By Ashley Strickland, CNN A genetically distinct and isolated population of polar bears have been documented living in southeast Greenland. Scientists who studied and tracked the bears determined that they survive despite having limited access to sea ice — something that is critical for polar bears — and instead use the freshwater ice supplied by
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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians to David Blitzer, who also has ownership shares in the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. One
Continue ReadingBy Rodrigo Pedroso and Camilo Rocha, CNN Dom Phillips and Bruno Araujo Pereira, veterans of the Amazon, would have known the risks they faced when they set off for Atalaia do Norte in the Brazilian rainforest’s remote Javari Valley — a trip that ended in tragedy, after Brazilian authorities said Friday they had identified the
Continue ReadingBy Madeleine Nolan Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Jackson police say a man is accused of beating his mother to death with a hammer. Sam Brown, public information officer for the Jackson Police Department, said it happened Wednesday evening at a home on Lakewood Drive. Police said Dekarius Funches,
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By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Horses, cows, goats, pigs and sheep have food and grooming needs, too, and Petco is stepping up to deliver its products and services to their owners. Petco announced Thursday it is launching a new, smaller store concept that’s specifically designed to meet the needs of both pets and farm animals
Continue ReadingBy Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri (KMBC) — An anonymous tip about a mass shooting threat on social media led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Blue Springs man Wednesday. That tip also led to cancellations and postponements of summer school and other events at 10 school districts.
Continue ReadingToday: Temperatures will continue to rise to the mid to upper 90’s as the humidity remains higher increasing the heat index to the lower 100’s. Skies remain mostly sunny. Tonight: Temperatures remain well above average for the overnight low back into the mid-70’s. Beginning at 10 pm tonight, storms and showers will begin to the
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer PARIS (AP) — Formula One’s governing body is taking steps to reduce the bouncing effect that cars have struggled with this season after several drivers complained about the aerodynamic issue that causes their vehicles to hop on the track. The FIA said it “decided to intervene following consultation
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN)– La empresa neerlandesa Lightyear anunció que este otoño boreal empezará a fabricar el primer vehículo de producción del mundo equipado con paneles solares. El Lightyear 0 tendrá paneles solares curvados en el techo, el capó y la cajuela que recargarán la batería eléctrica mientras conduce (o permanece estacionado) y la primera entrega
Continue Reading By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Early U.S. Open leader Callum Tarren got a head start on his trip to Boston when he missed the cut in Canada last week. His clubs weren’t so lucky. For the second time in two U.S. Open appearances, Tarren’s golf bag didn’t make it on
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Doce alumnos de una escuela primaria bebieron sellador de piso creyendo que era leche luego de que se los sirvieran en un programa de verano en Juneau, Alaska este martes, según informa el distrito escolar. Los alumnos del programa de guardería de verano en la Escuela Primaria Sitʼ Eeti Shaanáx̱-Glacier Valley
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SPEARVILLE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says a western Kansas mother and her 4-year-old daughter have been found dead, and the woman’s boyfriend is in custody. The man reported 31-year-old Kayla Vasquez and 4-year-old Aalilyah Vasquez, of Spearville, missing on Wednesday. The KBI says Ford County Sheriff’s deputies and Spearville police saw
Continue ReadingBy Stella Sun Click here for updates on this story RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KOAT) — One of New Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations experienced a devastating fire come through in April — burning more than 200 homes. Tourism declined after the fire, but two months later, it’s bouncing back. The village of Ruidoso is nestled
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Wingo Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A butcher shop in East Sacramento is bringing a bit of sizzle to its sales model: They’ll soon offer meat products out of a vending machine. East Sacramento’s V. Miller Meats takes pride in its brand of craft butchery, with particular
Continue ReadingBy Alex McLoon Click here for updates on this story FREMONT COUNTY, Iowa (KETV) — Iowa first responders saluted a fallen deputy Wednesday. The Iowa State Patrol said 37-year-old Melvin Richardson, a deputy with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, died after his patrol car collided with a combine driven by 64-year-old James Groff on Tuesday.
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By Fredreka Schouten, CNN New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Thursday asked the state’s attorney general to investigate a GOP-led county commission that refused to certify the results of a recent primary election. In the referral to Attorney General Hector Balderas, a fellow Democrat, Oliver said members of the Otero County Commission
Continue ReadingBy KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Police are searching for a shooter in West Des Moines after gunfire rang out during a carnival at Valley West Mall Wednesday night, where more than a thousand people gathered. People who’d been enjoying the rides moments earlier were
Continue Reading By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale has thrown 32 pitches in a simulated game at Fenway Park. With teammates watching from different areas of the ballpark, the 33-year-old Sale faced the same three batters twice — in two separate innings — and sat in the dugout after the
Continue Reading By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — European soccer officials urged UEFA on Thursday to prevent the wealth gap between clubs from widening when it decides how to distribute billions of euros (dollars) in prize money from 2024. The European Leagues group hosted 200 clubs at a meeting and urged “drastic changes” to
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Dr. Simone Gold, a Beverly Hills woman known for spreading debunked claims about Covid-19 was sentenced on Thursday to 60 days in prison for illegally entering and remaining in the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. Gold, founder of the group America’s Frontline Doctors, was also ordered to pay a
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