By Megan Marples and Jessica Firger, CNN If you’re feeling anxious and depressed right now, you’re not alone. Psychological distress, depression and anxiety were prevalent among both men and women half a year into the Covid-19 pandemic and well beyond the initial lockdown periods, according to a new paper published Thursday in Lancet Regional Health-Americas.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian suspected attacker has died shortly after being wounded by Israeli police gunfire in Jerusalem where he had reportedly tried to stab officers. A spokesperson for Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem confirmed the death Friday. Palestinian media reports identified the dead man as Hazem Joulani, 50, a doctor living in Jerusalem.
Continue Reading By JIM MUSTIAN, LARRY NEUMEISTER and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida businessman who gained notoriety for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine has pleaded guilty to seeking illegal foreign campaign contributions in an effort to build a marijuana business in the U.S. Igor Fruman
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By JIM MUSTIAN, LARRY NEUMEISTER and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida businessman who gained notoriety for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine has pleaded guilty to seeking illegal foreign campaign contributions in an effort to build a marijuana business in the U.S. Igor Fruman
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — A Newton County teacher’s job is in question after she was recorded using a racial slur in front of students. It happened at Alcovy High School in Covington. The shocking video of art teacher Alexandrea Boyington has been viewed over
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Francia se ha convertido en el último país europeo, y el destino turístico más importante, en eliminar a Estados Unidos de su lista de viajes seguros, siguiendo las recomendaciones de la Unión Europea a raíz de un pico de covid en Estados Unidos. El gobierno de Francia emitió un decreto
Continue Reading By Matt McFarland, CNN Business The brightly-colored robotic boats made by Saildrone seem to have a death wish. Saildrone makes autonomous ocean vessels to study the environment. This summer, the Silicon Valley startup sent five of its vessels directly into the path of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. While airplanes can fly through hurricanes, the
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Former Patriots quarterback Cam Newton says he was caught by surprise by his release by New England and believes his weeklong absence near the end of training camp due to a mishap related to COVID-19 testing protocols contributed to coach Bill Belichick’s decision. In a
Continue ReadingBy Shelley Childers and Steven Romo Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 1-year-old girl is dead after she was accidentally left in a hot car all day, investigators say. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office were called to 8100 Barnes Ridge Lane in the Alief area in
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By Erica Orden, CNN Igor Fruman, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, pleaded guilty Friday in New York federal court to a charge stemming from a case alleging he funneled foreign money to US campaign coffers. Fruman, 56, pleaded guilty to solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. He faces up to five years in
Continue Reading By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Reporter SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge ordered Apple to dismantle a lucrative part of the competitive barricade guarding its closely run app store, but rejected allegations that the company has been running an illegal monopoly that throttles competition and innovation. The ruling issued Friday continues to chip
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By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director Twenty years after 9/11, the changes the attacks brought to American life still reverberate across political and demographic lines. A new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS finds that 57% of Americans say the attacks impacted the way they live their life today and 68% say the attacks had an
Continue ReadingBy Nick Natario Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A 5-year-old girl was in the backseat of a car when a road rage incident in west Houston turned violent. It happened on Wednesday around 8 p.m. While driving down Fountain View Drive, Justin Hester said a driver got too close. “It
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.’s playing status for Sunday’s opener at Kansas City remains up in the air. Jadeveon Clowney’s good to go. Beckham, who has mounted a quicker-than-projected comeback from knee surgery, was limited in practice Friday and coach Kevin Stefanski said the star wide receiver
Continue Reading By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan marching band is performing a halftime show on Saturday that its director says will not only pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, but also will be dazzling in its scope. During the 10-minute performance called “We Remember,”
Continue Reading By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan marching band is performing a halftime show on Saturday that its director says will not only pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, but also will be dazzling in its scope. During the 10-minute performance called “We Remember,”
Continue Reading OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have put running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters on injured reserve with knee injuries. Coach John Harbaugh described the injuries as season-ending, non-contact ligament tears from practice. Baltimore’s backfield has been hit hard by injuries during the preseason. Running back J.K. Dobbins is out for
Continue ReadingBy Briana Conner Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — We’re hearing more stories about how Houstonians have stepped up to help people from Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida. This one is a love story. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston helped two people running from the storm walk down the aisle. It’s safe
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By The Associated Press The Big 12 says BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston have been invited to join. The newcomers could all be on board by 2023, though that will depend on three of the schools getting out of their current league. The new Big 12 would then stretch from Utah to Florida, a
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Big 12 says BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston have been invited to join. The newcomers could all be on board by 2023, though that will depend on three of the schools getting out of their current league. The new Big 12 would then stretch from Utah to Florida, a
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