Drake Hogestyn, the “Days of Our Lives” star who appeared on the show for 38 years, died Saturday, his family confirmed. He was 70. The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and his family said in a statement that Hogestyn died after “putting up an unbelievable fight” against the disease. “He was the most amazing
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Henderson Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KSHB) — An Overland Park teen completed a 150-mile bike journey Sunday to raise awareness and hope for his rare genetic disorder. Carson Hunt, 17, has Homocystinuria cblG (Cobalamin G), a rare metabolic disorder that impacts his ability to process amino acids.
Continue ReadingBy Samson Tamijani and Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BIXBY, Oklahoma (KJRH) — Bixby High School Principal Mickey Replogle is suspended following his arrest at the school’s fall dance at Tulsa Renaissance Convention Center Sept. 28. Allegations against him include: – smelling of alcohol – inappropriate touching of students on the
Continue ReadingBy Maya Lockett Click here for updates on this story HURON, Ohio (WEWS) — Seven in 10 people who live in rural areas of Ohio say they have inadequate access to health care, and one out of every five say they must travel 20 miles or 50 minutes for health care services. Insurance is often
Continue ReadingWPVI By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A teenager, who officers say was shot while trying to rob a man in Philadelphia’s West Kensington section, is now in custody. It happened along the 2200 block of Emerald Street just after 11 p.m. on Sunday. Police say the
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A teenager, who officers say was shot while trying to rob a man in Philadelphia’s West Kensington section, is now in custody. It happened along the 2200 block of Emerald Street just after 11 p.m. on Sunday. Police say the 16-year-old
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video game maker Epic Games has sued Google and Samsung. It accuses the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application distribution on Samsung devices. At issue is Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature, which only allows for apps from authorized sources, such as the Galaxy Store or
Continue ReadingAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline, though their size and speed will depend on the evolution of the economy. At their last meeting, Fed officials penciled in two more quarter-point rate cuts to be made at the central bank’s final
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WTVF By Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Animal hoarding is an issue communities across the mid-state are grappling with, and it’s placing significant strain on rescue organizations. Recently, 40 parrots were rescued from deplorable conditions in Kentucky and brought to Nashville. “We’ve seen some bad stuff, but
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Animal hoarding is an issue communities across the mid-state are grappling with, and it’s placing significant strain on rescue organizations. Recently, 40 parrots were rescued from deplorable conditions in Kentucky and brought to Nashville. “We’ve seen some bad stuff, but this
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The mother of a prominent Egyptian rights activist has said that she has started a hunger strike to pressure authorities to release her son Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who rose to prominence with the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings that swept the Middle East and in Egypt toppled long-time President Hosni Mubarak. Laila Soueif, mother of
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story KILL DEVIL HILLS, North Carolina (WTKR) — The single-engine plane that crashed Saturday evening at the Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Airport in Kill Devil Hills, killing all five of its occupants, hit a tree on its second landing approach before the crash, the
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WTKR By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story KILL DEVIL HILLS, North Carolina (WTKR) — The single-engine plane that crashed Saturday evening at the Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Airport in Kill Devil Hills, killing all five of its occupants, hit a tree on its second landing approach before the crash,
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Parte de la frontera entre Italia y Suiza se redibujará a medida que la crisis climática provocada por el ser humano derrita los glaciares que marcan el límite entre ambos países. Los países acordaron cambiar la frontera por debajo del pico Cervino, una de las cumbres más altas de los Alpes,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story September 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a stunning display of cutting-edge technology and teamwork, SpaceX has launched a high-stakes rescue mission, further solidifying its leadership in space travel. This weekend, SpaceX’s Dragon capsule soared into orbit, tasked with bringing home two NASA
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks. The contract between the ports and about 45,000 members of the International
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TODAY: Monday is mostly sunny, with a high in the low 80s and variable winds this afternoon. This comes as we’re starting the day with north winds, and ending the day with weak southerly flow. Some humidity will linger today. TONIGHT: This southerly flow will peak overnight right ahead of a cold front that arrives
Continue ReadingBy David W. Marshall Click here for updates on this story September 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — It is refreshing to see a leader like Vice President Kamala Harris who understands the wide generational gap we have in our nation. There will always be situations where older and younger people maintain different perspectives on
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CNN By Dianne Gallagher and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — It had been 48 hours since the winds and rains from Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina and Sam Perkins still had not heard from his parents. So, on Saturday morning, he got in his vehicle and started driving toward their home, nestled on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says a top Hamas commander killed in Lebanon Monday was one of its employees but had been suspended since allegations of his ties to the militant group emerged in March. Fatah Sharif’s connection to Hamas appeared set to ratchet up pressure on UNRWA, already
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