February 2022

The NFL says the league, not the Washington Commanders, will investigate sexual harassment allegations against team owner Dan Snyder

February 9, 2022 10:44 AM CNN Newsource

By David Close, CNN An independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder will be conducted by the NFL and not the team, a National Football League spokesperson said Wednesday. The Commanders earlier had announced the hiring of a private firm headed by two former federal prosecutors to investigate the allegations

Day 5 of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

February 9, 2022 10:44 AM CNN

Biden will welcome Senate Judiciary Democrats to the White House on Thursday

February 9, 2022 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, Kaitlan Collins and Phil Mattingly, CNN President Joe Biden will host Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats at the White House Thursday, a White House official confirmed to CNN, as he ramps up his courting of critical senators before selecting a successor to Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Biden, the official added, “has also

COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada shuts down Ford plant

February 9, 2022 10:36 AM Associated Press

By ROB GILLIES and TOM KRISHER Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A blockade of the bridge between Canada and Detroit by protesters demanding an end to Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions has forced the shutdown of a Ford plant and is beginning to have broader implications on the North American auto industry. Canada has been beset in

Shaun White’s last Olympics hurrah comes in halfpipe final

February 9, 2022 10:31 AM Associated Press

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — NBC can breathe a sigh of relief after Shaun White reached the final of the halfpipe. The snowboarding star’s finale is set for Thursday night in prime time, although it almost happened earlier. He fell on his first attempt in qualifying but rebounded on his next

Johnson signals early end to all coronavirus restrictions in England

February 9, 2022 10:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Sharon Braithwaite, Laura Smith-Spark, Lauren Kent and Salma Abdelaziz, CNN UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signaled an early end to all coronavirus restrictions in England, including the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive Covid-19 cases, if “encouraging trends” continue. Johnson said he would present the government’s strategy “for living with Covid” when parliament

Discovery’s bid to merge with WarnerMedia wins final government approval

February 9, 2022 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Discovery and AT&T received a long-awaited green light from the Justice Department on Wednesday, driving the two companies closer to completing Discovery’s takeover of WarnerMedia. AT&T is planning to spin off CNN and the rest of WarnerMedia in the coming months, at which point Discovery will merge with WarnerMedia, creating

Owners of golden retriever puppy killed by off-leash dog seek justice

February 9, 2022 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Betty Yu Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A golden retriever puppy was attacked and killed by an off-leash boxer at Dolores Park in the Mission District last month, according to her owners, who want justice. They hope to raise awareness about off-leash dogs in the neighborhood, so this

Atlanta United finally completes transfer of Thiago Almada

February 9, 2022 10:22 AM Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — After clearing a designated player spot on its roster, Atlanta United finally completed its latest acquisition from South America by signing Argentina’s Thiago Almada. The 20-year-old Almada recorded 24 goals and 11 assists in 100 matches across all competitions for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield of the Argentine first division. Almada signed a

Former USA Climbing team member accused of child rape

February 9, 2022 10:19 AM Associated Press

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — A former member of the USA Climbing team has been arrested on investigation of three counts of third-degree child rape. Police in the Washington state city of Redmond said Tuesday that 28-year-old Alexander Fritz of Seattle was booked into Snohomish County Jail last week where he remains for lack $500,000 bail.

The world’s most romantic places

February 9, 2022 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

Chris Dwyer, CNN Maybe you’d choose the white sands and turquoise waters of a deserted tropical beach. Perhaps it’s the lure of iconic cultural cities such as Paris, Venice or Istanbul. Then again, the call of the wild from a safari is a pretty special way to spend time with your beloved. Wherever you travel,

Robbers rush into home and take bulldog

February 9, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Velena Jones Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A brazen break-in targeted a bulldog. A South Sacramento family is desperately searching for their pet. Micha Gonzales and her sister Lilly have been frantically passing out flyers and searching for Gonzales’s English bulldog for days. “She is a family member,

Gordon Brown Fast Facts

February 9, 2022 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1951 Birth place: Glasgow, Scotland Birth name: James Gordon Brown Father: John Brown, Church of Scotland minister Mother: Jessie Elizabeth “Bunty” (Souter) Brown Marriage: Sarah Macaulay (August 3, 2000-present) Children: James Fraser, John and

Academy Awards Fast Facts

February 9, 2022 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” March 12, 2023 – The 95th Annual Academy Awards ceremony takes place, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting for the third time. March 27, 2022 – The 94th Annual Academy Awards ceremony takes place, with Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and

Jim Brown Fast Facts

February 9, 2022 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of activist, actor and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown. He played his entire career with the Cleveland Browns. Personal Birth date: February 17, 1936 Birth place: St. Simons Island, Georgia Birth name: James Nathaniel Brown Father: Swinton Brown, a professional boxer Mother:

DEQ lifts air quality advisory, burn ban for Lemhi County

February 9, 2022 10:10 AM News Team

UPDATE 2/10/22: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the air quality advisory and ended the burn ban.

A sign of ransomware growth: Gangs now arbitrate disputes

February 9, 2022 10:05 AM Associated Press

By ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A new report says cyber criminal gangs are getting increasingly adept at hacking and becoming more professional, even setting up an arbitration system to resolve payment disputes among themselves. The report issued Wednesday by the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom paints a bleak picture

Pence rebuked Trump — and received an outpouring of GOP support in response

February 9, 2022 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr and Michael Warren, CNN Mike Pence did not initially intend to admonish former President Donald Trump during a long-planned speech last week. But a pair of statements from Trump criticizing Pence’s actions on January 6, 2021, were the final straw, said two people close to the former vice president. He had to

Nicaragua finds former foreign minister and journalist guilty of conspiracy

February 9, 2022 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Mario Medrano, CNN Nicaragua’s former foreign minister Francisco Aguirre Sacasa and journalist Miguel Mendoza have been found guilty of conspiracy to undermine national integrity by the Nicaraguan judicial authority. The verdict was reached during closed-door trials held on Tuesday in the Judicial Assistance Directorate of Managua, according to the Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights

Do supply chains hold the key to reducing inflation?

February 9, 2022 9:46 AM CNN

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Economists and investors have been closely watching climbing producer prices and wages for clues on where inflation is heading. They’re rising, which could add to inflationary pressure in the coming months. But on another front — supply chain backlogs — there are some welcome signs of relief. What’s happening: An

Water from bathroom urinal floods high school, classes out until February 14

February 9, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

By KTVT Staff Click here for updates on this story TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Water from a bathroom urinal flooded Lake Worth High School forcing the district to cancel school until Feb. 14. The flooding, discovered by a band director Friday afternoon, impacted the main entrance of the high school, front offices and classrooms.

SEC’s leading scorer JD Notae showing off well-rounded game

February 9, 2022 9:45 AM Associated Press

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JD Notae was the best player inside Arkansas’ Bud Walton Arena on Tuesday night. He was even better than both of Auburn’s potential lottery picks. The Arkansas point guard finished with 28 points, five rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals as the Razorbacks stunned the top-ranked Tigers

LA County moves to shift who can discipline unvaccinated workers as the sheriff continues to refuse to enforce the mandate

February 9, 2022 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Moon, CNN The authority to impose penalties for noncompliance with Los Angeles County’s vaccine mandate for public workers soon could shift way from department heads who may not be carrying it out — namely the powerful and outspoken sheriff who says 4,000 of his employees could face being fired because of stiffer enforcement.

Get a faster tax refund with these tips

February 9, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

As you prepare to file your 2021 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund faster.

Sweden gold medalist blasts Dutch over ice at Olympic oval

February 9, 2022 9:40 AM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Nils van der Poel of Sweden accused the Netherlands speedskating program of “corruption” over a report that its officials have tried to influence the ice makers to set up conditions that benefit Dutch athletes. Van der Poel made his scathing comments during a news conference at the Olympic Village,

Arrestan a un hombre sospechoso de violar a una mujer en un vuelo hacia el aeropuerto de Londres

February 9, 2022 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon Londres (CNN) — Un hombre arrestado bajo sospecha de violar a una mujer en un vuelo de United Airlines que iba hacia el aeropuerto Heathrow de Londres fue puesto en libertad bajo investigación. La policía de Heathrow fue alertada de “un incidente en un vuelo entrante” a las 6:39 a.m. hora local (1:39 a.m.,

1 horse dies, 1 rescued after falling in water

February 9, 2022 9:36 AM CNN Newsource

By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story BRADFORD TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (WCCO) — Two horses wandered away from home in Isanti County and fell into 5 feet of frigid water Tuesday, authorities say. The Isanti Fire District said its crews were able to rescue one horse, but the other did not survive. “It

Journalists settle suit over mistreatment covering protests

February 9, 2022 9:34 AM Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state of Minnesota has agreed to pay $825,000 and change several policies to settle a lawsuit brought by journalists who say they were hurt or harassed while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright. The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and the state’s Department of

Portland police contract includes retention bonuses

February 9, 2022 9:27 AM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police officers could receive between a 13% to 20% pay raise under a tentative four-year contract. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the contract doesn’t include a policy on body-worn cameras. It does include a new guide governing police discipline and allows for the expansion of the Portland Street Response program, which dispatches

Stacy Lewis selected captain of US Solheim Cup team in Spain

February 9, 2022 9:21 AM Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The next appearance Stacy Lewis makes in the Solheim Cup will be as the captain. The LPGA selected Lewis to lead the Americans at Finca Cortesin in Spain in 2023. Europe has won the last two times. It already has picked Suzann Pettersen as captain. Lewis is a two-time major

TikTok anuncia que fortalecerá sus políticas para evitar la difusión de fraudes y desafíos peligrosos

February 9, 2022 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN Business) –– TikTok anunció este martes que fortalecerá sus esfuerzos para regular el contenido peligroso, incluidos fraudes y publicaciones perjudiciales que promueven trastornos alimenticios e ideologías de odio. La plataforma planea apoyarse en creadores para difundir conciencia sobre los engaños riesgosos, ampliar el alcance de la prohibición al contenido sobre trastornos alimenticios y

Red Bull F1 clinches new $500M title sponsorship with Oracle

February 9, 2022 9:11 AM Associated Press

By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — The Red Bull Formula One team has secured a new title sponsorship worth around $500 million with technology firm Oracle, placing it among the most lucrative commercial deals in sports. The five-year deal is a lift to the team ahead of the season when

Red Bull F1 clinches new $500M title sponsorship with Oracle

February 9, 2022 9:11 AM Associated Press

By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — The Red Bull Formula One team has secured a new title sponsorship worth around $500 million with technology firm Oracle, placing it among the most lucrative commercial deals in sports. The five-year deal is a lift to the team ahead of the season when

White House approves plan for US troops to help Americans leave Ukraine if Russia invades

February 9, 2022 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand and Barbara Starr, CNN The White House has approved a plan presented by the Pentagon for the nearly 2,000 US troops in Poland to help Americans who may try to evacuate Ukraine if Russia invades, according to two US officials familiar with the matter. The US forces are not currently authorized to

Goodbye Samsung Galaxy Note. Hello Galaxy S22 Ultra

February 9, 2022 9:06 AM CNN

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Samsung’s Galaxy Note smartphone line appears to be discontinued. But for those who miss it, the Note lives on in one of Samsung’s new flagship devices. The company announced during a virtual event on Wednesday its next-generation flagship Galaxy S smartphones: the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and the

Three words that sparked GOP firestorm were not part of early draft of Cheney-Kinzinger resolution

February 9, 2022 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeff Zeleny and Gabby Orr, CNN The three words about the US Capitol attack that have sparked a firestorm inside the Republican Party — “legitimate political discourse” — were not included in early drafts of the resolution to censure Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, a person involved in the process tells CNN, but

Kerry calls for keeping power markets open in Mexico

February 9, 2022 9:05 AM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry has called for more investment in clean energy and urged Mexico to keep its power market “open and competitive.” Wednesday’s comments come amid tensions over Mexico’s plan to favor its state-owned electricity company and limit private and foreign firms that have invested in renewable energy. Kerry

NFL says it will oversee investigation of Commanders’ Snyder

February 9, 2022 9:00 AM Associated Press

By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer The NFL has moved quickly to take over an investigation into alleged sexual harassment by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder. The announcement came hours after the Commanders said the team had hired an outside investigator to look into allegations by former team employee Tiffani Johnston. She told Congress that

WHP releases information from 2021 activity report

February 9, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) would like to pass along some information from its recent 2021 activity report.

Man sentenced to 15 years in deadly road rage attack

February 9, 2022 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Woods Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A 40-year-old Troy, Mo. man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection to a deadly road rage attack in 2020. A jury found Joshua O’Keefe, 40, of Troy, Mo., guilty of involuntary manslaughter after police said he

US beats Russians 6-5 to open Olympic curling defense

February 9, 2022 8:58 AM Associated Press

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. beat the Russian team 6-5 to open their title defense at the Beijing Winter Olympics. John Shuster delivered the reigning Olympic curling champions a routine draw with the final rock in the extra end Wednesday night at the Ice Cube curling venue. The Americans

Zouma fined by West Ham, loses sponsor over animal abuse

February 9, 2022 8:58 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — West Ham has fined defender Kurt Zouma two weeks’ wages and the player has relinquished custody of his two cats as part of an animal-abuse investigation. The 27-year-old France international has apologized for kicking and slapping a cat in abuse caught on video. He has also lost his sponsorship deal with Adidas.

Surgeon pleads guilty to defrauding Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield

February 9, 2022 8:52 AM CNN Newsource

By James Paxson Click here for updates on this story BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — A Bay City vascular surgeon pleaded guilty Tuesday in a scheme to defraud Medicaid, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield out of about $19.5 million. Federal prosecutors say Dr. Vasso Godiali, 59, knowingly defrauded the medical insurers in around 2009

Community working together to save Taco Boy

February 9, 2022 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Kendall Keys, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan town is rallying behind a local staple after the restaurant was ordered by the city to shut down its drive thru, but the owner of Taco Boy in Mount Pleasant fears his business won’t survive without

Maersk CEO sees more supply chain trouble ahead

February 9, 2022 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob North and Chris Liakos Maersk has a front-row seat to global supply chains. It says more trouble is ahead. The supply chain issues that have walloped the global economy and spurred inflation during the coronavirus pandemic are not getting much better, Maersk CEO Søren Skou told CNN Business on Wednesday. “Right now the

Consumers won’t accept high prices for long, Coke CEO warns

February 9, 2022 8:46 AM CNN

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business The tide could be turning on consumers’ willingness to pay higher prices, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey warned Thursday. Consumer goods companies have been steadily hiking prices as their own production costs rise, and so far, shoppers seem to be accepting the increases. Executives at McDonald’s, Chipotle and elsewhere have recently

Your Super Bowl party will be much more expensive this year

February 9, 2022 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Christine Romans, CNN Business There’s an uninvited guest coming to your Super Bowl party this year: inflation. Last year’s shindig may have been a casualty of Covid hibernation. This year, with mass vaccinations and more widespread testing, such a get-together is finally possible. And with it comes a grocery bill that reflects the surging

Harris to attend Munich Security Conference later this month amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

February 9, 2022 8:35 AM CNN

By Jasmine Wright and Kate Sullivan, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the Munich Security Conference this month, a White House official confirmed to CNN on Wednesday. Harris’ latest high-profile foreign trip comes as the US has partnered with key allies in attempt to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. The vice president is expected

Harris to attend Munich Security Conference later this month amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

February 9, 2022 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Jasmine Wright and Kate Sullivan, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the Munich Security Conference this month, a White House official confirmed to CNN on Wednesday. Harris’ latest high-profile foreign trip comes as the US has partnered with key allies in attempt to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. The vice president is expected

Una máquina gigante con forma de donut acaba de demostrar que es posible una fuente de energía limpia casi ilimitada

February 9, 2022 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — No hay una bala de plata para la crisis climática, pero la fusión nuclear puede ser lo más parecido. En la búsqueda de una fuente de energía fiable, casi ilimitada y sin emisiones de carbono, los científicos ya han generado energía de fusión, pero han tenido dificultades durante décadas para

Here’s who won gold medals at the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday

February 9, 2022 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN There were six gold medals up for grabs on Wednesday at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of who is taking home gold for their delegations on Day 5 of the Games. Alpine Skiing Women’s Slalom: Petra Vlhova, Slovakia Freestyle Skiing Men’s Freeski Big Air: Birk Ruud, Norway Luge

High school staffer on leave for repeating “racist, inappropriate language”

February 9, 2022 8:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Shain Bergan Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A Park Hill High School staff member is on leave while the school district investigates the staffer’s use of “racist, inappropriate language,” the school’s principal said Wednesday. “A student used racist, inappropriate language, and then a staff member repeated the

Sara Takanashi: Japanese ski jumper apologizes amid ‘too big’ suit disqualification controversy

February 9, 2022 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi has issued an emotional apology after she was disqualified for violating suit regulations at Beijing 2022. Takanashi was one of five women ski jumpers disqualified for violating guidelines on the suits they wore while competing in the mixed-team ski jumping final on Monday. Austria’s Daniela Iraschko-Stolz,

SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm

February 9, 2022 8:12 AM Associated Press

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. The company reports that up to 40 of the 49 small Internet-service satellites launched last week have either reentered the atmosphere and burned up, or are about

Germany’s diplomacy pivots toward fighting climate change

February 9, 2022 8:06 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister says the nation’s diplomatic priorities will tilt toward addressing the threat of climate change as one of the key global challenges of the 21st century. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, a member of the environmentalist Green Party, said Germany’s 226 diplomatic missions worldwide will become “climate embassies.” She said this

Samsung unveils new phones as premium market share shrinks

February 9, 2022 8:03 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Samsung is trying to reclaim lost ground in the coveted high end of the smartphone market with a new lineup of Galaxy S models designed to appeal to consumers who are increasingly sharing videos of their antics on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other popular

Man granted immunity for leading police to body of 3-year-old Major Harris

February 9, 2022 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Barbaresi Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — New details were released Tuesday, Feb. 8 about the October 2021 murders of Mallery Muenzenberger and her 3-year-old son, Major Harris. The suspect in the case, Jaheem Clark, committed suicide. On Tuesday, police released hundreds of pages of police reports, a 911

A 12-year-old Black girl made a ‘Black Lives Matter’ swimsuit for a competition and refused to change when an official said she’d be disqualified

February 9, 2022 8:03 AM CNN

By Joe Sutton and David Williams, CNN A 12-year-old Black girl was disqualified from a Wisconsin swim meet over the weekend for wearing a homemade Black Lives Matter swimsuit, but organizers quickly reversed the decision and let her swim. Sarah Lyons told CNN that her daughter Leidy Gellona is very interested in social justice and

Burned Labradoodle, Will, showing improvements on journey to recovery

February 9, 2022 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Mariya Murrow Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Dog Days Rescue, the organization caring for a Labradoodle whose body was badly burned in December, took to social media to provide the latest updates on the dog’s recovery. During a Facebook Live, the organization said they continue to see improvements in

Wrestler gives opponent a special moment during dual meet

February 9, 2022 7:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story NEWTOWN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A display of sportsmanship during a high school wrestling meet is getting a lot of attention. Following Newtown High School’s win over Masuk in a dual meet on Feb. 2, Newtown’s Marc Maurath went back out onto the mat for a

Czechs ditch COVID-19 pass rules, ease limits on crowds

February 9, 2022 7:56 AM Associated Press

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic has moved forward with easing coronavirus restrictions, cancelling a requirement for people to present a certificate proving they have been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 to use services and attend public events. As of Thursday, people no longer need the health pass to enter restaurants, cafes and hairdressers as

Band director cleared of child pornography charges

February 9, 2022 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story FAIRHOPE, Alabama (WALA) — Fairhope High School’s band director has been cleared of allegedly having child porn. Anthony “Wayne” Fillingim was arrested and placed on administrative leave over a year ago, but still hasn’t returned back to work. Back in January of last year Fillingim

Here’s what happens when salary is actually included in job listings

February 9, 2022 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business Job listings can be extremely detailed, with long lists of responsibilities and required skills, descriptions of company culture and perks, and numerous other reasons for why you might want to work there. But there’s often one glaring omission: the pay. Only about 12% of postings from US online job sites

NBA 2K League relocating main studio from NY to Indianapolis

February 9, 2022 7:47 AM Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA 2K League is relocating its in-person competition to Indianapolis, leaving behind the New York City studio that had been its primary home since launching five years ago. Much of the league’s early action was hosted at the 115-seat venue in Long Island City, with occasional tournaments in other cities. The

Cap’n Crunch and Lunchables are showing up in video games now

February 9, 2022 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Gaming is big business. And snack makers want in. Beverage brands have long been advertising directly to gamers. Red Bull has been active in the esports world for years, Monster Energy made waves when it appeared prominently in the game Death Stranding and PepsiCo has even developed a product, Mountain

Cap’n Crunch and Lunchables are showing up in video games now

February 9, 2022 7:39 AM CNN

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Gaming is big business. And snack makers want in. Beverage brands have long been advertising directly to gamers. Red Bull has been active in the esports world for years, Monster Energy made waves when it appeared prominently in the game Death Stranding and PepsiCo has even developed a product, Mountain

Alfa Romeo’s new SUV holds its hopes in the US

February 9, 2022 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Americans love Italian cars if they have big price tags and names like Ferrari and Lamborghini. But more mass-market Italian manufacturers like Fiat and Alfa Romeo have struggled to find their way into the hearts of American car buyers. Alfa Romeo does have its ardent fans in the United States.

Alfa Romeo’s new SUV holds its hopes in the US

February 9, 2022 7:37 AM CNN

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Americans love Italian cars if they have big price tags and names like Ferrari and Lamborghini. But more mass-market Italian manufacturers like Fiat and Alfa Romeo have struggled to find their way into the hearts of American car buyers. Alfa Romeo does have its ardent fans in the United States.

Russians open Olympic hockey tournament with another win

February 9, 2022 7:30 AM Associated Press

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The Russians are again going to be hard to beat in men’s hockey at the Beijing Olympics no matter what you call them. The team is playing as ROC at the 2022 Games. That is short for Russian Olympic Committee. They won the gold medal playing

Alderman admits on camera to calling neighbor a racial slur

February 9, 2022 7:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Finley Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Tennessee (WSMV) — Police body camera footage shows an elected alderman in the Sumner County town of Portland admitting to calling his minority neighbor the “n-word” following an ongoing dispute over dogs in the neighborhood. Alderman Thomas Dillard can be heard in the recording,

Middle school student raises money for recovering police officer with painting

February 9, 2022 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A McDowell County community continues rallying to support a police officer recovering from a serious crash. A fellow officer’s daughter, Madilyn Hink, recently auctioned off some artwork, raising $400 for Marion Police Officer Breanna Toney, whose patrol vehicle was

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ ends a chapter, while setting up ‘The Mandalorian’s’ next one

February 9, 2022 7:26 AM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN With the benefit of hindsight, “The Book of Boba Fett” was part epilogue, a whole lot of prologue, and one giant valentine to the original “Star Wars” trilogy, attempting to put a different spin on peripheral players and underdeveloped life forms. That was a lot (indeed, a bit too much)

Elon Musk lanzó su propio roadster Tesla al espacio hace cuatro años. ¿Dónde está ahora?

February 9, 2022 7:25 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Nueva York (CNN Business) — Esta semana, hace cuatro años, el cohete operativo más poderoso del mundo, el Falcon Heavy de SpaceX, hizo su lanzamiento inaugural desde Florida y se lanzó al espacio exterior transportando nada más que el Tesla roadster personal de Elon Musk. El auto deportivo rojo cereza, que está

In Olympic doubles luge, Germany reigns supreme once again

February 9, 2022 7:21 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Another German Olympic luge threepeat. The best sliding nation in the world is leaving absolutely no doubt at the Beijing Games. Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt won the doubles title at the Olympics for their third consecutive gold medal in the event. They finished two runs

In Olympic doubles luge, Germany reigns supreme once again

February 9, 2022 7:21 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Another German Olympic luge threepeat. The best sliding nation in the world is leaving absolutely no doubt at the Beijing Games. Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt won the doubles title at the Olympics for their third consecutive gold medal in the event. They finished two runs

Peter Thiel is backing a new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans

February 9, 2022 7:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN Business Peter Thiel, the controversial billionaire tech founder and investor, has used his fortune to encourage kids to skip college, to back a lawsuit that bankrupted Gawker Media and to donate to the presidential campaign of Donald Trump when many in Silicon Valley were strongly opposed to him.

Neighbors around homeless center want action from city

February 9, 2022 7:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Neighbors of AHOPE Day Center on North Ann Street are fed up with vandalism, drug dealing and people shooting up just feet from their properties. News 13 has been reviewing email communications between business owners and property owners on Ann

Here’s when McDonald’s is bringing back the Shamrock Shake

February 9, 2022 7:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business McDonald’s is getting ready for spring with the arrival of the Shamrock Shake. Beginning February 21, the fan-favorite milkshake — as well as an Oreo Shamrock McFlurry — will go on sale at US restaurants for a limited time. Prices vary by location. This year, McDonald’s is also releasing the

Minnesota authorities can’t arrest or threaten journalists after judge approves settlement arising from George Floyd protests

February 9, 2022 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton, CNN A federal judge has approved a settlement prohibiting Minnesota authorities from arresting, threatening to arrest, or using force against journalists. In addition, officials with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) are not permitted to use chemical agents or to seize or intentionally damage journalists’ equipment,

Police unit aims to reduce road rage incidents

February 9, 2022 7:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Ryan Breslin Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Metro Police are working to address road rage incidents, specifically on Interstate 24, by creating a new initiative. This initiative comes after recent incidents where drivers were shot at on the interstate without any indication of a motive. A man claimed

Closed-door meeting on investigation into officer’s $160,000 in overtime pay

February 9, 2022 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Shain Bergan, Taylor Johnson, Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KCTV) — The Independence City Council is set to meet Wednesday night in a closed-door executive session. This comes after the city manager accused the police department of misusing city money while paying an officer $160,000 in overtime to

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard let their kids sleep in their room

February 9, 2022 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Married couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard were involved in how often to bath your children conversation last year and now they have weighed in on the sleeping habits of their family. During a recent episode of Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Bell shared that their daughters Lincoln, 8, and Delta,

South Korea’s Hwang wins Olympic gold in short track

February 9, 2022 6:58 AM Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Hwang Daeheon of South Korea won the 1,500 meters in Olympic short track speedskating. He stuck his skate in front at the finish of the 10-man final at Capital Indoor Stadium. Steven Dubois of Canada took silver. Russian skater Semen Elistratov earned bronze. There were so

Rep. Joyce Beatty says Rep. Hal Rogers poked her and said ‘kiss my a**’ after she asked him to put on a mask

February 9, 2022 6:57 AM CNN

By Paul LeBlanc, Manu Raju and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio said Tuesday that Republican Rep. Hal Rogers of Kentucky poked her in the back and told her “kiss my ass” after she asked him to wear a mask before boarding the US Capitol’s subway system. Beatty, who chairs the Congressional

Body of 70-year-old Italian woman found sitting in chair, two years after her death

February 9, 2022 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Hada Messia, Sharon Braithwaite and Hannah Ryan, CNN The body of a 70-year-old woman has been found in her house in northern Italy, two years after her death. Marinella Beretta lived alone near Lake Como in Lombardy. Her decomposed body was discovered on Friday by the Como fire brigade following complaints that a tree

German government picks Greenpeace chief, a US citizen, as its new climate envoy

February 9, 2022 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN The German government has appointed Jennifer Morgan, the long-time boss of Greenpeace International, as its new special envoy for climate, the country’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock announced on Wednesday, giving a boost to the green credentials of the country’s coalition government. The new appointment comes as the German government faces intense

Rescatan a una mujer tras flotar en un colchón inflable durante 2 días en el lago Texoma de EE.UU.

February 9, 2022 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — Una mujer pasó dos días flotando sola en un colchón inflable sobre un lago helado. Un par de trabajadores de trenes de carga acudieron a su rescate el jueves. El conductor Cristhian Sosa dijo a CNN este lunes que el tren de BNSF en dirección sur se dirigía a Irving, Texas, desde

Resumen de noticias del covid-19 y la variante ómicron del 9 de febrero

February 9, 2022 6:44 AM CNN Newsource

Love and logins: Who gets custody of passwords in a breakup?

February 9, 2022 6:43 AM Associated Press

By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When love goes wrong, exactly what is today’s etiquette on maintaining joint access to streaming and other online services? Harold Li of the encryption service ExpressVPN says nearly 8 in 10 Americans who are in a relationship share passwords across nearly every digital platform. That

Hong Kongers rush for haircuts, produce ahead of new curbs

February 9, 2022 6:43 AM Associated Press

By ALICE FUNG and JANICE LO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong residents are lining up outside hair salons and snapping up fresh vegetables a day before tightened coronavirus restrictions go into effect, as new daily cases in the city ballooned to more than 1,100. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced on Tuesday

UK’s Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules

February 9, 2022 6:40 AM Associated Press

By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate could be lifted by the end of the month, bringing an end to all domestic coronavirus restrictions. Johnson told lawmakers Wednesday that as long as current encouraging trends continue, the legal requirement

Throw a Super Bowl party without breaking the budget

February 9, 2022 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN You may have a strong love for either the Cincinnati Bengals or the Los Angeles Rams, who if you care, you already know are competing in Super Bowl LVI. (That would be the 56th championship game, since someone at the NFL loves Roman numerals.) Even if you don’t care about a

Man arrested on suspicion of rape on flight to London’s Heathrow Airport

February 9, 2022 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Allegra Goodwin, CNN A man arrested on suspicion of raping a woman on a United Airlines flight to London Heathrow Airport has been released under investigation. Police at Heathrow were alerted to “an incident on inbound flight,” at 6.39 a.m. local time (1.39 a.m. ET) on January 31, London’s Metropolitan Police told CNN on

US is youngest team at Olympics; Sanderson on way to Beijing

February 9, 2022 6:21 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — The United States is the youngest team in the men’s hockey tournament at this Olympics without NHL players. The average age is 25 compared to 27 for the Russians and 30 for Canada. The U.S. will soon add another young star to the group when defenseman

Research finds genetic connection to higher breast cancer deaths in Black women

February 9, 2022 6:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Michael Lee Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — A new study examining racial disparities in breast cancer survival is pointing to differences at the molecular level to explain why mortality rates may be higher in Black women. Research from the non-profit biomedical research institute Sanford Burnham Prebys, based in

Fast food prices are jumping. They could go even higher

February 9, 2022 6:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Buying a burrito bowl or a burger will hit your wallet a lot harder these days. What’s happening: An order at Chipotle costs about 10% more than it did one year ago, the restaurant chain said when reporting earnings on Tuesday. That means that if a steak burrito cost $8

‘Freedom Convoy’ in Canada raises millions on new crowdfunding platform

February 9, 2022 6:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Turnbull Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — The “Freedom Convoy” is gaining traction on a new crowdfunding platform after GoFundMe shut its doors on the movement. As of Tuesday afternoon, the group had raised more than US$6.3 million from 69,661 donors on GiveSendGo, which describes itself as the

Watchdog says Brexit has brought cost, red tape for UK firms

February 9, 2022 6:03 AM Associated Press

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A public spending watchdog says Britain’s departure from the European Union has brought higher costs, more red tape and border delays for businesses and not yet delivered promised benefits. Supporters of Brexit argue that Britain’s departure from the bloc in 2020 will allow the U.K. to slash

Immigration agency adds ‘respect’ and ‘welcome’ to mission statement after Trump-era controversy

February 9, 2022 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Geneva Sands, CNN US Citizenship and Immigration Services changed its mission statement again, four years after the Trump administration removed the phrase “nation of immigrants” from the agency’s statement, a move that prompted backlash from immigrant rights groups and others. Under the Biden administration, the agency is taking a different approach, using words like

Goodbye Samsung Galaxy Note. Hello Galaxy S22 Ultra

February 9, 2022 5:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Samsung’s Galaxy Note smartphone line appears to be discontinued. But for those who miss it, the Note lives on in one of Samsung’s new flagship devices. The company announced during a virtual event on Wednesday its next-generation flagship Galaxy S smartphones: the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and the

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