By Lisa Respers France, CNN Maksim Chmerkovskiy has shared that he has made it safely to Poland from his native Ukraine. The “Dancing With the Stars” alum has been documenting his time in Ukraine during the invasion by Russian forces. In a note posted on his Instagram stories late Monday, Chmerkovskiy wrote that he had
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan says he and his second wife Jennifer McDaniel are divorced. Hogan shared the news on social media after some asked about his relationship status when he was pictured with a different woman. “Yo Maniacs just for the record, the Facebook and Instagram posts are of me
Continue ReadingBy DAVID McHUGH Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The International Energy Agency’s 31 member countries have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves “to send a strong message to oil markets” that supplies won’t fall short after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The board of the Paris-based IEA made
Continue ReadingBy DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The International Energy Agency’s 31 member countries have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves “to send a strong message to oil markets” that supplies won’t fall short after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The board of the Paris-based IEA
Continue ReadingGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley and North Carolina State coach Wes Moore headlined the list of Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball honors. Kitley was named league player of the year after ranking second in the league in both scoring and rebounding. She is the first Virginia Tech player to claim that
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN Business As hacking by nation-states has grown more pervasive in recent years, Microsoft has long called for the creation of a new Geneva Convention governing cyberspace. But now, for the first time, the tech giant appears to be suggesting that cyberattacks tied to the war in Ukraine could potentially be considered
Continue ReadingCNN By Brian Fung, CNN Business As hacking by nation-states has grown more pervasive in recent years, Microsoft has long called for the creation of a new Geneva Convention governing cyberspace. But now, for the first time, the tech giant appears to be suggesting that cyberattacks tied to the war in Ukraine could potentially be
Continue ReadingThis current system starts out mild for all of our resorts. Highs will be in the low 40’s, so we can expect mixed showers at Mt. Bachelor for the day. Temperatures will cool quickly and rain will turn to snow tonight. 3-9″ of fresh snow are expected to accumulate by Thursday morning. This will be
Continue ReadingBy KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge said that while it’s likely that some parts of Georgia’s redistricting plans violate federal law, he’ll allow the new congressional and state legislative maps to be used for this year’s elections because changes at this point would be too disruptive. U.S. District Judge Steve
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Sun Belt Conference released a football schedule for the coming season that includes new members Marshall, Southern Mississippi and Old Dominion. The announcement comes two weeks after Conference USA put out its 2022 schedule with those schools included. The dispute over where Marshall, Southern Mississippi and Old Dominion compete next
Continue ReadingGOOD TUESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… A heavy flow of moisture out of the SW will give us some very warm temperatures today, along with a chance of scattered showers all day long. Highs will be around 60 degrees and SW winds will pick up to 10-15 mph, with some areas seeing gusts to 20 mph. Those
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and civil rights activist Tommie Smith is working on a graphic novel based on his life. Norton Young Readers announced Tuesday that Smith’s “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice” will be published Sept. 27. Smith, 77, won a gold medal after placing first in the 200-meter sprint
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and civil rights activist Tommie Smith is working on a graphic novel based on his life. Norton Young Readers announced Tuesday that Smith’s “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice” will be published Sept. 27. Smith, 77, won a gold medal after placing first in the 200-meter sprint
Continue ReadingBy DAVID CUSTER, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) — A former Grand Blanc High School English teacher accused of misconduct involving a former student has pled guilty to criminal sexual conduct charges. Michael Paris, 35, was initially charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Marvel is Disney’s biggest brand in its media empire, and it’s about to get even bigger on Disney+. A number of Marvel series that originally streamed on Netflix, such as “Daredevil,” “The Punisher,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist” and “Jessica Jones,” will be heading to Disney+ on March 16, Disney announced
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Domino’s Pizza CEO Ritch Allison announced his retirement Tuesday, the same day the company announced weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. Allison, 55, said he will step down at the end of April. He will be replaced by Russell Weiner, 53, who is currently Domino’s president and chief operating officer. Domino’s global
Continue ReadingState media says a fire broke out in a shopping mall in the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing 11 people and injuring seven others. SANA reported Tuesday that two people were rescued from the La Mirada Mall building and the injured were immediately transferred to the local Al-Mowasat University Hospital. It added that several of
Continue ReadingBy RAMI MUSA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libyan lawmakers have confirmed a new transitional government. The move is likely to lead to parallel administrations and fuel mounting tensions in a country that has been mired in conflict for the past decade. Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bashagha submitted his Cabinet to the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Florida swing on the PGA Tour resumes with the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. It’s the second tour event of “elevated status” in three weeks following the Tiger Woods-hosted Genesis Invitational at Riviera. The field isn’t quite as strong. Bay Hill has five of the top 10 players in
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