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Former Flint store owner sentenced to prison in food stamp scheme
By JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — The former owner of Shorthorn Meats in Flint, Sohyl Halloun, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison Tuesday and has been ordered to pay more than $4.4 million in restitution for conspiring to commit wire fraud. According to court documents,
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Shuster to become 1st curler to carry US flag at Olympics
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — John Shuster will become the first curler to carry the American flag in an Olympic opening ceremony at this year’s Beijing Games. That’s a big deal for a sport that’s becoming more popular in the United States thanks to Shuster’s Olympic exploits. The defending gold medalist
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Adele to perform at the Brit Awards. Some fans would prefer Las Vegas
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Weeks after she announced the postponement of her eagerly awaited Las Vegas residency, Adele has shared a few places where she can be seen. The singer posted on her verified Instagram account Tuesday that she plans to perform on the Brit Awards next week and will appear on an upcoming
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Czech Republic to end mandatory COVID testing this month
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s government has agreed to end mandatory coronavirus testing at schools and companies this month. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said Wednesday that the testing has “undoubtedly” helped slow down the spreading of the infection and prevented the health system from being overwhelmed. The mandatory testing will end on Feb. 18.
Continue ReadingConstitutional carry takes center stage after recent killings
By CIARA CUMMINGS Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Constitutional carry is one step closer to becoming law in the state of Georgia. Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 319, legislation that would get rid of permit requirements to carry a concealed weapon in Georgia. The bill, which has
Continue Reading Wall Street opens higher, following global shares up
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, with the S&P 500 on track to extend its streak of gains for a fourth day. The benchmark index is up 0.5% at the open, while the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones Industrial Average are also up 0.8% and
Continue Reading Caution from OPEC+ producers to keep oil prices high
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Major oil-producing countries are adding just a bit more oil to the global economy. The decision Wednesday is likely to support prices that are near their highest level in seven years. The 23-member OPEC+ alliance is sticking with its road map and is adding 400,000
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73 Confederate monuments were removed or renamed last year, report finds
By Giselle Rhoden and Dalila Paul, CNN After 73 Confederate monuments were removed or renamed in 2021, there are now 723 left in the US, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The findings were announced Tuesday during the group’s news briefing on the release of the third edition of “Whose Heritage?” The report is
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Here are some of the notable passages in Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL
By Steve Almasy, CNN Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores initiated a federal class-action lawsuit Tuesday, alleging the NFL still discriminates against Black candidates for head coaching and other positions. The 58-page document names the league and three teams — the Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos — as defendants and the
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The 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Dolly Parton and A Tribe Called Quest
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Dolly Parton and A Tribe Called Quest don’t have much in common aside from a propensity for making great music. But now, the beloved country songstress and mythic rap group from Queens might belong to the same class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. They’re among the nominees for
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Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Does listening to a whisper send a tingle through your scalp? Do you find watching the snip of scissors around your ears at the hair salon soothing? How about the sound of nails clicking softy, the swish or tap of a paintbrush on canvas, or the crinkle of foil as you
Continue Reading Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Does listening to a whisper send a tingle through your scalp? Do you find watching the snip of scissors around your ears at the hair salon soothing? How about the sound of nails clicking softy, the swish or tap of a paintbrush on canvas, or the crinkle of foil as you
Continue ReadingCouple gets married during winter storm
By NICOLE NALEPA Click here for updates on this story PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (WFSB) — Even though many of us have put Winter Storm Bobby behind us, we are still hearing of some pretty incredible stories that happened over the weekend, including a winter wedding with the perfect backdrop. Even the harsh conditions couldn’t keep
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Cheslie Kryst’s grandfather talks ‘devastating’ news of her death
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Cheslie Kryst’s grandfather is struggling to make sense of her death. Gary Simpkins talked the New York Daily News about the former Miss USA, attorney and entertainment correspondent who died by suicide over the weekend, according to the New York City Medical Examiner. Simpkins said his granddaughter was “a light
Continue ReadingWaterbury looking into weapon detectors for city schools
By DENNIS VALERA Click here for updates on this story WATERBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — Waterbury Public Schools is looking to install what they call weapon detection systems at their schools to help make them more secure. In the proposal the school district says it wants to install a non-invasive security screening process at school entrances
Continue ReadingEl negocio de los restaurantes probablemente nunca se recuperará de la pandemia de covid-19
CNNEE Nueva York (CNN Business) — El sector de los restaurantes probablemente nunca volverá a su estado anterior a la pandemia, según la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes. El grupo comercial dice que 2022 será una “nueva normalidad” para el sector, ya que lucha por recuperarse y la competencia por los trabajadores sigue siendo intensa, según
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OPEC and Russia keep promising to pump more oil. They’re not delivering
By Charles Riley, CNN Business Here’s one big reason oil prices are near a seven-year high: OPEC and Russia are producing less than they promised. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and 10 other major crude oil producers, including Russia, have been gradually increasing their output after taking 9.7 million barrels per day out
Continue ReadingHouse sitter in Southington accused of trying to feed mothball-stuffed candy to neighbor’s dog
By ROB POLANSKY, COURTNEY ZIELLER Click here for updates on this story SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A house sitter in Southington is accused of trying to kill a neighbor’s dog by hiding a mothball in a piece of candy. Police said they charged Sandra Sullivan, 57, with criminal attempt to commit cruelty to animals. Officers
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America lost 301,000 private-sector jobs in January, ADP says
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Omicron threw a wrench into America’s economy at the start of 2022: The US private sector lost hundreds of thousands of jobs in January, according to Wednesday’s ADP Employment Report. The loss of 301,000 private-sector positions came as a surprise to economists who had predicted businesses had added 207,000 jobs.
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