Thursday’s UV index and pollen tracker
The UV index will still be in the high range for Thursday despite a bit more cloud cover. Mold and ragweed levels remain high into the weekend.
Continue ReadingMonth: September 2022
Officials probing whether Northeastern explosion was staged
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Federal officials are examining whether the employee who reported an explosion at Northeastern University may have lied to investigators and staged the incident, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. Investigators identified inconsistencies in the employee’s statement and became skeptical because his injuries did not
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Mizzou baseball releases 2023 SEC schedule
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, the Mizzou baseball team released the 2023 SEC conference schedule, which features 10 weekend series for the Tigers. MU will open league play on March 17-19 against Tennessee at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers will also welcome Vanderbilt (April 6-8), Alabama (April 21-23), Ole Miss (May 5-7) and Georgia (May
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Rail strike would impact consumers, businesses
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer Commuters, food producers, refineries and others could all be affected if there is a nationwide rail strike at the end of this week. Members of one union rejected a tentative agreement that their leaders had negotiated with the biggest freight railroads, and three other unions were still at the
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John Durham’s investigation of the Trump-Russia probe enters final stages
By Marshall Cohen, Katelyn Polantz and Evan Perez, CNN Special counsel John Durham’s office is in the final stages of its closely watched investigation into potential criminal misconduct during the Trump-Russia probe, and his team is finishing up its written report, according to multiple people briefed on the matter. Top Durham prosecutor Andrew DeFilippis —
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Swedish right prepares for power as PM accepts election defeat
Story by Reuters The head of Sweden‘s Moderate Party, Ulf Kristersson, said on Wednesday he would begin the work of forming a new government after Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson conceded her Social Democrats had lost the weekend’s general election. The Moderates, Sweden Democrats, Christian Democrats and Liberals appear set to get 176 seats in the
Continue ReadingProsecutors file motion to vacate conviction of Adnan Syed, subject of ‘Serial’ podcast
By Annie Rose Ramos Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore prosecutors filed a motion to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, a man who has maintained his innocence after he was convicted in 2000 of killing his high school ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, a family representative confirmed to CBS
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1 rail union rejects deal, 2 accept ahead of strike deadline
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Members of one union have rejected a tentative deal with the largest U.S. freight railroads, while two ratified agreements and three other unions remained at the bargaining table just days ahead of a national strike deadline. A strike would intensify snarls in the nation’s supply
Continue ReadingProsecutors request new trial for ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed
By Amy Simonson and Ray Sanchez, CNN Baltimore prosecutors filed a motion Wednesday asking for a new trial for Adnan Syed, whose case was the subject of the hugely popular first season of the “Serial” podcast. A statement from the state attorney’s office cited newly discovered evidence. “After a nearly year-long investigation reviewing the facts
Continue ReadingOwner of a zero waste and refill store helps individuals live more plastic free
By Bethany Hines, CNN “Being outside was where it felt sacred,” Kimberly Flores recalled. She was 10 years old and camping with her grandparents when she was struck by the majesty of nature. “This is a gift that was given to us,” she told CNN. “We get to live in this space and we need
Continue ReadingPor qué los prÃncipes Harry y Andrés no visten el uniforme militar en las procesiones funerarias de la reina Isabel II
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Puede que el prÃncipe Harry y el prÃncipe Andrés sean los únicos miembros vivos de la familia inmediata de la reina Isabel II que han servido en el ejército en tiempos de guerra, pero los estrictos protocolos reales ordenan que no porten el uniforme durante el funeral de la monarca. El
Continue ReadingIllegal Nashville daycare shut down following infant’s death
By Daniel Smithson Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A daycare operating illegally has been shut down following the death of a 2-month-old child. The illegal daycare was being operated out of an apartment complex at 1000 Thompson Place, according to Metro Police and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.
Continue ReadingDesde “The Queen” hasta “The Crown”, estas cinco producciones llevaron la vida de la reina Isabel II al cine y la televisión
Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) — El legado de la reina Isabel II no solo quedará en los libros de historia del mundo. Su notable vida conquistó a productores y directores, quienes llevaron su historia al cine y la televisión. La monarca, que falleció a los 96 años, fue una figura esencial en la historia del
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This couple stopped flying because of the climate crisis and found a more rewarding way to travel
By Ryan Bergeron, CNN Will and Claire Stedden tied the knot in 2017, but their “honeymoon phase” was longer than most. “We called it a honeymoon with interest,” Will told CNN. Because of other commitments, the Steddens didn’t honeymoon until three years after their wedding. While dreaming up the trip, they thought about flying to
Continue Reading Q&A: Next steps for Iowa teen sentenced for killing rapist
By MARGERY A. BECK and DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Donations are pouring in to help a 17-year-old sex trafficking victim who was ordered by a court to pay $150,000 to the family of a man she stabbed to death after he raped her. A GoFundMe campaign set up for Pieper
Continue Reading Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get a colonoscopy on camera to raise awareness
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It was a first for actor Ryan Reynolds, who allowed a video crew to capture his colonoscopy screening on camera to raise awareness of the increase in colon cancer diagnoses among people under 50. Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States, according to the American
Continue Reading Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get a colonoscopy on camera to raise awareness
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It was a first for actor Ryan Reynolds, who allowed a video crew to capture his colonoscopy screening on camera to raise awareness of the increase in colon cancer diagnoses among people under 50. Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States, according to the American
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The rule-breaking paper microscope that costs $1.75 to make
By Katie Hunt, CNN Discoveries involving a lab accident, venomous snails and a scientific instrument made from paper are some of the obscure, quirky or convoluted advances honored Wednesday with awards that celebrate research that ultimately had a big, if unexpected, impact on society. Three teams of scientists won 2022 Golden Goose Awards, a prize
Continue ReadingUna depresión tropical en el Atlántico podrÃa convertirse en la tormenta tropical Fiona
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La depresión tropical número siete se formó en el Atlántico este miércoles por la mañana, dijo el Centro Nacional de Huracanes en su actualización de las 11 a.m. ET y podrÃa convertirse en la tormenta tropical Fiona más tarde en el dÃa o el jueves. El sistema se encuentra a unos
Continue Reading Kamala Harris embarks on midterm campaign swing to boost turnout — and her own brand
By Edward-Isaac Dovere Kamala Harris is embarking on a targeted burst of midterm campaigning — especially rooted around abortion rights — in an effort to raise her profile after a rocky start as vice president and boost turnout among key segments of the coalition Democrats desperately need for the midterms. She’ll be zeroing in on
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