May 2021

Biden to sign order establishing White House initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

May 28, 2021 7:04 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Friday renewing a White House initiative charged with advancing “equity, justice, and opportunity” for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, including coordinating a “comprehensive” federal response to the rise in anti-Asian violence and discrimination. “… For far too long, systemic barriers to equity, justice, and

The San Jose gunman appeared to specifically target his victims, sheriff says

May 28, 2021 6:58 AM CNN Newsource

The gunman who killed nine colleagues at a light rail yard in Northern California before taking his own life appeared to target his victims, a sheriff told CNN on Thursday. During Wednesday morning’s rampage at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) property in San Jose, the shooter — identified as Sam Cassidy — told

Pentagon watchdog finds National Guard’s use of helicopters to fly over DC protestors “reasonable,” but mired in confusion

May 28, 2021 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon’s watchdog found that the DC National Guard’s use of low-flying helicopters in response to protests in DC on June 1, 2020, over the death of George Floyd was “reasonable,” but the mission was mired in confusion. The report from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General, released Thursday, concluded the deployment of helicopters was

Senate advances bipartisan legislation to counter China’s growing influence

May 28, 2021 6:52 AM CNN Newsource

The Senate on Thursday advanced bipartisan legislation that would counter China’s growing influence by investing over $200 billion in American technology, science and research, after marathon negotiations Thursday. The vote clears the way for final passage though it’s unclear when that will happen. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin held up the bill from advancing

States have been offering big prizes for those who are vaccinated. Companies are now doing the same

May 28, 2021 6:37 AM CNN

What do lotteries, fishing licenses and college scholarships have in common? They’re all part of dozens of innovative freebies being given away for people to get a Covid-19 vaccine, as some states have recently offered big prizes for people to get vaccinated. Now, companies are joining the same effort. Kroger and CVS Health will begin

People flee in panic as skyscraper wobbles in China, despite no earthquake and fine weather

May 28, 2021 6:29 AM CNN Newsource

Thousands of shoppers in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen fled the vicinity of a 957-foot (291-meter) skyscraper Tuesday, after it inexplicably began swaying. Videos circulating on Chinese social media showed crowds running from the wobbling building, with some screaming and looking back over their shoulders. The weather was fine at the time and there

Bill Cosby denied parole as board says former actor needs to meet more requirements

May 28, 2021 6:18 AM CNN Newsource

Bill Cosby has been denied parole by the Pennsylvania Parole Board, which cited a number of reasons for its decision, according to a letter from the board obtained by CNN. Cosby, 83, is currently serving a 3-to-10-year sentence at a prison outside Philadelphia for drugging and sexually assaulting a former Temple University employee at his

1 in 10 defendants from US Capitol insurrection have military ties

May 28, 2021 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

One in 10 people charged in the US Capitol insurrection are veterans or current servicemembers, according to a CNN review of court documents and Pentagon records. At least 45 of the approximately 450 overall defendants have ties to the US military, according to the CNN review. The bulk of these 45 defendants are veterans, but

Costco is bringing back free samples

May 28, 2021 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

Costco is bringing back a pre-pandemic staple: Food samples. The warehouse chain announced that it’s “beginning a phased return to full sampling” early next month after a 14-month hiatus. Roughly 170 US locations will bring back food samples in the first week of June with “most of the remaining locations” returning toward the end of

Timing for key vote on January 6 commission unclear after Republicans bog down Senate floor overnight

May 28, 2021 6:05 AM CNN Newsource

Republican senators have delayed passage of a massive bill designed to increase American competitiveness with China, and that means a key procedural vote on a bill to create an independent panel to investigate the January 6 riot on the US Capitol has been delayed until later Friday. The timing of the vote to create the

5 things to know for May 28: Capitol riot, Covid-19, San Jose, Russia, DOJ

May 28, 2021 6:01 AM CNN

If you’re traveling for Memorial Day, you’re gonna break the bank filling up the tank. Gas is at a 7-year-high, just in time for your road trip. And by the way, there’s no newsletter Monday, so we’ll see you again Tuesday! Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with

Local health officials confirm heart inflammation in young adults is not linked to coronavirus vaccine

May 28, 2021 5:59 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reviewing several dozen reports that teenagers and young adults may have developed myocarditis after vaccination, which inflammation of the heart and can occur following certain infections. The CDC’s review of the reports is in the early stages and the agency has not determined whether

San Jose gunman expressed hatred for his workplace in notes discovered years ago, official says

May 28, 2021 5:56 AM CNN Newsource

The gunman who authorities say killed nine coworkers in San Jose, California, had a hatred for his workplace that he expressed in notes discovered when he was searched almost five years ago, a Department of Homeland Security official told CNN on Thursday. Samuel James Cassidy was taken into secondary inspection after returning from a trip

A refreshing reset: Let’s aim for an emotionally healthier summer

May 28, 2021 5:40 AM CNN

A year ago, you’ll recall that our family lives were in chaos. We were managing the initial shock and fear of quarantine life. We were adjusting to working from home and acclimating ourselves to Zoom calls and daily life in front of screens. Stress ran high in households as families were, often for the first

Mars helicopter survives to tell the tale of stressful flight

May 28, 2021 5:38 AM CNN Newsource

When the Ingenuity helicopter took off for its latest flight on Mars, things didn’t go quite according to plan. But the little chopper muscled through its sixth flight on May 22 and survived, despite some unplanned swinging around in the Martian atmosphere. The unexpected motion was caused by an image-processing issue that disrupted the flight

An unarmed man was shot by a Virginia deputy who gave him a ride home an hour earlier

May 28, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

An unarmed man was shot by a Virginia sheriff’s deputy about an hour after the same deputy gave the man a ride home, Virginia State Police confirmed to CNN. An attorney for Isiah Brown, 32, said his client was shot while on the phone with 911 after the deputy — who had returned to respond

Family attorney for unarmed man shot by deputy says ‘failure of communication’ between dispatcher and officers led to shooting

May 28, 2021 5:32 AM CNN Newsource

The family attorney for an unarmed man shot and wounded by a Virginia sheriff’s deputy said the shooting occurred because of a “failure of communication” between 911 dispatchers and deputies on the scene. Isiah Brown, 32, was shot by a Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s deputy while Brown was on the phone with 911 dispatch, David Haynes,

Matthew Perry says he had major anxiety while filming ‘Friends’ — and nobody else knew

May 28, 2021 5:32 AM CNN Newsource

“Friends” star Matthew Perry has revealed that he struggled with the pressures of filming the show in front of a live studio audience, saying he felt like he was going to die “every single night.” The 51-year-old actor — who played witty, sarcastic Chandler Bing in the hit ’90s sitcom — opened up about his

Officials remind people of the importance of water safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

May 28, 2021 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) State officials are reminding Missourians to be safe on the water during Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has averaged over 46 non-boating related drownings per year on streams, rivers, ponds and lakes over the past five years. MSHP says this does not include

Tiger Woods talks about his injury in first interview since car crash

May 28, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

Tiger Woods has given his first interview since he was involved in a massive car crash in February, discussing his rehab and physical therapy with Golf Digest. The golfing legend was seriously injured after the Genesis SUV he was driving veered off the road about 26 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles around 7 a.m.

Month: May 2021