Man accused of leaving the scene after Scott Boulevard crash
Police arrested a 41-year-old Columbia man Tuesday after he allegedly crashed into another vehicle, then a utility pole before leaving the scene.
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Why Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is suing social media companies
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business One mother in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said her 18-year-old daughter is so obsessed with TikTok, she’ll spend hours making elaborate videos for the Likes, and will post retouched photos of herself online to look skinnier. Another mother in the same county told CNN her 16-year-old daughter’s ex-boyfriend shared partially
Continue ReadingFAA issues industrywide call to action following runway close calls
By Pete Muntean, CNN The Federal Aviation Administration told airlines in a rare industrywide bulletin Wednesday to step up vigilance at airports after a series of close calls on or near runways. The agency published an “aviation safety call to action,” urging carriers to “reinforce adherence to published processes and procedures.” “Operators should evaluate information
Continue ReadingUS government announces plan to overhaul organ transplant system
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US government announced a plan Wednesday to overhaul the country’s organ transplant system. The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration said it will focus on accountability and transparency by seeking more contracts to operate the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network and sharing data more
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Wall Street holds steady ahead of Fed decision on rates
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding relatively steady Wednesday as Wall Street bides its time until the Federal Reserve’s announcement in the afternoon about whether it will tighten the screws further on the economy. The S&P 500 was 0.1% lower in early trading. It’s coming off its first
Continue Reading Supreme Court chews on Jack Daniel’s dog toy dispute
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A dispute between Jack Daniel’s and the makers of a squeaking dog toy that humorously mimics the whiskey’s signature look gave Supreme Court justices a lot to chew on. The justices heard approximately an hour and a half worth of arguments in the case Wednesday. The question
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Two found dead in eastern Missouri home; suspect sought
TROY, Mo. (AP) — Two people were found dead inside an eastern Missouri home, and police are using drones in the search for a man they describe as a person of interest. The victims were discovered Tuesday night at a home in Troy, about 55 miles (89 kilometers) northwest of St. Louis. Names and other
Continue Reading Apple TV+ announces 2nd season of ‘Friday Night Baseball’
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple TV+ will begin its second season of “Friday Night Baseball” on April 7. The Chicago Cubs will host the Texas Rangers in a day game, followed by the San Diego Padres facing the Atlanta Braves. Apple will carry twin bills over 25 weeks with no local blackout restrictions. In a
Continue Reading Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand
By SAM METZ Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Two doctors on Wednesday described X-rays, brain scans and neurological tests documenting the medical condition of a man suing Gwyneth Paltrow for a 2016 ski collision at an upscale Utah ski resort. “After his accident, he deteriorated abruptly,” Dr. Wendell Gibby said of 76-year-old Terry
Continue Reading Presidential waiting game: GOP hopefuls hold off campaigns
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — They are meeting with campaign donors and giving frequent interviews on cable news. They’re delivering speeches in early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire and hobnobbing with local Republican groups. Some are even quietly discussing campaign jobs with political operatives. But don’t call them
Continue Reading Presidential waiting game: GOP hopefuls hold off campaigns
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — They are meeting with campaign donors and giving frequent interviews on cable news. They’re delivering speeches in early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire and hobnobbing with local Republican groups. Some are even quietly discussing campaign jobs with political operatives. But don’t call them
Continue ReadingLarge ship tips over at port in Edinburgh, causing injuries
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN A large ship sitting in a dry dock was dislodged from its holding and partially tipped over in the Scottish capital Edinburgh on Wednesday, leaving 33 people injured, emergency services said. A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service told CNN that 21 patients were transported to local hospitals and a further
Continue Reading Sen. Scott poised to give 2024 ‘political update’ to donors
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is inching ever closer to a presidential bid in 2024, scheduling his latest swing through early-voting states before returning home afterward to give donors a “political update.” According to an invitation obtained by The Associated Press, Scott will meet
Continue Reading Sen. Scott poised to give 2024 ‘political update’ to donors
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is inching ever closer to a presidential bid in 2024, scheduling his latest swing through early-voting states before returning home afterward to give donors a “political update.” According to an invitation obtained by The Associated Press, Scott will meet
Continue Reading Ship dislodges, tips over in Scotland dry dock; 25 injured
LONDON (AP) — A ship tipped over while dry-docked in Scotland, injuring 25 people Wednesday, emergency workers said. Police and emergency services were called to the Imperial Dock in Edinburgh after receiving reports that a ship had become dislodged from its holding. The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people were taken to the hospital, while
Continue ReadingNew Haven firefighter injured on the job sues city to return to work
By Jay Kenney and Marcy Jones Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A New Haven Fire Department lieutenant who was severely hurt on the job filed a lawsuit against the city. Lt. Samod Rankins filed the civil suit on Monday. It said that Rankins was unjustly passed over for
Continue ReadingBattle Ground school counselor arrested for assault of a child
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story BATTLE GROUND, Washington (KPTV) — A school counselor at Battle Ground High School has been arrested, according to the school administration. In a letter to parents, the principal says counselor Dawn Pack’s charges aren’t related to her work at the school but she’s still been
Continue ReadingPensacola Christian College student killed while doing yardwork
By Robert Ristaneo Click here for updates on this story ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Florida (WALA) — A Pensacola Christian College student was performing yardwork at a house on Airport Boulevard in Escambia County when a truck drifted off the road and killed him, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Authorities said the incident occurred at 3:40 p.m.
Continue Reading Summer travel is likely to remain hot, so book early
By SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet Travel experts say they aren’t seeing any dip in travel demand for the busy summer season or shoulder seasons, but people will likely spend a lot more money this year to take their vacation. Prices for flights, car rentals and hotels are still 15% higher than before the pandemic, though
Continue ReadingGlobal water crisis could ‘spiral out of control’ due to overconsumption and climate change, UN report warns
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN The world is facing a looming global water crisis that threatens to “spiral out of control” as increased demand for water and the intensifying impacts of the climate crisis put huge pressure on water resources, a UN report has warned. Water use has increased by about 1% a year over
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