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British regulators are investigating Amazon and Google over fake product reviews.

This is what it’s like to work in an Amazon warehouse

June 25, 2021 5:22 AM CNN

Tyler Hamilton has worked at the Amazon warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota for four years. He shares the good and the bad about the fast-paced job.

Newlyweds ripped apart as husband detained by Chinese government

June 25, 2021 1:46 AM CNN

The Chinese government is accused of detaining Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in extralegal detention centers, which it claims are reeducation centers designed to prevent separatism and religious extremism. Researchers say there’s also evidence of a growing number of Uyghurs being jailed in formal prisons with lengthy sentences. CNN’s Ivan Watson speaks to families whose loved ones have been sentenced to long-term imprisonment.

Emergency management officials emphasize having a plan ahead of severe weather

June 25, 2021 12:17 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management says if dangerously high winds start to hit the area you need to have a safety plan. “The most important thing is to be prepared,” said Elizabeth Thompson, the planning and preparedness specialist for the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. “You want to

Columbia leaders unveil new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader

June 24, 2021 8:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders wrapped the unveiling of a new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader. The marker memorializes Clara Miles. Miles helped establish the Miles Manor subdivision where that marker is located now. The subdivision brought housing to 10 local African American families in the late 1950s. Watch a replay of the

Dr. Ala Stanford has brought testing and vaccines to more than 75

CNN Heroes: Confronting the role of race in medicine

June 24, 2021 8:46 PM CNN

CNN Hero and Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium founder Dr. Ala Stanford offers a history lesson to a student asking why she should trust the coronavirus vaccine in light of the medical industry’s past treatment of people of color.

CNN Heroes: Dr. Ala Stanford

June 24, 2021 8:46 PM CNN

This CNN Hero, a pediatric surgeon, saw how the pandemic devastated communities of color in her hometown of Philadelphia. She responded by bringing them free testing and vaccinations through her group, the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium.

University of Missouri curators vote against sign for Jefferson statue

June 24, 2021 2:42 PM Leila Mitchell

The curators rejected a task force’s recommendation for the sign in a split vote.

Boone County law enforcement warn of flooding risks ahead of heavy rainfall predictions

June 24, 2021 6:20 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is warning residents of risks of flooding ahead of rainfall predictions over the next 72 hours. Officials from OEM said while in contact with the St. Louis National Weather Service, they are forecasting four plus inches of rain for Boone County over the next 72-hour

Tracking more severe storms for Thursday evening

June 24, 2021 6:13 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Another round of storms are bubbling up now and will slide southeast overnight. Damaging winds hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding look to be the biggest threats with this round. Lows will hold in the middle 70’s. For the latest on these storms throughout the evening, head over to our Insider Blog. TOMORROW: Stormy conditions will

Hatti Moore: “We’ve set the tone for Mizzou softball”

June 24, 2021 1:56 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After announcing plans to stay at Mizzou for one more year, ABC17’s Nathalie Jones caught up with Mizzou catcher Hatti Moore. You can watch the full interview with Moore in the video player above.

State senator brings up critical race theory during special session on Medicaid tax

June 24, 2021 12:57 PM Hannah Falcon

Legislation to ban the teaching of critical race theory was submitted this week in the Missouri Senate, which is in special session to work on laws related to a tax that helps fund Medicaid.

TRACKING STORMS TODAY

June 24, 2021 12:57 PM Nate Splater

THURSDAY: Storms will settle down a little for the afternoon, but still count on some scattered showers. This break will help temperatures warm close to 90 with heat index up to 100 degrees. TONIGHT: Another round of storms will bubble up late tonight and slide south overnight. Damaging winds and large hail look to be the biggest

Tracking storms returning this morning

June 24, 2021 3:24 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Storms return early, bringing back the threat of strong winds. This first round looks to stick around until the early afternoon hours. That should still give some of us a chance to heat up into the upper 80’s. With all of the humidity returning, it’ll feel close to 100 in some spots. TONIGHT: Another

UM Curators to vote on adding sign next to controversial Thomas Jefferson statue on campus

June 24, 2021 6:13 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The UM Board of Curators is set to vote Thursday on the addition of a contextualization sign to the University’s controversial Thomas Jefferson statue. Over the past few years, there have been calls to remove the Thomas Jefferson statue on Mizzou’s campus, but instead of removing the statue, a task force has

NCAA president Mark Emmert said that measures are intended to be in place by July 1.

Toobin on Supreme Court ruling: I was struck by Kavanaugh’s opinion

June 24, 2021 4:28 AM CNN

CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin weighs in after the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that student athletes can receive education-related payments, in a case that could reshape college sports by allowing more money from the billion-dollar industry to go to the players.

The Business Loop Community Improvement District sign on Business Loop 70 East.

Lineworkers preparing for strong winds ahead of possible severe storms

June 23, 2021 9:38 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some lineworkers across Mid-Missouri were working Wednesday to stabilize poles ahead of Thursday’s possible incoming storms. The Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of possible severe storms Thursday night and things like power lines are a major cause for concern in windy conditions. “We’re trying to get a split

Lawmakers discuss stopping Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood during the first day of special session

June 23, 2021 9:28 PM Leila Mitchell

The first Special Session held Wednesday at the Missouri State Capitol

Motorcyclist fatalities and helmet-less deaths increase in 2021

June 23, 2021 6:25 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, motorcyclist fatalities statewide have increased by 40% in 2021 and helmet-less deaths are up by nearly 800%. In August of last year, a law began in Missouri allowing licensed motorcyclists, 26 or older and with proof of health insurance, to ride without helmets. Cpt. Brian

Tracking rounds of storms, flooding potential

June 23, 2021 4:20 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s to around 70. TOMORROW: Showers and storms likely in the morning. Some could bring heavy rain and gusty winds. Dry during the day with highs in the upper 80s to around 90. Heat index between 92-94 degrees. EXTENDED: A complex of thunderstorms is

A drone image shows the Allianz Arena soccer stadium illuminated in rainbow colours during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and TSG Hoffenheim on January 30 in Munich

‘UEFA have got themselves into a really big mess over this’

June 23, 2021 4:47 PM CNN

Piara Powar, Executive Director of Football Against Racism in Europe Network (FARE), talks to CNN about the messy situation UEFA finds itself in following its decision not to allow the Allianz Arena to be illuminated in the rainbow flag.