BERLIN (AP) — Germany is working on plans to relax coronavirus restrictions after the peak in new cases has passed, likely by the end of February. Unlike some of its European neighbors, Germany still has many pandemic restrictions in place that exclude unvaccinated people from restaurants, public venues and some stores. A government spokeswoman said
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany is working on plans to relax coronavirus restrictions after the peak in new cases has passed, likely by the end of February. Unlike some of its European neighbors, Germany still has many pandemic restrictions in place that exclude unvaccinated people from restaurants, public venues and some stores. A government spokeswoman said
Continue ReadingBy KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press Pandemic Valentine’s Day No. 2 is coming up fast. Some folks will be heading to restaurants for romantic, socially distanced dinners. But many of us will be hunkering down at home, celebrating our partnerships or friends or roommates as best we can. One way to make the day feel special
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Kimberly Stewart has a new ring. The daughter of legendary singer Rod Stewart took to Instagram on Sunday to announce her engagement to producer Jesse Shapira. She also showed off her engagement ring. “Forever,” she captioned the post, adding a heart emoji. Her famous father joined the couple at Craig’s in Los
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A caravan of vehicles drove through Minneapolis demanding justice in the death of Amir Locke, the 22-year old Black man who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police as officers served a no-knock search warrant. Sunday’s caravan of about 50 vehicles was organized by the Racial Justice Network and other police accountability groups.
Continue ReadingCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A Venezuelan baby is dead and the mother was injured after Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard officers fired at a boat transporting migrants. Prime Minister Keith Rowley says the shooting happened Saturday during “security operations” at sea involving the Coast Guard and human traffickers. The agency in a news release said
Continue ReadingCNN By Andy Rose, CNN A Colorado man is accused of breaking into a ranch owned by billionaire Michael Bloomberg and kidnapping an employee, asking her about the former New York City mayor’s daughters, according to an arrest warrant affidavit and a criminal complaint filed in federal court. Joseph Beecher allegedly rammed his truck through
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Diamond and Kate Sullivan, CNN Eric Lander, a top science adviser to President Joe Biden, resigned Monday after a White House investigation that found he had violated workplace policies became public. “We have assembled the most amazing set of people at OSTP, and we have together set out the most ambitious goals that
Continue ReadingBy MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Good government groups say New York’s ethics commission should investigate whether former Gov. Andrew Cuomo broke the law by accepting free help from former aides who worked to defend him against sexual harassment allegations. New York ethics law bans public officials from accepting gifts worth more
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Prior to Beijing, the U.S. and Canadian women’s hockey teams have faced off for gold in all but one of the past six Winter Olympics. The most recent matchup boiled down to a shootout, where the U.S. emerged victorious.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson initially supported Joe Rogan, but has “become educated” since learning of Rogan’s use of a racial slur. Rogan has been the center of controversy over his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” where he has made inaccurate claims about vaccinations and Covid-19. Spotify has come under fire
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Kleba dispels a rumor about an unfortunate testing debacle, gives insight into a day on the ice, and gets asked a starchy question about his futuristic eyewear.
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The Fond du Lac Sheriff’s Office reports deputies rescued man who fell through the ice on Lake Winnebago. It happened about half a mile north of Frazier Point at Lakeside Park on Saturday, Feb. 5. Deputies, along with City of Fond du
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — Amos Mosaner and Stefania Constantini clinched Italy’s first-ever Olympic curling medal. And they did it with one of the most dominating performances in Winter Games history. The Italian mixed doubles team beat Sweden 8-1 in seven ends in the semifinals. They are 10-0 in Beijing. Italy earned points in each of the
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Milwaukee Public School (MPS) officials will meet virtually with parents at Rufus King High School for a townhall on Monday, Feb. 7 to address recent gun violence on school grounds. It comes after five people were shot outside the school last week
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Kylie Jenner y Travis Scott tienen un nuevo bebé. La magnate del maquillaje anunció este domingo a través de su cuenta verificada de Instagram que dio a luz. La foto en blanco y negro que muestra a la que parece ser su hija de 4 años, Stormi, sosteniendo la mano
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Gun salutes have rung out in London and Edinburgh to mark the official start of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year. Elizabeth is Britain’s longest-serving monarch. She became queen on the death of her father King George VI from lung cancer at age 56 on Feb 6, 1952. The monarch does not
Continue ReadingBy SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has acknowledged that he erred when he announced that Myanmar’s military government had released an Australian economist detained for the past year. Hun Sen had said in a speech that Sean Turnell was released from detention on Sunday. He explained
Continue ReadingBANGOR, Maine (AP) — Acadia National Park wants to tear down the famous Jordan Pond House restaurant and replace it for as much as $20 million. The Bangor Daily News reported Monday that the current restaurant and gift shop have design flaws that require costly repairs. The Jordan Pond House is at a scenic spot
Continue ReadingMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Nike is no longer sponsoring Manchester United player Mason Greenwood who is on police bail after being questioned on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman. The sportswear firm initially suspended its deal with Greenwood after his arrest last week, saying it was “deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations.”
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