By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connectitcut (WFSB) — Connecticut’s restaurant industry claims it is in danger of being wiped out by the Delta COVID variant, citing results from a recent national restaurant survey. The National Restaurant Association survey found that nationally, a majority of consumers changed their dining behavior,
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By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and JONATHAN LEMIRE HANOI (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed several hours Tuesday by an investigation into two possible cases in Hanoi of the so-called Havana Syndrome in Hanoi. That word comes from administration officials. The investigation was in its early stages and officials
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Former Arizona Cardinals first-round pick Josh Rosen has signed with the Atlanta Falcons and will compete to open the season as the backup quarterback. Rosen replaces AJ McCarron, who was placed on injured reserve. The Falcons said Sunday an MRI showed McCarron suffered an ACL injury to his right knee
Continue ReadingBy Solarina Ho, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — With back to school just around the corner, many parents of teenaged children, especially boys, may be wondering whether to give their child a second COVID-19 vaccine shot or whether one shot is enough when balanced against the
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By Anneken Tappe and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Is the Delta variant hurting the economy? It depends on who you ask. A handful of businesses over the past several weeks have said customers are closing their purses. Consumer confidence fell through the floor, and retail sales sank. Yikes, right? Well, maybe not. Job growth remains
Continue ReadingBy Sharon Lindores, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Coffee lovers can expect to pay more for their favourite cup of java as the price of popular Arabica beans soars to seven-year highs. The price of coffee has been rising since the beginning of the year, but
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By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN Just last week, US intelligence analysts had predicted it would likely take several more weeks before Afghanistan’s civilian government in Kabul fell to Taliban fighters. In reality, it only took a few short days. On Sunday, Taliban militants retook Afghanistan’s capital, almost two decades after they were driven from Kabul by
Continue Reading By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The chief executive officer of a California liquor distribution company has agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions bribery scheme less than a month before she was scheduled to face trial, according to court records filed Tuesday. Marci Palatella will be the 33rd parent to
Continue Reading By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer The English and Spanish leagues are backing their clubs to not release players to play for South American countries in World Cup qualifying next week. The standoff highlights the escalating backlash FIFA is facing over its decision to overlook coronavirus-related quarantine requirements and concerns of clubs and leagues
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. Publicist Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” The self-effacing and unshakeable drummer helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension with wide receiver Robby Anderson, according to a person familiar with the situation. The deal includes $20.5 million in guaranteed money. The Panthers increased Anderson’s 2021 salary from $8 million to $12.5 million.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge has approved a request by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate a fatal police shooting in Kansas City. St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s office has appointed Rachel Smith as special prosecutor to determine if the shooting of 31-year-old Malcolm Johnson
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Next time you order that waffle maker or rice cooker, it could be delivered to you by Walmart, even if that’s not where you bought it. The company said Tuesday that it’s launching a new service that delivers goods sold by other businesses to customers. The service will be ready
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By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Shipping giant Maersk is taking big strides to decarbonize its fleet with an order for eight new “green” container ships. The only problem? There’s not enough carbon neutral methanol to power the vessels. Maersk said Tuesday that it would spend $1.4 billion on eight large ships that will have the
Continue Reading ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has formally broken off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. Tuesday’s move culminates a period of growing tension between the North African countries which are mired in a decades-long feud, with their borders closed to each other. The announcement comes
Continue Reading By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Updated diabetes guidance says overweight and obese Americans should start getting screened earlier, at age 35 instead of 40. The advice Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force stems from rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, and research showing health benefits of prevention methods and early
Continue Reading By LAURIE KELLMAN and ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases each day in Israel is nearing the record set in January. The government reported Tuesday that 9,831 new cases had been registered a day earlier, the highest count since the record of more than 10,000
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By Mecca Rayne Click here for updates on this story QUAPAW, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Michelle Blank hangs on to hope that her mother’s killer will be brought to justice and hopes the worry and mental exhaustion of finding that person can be laid to rest. “We’ve always been told it’s a solve-able case. Yet, we
Continue Reading By JIM SALTER Associated Press Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed a lawsuit that seeks to stop school districts from enforcing mask mandates, requirements aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The lawsuit filed Tuesday names Columbia Public Schools along with the district’s Board of Education and board members, but is a class action
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By Alani Letang Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Salinas Union High School District is responding to a racial controversy that took place at Salinas High School. The district became aware of disturbing images and videos circulating on social media of a Black doll. The administration said they will investigate,
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