Olympic gold medalist breaks internet with cardigan
Great Britain’s gold medal winning diver, Tom Daley, unveils the cardigan he has been knitting while at the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo.
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The Weeknd releases video for ‘Take My Breath’ single
By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Weeknd has released the video for his new single “Take My Breath.” The video features The Weeknd partying at a rave, where he meets a mysterious woman with an oxygen tank. She gives The Weeknd hits of oxygen before eventually choking him with her braid and dragging him along a
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Apple to start checking iPhone and iCloud photos for child abuse imagery
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Apple on Thursday said it will begin testing a new system to automatically match photos on iPhones and uploaded iCloud accounts to a database of child sexual abuse images and alert authorities as needed. The new service will turn photos on devices into an unreadable set of hashes —
Continue ReadingVoting Rights By the Numbers 2021
By Toby Lyles, CNN Editorial Research The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted because of voter suppression by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Over the 56-year period of its existence, it has helped Americans reinforce the citizens right to vote. It addresses the levels of disenfranchisement in existence after ratification of the
Continue ReadingPolice: Motorist, father fight after child runs into street; both men arrested
By Andrew Wegley Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Two men were arrested after a 5-year-old child ran into a west Lincoln roadway, prompting an argument between a motorist and the child’s father that devolved into a fight and slashing, according to police. Officer Erin Spilker said Joshua
Continue ReadingFilmmaker James Gunn’s path to ‘The Suicide Squad’ began in St. Louis
By Daniel Neman Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) — A man whose detachable arms can fly through the air to slap the faces of soldiers is helping to save the world from a giant, megalomaniacal starfish, and it’s all because some St. Louis teachers recognized talent when they
Continue ReadingFBI warns about virtual kidnapping scams in Montana
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HELENA, Montana (Independent Record) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about virtual kidnapping scams targeting families in western Montana. In 2020, Montana had 186 victims of extortion with losses totaling $413,176, officials said. FBI Salt Lake City has recently received reports
Continue ReadingSheriff lanza una dura advertencia mientras un nuevo incendio arrasa en California: “Estás en peligro inminente y DEBES irte ahora”
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Un nuevo incendio en el norte de California ha obligado a miles de residentes a evacuar sus hogares, en momentos en que Estados Unidos lucha contra 96 grandes incendios que están activos y que ya han quemado más de 809.000 hectáreas. El incendio River, que arrasa en los condados de Nevada
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Suffragists motorcycle ride stops in Missoula to celebrate 19th Amendment
By Skylar Rispens Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — A group of 24 women packed their motorcycles, zipped up their jackets and revved their engines Wednesday before heading out on Day 5 of their three-week cross-country journey celebrating women’s right to vote. The Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride was originally scheduled
Continue ReadingLas personas completamente vacunadas que contraen covid-19 pueden transmitir el virus, dicen los CDC
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Las personas completamente vacunadas que contraen covid-19 pueden transmitir el virus, dijo el jueves la directora de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de Estados Unidos (CDC), la Dra. Rochelle Walensky. “Nuestras vacunas están funcionando excepcionalmente bien”, dijo Walensky a Wolf Blitzer de CNN. “Siguen funcionando
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California hydropower plant forced to shut down as water levels fall at Lake Oroville
By Alexandra Meeks and Dakin Andone, CNN A major California hydroelectric power plant has been forced to shut down due to low water levels for the first time since it opened in 1967, officials said Thursday, as the state grapples with an unrelenting drought. The decision to shut down the Edward Hyatt Power Plant at
Continue Reading CA: DROUGHT IMPACT:CATTLE RANCHERS SELL OFF HERDS
Some cattle ranchers are struggling to stay afloat due to drought and wildfires.
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Coast Guard offloads a record $1.4 billion in drugs
By Camille Furst, CNN The Coast Guard on Thursday offloaded the largest amount of illegal narcotics in its history. The Cutter James crew in Port Everglades, Florida, had seized 59,700 pounds of cocaine and 1,430 pounds of marijuana, worth more than $1.4 billion, according to a news release. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, the commander of
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Kanye West’s latest listening party stirs hope of Kim Kardashian reconciliation
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kanye West hosted another listening event in Atlanta for his “Donda” album, but there was more chatter about his personal life than music. It was the second time West held a listening party at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium where he’s been staying as he completes the album named for his late
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Landlords frustrated over federal eviction moratorium extension
By Emily Tencer Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — It’s been a year and a half since the start of the pandemic, and landlords say they’re frustrated over repeated extensions for the federal eviction moratorium. “It’ll take years, if ever, to recoup what you’re losing now,” said Rick McDonald. McDonald
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Iowa teen will help send feminine hygiene products to Kenya
By Lauren Johnson Click here for updates on this story WAUKEE, Iowa (KCCI) — Alyssa Makena will be heading to Kenya next week to deliver women’s hygiene product kits to girls in a few different area schools. Alyssa was born in Kenya and immigrated to the U.S. when she was 8 years old. The Teti
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Musician urges public to get vaccinated after contracting COVID-19
By Aubry Killion Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Steve Witschel is a New Orleans musician diagnosed with COVID-19. Witschel, who was not vaccinated, said he hopes his story inspires others to take this virus seriously and get the shot. “A week ago today I didn’t know if I was
Continue ReadingEducation department suspends school board after they fail to comply with mask guidelines
By Jaden Torres Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The New Mexico Public Education Department suspended all five members on the Floyd school board Wednesday afternoon, after ignoring the NMPED’S guidelines on mask protocols for students returning to school. The school board had voted several times to disregard the
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Juventus apologizes for racist post shared on women’s team’s Twitter feed
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Juventus has apologized after a tweet was posted on its women’s team’s official account showing a player making a racist gesture towards Asian people. The Italian soccer club sparked outrage on Thursday after it tweeted a photo showing defender Cecilia Salvai using her fingers to pull her eyes back while wearing
Continue ReadingCommunity comes together to help teacher who lost home in River Fire
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California (KCRA) — A Rocklin Unified School District teacher and her family lost their home to the fast-moving River Fire, the district said Thursday. In a letter to families, the district said Whitney Isetta and her father’s nearby home were both destroyed. Isetta
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