Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A high-ranking elected official in California’s Orange County has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in a far-reaching scheme that misused COVID-19 relief funds that should have been used to feed the elderly. Andrew Do, a county supervisor who recently resigned his post, entered the plea in
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.” As a Londoner, the German bombing raids on the city during World War II are never all that far from his mind. But this image was of a Black boy being evacuated and he wanted
Continue ReadingBy Spencer Wilson Click here for updates on this story SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — The CAFE Food Rescue in Summit County is not the first organization in Colorado whose mission is to divert food waste from landfills and even compost back into the hands of hungry communities, but it is the first to repackage
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s anti-terrorist squad is investigating a strong explosion that wrecked an Athens apartment, killing one man and severely injuring a woman. Police spokeswoman Constantina Dimoglidou says the identity of the victim is unknown, and that the injured woman was not in a position to help authorities due to the gravity of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to stop the execution of South Carolina inmate Richard Moore. There were no dissents in the brief order issued by the high court. Moore, who is Black, asked for his execution to be stopped because he is the only person on South Carolina
Continue ReadingBy Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — It started with a bronze replica of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk on the National Mall in Washington, DC – topped with a basketball-sized poop. Now, anti-Trump statues are popping up in more US cities. The latest appeared in Philadelphia’s Maja Park Wednesday morning, where someone positioned a roughly eight-foot statue of
Continue ReadingWJLA, CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A lot of people stick with their bank for a loooong time — maybe because it’s such
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — After a nearly yearlong vacuum, Iraq’s Parliament has elected a new speaker, selecting a prominent Sunni lawmaker who has a close relationship with Iran. Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who served a previous stint as speaker from 2006 to 2009, was elected by a vote of 182 of the 269 legislators who attended
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid. Mark Longo says at least six officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation seized the squirrel from his upstate
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Federal highway officials have announced $635 million of grants to repair or replace old bridges across the U.S. The grants awarded Thursday include improvements to a 200-foot-high bridge in Yellowstone National Park and the replacement of a bridge not far from a landslide zone in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve. The money
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(update: adding video, comments from MorningStar) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Witches Paddle returned for its fifth year Thursday evening. Each Halloween, Central Oregonians gather at Riverbend Park in their best witch costumes to paddleboard together. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is the beneficiary of this year’s event. The nonprofit organization provides essential prevention services
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Four years ago, Georgia was at the center of attempts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss. Officials from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, down to individual poll workers faced an onslaught of attacks, including harassment, physical threats and legal action. This
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In less than a week, we could know who the next president of the United States will be, as well as the winners of numerous statewide and local races, along with state and local ballot measures.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Human-caused climate change made Spain’s rainfall about 12% heavier and doubled the likelihood of a storm as intense as this week’s deluge of Valencia, according to a rapid but partial analysis Thursday by World Weather Attribution, a group of international scientists who study global warming’s role in extreme weather. Monstrous flash floods in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s no surprise that workers feel burned-out. We’ve been through a lot the past few years. A global pandemic took loved ones’ lives and left parents working without childcare. College graduates began first jobs without lunch buddies or in-person mentors. Elections and wars divided families and places of work.
Continue ReadingBy Gracee Mattiace Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Downtown Association said downtown businesses are relying on people from around Western North Carolina to show their support as they begin to reopen after Helene. FEMA reports that 40% of businesses don’t reopen after a disaster, which is
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — There is increased security at a downtown Detroit convention center ahead of next week’s presidential election. Elections officials say Thursday that metal detectors are located at the entrances to the hall where ballots will be counted. To enter, public observers, vote challengers and the media will have to show poll
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon’s inspector general. The Defense Department’s auditor reviewed prices paid for 46 spare parts on the C-17 from 2018 to 2022 and found
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 31, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an unexpected move, Arnold Schwarzenegger, a lifelong Republican and former California governor, announced his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. Known for his independent voice and candid approach, Schwarzenegger’s endorsement has stirred significant
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A moving company representative and lawyers were expected to be given access to Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment on Thursday after the former New York City mayor failed to turn over belongings to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him. The two sides hurled allegations against each
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