Retirement reception for outgoing Columbia fire chief
A retirement reception for Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. is set for Friday afternoon.
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Why Ireland is the most pro-Palestinian nation in Europe
By Niamh Kennedy and Eoin McSweeney, CNN (CNN) — Ireland has become the latest nation to say it will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, in a reflection of the country’s long-standing position of solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Ireland announced this week it would file its intervention, adding to
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open on Easter Sunday 2024? See Walmart, Target, Costco hours
Don’t count on a favorite store being open on Easter Sunday. Several stores will be closed March 31 in observance of the holiday. Walmart, Kroger and Meijer stores will be open. Target, Trader Joe’s, T.J. Maxx and others will be closed.
Continue ReadingUN experts decry water woes in Guadeloupe and say scientists and activists are being censored
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. independent experts are denouncing chronic water cuts in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and say they are concerned about tap water pollution, excessive prices and attempts to silence critics. They noted that scientists and others who have spoken out are being censored. The experts on Thursday accused
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Don’t want sex at the same time as your partner? Try this technique instead
By Ian Kerner, CNN (CNN) — Sex equals intercourse. If you’re not having sex like porn stars, you’re not having good sex. Scheduled sex is unnatural. We live in a society in which we are barraged with those sex myths. One of the most pernicious myths is that sexual desire is “an electric spark of
Continue Reading Leader of Northern Ireland’s main pro-union party resigns after police charges
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Northern Ireland’s main pro-union party, is stepping down after he was charged with “allegations of an historical nature,” the DUP announced on Friday. Jeffrey Donaldson, 61, confirmed to his party in a letter that he had been charged with historical allegations
Continue ReadingPoland’s president vetoes law on free access to morning-after pill for ages 15 and above
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The office of Poland’s President Andrzej Duda says he has vetoed a law that would have allowed over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above. He says he was driven by concerns for the health of minors and heeding the voices of parents. Last month,
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Columbia First Ward voters to decide whether to keep councilman
Columbia Ward 1 voters will be asked Tuesday if they want to retain or recall their councilman, Nick Knoth.
Continue ReadingKaufman County issues disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipse
By Julia Falcon Click here for updates on this story KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Kaufman County has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8. Judge Jakie Allen says the disaster declaration will start on April 5 and continue until April 9, one day after the eclipse. Allen says
Continue Reading105-year-old eclipse chaser excited to add 13th to his list, and shares advice
By Ken Molestina and Crystal Cooper Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — From Texas to Brazil, a 105-year-old eclipse chaser from Fort Worth has witnessed 12 solar eclipses in his life and he’s ready to watch his 13th on April 8. It all started in 1963 when Laverne Biser
Continue Reading Europe in ‘pre-war era,’ warns Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, citing Russia’s threat
By Christian Edwards, Benjamin Brown and Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Europe is in a “pre-war era” but still has a “long way to go” before its ready to confront the threat posed by Russia. “War is no longer a concept from the past. It is real,
Continue ReadingHow do cicadas mix with pets? Experts have answers as 17-year cicada season nears
By Tara Molina Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — The season of the cicada broods has almost arrived – with billions, if not more, of the insects coming this spring. The 17-year cicada of Brood XIII is coming to the Chicago area. Downstate in Springfield, Brood XIII will be joined by
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Jefferson City businessman pleads guilty to stealing federal stimulus money
A Jefferson City businessman pleaded guilty Thursday to defrauding the government of $12.4 million through COVID-19 stimulus loans.
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Sam Bankman-Fried has to repay $11 billion. How can he possibly do that?
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered Sam Bankman-Fried to repay more than $11 billion as part of his sentence for defrauding customers and investors in his failed crypto exchange FTX. Experts say this amount will likely financially incapacitate him for the rest of his life. “This forfeiture
Continue ReadingConvicted ex-New Orleans mayor has done his time. Now, can he get the right to carry a gun?
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former mayor of New Orleans who was convicted on federal corruption charges wants the right to carry a gun, but the path to that is complicated. Ray Nagin has filed a court motion in New Orleans, noting that his federal prison time and supervision ended
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They met hiking Machu Picchu but didn’t swap details and never expected to meet up again. That’s not how it worked out
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — There’s a photograph of Laura and Adrian on the day they met. It’s a group shot, taken on the outset of an Inca Trail trek in the autumn of 2010. Laura’s on one side of the group of hikers, Adrian’s on the other side. They’re both smiling, wearing large
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-ALL CLEAR- Weather Alert Day: Large hail, destructive winds, and tornadoes Monday night
UPDATE: FINAL UPDATE – TUESDAY MORNING: As of 2 a.m. our severe threat has come to an end. A tornado watch technically remains in effect for a few of our southern tier counties through 3 a.m. but the storm threat has cleared. Storm reports gathered thus far have largely centered around hail, with up to
Continue Reading‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense. The St. Paul Saints quickly found out that not everyone was amused by the pig’s name, Ozempig, or
Continue ReadingAnti-LGBTQ bills in Alabama’s legislature threaten the state’s youth and undermine one gay teenager’s legacy, critics say
By Shirin Faqiri, Devon M. Sayers and Isabel Rosales, CNN Huntsville, Alabama (CNN) — Camika Shelby says 2019 was the worst year of her life. “Never in a million years did I think I would pull up at home and find my child lifeless,” Shelby told CNN. Her only child, Nigel, died by suicide on
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RNC officials deny ‘litmus test’ related to 2020 election for those seeking employment
By Veronica Stracqualursi, Kit Maher, Daniel Strauss and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Top officials at the Republican National Committee are denying reports that there is a “litmus test” for those seeking employment related to whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen. The denials come after CNN reported earlier this week that people seeking employment
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