By Melissa Alonso, Shawn Nottingham and Theresa Waldrop, CNN The Atlanta music festival Music Midtown, which draws tens of thousands of concertgoers and blockbuster musicians each year, “will no longer be taking place this year,” organizers announced in a tweet Monday. Though the organizers did not cite a reason for calling off the festival, various
Continue ReadingBy WXII Staff Click here for updates on this story KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina (WXII) — Staff of “Skate World” in Kernersville say they plan to re-open in the future after a Sunday afternoon fire caused extensive damage. According to the Kernersville Fire Marshals Office, crews were called to Skate World just before 12:30 p.m. regarding
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By Holmes Lybrand Arian Taherzadeh, a Washington, DC man who impersonated a Department of Homeland Security agent while prosecutors say he ingratiated himself with federal agents through gifts and rent-free apartments, pleaded guilty on Monday and agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department. The case, which put four Secret Service members on administrative leave and
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By Xiaofei Xu and Jack Guy, CNN England has recorded its driest July since 1935, and France its driest since 1959, as a record-breaking heatwave swept through both countries. “England had just 35% (23.1mm) of its average rainfall for the month,” the UK’s national weather service, the Met Office, said in a statement on Monday.
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — Greenville police have released new details and are asking for witnesses to come forward after a deadly shooting during a birthday party. Police said a fight broke out at the Good Times Events venue on Liberty Lane just after 12:30
Continue ReadingBy WVTM Staff Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — A person was shot and killed inside a Birmingham hotel room Saturday night. The Birmingham Police Department reported officers were called to the InTown Suites at 424 Commons Drive just before 9:00 p.m. Officers learned a male had been shot inside
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Conrad Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Prices are rising for everything these days and childcare is not immune. Post-pandemic parents are seeing their annual daycare costs increase 41% nationwide according to a new Lending Tree study. Monterey County moved a step closer on Tuesday to some possible
Continue ReadingBy Angel Salcedo Click here for updates on this story Las Vegas (KOAT) — The city of Las Vegas is in a state of emergency as flash flooding on the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar damages their water reservoirs. KOAT spoke with Mayor Louie Trujillo, who said the Gallinas reservoir is expected to last
Continue ReadingBy Orko Manna Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — After 17 days of nonstop fun and food, the California State Fair is officially over – Sunday was the last day to check out all the action at Cal Expo. This was the first state fair since 2019, with the annual
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Gabe Davis still finds himself torn between the near future and the immediate past. As much as the Bills receiver prefers looking ahead to the long-awaited opportunity of becoming a full-time starter entering his third year, Davis can’t help but reflect on how last season
Continue Reading TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the start of Serie A due to a shoulder injury. The United States international was sidelined for Juventus’ final friendly of its tour of his homeland. Tests carried out after Juventus returned to Turin revealed McKennie has “a capsular lesion of the left shoulder.” He
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations Monday. The 27-year-old Misiewicz, who will be added to the Royals’ 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Omaha, appeared in 17 games for Seattle this season with a 4.61 ERA. He was optioned to Triple-A
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations Monday. The 27-year-old Misiewicz, who will be added to the Royals’ 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Omaha, appeared in 17 games for Seattle this season with a 4.61 ERA. He was optioned to Triple-A
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations Monday. The 27-year-old Misiewicz, who will be added to the Royals’ 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Omaha, appeared in 17 games for Seattle this season with a 4.61 ERA. He was optioned to Triple-A
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writers Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games Monday after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” The punishment handed
Continue Reading By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Doug Pederson’s straightforward approach has been a welcome respite for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who endured an 11-month fiasco under Urban Meyer. Pederson is going out of his way to regain any lost trust and not playing games with his guys. He thrust three rookies
Continue Reading By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal says the San Diego Padres are close to acquiring All-Star closer Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for recently benched closer Taylor Rogers and three other players. The person spoke to the AP on condition of
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Peers, CNN Business A Canadian candy company is offering a very sweet gig. Candy Funhouse, an online retailer of confectionery treats from chocolate bars to gummies and licorice, is hiring for a $78,000 a year ($100,000 Canadian), work-from-home job as its Chief Candy Officer. Duties include: “leading candy board meetings, being the head
Continue Reading By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A smile has replaced the scowl on Bradley Chubb’s face, and that cheer has spread through the Denver Broncos’ defense and front office. The team’s star-crossed pass rusher is coming off his first fully healthy offseason since his rookie year — when he had
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By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Food service company Lyons Magnus issued a voluntary recall for 53 beverage products over possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, according to an announcement posted by the company on Friday. The recall includes certain lots of beverages, liquid coffee, pediatric nutritional supplements, protein shakes, nutritional shakes and thickened liquids. Products included in
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