Hedge fund Alden Global is buying newspaper chain Tribune Publishing
Hedge fund Alden Global Capital will acquire the rest of what it does not already own of Tribune Publishing, owner of the Chicago Tribune, the New…
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Fat Tuesday in New Orleans still has heart despite COVID restrictions
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WALA) — Some are calling it “Skinny Tuesday” in New…
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Oregon VA still seeking applicants for Educational Bridge Grants
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is still accepting applications for the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant, a grant program that was…
Continue ReadingPenn State University Police investigate ‘Zoom-bombings’
Click here for updates on this story STATE COLLEGE, PA (WPMT) — Penn State University Police said they are…
Continue ReadingTribune journalists react to the ‘gut punch’ announcement of hedge fund acquisition
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “Gut…
Continue ReadingChinese drone company EHang’s shares plunged 63% after fraud claim
Investors have been dumping shares in Chinese drone maker EHang, after a short-seller accused the US-listed company of fraud. Shares of the…
Continue ReadingCongress is about to grill Robinhood’s CEO. What questions do you have?
On Thursday, the US House Financial Services Committee will grill the chief executives of Robinhood and other companies involved in last…
Continue ReadingWoman sentenced to 3 days a year in jail for 3 consecutive years after fatal crash
Click here for updates on this story Jackson County, North Carolina (WLOS) — A woman who crashed while driving impaired…
Continue ReadingAt least 27 students kidnapped as armed men storm Nigeria school
At least 27 students were abducted Wednesday when armed men raided a state-run school in Niger State, north-west Nigeria, a government official told…
Continue ReadingCeiling falls on mom and 6-month-old daughter after pipes burst
Click here for updates on this story Sugar Land, Texas (KTRK) — A Sugar Land mom is trying to figure out her next move…
Continue ReadingWendy’s is heating up the chicken sandwich wars with this new item
Wendy’s is heating up the fried chicken sandwich wars — quite literally this time. The newest entrant into the poultry clash is a Jalapeño…
Continue ReadingFears for dozens of students after armed men storm school in Nigeria
At least 27 students were abducted Wednesday when armed men raided a state-run school in Niger State, north-west Nigeria, a government official told…
Continue ReadingChinese drone company EHang shares plunged 63% after fraud claim
Investors are dumping shares in Chinese drone maker EHang, after a short-seller accused the US-listed company of fraud. Shares of the Nasdaq-listed…
Continue ReadingHospital says it has treated 60 patients for carbon monoxide poisoning
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — Some families could be going into their third night without power…
Continue ReadingApplebee’s thinks it knows the way to your heart: Cheeto-flavored wings
Applebee’s is launching a new online-only brand. The main menu item? Cheeto-flavored wings. Customers can start ordering from Cosmic Wings,…
Continue ReadingThe curious story behind the pandemic’s weirdest chart
Americans are spending less on their credit cards since the pandemic started. But, unlike other economic data points that are inching towards…
Continue ReadingThe Los Angeles school board slashes its police force and diverts $25 million to services for Black students
Los Angeles schools are reorganizing the police agency responsible for school safety to combat systemic racism against Black students. The Board of…
Continue ReadingAn American family stuck in Gaza for months due to Covid restrictions finally leaves: ‘It was hell’
An American family visiting Gaza say they were left “stranded in a hellish situation” for months due to the coronavirus pandemic and a…
Continue ReadingHigh school sweethearts die of Covid-19 hours apart after one last family video call
Blanca Estela Rodriguez looked at her husband of almost 50 years as he lay sedated. Juan had a tube coming from his mouth and a machine was breathing…
Continue ReadingUS retail sales jump 5.3% in January
Retail sales increased sharply last month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, beating economists’ expectations and marking their first…
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