After five days of internet blackout, Ugandans are back online as Bobi Wine remains under house arrest
Uganda’s internet shutdown has been described as a “textbook case of pre-meditated, pre-election internet blackout,” as…
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Corporate earnings don’t look great. But the drought may be over soon
It’s report card season for Corporate America. Companies are starting to release their earnings for the fourth quarter of last year, and so far…
Continue ReadingA teenager saved her family when they lost their sense of smell from Covid-19 and didn’t realize their house was on fire
A Texas family who lost their sense of smell because they have coronavirus nearly died when a fire engulfed their house and they couldn’t smell…
Continue ReadingArmy reservist with security-level security clearance among the latest charged in connection with Capitol riot
An Army reservist who federal investigators say has security-level security clearance and a long record of posting his extremist views online was…
Continue ReadingMLK Day encourages service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, although Dr. King was actually born on the 15th of January 1929, 92 years…
Continue ReadingAlabama Covid-19 grant recipients say cash has covered holes caused by pandemic
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Faced with a looming deadline to spend the money it got…
Continue ReadingTeacher uses stimulus money to help students’ families
Click here for updates on this story HERSHEY, Pa. (WPMT) — A teacher went above and beyond to help his students.…
Continue ReadingWoman creates quilted cover for her SUV
Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Think of it as one of life’s little ironies: If…
Continue ReadingHosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless helping metro-Atlanta families in need
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Thanks to Covid-19, nonprofits are struggling to do more…
Continue ReadingHigh School honors its veterans with a tribute wall
Click here for updates on this story GENESEO, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — It is 20 feet of patriotic splendor, wrapped…
Continue ReadingProfessor whose syllabus drew backlash speaks out
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal) — Ken Mayer watched on TV earlier…
Continue ReadingSamsung heir Jay Y. Lee sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for bribery and embezzlement
Samsung vice chairman Lee Jae-yong is going back to prison, casting the future of leadership at the massive tech company in doubt. The Seoul High…
Continue ReadingMan accused of shooting near Omaha Zoo is arrested
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Ne (WOWT) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened in South…
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Covid-19 ‘superspreader’ in northeast China linked to 102 infections
A so-called Covid-19 “superspreader” who traveled around northeastern China has been linked to 102 confirmed infections, according to…
Continue ReadingFired Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones turns herself in to authorities
The former Florida data analyst who has accused state officials of covering up the extent of the pandemic has turned herself in to authorities days…
Continue ReadingVandals damage endangered Hawaiian plants
Click here for updates on this story Waimano, HI (KITV) — State botanist Susan Ching spent her Sunday sweeping up soil…
Continue ReadingWorkers trapped in gold mine for more than a week send note to rescuers
Twelve miners trapped underground for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine have managed to get a note to rescuers, state media reported Monday.…
Continue ReadingWorkers face a new employment landscape in 2021
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — Last year seemed to have an impact on all of us, whether…
Continue ReadingKremlin critic Alexey Navalny to be held in custody for 30 days following his return to Russia
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was ordered to remain in custody for 30 days during a surprise hearing in Russia on Monday, less than 24 hours after he…
Continue ReadingIt’s 53% alcohol and tastes like fire. Here’s how this liquor brand took over China
When Costco opened its first store in China in 2019, it wasn’t just the hot rotisserie chickens and discounted Birkin bags that lured frenzied…
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