading Baldwin County sheriff issues statement on COVID-19
By WEB STAFF Click here for updates on this story Baldwin County, AL (WALA) — Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack has released a statement regarding the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement: Good morning, I wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone know how the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is continuing
Continue Reading FDA does not recommend ‘taking things into your own hands’ regarding Covid-19 vaccine boosters, says top agency official
By Sarah Braner and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Dr. Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the US Food and Drug Administration, said on Tuesday that the “FDA does not recommend taking things into your own hands” regarding Covid-19 vaccine booster shots. “You can see all from looking at the news
Continue Reading HEALTH MINUTE: BOOSTER SHOT HIKES PROTECTION, PFIZER SAYS
New data from Pfizer shows a third dose of its Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant, but the US Surgeon General is cautioning anyone thinking about getting a booster shot.
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Police release information regarding Blackfoot shooting where deputy was shot
Idaho State Police, Blackfoot Police, the Bingham County Sheriff and crime scene investigators are on scene of an incident at a house on Shilling Street between Rich Street and Willis Street.
Continue Reading Florida Covid-19 hospitalizations up 13% from previous peak in July 2020
By Gregory Lemos, CNN Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are up 13% from Florida’s previous peak on July 23, 2020, according to the Florida Hospital Association. FHA said it expects 60% of hospitals in the state to face a “critical staffing shortage” in the next seven days. There are currently 11,515 patients hospitalized with Covid-19 in the Sunshine
Continue Reading Miami Beach Mayor: ‘The governor has made it as difficult as possible to make people safe’
Dan Gelber, the mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, tells CNN’s Ryan Nobles that Gov. Ron DeSantis not allowing mask or vaccine mandates in the state has made it difficult for local leaders like himself to keep employees, residents and visitors safe from coronavirus.
Continue Reading La OMS pide posponer la aplicación de las vacunas covid-19 de refuerzo hasta al menos finales de septiembre
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La Organización Mundial de la Salud pidió posponer las vacunas covid-19 de refuerzo hasta al menos finales de septiembre, dijo el director general de la OMS, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, durante una conferencia de prensa en Ginebra este miércoles. “La OMS está pidiendo una moratoria sobre los refuerzos hasta al menos
Continue Reading Obama scales back big birthday bash amid Covid worries
By Jeff Zeleny and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President Barack Obama has dramatically scaled back his planned 60th birthday party on Martha’s Vineyard this weekend due to concerns about the highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid-19, according to a spokeswoman. The birthday bash for the former President was previously planned to be held outside and
Continue Reading Barack Obama cumple 60 años: datos que quizá no sabías sobre el expresidente de EE.UU.
Mariana Toro (CNN) — Barack Obama, el 44º presidente de Estados Unidos cumple 60 años este 4 de agosto y los celebrará este fin de semana con una fiesta en Martha’s Vineyard que tendrá múltiples protocolos de seguridad por el covid-19. Aquí algunos datos que quizá no sabías sobre Obama. Datos básicos Fecha de nacimiento:
Continue Reading Area restaurants face worker shortage
By Bill Walsh Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — Depending on who you ask, Zaffiro’s Pizza on Milwaukee’s east side has the best pizza in town. But today and every day recently, their dining room sits empty. For lunch, they are open for carryout and delivery. They only have the
Continue Reading See mesmerizing images of Jupiter and its biggest moon
NASA has released an animation that allows viewers to get a simulated “starship captain” eye view of its flyby of Jupiter and its largest moon, Ganymede.
Continue Reading Hubble captures stunning image of squabbling galaxies
By Ashley Strickland, CNN A galactic sibling rivalry is taking place millions of light-years away, and the Hubble Space Telescope has captured it in a stunning image. About 747 million light-years from Earth, a triplet of galaxies is locked in a gravitational tug-of-war that was spied by Hubble as it observed them interacting in the
Continue Reading Sean Combs on life without Kim Porter and posting that throwback Jennifer Lopez photo
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sean “Diddy” Combs believes he’s been given a second chance. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the man who added “Love” to his name talked about a wide range of topics, including the loss of the mother of three of his children, Kim Porter, in 2018 at the age of
Continue Reading Selena Gomez responds to ‘tasteless’ organ transplant joke on TV show ‘The Good Fight’
By Chloe Melas, CNN Selena Gomez is responding to a joke about her kidney transplant on the television show, “The Good Fight.” Gomez tweeted, “I am not sure how writing jokes about organ transplants for television shows has become a thing but sadly it has apparently. I hope in the next writer’s room when one
Continue Reading Organizers announce dates for this year’s Hartford Pride festivities
By ANDREW MASSE Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — City officials revealed some details regarding this year’s Pride celebration. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced that this year’s event will be held from September 6-11 in Bushnell Park. A variety of events and activities will be held throughout the week, culminating
Continue Reading Squantz Pond State Park swimming area closed after bacteria detected
By KAITLYN NAPLES Click here for updates on this story New Fairfield, Connecticut (WFSB) — A new water quality report on Wednesday showed all state park swimming areas are open, except two. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said Wednesday that the Squantz Pond State Park swimming area is closed after bacteria was detected
Continue Reading TSA discovers 25 firearms at Nashville airport security checkpoints
By CHUCK MORRIS Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Transportation Security Administration officers at Nashville International Airport discovered 25 firearms at security checkpoints in July, the highest monthly total on record for the airport. While firearms may be transported in checked baggage, provided they are declared to the airline, in
Continue Reading CVS will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business CVS will raise its minimum wage for hourly workers from $11 to $15 by next summer, becoming the latest large US chain to pledge a $15 starting rate as companies compete for workers in a tight labor market. The pharmacy giant, which has nearly 300,000 employees, said Wednesday that it
Continue Reading Trump asks court to end House pursuit of his tax returns from IRS
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Former President Donald Trump’s legal team formally stepped into a long-running fight over a US House request for his tax returns, claiming Trump’s financial history is being unfairly pursued for political reasons by Democrats and seeking to end House Ways and Means Committee investigations into the ex-President
Continue Reading VICI buying MGM land for $17.2B, will own about 660 acres on Las Vegas Strip
By ELAINE EMERSON Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — VICI Properties Inc. will buy MGM Growth Properties LLC for $17.2 billion in a stock-for-stock transaction, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal would allow VICI to redeem a majority of the MGP operating partnership held by MGM Resorts for $43
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Greene, Jordan, Meadows to headline Wyoming GOP fundraiser
Allies of former President Donald Trump will headline a Republican fundraiser in Wyoming.
Continue Reading US Capitol Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the US Capitol. Located at 100 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, DC, it is the meeting place of the US Congress. Other Facts Throughout history, the US Capitol has been destroyed by fire, reconstructed, expanded and restored. The US Capitol Police (USCP) are charged with protecting Congress’ members,
Continue Reading The small business masking dilemma: ‘You feel like you’re the police’
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Masks on. Masks off. Masks on … again. New federal guidance last week urged everyone — regardless of vaccination status — to mask up in areas with substantial or high Covid transmission whenever they’re in an indoor public setting. In the absence of legal rules issued by local authorities —
Continue Reading Space Shuttle Program Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at NASA’s Space Shuttle Program which ended in 2011 after 135 missions. Facts The space shuttle is the “world’s first reusable spacecraft,” launching like a rocket, orbiting like a spacecraft and landing like a plane. Space shuttles could carry satellites, space probes, and other cargo into orbit around Earth
Continue Reading Los hallazgos clave del informe sobre acoso sexual del gobernador Andrew Cuomo y lo que sigue
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El gobernador demócrata de Nueva York, Andrew Cuomo, acosó sexualmente a 11 mujeres y creó un ambiente de trabajo “hostil” para las mujeres, según un informe publicado el martes por la fiscal general de Nueva York, Letitia James. Los hallazgos condenatorios de su revisión civil sobre las acusaciones de acoso
Continue Reading Madonna Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Madonna, singer, and actress. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1958 Birth place: Bay City, Michigan Birth name: Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Father: Silvio Ciccone, an engineer Mother: Madonna (Fortin) Ciccone Marriages: Guy Ritchie (December 22, 2000-November 21, 2008, divorced); Sean Penn (August 16, 1985-September
Continue Reading Rosalynn Carter Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Rosalynn Carter, wife of former US President Jimmy Carter. Personal Birth date: August 18, 1927 Birth place: Plains, Georgia Birth name: Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Father: Wilburn Smith, a mechanic Mother: Allethea (Murray) Smith Marriage: Jimmy Carter (July 7, 1946-present) Children: Amy, October 19, 1967;
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Hot and Hazy
We’ve come out from under monsoonal flow and it will be hot and sunny today, however, we’ll have a smoky haze over the eastern Idaho and western Wyoming region. Some of it becomes thinner later with light winds SW 5-10/variable at times…later in the day. Highs will be in the upper 80’s to 92 in
Continue Reading Lloyd Austin Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Personal Birth date: August 8, 1953 Birth place: Mobile, Alabama Birth name: Lloyd James Austin III Father: Lloyd James Austin Jr., postal worker Mother: Aletia Taylor Austin, homemaker Marriage: Charlene Denise (Banner) Austin (early 1980s-present) Children: Reginald Hill (stepson);
Continue Reading Vanguard will pay vaccinated workers $1,000
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Vanguard, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is offering employees $1,000 to get vaccinated. The incentive shows how aggressively some companies are moving to encourage workers to get vaccinated as concerns about the Delta variant mount. All of Vanguard’s approximately 16,500 US employees are eligible and must show proof
Continue Reading Harriet Miers Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Harriet Miers, former nominee to the US Supreme Court. Personal Birth date: August 10, 1945 Birth place: Dallas, Texas Birth name: Harriet Ellan Miers Father: Harris Miers, real estate investor Mother: Sally Miers, homemaker Education: Southern Methodist University, B.S., 1967; Southern Methodist University, J.D.,
Continue Reading Las Vegas area family chooses to have son repeat grade, transfer schools due to COVID-19 effects
By MATT KLING Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — As families around the Las Vegas Valley get ready for their children to return to school, some students will be attending new schools, as families chose to transfer their students from public to private and charter schools. Preston Grinstead is
Continue Reading Robert Mueller Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Robert Mueller, former special counsel for the Department of Justice and former director of the FBI. Mueller was appointed in May 2017 to investigate Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election, including any links or coordination “between the Russian government and individuals associated with
Continue Reading Bill Gates Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1955 Birth place: Seattle, Washington Birth name: William Henry Gates III Father: William Henry Gates II, attorney Mother: Mary (Maxwell) Gates, schoolteacher Marriage: Melinda (French) Gates (January 1, 1994-August 2, 2021, divorced) Children: Phoebe
Continue Reading Phoenix brewery closes doors for the day due to staff shortages
By DAVID CALTABIANO Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — The owner of North Mountain Brewing Company told Arizona’s Family that they closed for Tuesday to give their staff a break. The few employees they do have are picking up all the slack. Some are working 70 hours a week
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Machu Picchu is older than previously thought
By Jack Guy, CNN The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru was occupied from around 1420-1530 AD, several decades earlier than previously thought, according to a new study. A team of researchers, led by Richard Burger, a professor of anthropology at Yale University, used radiocarbon dating to reveal that the emperor Pachacuti, who built
Continue Reading Child tests positive for COVID after starting kindergarten
By JASON BARRY Click here for updates on this story SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ (KTVK, KPHO) — Five-year-old Irene Kim and her 8-year old sister Rosalind were excited to start school. But the thrill of being back in class at Eduprize Elementary didn’t last long. Their mother, Heidi Kim, said that Irene just tested positive
Continue Reading Here’s how to keep your kids safe from the coronavirus Delta variant
By Jen Christensen, CNN The more contagious Delta variant is spreading fast across the US, but children under 12 cannot get the best protection there is — a vaccine. Nonetheless, pediatricians say there are still easy things parents can do to keep help kids safe from Covid-19, particularly as they go back to school. The
Continue Reading Protest expected outside Cuomo’s office after AG probe found harassment
By Candace McCowan Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WABC) — Wednesday, there will be a protest outside Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Manhattan office, led by Republican Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa, demanding Cuomo resign and not prolong the process. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont,
Continue Reading Frontier Airlines now supports flight crew who restrained man who allegedly assaulted them
By Gregory Wallace, CNN Frontier Airlines now says it “supports” and will pay the crew of flight attendants it had earlier said were suspended after restraining a passenger charged with groping and punching them. The airline initially told CNN the crew members “will be, as required in such circumstances, relieved of flying pending completion of
Continue Reading FL: AIRLINE EXEC ON DUCT-TAPING UNRULY PASSENGER
Frontier Airlines employees duct-tape an unruly passenger to a chair after he broke out into violence during a flight.
Continue Reading GM misses earnings expectations but boosts outlook
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business General Motors’ earnings fell short of Wall Street forecasts — but the company expects better results in the second half of the year, even with continued chip shortages and rising raw material costs. GM, the nation’s largest automaker, reported Wednesday a record adjusted pre-tax profit of $4.1 billion for the
Continue Reading Broadway’s 1st post-pandemic play opens for previews
By Eyewitness News Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY, NY (WABC) — This is a huge day for New York City. There is a play opening on Broadway tonight for previews, the first one in a year and a half, as more venues require proof of vaccination for entry. In fact,
Continue Reading Atlanta Police release new photos of possible witnesses to Piedmont Park murder
By HAYLEY MASON, JOSH MORGAN Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — The Atlanta Police Department has released several new photos of people they say were in or around Piedmont Park on the night Katie Janness was murdered. Police say the people in the images are not considered suspects, and APD
Continue Reading Thousands attend funeral to honor slain Clark County sergeant, Jeremy Brown
By DREW REEVES Click here for updates on this story RIDGEFIELD, WA (KPTV) — Family, friends, coworkers, and complete strangers gathered to remember the life of Sgt. Jeremy Brown. Brown was killed in the line of duty while working as a narcotics officer on July 23. The Clark County sheriff’s deputy was killed by a
Continue Reading Two-block area evacuated in NE Portland due to ‘significant’ gas leak
By FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Firefighters have responded to a “significant” gas leak in northeast Portland and residents in the area have been evacuated early Wednesday morning. Portland Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Northeast Prescott Street
Continue Reading Officer dies after being hit while putting spike strips on McKinley Bridge to stop police chase
By STEPHANIE BAUMER, DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER Click here for updates on this story VENICE, Ill. (KMOV) — An officer died following an early morning incident on the McKinley Bridge. The officer was putting spike stripes on the bridge around 3 a.m. to stop a suspect vehicle that was being pursued by Brooklyn police. The suspect
Continue Reading Independence drops mask order after just one week, cites confusion
By BETSY WEBSTER Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, MO (KCTV) — The announcement from the City of Independence Tuesday was sudden and brief with little explanation of why a mandate would be lifted so soon after being imposed. “Following careful consideration, we are rescinding the public health order and returning to the
Continue Reading La variante delta representa ahora más del 93% de los casos de covid-19 en Estados Unidos
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La variante delta de coronavirus ahora representa aproximadamente el 93,4% del coronavirus que circula en Estados Unidos, según las cifras publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU., CDC. Esto incluye varios sublinajes de delta, todos los cuales están clasificados como variantes de interés.
Continue Reading Police arrest suspect accused of slashing a 7/11 clerk’s throat
By ALEXANDRIA ADAMS, ZACH GILCHRIEST Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Metro Police have arrested the suspect accused of slashing a store clerk’s throat in Green Hills early Tuesday morning. Police say 43-year-old John L. Walker Jr. attacked the clerk at the 7/11 on Hillsboro Pike while the clerk was
Continue Reading Para febrero se lograría aplicar al menos una dosis de la vacuna covid-19 a todos los estadounidenses elegibles, según un análisis
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Al ritmo actual de vacunaciones, se necesitará hasta mediados de febrero para administrar al menos una dosis de la vacuna covid-19 a todos los estadounidenses elegibles, según un análisis de CNN a partir de datos de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por
Continue ReadingGiraffes have been misunderstood and are just as socially complex as elephants, study says
By Katie Hunt, CNN With their crane-like necks, spindle legs and knobbly knees, giraffes are among the best loved and most recognizable of animals. Despite their elevated stature, however, giraffes have kept their surprisingly intricate social behavior under wraps. Once perceived as humble creatures that focused solely on feeding their majestic bodies, one book from
Continue Reading Florida tween takes on school board to call for mask mandate
By Leyla Santiago and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN Lila Hartley is heading into seventh grade next week. She’s excited about history class and trying to figure out how to make more friends when she gets back to in-person school. But first, the 12-year-old feels she has to stand up for her little brother and all children
Continue Reading Metro PD: Gunman dead, 3 injured in shooting at Antioch Smile Direct Club
By ZACH GILCHRIEST, SYDNEY WARICK Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Metro Police said three people were shot inside a Smile Direct Club facility on Antioch Pike Tuesday morning and the alleged gunman was shot and killed by Metro Police officers. Metro Police tell News4 a dayshift employee walked into
Continue Reading Asheville to host early season men’s college basketball tournament
By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A new tournament is coming to Asheville, bringing in some of the nation’s top college basketball teams! The Asheville Championship is the newest test for top college basketball programs looking to set the tone for the season and be crowned the
Continue Reading Rich countries turn to booster shots. Will the US follow suit?
By Tara John, CNN A growing number of countries are turning to booster vaccine shots as the world grapples with the Delta variant and data on the potential for waning immunity. On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates joined Germany, Israel and the United Kingdom in recommending third shots for the elderly. Israel announced its booster program
Continue Reading Canada’s Quinn will become first openly trans, non-binary athlete to win Olympic medal
By Jeremiah Rodriguez, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canada’s Quinn is set to become the first openly trans, non-binary Olympian to win an Olympic medal, as Canada’s soccer team looks to triumph over the Swedes in the women’s final on Friday. “It’s such a big deal.
Continue Reading Long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms are rare in children: U.K. study
By Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A large study out of the United Kingdom has found that long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms are rare in children, with most recovering within a week of being infected. The research team from various U.K. universities found that only 4.4
Continue Reading The Delta variant is a threat to these stocks
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business If you’re a company that manages ticket sales for concerts and other live events, it makes sense that after a long 18 months, you’d be getting excited about the future. What’s happening: “Momentum for the return of live has been building every month,” Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino told analysts
Continue Reading Key findings of the Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment report — and what’s next
By Tierney Sneed, Eric Bradner and Sonia Moghe, CNN New York’s Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women and created a “hostile” work environment for women, a report released Tuesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James said. The damning findings of her civil review into the harassment allegations have created a political firestorm
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