Chilling video evidence on the first day of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, showing his frenzied supporters smashing their way into the US Capitol, revived a national trauma. Combined with a botched, illogical opening by his defense team, it also raised a perennial question: what exactly would it take for Republican senators to finally hold
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Council Bluffs, Iowa (WOWT ) — This story of disappointment, anger, and hope involves a family with special needs that didn’t get what they needed in a costly remodeling project. A loved one needing extended care brought the Roberts family from the pacific northwest to Council Bluffs. But
Continue ReadingGo ahead and brush the “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are a “Tapestry” of “Simply The Best.” If you haven’t guessed yet, Jay-Z, Carole King and Tina Turner are among those up for induction this year. Other nominees are Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters,
Continue ReadingEurope’s oldest person has survived Covid-19 after testing positive just a few weeks before her 117th birthday. Sister André, a nun who was born in 1904, tested positive for the virus on January 16, according to David Tavella, communications director at the Sainte Catherine Labouré nursing home in Toulon, southern France, where she lives. André,
Continue ReadingAfter traveling through space for seven months, China’s Tianwen-1 probe has reached Mars and successfully entered the planet’s orbit on Wednesday — bringing it one step closer to landing on the surface. Tianwen-1, whose name means “quest for heavenly truth,” is made up of an orbiter, lander and a six-wheeled rover carrying scientific instruments, according
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at basketball legend and NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Personal Birth date: February 17, 1963 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan Father: James Jordan, business owner Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December 29, 2006, divorced) Children: with Yvette Prieto: Victoria
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Americans’ perception of risk from the coronavirus is the lowest it has been since October, a new poll has found. When asked about risk to their health if we returned to normal, pre-pandemic behavior right now — while the pandemic is ongoing — 25% of respondents thought it was a small risk and 9% considered
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It was soon after his grandmother passed away that Nick Kyrgios felt his passion for tennis begin to wane. Julianah Foster was not only his biggest supporter, but also his greatest source of motivation and Kyrgios openly admits he lost his way in the years following her death. It’s clear that the Aussie star, regularly
Continue ReadingSometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a vehicle that can traverse even the most difficult terrain. The Hyundai Tiger X-1 has four wheels, each powered by an electric motor. Each of those wheels is on the end of
Continue ReadingBefore GameStop mania sent fears of a market bubble into overdrive, Wall Street’s skeptics were watching the SPAC frenzy. And while meme stocks are in retreat, the explosion of special-purpose acquisition companies keeps gathering strength. What’s happening: Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is among the latest to get in on the trend, in
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A new study suggests that if countries make their climate change targets more ambitious, millions of lives could be saved. The study, published in a special issue of The Lancet Planetary Health journal, says modelling suggests that “millions of lives could be saved
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Sextortion – the act of blackmailing someone online using their nude photos or content as a threat or coercion – is on the rise in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, a child protection agency says. The national tip line for reporting online sexual
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The Department of Defense has failed to adequately track and prevent cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault involving its civilian workforce, the Government Accountability Office is warning in a new report, despite taking such measures for service members. The department’s guidance on sexual harassment and assault “only captures a fraction of reported incidents involving
Continue ReadingIt was the start of the coronavirus pandemic when meat and eggs began to disappear from the aisles of Vincent Padgett’s local grocery store. “I was like, ‘This is a problem,’” Padgett told CNN. “There was no meat probably from March to April unless you got there early morning.” With a lack of access to
Continue ReadingPopeyes wants to build off the success of its wildly popular fried chicken sandwich with a fish version that it hopes will attract as many fans in the pandemic. The sandwich, which features a flaky flounder served on a brioche bun with pickles, will be available at restaurants nationwide for a limited time starting Thursday.
Continue ReadingOver the course of his career Tim Sweeney has been unafraid to take on tech industry giants. The CEO and founder of Epic Games has had a knack for picking the right battles while also shoring up his company’s independence. Fortnite, the company’s blockbuster battle royale game, recently topped more than 15 million concurrent players
Continue ReadingConstance Baker Motley graduated from her Connecticut high school with honors, but her parents, immigrants from the Caribbean, couldn’t afford to pay for college. So Motley, a youth activist who spoke at community events, made her own good fortune. A philanthropist heard one of her speeches and was so impressed he paid for her to
Continue ReadingDeep in the Himalayan mountains, Tuskar Singh Rana watched in disbelief as the avalanche roared his way. The deadly mixture of ice, rock and water approached at a furious pace from miles away, consuming nearly everything in its path. Rana was lucky. He saw the disaster unfold from above in the village of Raini, where
Continue ReadingRelationship therapist and TV host Laura Berman is grieving her teen son who she says died of an overdose from drugs he purchased from someone he connected with on Snapchat, according to her post on social media. “My beautiful boy is gone. 16 years old,” Berman posted on Instagram about Samuel Berman Chapman’s death. “Sheltering
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It’s a blockbuster like no other — Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have completed their takeover of Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club currently playing in England’s fifth tier. McElhenney, the creator of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and Reynolds, star of “Deadpool,” have taken 100% control from the Wrexham Supporters Trust (WST)
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