By JIM SALTER Associated Press Thousands of Missouri children have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the new school year began, and at least one rural school closed for cleaning after an outbreak. A map on the state’s COVID-19 dashboard breaks down virus cases among people aged 5-19 within each school district’s geographic boundaries. The map
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Congratulations are in order for John Mulaney and Olivia Munn. The former “Saturday Night Live” announced Tuesday during an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” that he and Munn are expecting a baby. Mulaney broke the news after Meyers pointed out that the comedian has “had a year.” “I
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN It’s a Christmas Eve gift! Actress Olivia Munn and comedian John Mulaney have shared the first glimpse of their baby, who is now 1 month old. Munn posted an Instagram photo showing baby Malcolm wearing a blue beanie and swaddled in a fluffy blanket as he sleeps. “My Golden Ox baby.
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By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys kick off the NFL season Thursday night, people in more than half the states in America will be able to bet on football legally. By game time, there are expected to be 26 states plus the District
Continue ReadingBy ANGIE RICONO Click here for updates on this story LENEXA, KS (KCTV) — Areej Saifan, like many other teenagers, was just trying to work a part-time job while going to college. She worked at a local Chipotle where she says an assistant manager repeatedly harassed her about wearing her hijab. “Since July, my manager
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By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business America has more job openings than it can fill. That has been a truth of the pandemic recovery. Now the Delta variant is threatening to make that even worse. In July, the number of jobs available in the United States climbed to 10.9 million, a new record high, the Bureau
Continue Reading By JILL COLVIN and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has chosen a favored candidate in his bid to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal critics. Trump is planning to endorse Wyoming attorney Harriet Hageman as she prepares to launch a primary campaign against Cheney, the most
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By Kristin Wilson, CNN Democratic Rep. Darren Soto of Florida, who is fully vaccinated, announced on Twitter Wednesday that he tested positive for Covid-19. “I recently tested positive for #COVID19, and am grateful to only have mild symptoms, which I credit to the vaccine,” Soto said. “I am currently self-isolating and working remotely. I encourage
Continue Reading By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The rioting that erupted in parts of South Africa in July over former President Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment caused damage worth $1.7 billion (25 billion rand). According to official figures, more than 300 people died and more than 200 shopping centers were looted in the KwaZulu Natal and
Continue Reading WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Wichita City Council has formed a board that will advise city leaders on environmental concerns such as climate change. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to support a board that will focus on advancing the city’s environmental goals, such as reducing emissions and finding economic opportunities that are environmentally friendly. The
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Janet Jackson has just released a teaser for her upcoming two-part documentary. The singer posted the short clip on her Instagram page with the caption, “Hey u guys. Excited to share the first teaser of my new documentary with u.” “This is my story told by me, not through someone else’s
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By Zachary Cohen, CNN A pro-Chinese government online influence operation is targeting Americans in an effort to exploit divisions over the Covid-19 pandemic and “physically mobilize protestors in the US in response,” according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Mandiant and experts at Google. The operation, which initially attempted to discredit pro-democracy protests in
Continue Reading By Zachary Cohen, CNN A pro-Chinese government online influence operation is targeting Americans in an effort to exploit divisions over the Covid-19 pandemic and “physically mobilize protestors in the US in response,” according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Mandiant and experts at Google. The operation, which initially attempted to discredit pro-democracy protests in
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By Rachel Ramirez, CNN To avoid the worst consequences of climate change — worsening extreme weather, irreversible ecosystem shifts, loss of life and economic hardship — scientists say the world must limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The only way to do that, they say, is by making deep cuts to
Continue Reading By Rachel Ramirez, CNN To avoid the worst consequences of climate change — worsening extreme weather, irreversible ecosystem shifts, loss of life and economic hardship — scientists say the world must limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The only way to do that, they say, is by making deep cuts to
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By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A resort in the famed tourist mecca of Waikiki will be the first in Hawaii to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all employees and guests. Starting Oct. 15, ’Alohilani Resort will require its employees, patrons and guests to show proof they’re fully vaccinated. The requirement
Continue Reading By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new federal report say solar energy has the potential to power up to 40% of the nation’s electricity within 15 years — a 10-fold increase over current solar output. But it would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions of dollars in federal investment to
Continue ReadingBy Chris Dunker Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Union College students will spend a week helping cleanup efforts in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf Coast in late August. Twenty students in Union College’s International Rescue and Relief program, as well as a handful of faculty,
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By Morgan Rimmer and Jessica Dean, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted Wednesday that Congress would raise the debt ceiling, though she added it would not be done through reconciliation. “We won’t be putting it in reconciliation, no,” Pelosi said during a news conference on Capitol Hill, when asked which options Democrats were pursuing to
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By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys kick off the NFL season Thursday night, people in more than half the states in America will be able to bet on football legally. By game time, there are expected to be 26 states plus the District
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