By Alyssa Jackson Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — A hot meal and warm place to rest are that much more important as Kansas City, Missouri, continues in the single digits. People like Shera McClelland see the worst of it. “I work at a hospital, and me and my
Continue ReadingBy Caleb Wethington Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (KMOV) — A man wrote a heartfelt get-well message to his sick mother in the snow outside of TriStar Summit Medical Center Tuesday night. According to the medical center, Nelson Brothers’ mother, Amy is a patient at Summit who was feeling, “down and
Continue ReadingBy Daniela Leon Click here for updates on this story SHAWNEE, Kansas (KSHB) — A third grader within the Shawnee Mission School District is making waves for her small business. In between school, competitive dance, family and friends, 10-year-old Gaby Ruiz is the proud owner of Gaby’s Art Shop, a jewelry-making business that focuses on
Continue ReadingBy DIANE JEANTET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police say that a suspect has been arrested in the brutal killing of an American art dealer who was the co-owner of a prominent gallery in Manhattan. The 75-year-old Brent Sikkema was found dead on Monday with 18 stab wounds in his Rio de
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — European lawmakers have adopted a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas, on the condition that the Palestinian militant group in Gaza be dismantled and that all hostages it holds be released. The conflict has divided EU countries and political groups at the legislative assembly, and reaching a
Continue ReadingSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on charges of domestic violence. He is expected to appear in court on Thursday. The rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernández, was arrested Wednesday in the capital of Santo Domingo and is being held in jail. No
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Frith, Clemson University (The Conversation) — Few objects in the world are more immediately recognizable than the barcode. After all, barcodes are all around us — more than 6 billion are scanned every single day. They’re on the books we buy and the packages that land on our doorsteps. They’ve become such an
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI (AP) — A fire official in western India says a boat has capsized in a lake and drowned 15 students and one teacher. Jitu Parmar, a fire officer in the city of Vadodara, says 11 students were rescued and a search is on for one missing person. The accident occurred in Harani Lake
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Thousands of cinema lovers, Hollywood celebrities, industry executives and filmmakers from around the world have arrived in a very snowy Park City, Utah, for 10 days of movie watching. The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, the world’s premier showcase for independent film,
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN LONG, GISELA SALOMON AND STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is closing in on a Senate deal on border security and Ukraine funding as the White House tries to resolve one of the last major sticking points in the talks. At issue is whether to preserve the president’s authority
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Finley Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — When Belmont student Jillian Ludwig was shot and killed by a man who had been released after being found incompetent to stand trial, Katherine Morrison could only shake her head. Morrison does not know Ludwig or her accused murderer Shaquille Taylor,
Continue ReadingBy Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Relocating to a sunny Mediterranean city in Spain isn’t always just for a more relaxed lifestyle — although siestas are a definite plus. Making the leap can also lead to pursuits you’ve dreamed of in a place you love. Just ask Matthew Coe. The 60-year-old real estate and corporate
Continue ReadingBy Matt Woods Click here for updates on this story WEST ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Pamela Paul felt compelled to make a change in her life. It wasn’t good enough that she had turned her life around for the better and was able to lead a productive life. Seeing people all around who needed
Continue ReadingBRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands of people have rallied across Slovakia as protests intensify against a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the penal code. The protests in 24 cities and towns Thursday took place hours after President Zuzana Čaputová voiced her strong opposition to the changes, saying they could
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s institutions are gearing up for a fight over Hungary and a controversial transfer of 10 billion euros or nearly $11 billion in funds to Budapest. The European Parliament decided to assess on Thursday whether to take the European Commission to court over allegations that
Continue ReadingBy THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Issey Miyake’s fall-winter collection has transformed the runway in Paris’ Palais de Tokyo into a visual feast, fusing art and fashion at Paris Fashion Week. Ronan Bouroullec’s vibrant drawings were sparingly used on Miyake’s pleats, creating an impactful display on Thursday. The collection, a dance of
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story SOUTH POINT, Hawaii (KITV) — The fatal drowning on Saturday, Jan. 13, is the fourth such fatal incident in the last six years at the South Point cliff dive, according to Hawaii Police Department Records. A similar fatal incident happened as recently as June 2023.
Continue ReadingBy Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A father and son are suing the City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu police officers, and HPD and city officials, for what they claim is use of excessive and deadly force on New Year’s Day. The federal lawsuit stems from the island-wide
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Coca Cola-owned BodyArmor is unleashing its newest beverage as part of its years-long effort to overthrow Pepsi’s Gatorade from its position as the top-selling sports drink brand. Rolling out to retailers this month is BodyArmor Zero Sugar, a sugar-free version of its popular flavored sports drink, taking
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press A Russian city near the Ukrainian border canceled its traditional Orthodox Epiphany festivities on Friday due to the threat of attacks as Kyiv’s forces pursue a new strategy with the war approaching its two-year milestone. The city of Belgorod has scrapped events in which the faithful plunge into ponds and pools
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