By Daniel Smithson Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville woman is accused of making threats of violence against a school over third graders being held back due to TCAP scores. Jessica Robertson, 20, is charged with making threats of mass violence against a school. On May 24, J.T.
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The bones of teens and young adults who lost significant weight after bariatric surgery were weaker than those of youth with similar levels of obesity who did not have surgery, a new study found. But that doesn’t mean bariatric surgery should be avoided for youth with severe obesity, said
Continue ReadingBy NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is releasing what it says are newly declassified examples of how U.S. surveillance programs are used. It’s part of a White House push to have those programs renewed by Congress before they expire at the end of the year. U.S. intelligence officials say electronic
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — There will be a new banner over Miami’s home floor next season. It’ll have a Heat logo and will be added to the rafters quietly, without any ceremony or sounds of fans cheering. Eastern Conference champion banners don’t merit a Heat party. Only NBA championship banners
Continue ReadingBy Lydia Fielder Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville security guard is grieving the deaths of his son and daughter, who died less than two months apart. Calvin Johnson said he would not wish this on any parent. “I guess I’m trying to maintain my sanity, keep my
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The first national tour of Broadway’s “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” makes its California debut this week for the first time, arriving as a poignant, posthumous celebration following the rock music icon’s death last month. Co-writer Katori Hall says she hopes “we’ll always be
Continue ReadingBy Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — The US aviation system is set for a record-breaking summer, with the Transportation Security Administration already reporting passenger volumes greater than pre-pandemic levels during the Memorial Day weekend. That holiday weekend was uneventful, but experts are concerned that things might not go smoothly all summer for a system that
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — When Tim Cook took over as Apple CEO from Steve Jobs nearly 12 years ago, some thought the company was already at its peak. Under Cook, however, Apple’s market cap has surged by more than 700% to nearly $3 trillion. Its iPhone business has continued to be
Continue ReadingCNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — When Tim Cook took over as Apple CEO from Steve Jobs nearly 12 years ago, some thought the company was already at its peak. Under Cook, however, Apple’s market cap has surged by more than 700% to nearly $3 trillion. Its iPhone business has continued to
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Though the project was never released, Joseph Fiennes being cast to play Michael Jackson in 2017 created a whitewashing controversy. Now the actor is expressing regret for taking the role of the music icon in an episode of the anthology series “Urban Myths.” The pulled episode was about
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s ruling party has retained leadership of the country’s parliament with the election of its consensus candidates as Senate president and speaker of the House of Representatives. Godswill Akpabio was elected Senate president and Tajudeen Abbas became House speaker on Tuesday before members of parliament who
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The trainer of two horses that died at Belmont Park – home of the Belmont Stakes – said he has been left “heartbroken” and “devastated” by the news. Mark A. Hennig told CNN that both his horses, Mashnee Girl and Excursionniste, had been healthy heading into their respective races
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Anita Baker is continuing her tour solo after she accused supporters of fellow singer and songwriter Babyface of bullying her online. She announced the news on Twitter Tuesday. “After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act,” she
Continue ReadingBy DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Senior Polish officials say they plan to expand a campaign to seek massive World War II reparations from Germany, turning to Greece and other European countries as potential allies. Warsaw last year formally demanded compensation of $1.3 trillion, while Greece is seeking more than $300 billion
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The number of people in work in the United Kingdom has climbed above its pre-pandemic level for the first time, reaching a record high. But that hasn’t plugged worker shortages that are pushing up wages and making Britain’s inflation problem harder to solve. Employment hit a record 33.1
Continue ReadingBy Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — King Kalakaua’s birthday on November 16th, 1875, marked Hawaii’s first regatta with extensive rowing competition. The King, a rowing buff, viewed the event from his yacht along with other members of his royal family. The interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) added
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers wants the Biden Administration to punish South Africa for what they call its support for Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. They say in a letter published Tuesday in The New York Times that they want to relocate an
Continue ReadingBy Shanila Kabir Click here for updates on this story WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KITV) — A family of pet pigs were found dead at the Hawaii Country Club, and managers say nearby poachers have been a serious issue for the Club for years. The pigs played an essential role when it came to cleanup: they fed
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (Reuters) — Kylian Mbappé desmintió este martes una información publicada por el diario francés Le Parisien que indicaba que el capitán de la selección francesa tenía decidido marcharse al Real Madrid en este mismo verano europeo. Antes, este lunes, L’Equipe había informado que Mbappé había comunicado al Paris Saint-Germain que no se
Continue ReadingIvana Zlotogwiazda (CNN)– Las vacunas en Argentina son gratuitas, por ser un derecho, y también obligatorias, ya que es considerado parte de la responsabilidad ciudadana de cada individuo dárselas, según lo decreta el Calendario Nacional de Vacunación anual. Por eso, el Estado Nacional argentino garantiza vacunas gratuitas para todos los ciudadanos sin que haya una
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