Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Maryland (WJZ) — Hagerstown deputies arrested and charged a 31-year-old man with arson after he allegedly burned down a homeless person’s makeshift tent. Justin Lee Clark has been charged with first-degree arson, first-degree malicious burning, malicious destruction of property over $1,000 and theft. Fire officials responded
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Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek wants to expel a lawmaker who allowed violent protesters into the state Capitol in December.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NAPLES, Florida (WBBH) — A Florida teen was caught in the bathroom of an East Naples home Sunday after mistaking the home for his ex-girlfriend’s, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Alan Osorio-Martinez, 18, of Naples, was found in the bathroom of a home on Tamiami Trail
Continue ReadingBatteries are heavy. That’s why, generally, electric cars weigh considerably more than otherwise similar gasoline-powered vehicles. Take the GMC Hummer EV, for instance. The Edition 1 version, which has lots of batteries for additional driving range and power, weighs over 9,000 pounds. That’s roughly three times the weight of a Honda Civic. That has important
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CINNAMINSON, New Jersey (WPVI) — An 8-year-old boy in Cinnaminson, New Jersey spent the last three years growing his hair out, all to donate it to other children. Andrew White IV chopped off more than a foot of hair at Paige Reese Salon on June 1. The donation
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The Center Foundation, Central Oregon’s only nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, said Monday it is working hard to expand its program to Bend’s newest high school. The Foundation has launched the Campaign for Caldera fundraising campaign to support the addition of a full-time athletic trainer for Caldera High School, scheduled to open in the fall.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A Bucks County, Pennsylvania teenager was killed in a horrific crash hours after attending a prom at Central Bucks East High School on Friday. Nicholas Mannino, of Pipersville, Pennsylvania, sustained fatal injuries in a vehicle crash on Ledgedale Road in Greene Township, Pike County
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Honoring the lives lost from the HIV/AIDS epidemic, a ceremony was held Saturday in the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park commemorating 40 years since the CDC reported the first cases of what would become known as AIDS. 40 panels of the
Continue ReadingWhile the US sees Covid-19 vaccination rates growing among some populations, experts warn that lags among groups including adolescents could hurt a further return to normalcy. Medical experts have warned that as more adults get vaccinated, the virus will continue to plague children who have not or cannot yet get inoculated. “As we’ve gotten more
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A Bay Area man on a solo kayak journey from Sausalito to Honolulu had to put the brakes on his mission. Cyril Derreumaux of Larkspur set out on his 2,400-mile journey on May 31 from Sausalito. The goal was to reach the Hawaiian Island
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering whether it’s also important to pause for a midday lunch break — even with a very busy schedule. “Carving out time for a satiating, balanced lunch can really help organize the eating day and
Continue ReadingApple kicked off its annual developers conference on Monday by unveiling updates to a service many have relied on more heavily throughout the pandemic: FaceTime. Apple will offer new options to let users watch movies or listen to music together while using FaceTime. It is also introducing a new grid view to better broadcast every
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Oregon State University–Cascades will host its 20th commencement next Sunday with both a virtual ceremony and an on-campus celebration for graduates.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LA CRESCENTA, California (KABC) — Protesters gathered along Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta Saturday as they fight to keep a convicted sexual predator from being moved into their neighborhood. A judge is considering moving Calvin Grassmier into a home in the neighborhood as one of the options of
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story POMONA, California (KABC) — A candlelight vigil was held in Pomona late Sunday afternoon in honor of a 16-year-old boy who authorities say was abused, tortured and killed, allegedly by his stepmother. Family and friends, devastated by the death of young George Almaraz, spoke out against child abuse
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Simone Biles proved once again she’s the GOAT, taking home her record seventh national women’s all-around title in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox
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For the first time, the Shepherd’s House is running an overnight shelter during the summer.
Continue ReadingAttorney General Merrick Garland unveiled Monday two proposals meant to help curb gun violence, an announcement that comes after another violent weekend. The Justice Department proposed to clarify the restrictions on stabilizing braces that transform a pistol into a short-barreled rifle and can “cause great damage and are more likely to be used to commit
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If you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering whether it’s also important to pause for a midday lunch break — even with a very busy schedule. “Carving out time for a satiating, balanced lunch can really help organize the eating day and
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Monday that the Peak Posse group of adventure hikers has set up a local fundraiser to address loneliness, hunger and isolation among older adults in Central Oregon. Anyone can purchase a fun commemorative Eagles Nest 2021 patch and all proceeds will go to the Council on Aging’s programs and services in Central Oregon.
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