By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business After hosts of NBC’s late night shows were hit with Covid, the network’s morning show had a host of its own catch the virus. Hoda Kotb — one of the hosts of the NBC’s “Today” — said on Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid. “Thx for well wishes!
Continue ReadingCNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, Betsy Klein and Gabby Orr, CNN Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Thursday that more than a dozen of her former Trump administration colleagues plan to meet next week to try and stop former President Donald Trump as he continues to “manipulate people and divide our country.” “Next week,
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, Betsy Klein and Gabby Orr, CNN Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Thursday that more than a dozen of her former Trump administration colleagues plan to meet next week to try and stop former President Donald Trump as he continues to “manipulate people and divide our country.” “Next week, a
Continue ReadingBy KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says the stepmother of a girl who disappeared in 2019 at age 5 has been charged with welfare fraud for collecting food stamps in her name. The agency said Thursday that Kayla Montgomery has been charged one with one count
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister has denounced a Facebook ban imposed on a far-right party for allegedly violating the social network’s rules on the fight against COVID-19 and hate speech. Facebook’s owner, Meta, removed the profile of Poland’s Confederation Freedom and Independence party on Wednesday, over posts criticizing vaccination and the wearing of
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman has been charged in an ongoing child abuse investigation in the mountains. The Black Mountain Police Department says on Jan. 4, 2022, Sheena Ruby Morris was charged with Felony Child Abuse with Serious Bodily Injury. Police say
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN A look back that reverberates into the present, “Women of the Movement” chronicles the murder of Emmett Till, and his mother’s turn to activism in the wake of that horror. Transformed into an ABC limited series, the project carries the throwback feel of miniseries the way broadcasters used to make
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MITCHELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Authorities in Mitchell County are investigating an accidental shooting involving a 2-year-old child. The incident happened about 4 p.m. Wednesday on Deer Park Loop in Spruce Pine. Details are limited, but Mitchell County Sheriff Donald Street says deputies took
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter loss widened, with the home goods retailer saying supply chain issues are continuing to squeeze its business. The Union, New Jersey-based company lost $276.4 million, or $2.78 per share, for the three months ended Nov. 27. That compares with a loss of $75
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Guitarist and singer John Mayer will not be appearing at the “Playing in the Sand” festival with the band Dead & Company because he has tested positive for Covid-19, according to the band’s verified Twitter account. “Today, just prior to leaving for Mexico, per his physician, @JohnMayer tested positive for
Continue ReadingBy BARRY HATTON Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s government has announced new incentives for people to get COVID-19 booster shots. People who had a booster jab two weeks previously will from next Monday no longer need to show a negative coronavirus test result to attend events and enter places where it otherwise would
Continue ReadingMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Powerball tickets sold in Wisconsin and California were winners of the latest jackpot and will split $632 million. The Wisconsin Lottery says the winning ticket in its state was sold in a Green Bay suburb at a Citgo station on Packerland Drive. The retailer will receive $100,000 for selling the winning
Continue ReadingALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s presidency says the country’s ambassador has returned to Paris, three months after being recalled amid tensions related to the era of French colonial rule in the North African country. The move was announced by Algeria’s presidency Thursday. In October, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recalled ambassador Antar Daoud, citing alleged “irresponsible comments”
Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remained at historically low levels, suggesting that the job market remains strong. U.S. jobless claims rose by 7,000 last week to 207,000. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week gyrations, rose by
Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remained at historically low levels, suggesting that the job market remains strong. U.S. jobless claims rose by 7,000 last week to 207,000. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week gyrations, rose by
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest has brought a halt to travel across Washington’s Cascade mountains, flood warnings, school closures and icy roads. Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state along with Stevens Pass on U.S. 2, White Pass on U.S. 12 and Blewett Pass on U.S. 97 were
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest has brought a halt to travel across Washington’s Cascade mountains, flood warnings, school closures and icy roads. Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state along with Stevens Pass on U.S. 2, White Pass on U.S. 12 and Blewett Pass on U.S. 97 were
Continue ReadingBy Anneken Tappe, CNN Business America closed out 2021 with strong jobs gains, economists predict. But just days into the new year, the Omicron variant is causing infections to soar and businesses to struggle. Will that derail the jobs recovery? It’s a bit too early to tell, in part because it’s unclear how long the
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe’s sky is filling up with near-empty flights that even airlines admit serve no purpose except securing valuable time slots at some of the world’s biggest airports. The practice comes as the European Union has committed to being a global leader in combating climate change and flights
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe’s sky is filling up with near-empty flights that even airlines admit serve no purpose except securing valuable time slots at some of the world’s biggest airports. The practice comes as the European Union has committed to being a global leader in combating climate change and flights
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