ALS walk raises over $100,000 for research and treatment
Saturday morning, at least 125 people gathered in Bethel Park to walk a mile for ALS.
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Tracking a break from the heat with mid-week rain chances
Tonight: Northwesterly flowing winds and clear skies will allow for the overnight low to drop to 62 degrees putting us 4 degrees below the average low for Mid-August. Tomorrow: Mostly clear skies and continued northwesterly flow allow for another cooler day with a high of 83 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Extended: Monday afternoon, clouds
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In the largest Afghan enclave in the US, frustration, heartbreak and ‘a sense of mourning’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mizgon Darby was an 18-year-old college freshman when she started a journal 20 years ago giving voice to the growing numbers of Afghans living in the United States. “There was a sense of hope, of wanting to help, and wanting to do more and do better and go back to the
Continue Reading In the largest Afghan enclave in the US, frustration, heartbreak and ‘a sense of mourning’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mizgon Darby was an 18-year-old college freshman when she started a journal 20 years ago giving voice to the growing numbers of Afghans living in the United States. “There was a sense of hope, of wanting to help, and wanting to do more and do better and go back to the
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Some COVID-19 restrictions in place at Arrowhead as the Chiefs prepare for NFL season
This will be the first preseason game in Kansas City since 2019, but just like during last season, there will be some COVID-19 restrictions in place.
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Why minority business leaders are celebrating the infrastructure bill
By Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business The heads of some of the largest minority business advocacy groups on Capitol Hill are praising key elements of the latest infrastructure bill, which is currently being debated in the House after passing with bipartisan support in the Senate on Tuesday. “This was a win for us in a big
Continue ReadingMore than 200 people dead after 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti
By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN At least 227 people have died after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti Saturday morning, according to the country’s civil protection service. The US Geological Survey previously said it was likely that casualties would be “high,” saying the “disaster is likely widespread.” One hospital in the southern city of Jeremie said
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‘Still people are having fear.’ What life is like in some of the cities captured by the Taliban
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Over the last week, the Taliban has made significant gains across Afghanistan and now control over half of the country’s provincial capitals. Cities like Kandahar, Herat and Kunduz are among those now under control of the Taliban, whose fighters are circling ever closer to the capital, Kabul. CNN spoke to Afghans
Continue ReadingHigh casualties feared as 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Haiti
By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN The US Geological Survey said it’s likely that casualties are “high” after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti Saturday morning. “High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” according to the USGS. Haiti’s Civil Protection told CNN there have been fatalities and damage. A tsunami threat that had been
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Tracking a marvelous stretch of weather
SATURDAY: We’re getting another magnificent stretch of weather to enjoy, just in time for the weekend! Temperatures will only top out in the low to mid 80’s despite some bright skies this afternoon. Humidity won’t be as high as it has been this week, either. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies will give us a good chance
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A coyote attacked a child in Massachusetts
By Alaa Elassar, CNN A coyote attacked a small child on a Massachusetts beach, prompting fears of a rabies infection, according to the National Park Service. The incident occurred on North Herring Cove Beach within Cape Cod National Seashore on Wednesday evening. The child who was bitten was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with non-life-threatening
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Manchester United signs Raphaël Varane; thumps Leeds United as Bruno Fernandes scores hat-trick
By John Sinnott, CNN Manchester United paraded new signing Raphaël Varane before its match against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Saturday and then treated the French international to an impressive win in its first match of the new Premier League season. Varane, who has joined the Manchester club from Real Madrid until June 2025
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Audi unveils a shape-shifting concept car
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Audi’s latest concept car, the skysphere, will be able to drive itself, the company claims. But the real hook is that, as it changes from human driving to self-driving, the body of the skysphere expands by 10 inches from end-to-end. The concept car’s long hood extends forward and the steering
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US nearing deal with Qatar to house thousands of Afghans who helped military, as situation worsens in Afghanistan
By Alex Marquardt, CNN The Biden administration is working to finalize an agreement with Qatar to temporarily house thousands of Afghans who worked with the United States and their families and are fleeing their country as the security situation deteriorates, according to a source familiar with the ongoing discussions. The source said it could be
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More than a year later, America grapples with long Covid
By Sarah Braner, CNN “I was told to go home and rest, that everything would be fine in two weeks. Sadly, those two weeks for me have never come,” said Chimére Smith, 39, one of many Americans fighting long Covid. According to multiple studies, long Covid may affect up to a third of Covid-19 patients.
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus, says manager Massimiliano Allegri
By Ben Church, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Juventus this season, manager Massimiliano Allegri said in a news conference on Friday. The Portuguese forward joined the Italian club on a four-year deal for a reported $117 million transfer fee in 2018 but has less than one year left on his current contract. “Yesterday,
Continue Reading Lionel Messi: Paris Saint-Germain now has ‘no excuses’ in quest for Champions League domination after signing superstar
By Matias Grez, CNN Not since Real Madrid’s famous ‘Galácticos’ squad of the 2000s has a single club boasted so much individual talent. Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic capture of Lionel Messi — which will undoubtedly go down as one of the most shocking in football history — capped off what had already been an incredible summer
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10 ways to boost your energy and feel rejuvenated throughout the day
By Lisa Drayer, CNN Are you struggling with a midafternoon energy slump lately? Or maybe it’s during a midmorning meeting or before dinner prep when you feel you need a push. We have all experienced times when we feel we are dragging, both physically and emotionally. The good news is, there are lots of ways
Continue Reading August turns into a month of crises as Biden stares down a pivotal moment in his presidency
By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden is facing multiple August crises with Afghanistan on the verge of collapse, Covid-19 patients overwhelming hospitals in some states, persistent inflation concerns, an uncertain path forward for his sweeping infrastructure agenda and surging attempted border crossings. It’s a far cry from the celebrations of July, where the White
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Columbia Public Schools may change mask requirements after the school year starts
The district sent a letter to families on Friday announcing the decision.
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