America’s job market recovery ground to a halt in December, making President-elect Joe Biden’s task to repair the economy that much harder. The US economy shed a staggering 140,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday — a far worse outcome than economists predicted. The unemployment rate remained flat at 6.7%, marking
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President-elect Joe Biden will aim to release every available dose of the coronavirus vaccine when he takes office, a break with the Trump administration’s strategy of holding back half of US vaccine production to ensure second doses are available. Releasing all vaccine doses on hand could quickly ratchet up the availability of coronavirus vaccines by
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President Donald Trump’s top aides delivered a blunt warning to him Thursday as he sat sullenly in the West Wing and watched as his Republican allies, Cabinet secretaries and former senior staffers criticized or denounced him one by one. His daughter Ivanka Trump, White House counsel Pat Cipollone, chief of staff Mark Meadows and others
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Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Health officials are outlining what the next stage in the Coronavirus vaccine rollout could look like. As of Thursday afternoon, Kansas had initiated vaccines for 35 thousand people, roughly one percent of the state’s population. Missouri had vaccinated 105 thousand, roughly 1.8 percent
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There’s inevitably a salacious aspect to “Tiger,” an HBO documentary about the rise and fall of Tiger Woods, since what happened in Vegas — and elsewhere — definitely didn’t stay there. Overall, though, this engrossing two-part film captures the forces that shaped the golf legend, renewing appreciation for his staggering talent while waving a cautionary
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Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah said Friday that President Donald Trump lied to the American people about the 2020 presidential election results and said that he should “seriously consider” resigning from office after Wednesday’s deadly insurrection at the US Capitol. Farah said on CNN’s “New Day” that she holds Trump responsible for inciting
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Affordable Housing Committee met Thursday morning to discuss a growing concern across the city. Right now, in Asheville, there are less than 20 homes for sale under $275,000. City leaders call this statistic sobering. The committee met virtually Thursday due to COVID-19.
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A fascinating historical meeting of the minds provides the foundation for Regina King’s impressive feature film directorial debut in “One Night in Miami,” a creative extrapolation about Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke coming together in 1964. It’s a small but riveting movie, anchored by a quartet of knockout performances. Adapted by
Continue Reading The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for help in identifying people involved in leaving pipe bombs in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Authorities are offering the money for information leading to the “location, arrest, and conviction” of whoever is responsible for the placement of suspected pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee and Democratic National
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — A Nashville man, who used to work at Wild Beaver Saloon on 2nd Avenue, found a way to give back to victims affected by the Christmas Day bombing. George Boettcher owns and operates his own metal wear and leather business out of his
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Georgia’s top elections official will certify the results of runoffs that will tip the power balance of the Senate to Democrats as soon as possible, he told CNN, but he would not commit to completing the task before Joe Biden is inaugurated as President on January 20. “We will get that done as soon as
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — People in one area of Nashville turned to News 4 for help because they are fed up with being trapped by a train. This is happening on Sadler Avenue. People who live there told News 4 several times a week, a CSX Train comes
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In just less than two weeks, the US recorded its five deadliest days since the Covid-19 pandemic’s start — with more than 4,000 virus-related deaths reported Thursday. The nation’s total Covid-19 death toll has now climbed to more than 365,300, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. And another nearly 115,000 people could lose their
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — One of the largest Midwest-based auto shows has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 St. Louis Auto Show has been delayed from late January until April 8-11. “We bring almost 100,000 people into St. Louis for an amazing experience and
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It’s possible to think that writer/humorist Fran Lebowitz is an insightful, fascinating character and still conclude that devoting a seven-part docuseries to her wit and wisdom is a bit much. Netflix let Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” run 3 ½ hours and allows similar excess with “Pretend It’s a City,” the director’s decade-later follow-up to his
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Kennesaw, GA (WGCL) — A Kennesaw woman killed during the riots at the Capitol Building on Wednesday was crushed, according to a friend who witnessed her last moments. Rosanne Boyland, 34, and Justin Winchell drove to Washington, D.C., to hear President Trump speak at the ‘Save America Rally.’
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Continue Reading The rapper known as DaBaby was arrested in Beverly Hills Thursday for allegedly possessing a loaded and concealed handgun, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. On Thursday afternoon around 4:30, a security guard at the Gucci store called BHPD regarding “a group of males walking southbound with one male having a handgun in his
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Vaccinations against the COVID-19 pandemic continued Thursday across the state of Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority reporting that more than 60,000 people have received the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. The state also reporting 595 Oregonians have been fully vaccinated,
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When Broadway reopens, “Mean Girls” won’t be there. The Tony nominated musical based on the beloved 2004 film is staying closed, another production that has fallen prey to the pandemic. An announcement was posted Thursday on the show’s official Twitter account. “Dear Friends, MEAN GIRLS played 833 performances at the August Wilson Theatre, and we
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