After serving as a home away from home for astronauts over the last 20 years, the International Space Station has become the host for unique bacterial inhabitants. And these microbes could prove useful. Four strains of bacteria, three of which were previously unknown to science, have been found on the space station. They may be
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Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — The pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways including how we adopt pets. The Nebraska Humane Society was forced to redo its procedures to integrate safety precautions. Although their virtual adoption services are proving to be successful, there are some animals who
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a stark warning Tuesday about how Republicans would grind the chamber to a halt if Democrats changed the filibuster rules, leading to a “completely scorched earth Senate.” The Kentucky Republican defended the 60-vote threshold on the legislative filibuster in a floor speech, cautioning Democrats that if they moved to
Continue Reading A larger-than-life bronze statue of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is on display in her hometown of Brooklyn. The 7-foot-tall, 650-pound statue was unveiled last week at City Point Brooklyn, a mixed-use development about a half mile away from the Brooklyn Bridge. It was created by Australian artists Gillie and Marc, who
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Count Dick Durbin among the growing chorus of voices on the liberal left who believe the time has come to jettison the Senate’s legislative filibuster. The Illinois Democrat, who also serves as the Senate Majority Whip — the No. 2 leadership position in the party — went very public with his issues with the way
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — At least three people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Hawaii were later infected with the virus. The Department of Health calls it break through cases. Doctors KITV4 spoke with said they’re not surprised and people should not be alarmed. According to the Centers for Disease
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Three months after the Army punished several senior officers following an independent investigation into the climate and culture at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas prompted by the killing of 20-year-old soldier Vanessa Guillen and deaths of several other service members, the investigators who carried out the review will appear before Congress on Tuesday.
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Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he’s taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to former felons as soon as they complete their prison terms — a move that will immediately apply to more than 69,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians. Northam’s action, shared first with CNN, is the latest push to
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The US Army initially considered denying a request from Washington, DC’s government for a National Guard deployment ahead of the January 6 rally that led to riots at the US Capitol, according to a Washington Post report published Tuesday. An internal draft memo obtained by the Post argued the US military shouldn’t be required to
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In Boone County, there are about 80 outdoor warning sirens that are in service and are activated when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service or a trained weather spotter.
Continue Reading Republicans are ramping up their attacks on Democrats over the ongoing crisis at the Southern border, including a new ad campaign accusing President Joe Biden of opening the border instead of focusing on opening schools and businesses. A 30-second digital ad from the American Action Network, an affiliate of the pro-Republican Congressional Leadership Fund, launched
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A Peachtree City man claims a bitter feud over a final paycheck ended with 500 pounds of pennies delivered to his driveway. Andreas Flaten said when he submitted his two-week notice in writing last November, hell hath no fury like his frustrated boss. “He froze
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It’s been a surreal year for travel as the Covid-19 pandemic brought aviation to a halt, museums and hotels shuttered their doors and once bustling tourist destinations from Paris to Phuket became ghost towns. Who can forget seeing eerie photos of Italy’s piazzas being blasted with disinfectant as the country became one of the first
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Despite the can’t-miss subject matter, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” makes a near-fatal misstep, heavily using dramatic recreations in a way that leaves this Netflix production somewhere between Lifetime movie and documentary. The salacious aspects of the scandal still earn a passing grade, but due to the unwieldy hybrid format, just barely. Of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD) — Four Moline Police officers were sent to a hospital after rescuing a person from a house fire Monday morning. The fire happened around 3:30 am near 15th Street A by the Moline High School Lofts. The first responder was a police officer, who arrived
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Click here for updates on this story CUMMING, Iowa (WQAD) — It’s been decades since Kelly and Carolyn Gay said “I do.” “We’ve been married 50 years and she’s probably kept one secret for me and this was it,” Kelly said. To celebrate, Carolyn and her husband, who live in the Des Moines metro, thought
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“The Talk” viewers may notice some reruns this week. That’s because the CBS daytime talk show has gone on a brief hiatus following a heated debate last week between co-hosts Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood regarding Osbourne’s support of her longtime friend, Piers Morgan. In a programming email to CNN, “The Talk” noted that they
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Coronavirus fears shook Wall Street to its core last March. The Dow crashed nearly 3,000 points — a stunning 13% — a year ago today. Flash forward 12 months and the health crisis is not over, but investors are increasingly confident it soon will be. For the first time since February 2020, Covid-19 is no
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The best supporting actor category for the Oscars is diverse this year, but also has some people scratching their heads. That’s because the two stars of “Judas and the Black Messiah,” Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya, were both nominated in that category. A debate is raging that a best actor nomination should have gone to
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Coronavirus lockdowns led to air quality improvements in most countries, but the level of pollutants will likely rise as governments lift restrictions and economies swing back into gear, according to a new report. IQAir’s 2020 World Air Quality Report said human-related emissions from industry and transport fell during lockdowns, and 65% of global cities analyzed
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