Here’s a look at Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world. Egypt is located in North Africa and is bisected by the Nile River. It shares a border with Israel, Sudan and Libya. It also borders the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. About Egypt (from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 1,001,450 sq km
Continue ReadingThere were a number of notable swearings-in on Wednesday (though the President’s oath arguably received the most attention). Aware of the attention their ceremonies would receive, the five elected officials who began their terms this week chose the religious texts they’d take their oaths on with care. The Bibles — and, in Sen. Jon Ossoff’s
Continue ReadingDonald Trump’s businesses generated nearly 40% less revenue last year as the coronavirus pandemic slammed the hotel industry, putting the former president under financial pressure even before corporate partners and banks ditched him in the wake of the insurrection at the US Capitol. Posted on Wednesday as he left the White House, Trump’s final financial
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PRESCOTT, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — The manager of a gas station in Prescott was fired 24 hours after photos of controversial signs displayed in front of the store went viral. Two signs were posted in front of the gas station, Shepherd Express, near downtown Prescott. One sign said, “We
Continue ReadingFormer Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett broadly supports President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue package as a way to keep the coronavirus-ravaged economy afloat. “They’ve thrown a lot of stimulus at it,” Hassett told CNN Business on Thursday, “but I think we need to be risk averse.” The former Trump administration official fears that without
Continue ReadingSinger Brian McKnight was revealed on Wednesday’s “The Masked Dancer” to be the person who has been performing under the Cricket costume. After dancing to Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It,” McKnight was unmasked for viewers and the panelists. Earlier in the competition, he danced to “Jump (For My Love),” by the Pointer
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Governor Kate Brown’s 2021 State of the State address will air Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The address will be virtual this year.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — Just a few seconds was all it took, says a Scottsdale family, for their dog to end up in the jaws of a coyote. The attack happened right in their backyard in a neighborhood just south of Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard. “He was
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Delivering a minor electric shock into a stream to reveal any fish lurking nearby may be the gold standard for detecting fish populations, but it’s not much fun for the trout.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (FOX5/KVVU) — In a six to one vote, Las Vegas City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday allowing businesses to partner with third-party services like Doordash or Grubhub to deliver booze to customers. Las Vegas City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony introduced the ordinance about
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BOULDER CITY, Nevada (FOX5/KVVU) — Although many businesses have had to close their doors because of economic hardships from the pandemic, one coffee shop in Boulder City is opening. Three friends, Travis Wallgren, Amber Stephens and Misty Magruder set their sights on one of the oldest buildings in
Continue Reading“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the steamy Netflix show. The period drama — created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes — based on Julia Quinn’s novels has created a buzz since it debuted last month. The show is the first series for
Continue ReadingGoogle will pay news publications in France for the use of their content online in a landmark agreement that could soon be replicated elsewhere in Europe under new copyright laws. The tech company and APIG, which represents French news media, said in a joint statement on Thursday that they have agreed on principles for how
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden will name a powerhouse lawyer, Elizabeth Prelogar, to serve as acting solicitor general, in an acknowledgment that the office charged with representing the government before the Supreme Court will face an enormous workload both reversing Trump administration legal positions and developing a defense strategy as Biden’s executive actions come under inevitable legal
Continue ReadingPete Buttigieg testified before a Senate panel considering his nomination for transportation secretary on Thursday, putting the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor on the path to becoming the first Senate-confirmed LGBTQ Cabinet secretary. Buttigieg is expected to play a central role in President Joe Biden’s push for a bipartisan infrastructure package. During the campaign, Biden
Continue ReadingStocks have reached records on hopes that stimulus spending and vaccination programs will trigger a recovery in corporate earnings later this year. But for companies like United Airlines, the situation is only becoming more dire. What’s happening: The airline told investors after markets closed on Wednesday that its losses are mounting and emphasized plans to
Continue ReadingChina says that it is a “victim” of misinformation after Twitter restricted the account of the Chinese embassy in the United States. The retort comes after Twitter temporarily locked the account of the Chinese embassy over a tweet it posted defending Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs. The post, which was made earlier this month, claimed that
Continue ReadingPat Gelsinger has a massive task ahead of him when he takes over as Intel CEO next month. The semiconductor company, whose products have served as the brains of countless computers and other important technologies, has in recent years lost its position as the industry’s undisputed leader. Among the biggest challenges Intel faces: unprecedented competition
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Despite a number of major COVID-19-related changes to last year’s school year, students and schools still found ways to increase graduation rates.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — One person was critically injured overnight driving into a concrete wall outside Legoland. Police were called about 12:30 a.m. Thursday to 24th Street and Grand Avenue on a single-vehicle crash. Officers say a black Ford Focus was traveling south on Grand Avenue at
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