“Saturday Night Live”‘s portrayal of Donald Trump’s presidency has ranged from hilariously insightful to downright disappointing. But the cold open for this week’s show, which depicted Trump at a rally in New Mexico, got it wrong in several major ways. First, “SNL” slammed Trump supporters — painting them, collectively speaking, as complete buffoons. That depiction
Continue ReadingA Dallas judge has ruled that both parents should have joint custody of a 7-year-old whose gender identity became central to their court battle, which drew attention from politicians across Texas. The judge’s order came just days after a jury rendered a verdict giving the mother sole conservatorship of the child. In her ruling, Judge
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Greensville (WYFF) — Convicted Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis was sentenced to one year in prison Friday after a jury found him guilty of misconduct of a public officer. Lewis’ attorney has 10 days from the sentencing day to file an appeal. Lewis arrived at Kirkland Correctional Institution
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Vallejo (KCRA) — Firefighters battled howling winds in Vallejo on Sunday when a fast-moving fire swept through the California Maritime Academy and destroyed several vehicles in its path. The smoke and flames were so thick, they shut down portions of Interstate 80 and the Carquinez Bridge, where Laura
Continue Reading(CNN) — Los servicios de emergencia en Inglaterra estaban luchando para rescatar a un hombre que se quedó atascado en la parte superior de una chimenea industrial de 88 metros. Funcionarios del Departamento de Bomberos hicieron un llamado al público para que proporcionara un recolector de cerezas de 90 metros (295 pies) con el objetivo
Continue ReadingFitbit, which has been struggling to compete with Apple, may soon join forces with one of Apple’s chief rivals. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is said to have offered to acquire the fitness tracker maker, according to a report from Reuters, which cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter. The report did not include
Continue ReadingJust two weeks shy of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, an election in the east German state of Thuringia has highlighted the deep divisions still gripping the country. Centrist parties — including Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative CDU — were bumped into third place after the left-wing Die Linke and far-right
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BROOKINGS, Ore. (AP) — Two earthquakes hit within 45 minutes of each other off the coast of the Oregon-California border. KOIN reports the first of the 2 earthquakes hit west of Brookings, Oregon around 4 a.m. Monday. It had a 4.9 magnitude. The second occurred about 45 minutes later, west of Gold Beach, Oregon. It
Continue ReadingActor Geena Davis knows gender inequality can’t be fixed overnight — except on screen. Davis was celebrated Sunday with an honorary Oscar for her work fighting gender inequality. Called the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the honor is given to someone whose humanitarian work has made a difference in the industry. “Here’s my theory of change:
Continue ReadingIndian officials are racing against time to rescue a toddler who has been trapped in an 88-foot-deep well since Friday. Sujith Wilson, who is believed to be between 2 and 3 years old, fell down the well around 5:45 p.m. Friday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, district fire officer Puru Gandhi told CNN.
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, former White House chief of staff John Kelly told a conservative audience about this piece of advice he gave President Donald Trump before leaving his job: “I said, whatever you do — and we were still in the process of trying to find someone to take my place — I said whatever you
Continue ReadingFamily members had hoped to build a contraption for a fun gender reveal party in Iowa, but they instead built an explosive device that killed a grandmother, police said Monday. “This family got together for what they thought was going to be a happy event with no intent for anyone to get hurt,” Marion County
Continue ReadingA $1.5 billion guitar-shaped Hard Rock property in Hollywood, Florida, opened to much fanfare last week. Celebrities galore — Johnny Depp, Khloe Kardashian and Bella Thorne, to name a few — were on the scene for the ostentatious grand opening, which included a light show, guitar smash and red carpet, reminiscent of the original Hollywood
Continue ReadingA woman has died after an explosion at a gender reveal party in Iowa, authorities say. The 56-year-old woman, unnamed by authorities, was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday in the city of Knoxville, according to a press release from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The subsequent investigation found “a gender reveal announcement resulted in
Continue ReadingThe burglars who broke into an Indiana barbecue restaurant better hope that their friends, loved ones and anyone they might have told about the crime are vegetarians. The owner of Rusted Silo Southern BBQ & Brew House has put up a mouth-watering reward — free barbecue for life — for information leading to an arrest.
Continue ReadingThe nights are drawing in and temperatures are dropping in the Northern Hemisphere. And in Finnish Lapland, that means one thing: tourists are on the way, and they want husky rides. That’s becoming a problem. In 2016, the top tourist activity in Finnish Lapland was snowmobiling. Three years on, it’s husky sledding. Around 4,000 huskies
Continue ReadingFormer Vice President Joe Biden called President Donald Trump an “idiot” for saying Russian interference in US elections is a hoax, the latest barb between the potential 2020 rivals. The comments from the Democratic presidential candidate came during an interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes” in which journalist Norah O’Donnell mentioned Trump’s claim that Russian election
Continue ReadingAs public works crews cleaned up a rural Southern California area after the Tick Fire, they noticed something strange sticking out from the ashes. It was a human skull. By late Sunday, the Tick Fire had burned through about 4,615 acres and was 70% contained. Investigators were called to a stretch of Sand Canyon Road
Continue ReadingFacebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex. The tool, called Preventive Health, rolled out in the United States on Monday and focuses specifically on cardiovascular health, cancer screening and seasonal flu — making recommendations such as when to
Continue ReadingThe idea of social justice is deeply rooted in the English county of Nottinghamshire. After all, the city of Nottingham and the surrounding Sherwood Forest are believed to be the traditional haunts of legendary outlaw Robin Hood. The local football team has been following in the footsteps of its folklore hero — who famously stole
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