By Jen Christensen, CNN Nutrition benefits could be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found that eligible seniors who used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program, the government program that offers benefits to cover food purchases for people in need, had
Continue ReadingBy Justina Latimer Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Two single mothers became first-time homeowners through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville on Tuesday. As the families arrived to see their new homes on Tuesday, a former NFL star was there to present them with a few unexpected surprises. “This
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s gubernatorial election hung on a knife’s edge Wednesday, with the race too early to call in a state that has voted in Democratic governors since 1986. Democrat Tina Kotek was slightly ahead of Republican Christine Drazan, according to partial results from the secretary of state’s
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El vigente campeón del mundo, Francia, presentó su lista de futbolistas convocados al Mundial de Qatar 2022. El seleccionado de Didier Deschamps, que busca romper la maldición y repetir título de manera consecutiva, llega como uno de los favoritos, con figuras de Rusia 2018 como Varane, Griezmann, Giroud y Mbappé,
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Finley Click here for updates on this story NOLENSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Lisa Garramone, the commissioner at the center of a ticket-fixing scandal, exposed by WSMV4 Investigates, lost her bid for re-election Tuesday night. Garramone came in third (2,311 votes), behind new commissioners Kate Cortner (2,535 votes) and Jessica Salamida (2,777 votes). The
Continue ReadingBy Kurt Erickson Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) — Voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults. Despite a slew of groups and elected officials calling for its defeat, “yes” votes for Amendment 3 outpaced “no” votes by a
Continue ReadingBy MATT OLBERDING Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Nearly three years after their privileges ended, a group of Lincoln cardiologists are being welcomed back to the city’s cardiac specialty hospital. CHI Health announced Wednesday that physicians at Pioneer Heart Institute now have privileges to perform procedures at
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If weather conditions are favorable, the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District plans to burn 13 piles of logging slash in the Outback Project area about a mile southeast of La Pine on Thursday. The 227-acre project is located within the Darlene Fire footprint from 2021.
Continue ReadingBy Liam Reilly, CNN The student facing assault charges after she repeatedly hurled a racial slur at a Black student on campus early Sunday morning has been permanently banned from campus and could face additional charges, the University of Kentucky president said. Sophia Rosing — who is no longer a student — was initially suspended
Continue ReadingCNN By Tim Lister, Darya Tarasova and Rob Picheta, CNN Russia has ordered a retreat from the key southern city of Kherson, the only regional capital it has captured since February’s invasion, in a dramatic strategic setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the face of Ukrainian advances in the region, Russian troops across the
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s foreign minister says China is an increasingly disruptive, global power and is warning businesses against deepening their ties, saying it carries “geopolitical risks.” Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly made the remarks at the University of Toronto ahead of her government introducing a Indo-Pacific strategy next month.
Continue ReadingCNN By Gabby Orr and Kristen Holmes, CNN Donald Trump wanted to catapult himself into a third presidential campaign with a wave of Republican midterm gains behind him. Instead, he emerges from Tuesday’s underwhelming election night facing questions about his political future and with the momentum behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially his potential chief
Continue ReadingBy Gabby Orr and Kristen Holmes, CNN Donald Trump wanted to catapult himself into a third presidential campaign with a wave of Republican midterm gains behind him. Instead, he emerges from Tuesday’s underwhelming election night facing questions about his political future and with the momentum behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially his potential chief nemesis
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN Business Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto entrepreneur known for providing a financial lifeline to struggling firms in the industry, is now in need of a bailout himself. Bankman-Fried, widely known as SBF, started this week firmly in the realm of billionaires, with an estimated fortune of more than $15 billion, according the
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the concussion protocol, coach Sean McVay says. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback entered the protocol Tuesday afternoon after consulting with the Rams’ medical staff, the team confirmed Wednesday. The Rams believe Stafford’s symptoms resulted from action in
Continue ReadingBy Daniella Diaz, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised her caucus Wednesday on a call with members for defying the odds and keeping more seats than expected in this year’s midterms — but shared no insight into her future and whether she will again run for the top job in her caucus. “Our candidates were
Continue ReadingBy JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe in a World Cup squad named amid injury concerns. He left out standout goalkeeper Mike Maignan because of an ongoing calf problem. Deschamps announced his 25-man squad on national television. Defending champion France opens
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods is returning to competition next month in the Bahamas. He announced his decision on Twitter and it was not a big surprise. Woods is tournament host of the Hero World Challenge. He’ll be part of a 20-man field that features 18 of the top 21 players in
Continue ReadingBy BRANDON GDULA numberFire Tom Brady, cumulatively, ranks as the QB13 this season. On a per-game basis, he is the QB22, ranking below Andy Dalton — believe it or not. Brady, though, is stepping into a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at a neutral location. The Broncos’ backfield was set to be a bit of
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Algunos aeropuertos, universidades y parques temáticos en Florida detuvieron sus operaciones el miércoles a medida que el huracán Nicole avanza hacia la costa este de Florida. El Aeropuerto Internacional de Orlando (MCO) dijo en Twitter que detendría las operaciones comerciales a las 4 p.m. ET del miércoles. El aeropuerto dijo que
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