By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press People working from home became younger, more diverse, better educated and more likely to move during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In many respects, the demographic makeup of people working from home from 2019 to 2021 became more like
Continue ReadingHARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A 78-year-old woman with two past bank robbery convictions faces new charges after authorities allege she handed a teller a note that said “I didn’t mean to scare you” during a recent Missouri heist. Bonnie Gooch is jailed on $25,000 bond after she was charged with one count of stealing or
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas. (AP) — Sinead Farrelly says she wouldn’t have been able to play soccer again if she hadn’t told her story. In 2021, Farrelly and fellow player Mana Shim accused former National Women’s Soccer League coach Paul Riley of misconduct and sexual coercion in an article published
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas. (AP) — Sinead Farrelly says she wouldn’t have been able to play soccer again if she hadn’t told her story. In 2021, Farrelly and fellow player Mana Shim accused former National Women’s Soccer League coach Paul Riley of misconduct and sexual coercion in an article published
Continue ReadingCNN By Andrew Millman, CNN Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York reiterated on Sunday her call for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas following revelations that he didn’t disclose several luxury trips subsidized by a Republican megadonor. In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union,” Ocasio-Cortez called for
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed pitcher Bennett Sousa from the Cincinnati Reds. Sousa is headed to Milwaukee’s Triple-A affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee. Cincinnati received cash and international bonus money in exchange for Sousa. The Reds had designated him for assignment last week. The 28-year-old went 3-0 with an 8.41 ERA in
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm kept hearing how he was destined to win this Masters because so many Spanish stars were aligned in his favor. Sunday was the birthdate of Seve Ballesteros, his idol and inspiration for playing. This year was the 40-year anniversary of the second Masters
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — El virus del covid-19 puede haberse originado en humanos, afirmó un científico chino. Las secuencias genéticas de las muestras virales tomadas del mercado de mariscos de Huanan en Wuhan – que se cree que es el sitio de la zona cero de la pandemia – eran “casi idénticas” a las de
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile, CNN A third juvenile suspect sought in connection with the recent shooting deaths of three teenagers in Central Florida has been arrested, according to police. The US Marshals Service “captured Tahj Brewton” on Saturday with assistance from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, according to a Facebook post from the
Continue ReadingCNN By Jasmine Wright, CNN Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on Sunday said “everything is on the table” following a Texas federal judge’s ruling to suspend the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the medication abortion drug mifepristone. In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union,” the secretary would
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Las autoridades iraníes utilizarán cámaras en lugares públicos para identificar a las mujeres que violen la ley del hiyab en el país, informaron los medios estatales. Las mujeres en Irán corren el riesgo de ser arrestadas por no cubrirse el pelo. Muchas han desafiado el código de vestimenta obligatorio como parte
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two former Black Democratic lawmakers who were expelled by Republican colleagues in Tennessee say they want to be reappointed, then elected back to their seats, following their ouster for a protest on the House floor urging passage of gun-control measures in the wake of a deadly
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Molly Shannon hosted “Saturday Night Live” on April 8 and reprised her iconic character, 50-year-old woman Sally O’Malley. The character returned in a sketch featuring the episode’s musical guest, the Jonas Brothers, with Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas all appearing on stage to introduce Sally O’Malley as the band’s new choreographer.
Continue ReadingBy Sophie Tanno, CNN The BBC is seeking a swift resolution after Twitter branded it as “government funded media.” Britain’s national broadcaster is predominantly funded by UK households via a license fee, which is also required to watch non-BBC channels or live services. This is supplemented by income from commercial operations. The @BBC account —
Continue ReadingBy HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top health official said Sunday that a court ruling threatening the availability of a main drug used in medication abortion was “not America” and he did not rule out defying the judge’s order if necessary. “We want the courts to overturn this reckless decision,” Xavier
Continue ReadingBy James Felton and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — An Easter egg hunt is ruffling feathers, but it’s not the actual hunt that’s generating controversy; it’s the way in which the city of Flint notified residents. A Flint City Council member said the city used its alert
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HAVANA (AP) — From a two-room concrete home on the fringes of Cuba’s capital, the rumble of wooden drums spills out onto the streets. Neighbors gather at the door and kids climb a fence to peer inside. They watch as dozens of Cubans wearing white and African beads make offerings at a bright
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Lyon followed up its away win at Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-1 home win against Rennes in the French league. All of the scorers came through the club’s famed youth academy. Former Lyon forward Amine Gouiri opening the scoring for Rennes in the 11th minute. Midfielder Corentin Tolisso equalized for Lyon and
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, CNN Two people were killed and nearly a dozen more were injured after a 13-year-old crashed into two other vehicles while leading police on a chase in a stolen car in California over the weekend, authorities said. One person died at the scene and a 4-year-old girl died Wednesday from her injuries,
Continue ReadingMÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg’s chances of qualifying for European competition next season have taken a blow in a 2-0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. Nathan Ngoumou gave Gladbach the lead with his first Bundesliga goal after signing in August. Marcus Thuram was left unmarked to head in the second. Wolfsburg had the
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