By Zac Harmon Click here for updates on this story PAW PAW, Michigan (WXMI) — The former leader of a small West Michigan police agency is headed to prison following a years-long legal battle over drug charges. Tressa Beltran, the ex-chief of the Hartford Police Department, was sentenced today on two charges related to an
Continue ReadingBy Annie Bergeron-Oliver Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — A controversial increase to the capital gains inclusion rate is now in effect despite strong pushback from small businesses, farmers and medical professionals. Starting Tuesday, individuals with capital gains of more than $250,000 will be subject to an inclusion rate of
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By John Fritze and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory. Of immediate significance, the
Continue ReadingBy Chris Bovia Click here for updates on this story Grand-Rapids, Michigan (WXMI) — TDBBS, LLC is pulling 3,551 packages of Barkworthies Brand and Sticks Brand Green Tripe dog treats, warning there may be metal objects in the treat. TDBBS, LLC is based in Virginia and distributes dog treats throughout the US and abroad, according
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court rules for the Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states.
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By Stephanie Busari, Lauren Kent, Nimi Princewill and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that he will not sign a controversial finance bill, backing down in the face of mass protests that swept the country and reportedly left at least 23 people dead. “Having reflected on the continuing conversation regarding
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Lonely isn’t just how many people are around – it’s how you feel. And it may impact your stroke risk, according to a new study. In fact, older adults who reported being chronically lonely had a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who were consistently rated low on
Continue ReadingBy CAROLINA BORGES Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WSVN) — A Central Florida widow missed her husband’s funeral after being scammed out of nearly a thousand dollars while attempting to book a last-minute flight, a problem airlines say is increasingly common. Joanne Stainer, 79, reminisced about her 59 years with her
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By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — When Elvis Presley’s debut album took the charts by storm in 1956, “Blue Suede Shoes” was its opening track. Now, the King’s very own blue suede shoes have sold for the princely sum of £120,000 (around $152,000) after they went up for grabs at British auction house Henry
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By Rosa Flores, Sara Weisfeldt and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — The seven-day average of migrant apprehensions has dropped more than 40% to less than 2,400 encounters per day since President Joe Biden’s executive action barring asylum at the US southern border went into effect about three weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — For thousands of years, one color rose above all others — and was worth more than its weight in gold, according to a fourth-century imperial edict. Tyrian purple was a highly prized pigment developed in the Bronze Age, and it retained its status into the late medieval period. The ancient
Continue ReadingBy Madison Beam Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Shreveport water customers have experienced off-color water from their taps this month, but city officials say improvements are coming. The suspected cause is naturally occurring minerals. While some are still dealing with yellow water, Shreveport Water and Sewerage Director William Daniel
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A video is trending of a woman from California filming and berating three drag queens in the lobby of the Alohilani Resort. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, June 23, and Beth Bourne took exception to three drag queens who were filming
Continue Reading By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — He hadn’t traveled any further than Canada before he was 20, but Stewart Johnson says he knew from early on that he “didn’t really want to live in the States.” The stand-up comedian, originally from Wisconsin, explains that he felt as though he’d “already seen” America, and was keen
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By Kayli Pascal-Martinez Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) are on the lookout for a suspect following a robbery incident that occurred on Makaloa St. last week Wednesday. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, HPD reported that a man purse snatched an elderly woman. The suspect
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By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — One of the biggest talking points heading into the 2024 NBA Draft has been the future of Bronny James. The son of NBA legend and all-time leading scorer LeBron James, Bronny entered this year’s draft pool, following one year at the University of Southern California after recovering from a
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CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, marking the first defeat for a member of the House “Squad” of progressive lawmakers. The result in New York’s 16th Congressional District is also a victory for pro-Israel groups, which backed Latimer with
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CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, marking the first defeat for a member of the House “Squad” of progressive lawmakers. The result in New York’s 16th Congressional District is also a victory for pro-Israel groups, which backed Latimer with
Continue Reading By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — While a shortage of the chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin has improved in the United States, some of the nation’s largest cancer centers now report additional concerns related to drug shortages, a new report finds. Among 28 large cancer centers across the country, 89% reported last month that at
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By Luke Laster Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Rochester mother is concerned about her 16-year-old son’s allergy medication after she says it arrived at their home without the equipment to keep it at a certain temperature. “It’s like a gamble. It’s like Russian roulette now with this medication,”
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