When are the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Trials? Key dates before Paris Games
Olympic and Paralympic Trials and key competitions before the 2024 Paris Games.
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Can a DNA analysis help improve your fitness?
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people around the globe are spitting into vials in the hopes of learning more about their genes. But they’re not just looking for information about their ancestry. Increasingly, people are interested in pursuing how their genes may be affecting their health, nutrition, fitness potential and risk
Continue ReadingCity urges reporting of abuse of homeless people after disturbing account by Waikiki resident
By Shanila Kabir Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A Waikiki resident and homeless advocate told Island News he has seen many instances people abusing homeless individuals. He said he has witnessed people, and even some workers, in Waikiki dump their trash on homeless camps to get the people to leave.
Continue ReadingWahiawa General Hospital forced to transfer patients after air condition breakdown
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KITV) — A broken air conditioning system shut down inpatient services for several days here at Wahiawa General Hospital, forcing patients to be transferred to other hospitals. “We like many hospitals in the state also have significant facilities infrastructure issues,” said Brian Cunningham,
Continue ReadingWere we friends? Jennifer Aniston doesn’t recognize David Schwimmer in hilarious Super Bowl spot
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Like a scene from an alternate universe, Jennifer Aniston can’t seem to remember who her “Friends” co-star David Schwimmer is in a new Super Bowl LVIII ad. Released on Tuesday, the ad features Aniston, among others, forgetting something about her life to make sure she has enough room in
Continue ReadingTravis Kelce may get a new ring this weekend. He answered whether Taylor Swift will, too
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce’s girlfriend scored some major trophies at the Grammys on Sunday. Next weekend, he’ll also try to win some new hardware. During Monday’s Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night press event in Las Vegas, Kelce began by saying, “What a time to be alive” and asserted that he
Continue ReadingAssaulted Texarkana Central Mall employee undergoing surgery, recovery
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, Texas (KTBS) — A Texarkana Central mall employee, who was assaulted on Jan. 20 during his custodial shift, has undergone face and eye surgeries and will endure a long recovery. According to a probable cause affidavit, the victim, Richard “Jay” Houff had asked two
Continue ReadingTrial set for Texarkana basketball coach for alleged sexual assault of minor
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, Texas (KTBS) — A trial date is set for Feb. 13 in the case of a former Texarkana Amateur Athletic Union basketball coach charged with sexual assault in alleged misconduct with a 16-year-old girl. The girl reported that in late September, Tevin Wilson texted
Continue ReadingColombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as ELN rebels promise to stop kidnappings
By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have reached a last-minute deal to extend a cease-fire that began last year by six months. ELN rebels also promised that they will stop kidnapping civilians for ransom. The truce was set to expire on Tuesday. But
Continue ReadingCommunity pleads for Asheville City Schools to not adopt Parents’ Bill of Rights
By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville City Schools is continuing to try to figure out its version of the Parents Bill of Rights at Monday night’s work session. The same legislation bans kindergarten through fourth-grade teachers from using material related to sexuality and gender identity
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs stars face jeers from crowd as Super Bowl week begins in Las Vegas
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After a long, grueling NFL season, it is finally Super Bowl week. The festivities got underway on Monday’s Opening Night, with players and personnel from both sides engaging with the media. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers arrived in Las Vegas, which is hosting the Super
Continue ReadingWildfires that are turning neighborhoods to ash are likely Chile’s deadliest on record, UN agency says
By Sahar Akbarzai and Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — The devastating wildfires tearing across large parts of Chile are believed to be the country’s deadliest on record, according to the United Nations disaster agency, as firefighters struggle to contain more than 160 blazes after days of burning. The fires have claimed at least 123 lives
Continue ReadingInvestigation underway after male juvenile dies at Transylvania County camp
By Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after a juvenile died at a camp in Western North Carolina. Few details are available at the moment, but the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office confirms a male juvenile died at Trails Carolina Wilderness Camp in
Continue ReadingBig questions surround the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics exactly 2 years before the next Winter Games
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Construction on the much-debated bobsled track hasn’t even begun. Plans for the San Siro Stadium, where the opening ceremony is slated to be held, remain unclear. And an all-new 15,000-seat hockey arena that’s supposed to welcome back NHL players to the Olympics for the
Continue ReadingBud Light’s Super Bowl commercial leans on humor after a year of turmoil and controversy
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Bud Light is back at the Super Bowl, this time with a funny “genie” to grant drinkers’ wishes. The beleaguered beer brand could have used a few miracles itself after one of its rockiest years ever. The 60-second spot, called “Easy Night Out,” is part of Bud
Continue ReadingParis Olympics organizers ‘surprised’ by reports of investigation into president’s pay
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AND JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Paris Olympics organizers say they are surprised that the pay of their president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office. According to L’Equipe newspaper, quoting the French agency AFP, the investigation into Tony Estanguet’s pay was handed to Paris police
Continue ReadingJesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Even as Catholic dogma continues to repudiate same-sex marriage and gender transition, one of the most prominent religious orders in the United States — the Jesuits — is strengthening a unique outreach program for LGBTQ+ Catholics. The initiative — fittingly called Outreach — was founded
Continue ReadingMeta to add ‘AI generated’ label to images created with OpenAI, Midjourney and other tools
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta says it’s working to identify and label AI-generated images shared on its platforms that were created by third-party tools, as the company prepares for the 2024 election season amid a proliferation of artificial intelligence tools that threaten to muddy the information ecosystem. In the coming months,
Continue ReadingThe US economy is doing well. President Biden wants to know why so many Americans are still feeling bad
By MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — By many metrics, the US economy is humming along. The jobs market is robust; consumers are spending again; and inflation has eased to a three-year low. That has prompted President Joe Biden to repeatedly ask his advisers: Why then are so many Americans still not feeling great about
Continue ReadingRenowned country singer Toby Keith dies at 62 after battle with stomach cancer
CNN By Sara Smart and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Country singer Toby Keith died Monday at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family
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