By MATTHEW PERRONE and TOM MURPHY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping. The action is part of a sweeping effort by the Food and
Continue ReadingGOOD THURSDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Today we continue what will be a long run of very sunny days. With highs in the mid 70’s today, we won’t be as warm as yesterday, but this only marks the beginning of a serious warmup for the High Desert. Northerly breezes at 5-15 mph will get a little gusty
Continue ReadingBy JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, a ruling likely to lead to more people legally armed. The decision came out as Congress and
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Justin Timberlake went viral for the wrong reasons and now he’s saying sorry. The singer was caught performing an awkward dance routine during a performance in Washington, DC on Wednesday, and he had a hilarious reply. “D.C., I want to apologize to you for two reasons: here and here,” he said in
Continue ReadingBy ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A judge gave final approval Thursday to a settlement topping $1 billion for victims of the collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium building that killed 98 people, one of the deadliest building failures in U.S. history. The decision by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael
Continue ReadingBy ANNA HELHOSKI of NerdWallet Buy now, pay later financing options are increasingly being offered by for-profit credentialing schools and boot camps. The “learn now, pay later” concept is appealing, and students are already familiar with the name brand companies since buy now, pay later is ubiquitous within online retail. But are these just risky
Continue ReadingBy ANNA HELHOSKI of NerdWallet Buy now, pay later financing options are increasingly being offered by for-profit credentialing schools and boot camps. The “learn now, pay later” concept is appealing, and students are already familiar with the name brand companies since buy now, pay later is ubiquitous within online retail. But are these just risky
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By Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — It’s finally summer in Portland and we’re about to see the hottest temperatures of the year so far. So how are people planning to keep their pets safe during this incoming heat wave? “Well if it’s too hot, first of all
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has ordered the online publication of 170 volumes of its Jewish files from the recently opened archives of the Pope Pius XII pontificate. The documentation contains 2,700 files of requests for Vatican help from Jewish groups and families, many of them baptized Catholics, so not
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Continue ReadingBy Adrian Thomas Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — Multnomah County had some of the most heat-related deaths across Oregon during last June’s deadly heat wave. Officials reported 72 deaths, all the victims 48 years old or older. This year, officials say there will be 18 cooling centers across the
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Nike is the latest Western brand to leave Russia. In a statement, the clothing manufacturer said that it has “made the decision to leave the Russian marketplace” and that its “priority is to ensure we are fully supporting our employees while we responsibly scale down our operations over the coming
Continue ReadingBy Laura Ly and Eric Levenson, CNN Federal prosecutors asked a judge in a court filing Wednesday to sentence Ghislaine Maxwell to 30 to 55 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor and other charges related to a sprawling conspiracy to abuse young girls with the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. “Maxwell was an adult
Continue ReadingBy Greg Payne Click here for updates on this story LINN COUNTY, Kansas (KCTV) — We have now learned Linn County firefighter Joshua Haynes has died after he was critically injured while responding to a fire earlier this week. The passing of Josh Haynes is just devastating for this rural Linn County community. A number
Continue ReadingBy Brad Parks, CNN Federal prosecutors asked a federal judge in the District of Minnesota on Wednesday to sentence former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 25 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin pleaded guilty in December to depriving Floyd of his civil rights when the former officer kneeled on Floyd’s
Continue ReadingBy Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story CHICKASAW, Alabama (WALA) — Police released new details on alleged abuse happening at a group home in Mobile County. Two group home workers were arrested Tuesday after Chickasaw Police say they poured boiling hot water on a patient. Investigators say the patient suffers from mental
Continue ReadingBy Hal Scheurich Click here for updates on this story ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WALA) — A family visiting Orange Beach found themselves faced with a scary situation Tuesday night, June 21, 2022. A small child found a folded dollar bill on the ground in a crowded public parking lot. Inside it, Orange Beach Police found
Continue ReadingBy KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister says the government has got more than 21,000 former local employees and other endangered people out of Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power almost a year ago. But around 10,000 people are still waiting for an opportunity to get out with German help. Annelena
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story OAK CREEK, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Oak Creek Fire Department is responding to a 2-alarm structure fire Wednesday evening, June 22. Crews responded to the area near Rawson and Clement Avenue. According to officials, the fire was initially coming from the roof of the building.
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Ghislaine Maxwell debería recibir una sentencia de entre 30 y 55 años de prisión por su papel en los abusos sexuales de Jeffrey Epstein a niñas menores de edad entre 1994 y 2004, según un memorando de sentencia presentado por los fiscales federales este miércoles. En respuesta a la petición
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