Columbia Board of Education members get update on new high school grading system
Standards-Referenced Grading has been used for years at the elementary and middle school level throughout Columbia.
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Interview with Republican 50th House District candidate James Musgraves
The Republican candidate for Boone County’s 50th House District believes political realities will override demographic changes in the district.
Continue ReadingWhite House says Iran sent personnel to Crimea to train Russians to use drones
By Kevin Liptak, CNN The White House says Iranian military personnel have visited Crimea to assist with Russian operations targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine using drones. John Kirby, the communications coordinator at the National Security Council, said the presence of Iranian personnel was evidence of Tehran’s direct engagement in the conflict. “We can confirm that
Continue ReadingA cooler than normal winter is forecast for a dozen states amid rising energy costs
By Allison Chinchar and Jennifer Gray, CNN A dozen states could see cooler than normal temperatures this winter, according to NOAA’s outlook released Thursday morning. That could mean an increase in energy consumption across the northern tier of the US — amid rising energy costs. “It takes energy to heat your house,” Andrew Dessler, a
Continue ReadingFirst on CNN: More Americans are getting their booster shots, but ‘it’s not enough,’ Biden administration warns
By Betsy Klein, CNN More Americans are getting their Covid-19 updated booster shots, new data show, but Biden administration officials caution the recent uptake is still not enough as the winter months and the threat of new outbreaks approach. Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected to be posted later Thursday
Continue ReadingBoris Johnson is weighing up a stunning comeback, allies say
By Luke McGee, CNN Boris Johnson appears to be on the verge of attempting a stunning political comeback. Allies of the former UK prime minister — who resigned in disgrace only three months ago — believe he will stand in the leadership contest that will follow the resignation of his successor, Liz Truss. Two sources
Continue Reading5 things to know for October 21: Liz Truss, Ukraine, Covid-19, Student loans, Uvalde
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN If you’re flying American Airlines on an upcoming trip outside of the US, the front of the plane will look a bit different. The airline said it is eliminating its first-class cabin on international flights because customers aren’t purchasing the increasingly expensive tickets. Here’s what else you need to know to
Continue ReadingUnconfirmed Liz Truss phone hack report prompts calls for investigation
By Allegra Goodwin and Chris Liakos, CNN The UK government is facing calls to investigate after an unconfirmed media report claimed former British Prime Minister Liz Truss’ phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary. The UK’s Mail on Sunday newspaper reported that private messages between Truss and international foreign ministers, including messages about the
Continue ReadingHow Liz Truss’ term as British prime minister went from bad to worse
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN When she took the keys to 10 Downing Street in the wake of Boris Johnson’s political demise, Liz Truss promised to “ride out the storm” of Britain’s economic crisis. Just over six weeks later, she was engulfed by a hurricane of her own making. It was a humiliating end to
Continue ReadingQuick and stealthy ‘Scrabble variants’ are poised to drive a winter Covid-19 surge
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A flurry of new Covid-19 variants appears to be gaining traction globally, raising fears of a winter surge. In the United States, these are BQ.1, BQ.1.1, BF.7, BA.4.6, BA.2.75 and BA.2.75.2. In other countries, the recombinant variant XBB has been rising quickly and appears to be fueling a new wave of
Continue ReadingThe Fed may have to blow up the economy to get inflation under control
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The Federal Reserve is most likely going to raise interest rates by three quarters of a percentage point again on Wednesday, its fourth straight supersized hike. And it’s still possible another rate increase of that magnitude could come in December. But the big question for many investors —
Continue ReadingTech earnings are coming and they probably won’t be pretty
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business After months of layoffs, hiring freezes and other cost-cutting measures, big tech companies are set to provide the most detailed look yet at just how bad things have gotten for their businesses amid fears of a looming recession. Snapchat’s parent company, which tanked much of the tech sector in May
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Tracking a weekend warmup into a chance for rain
TODAY: Thursday continues our warm up, and will feel much warmer than early this week. Temperatures will climb into the low 70s for highs this afternoon. Our winds will generally flow from the southwest to the west through the day, sustained around 10 mph. Gusts may climb into the 15-20 mph range. TONIGHT: Temperatures overnight
Continue ReadingAn ‘unprecedented’ rise in respiratory viruses in children is overwhelming some hospitals
By Chris Boyette and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN A surge in respiratory illnesses among children is beginning to put a strain on hospitals. In particular, hospitals are seeing a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a common cold virus that can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults. Cases
Continue Reading5 things to know for October 20: Ukraine, Taxes, Trump, Uber, Iran
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic — which upended millions of lives and demanded we stay in our homes for months on end — also helped fuel a baby boom. Close proximity among partners and increased work flexibility contributed to the 6.2% jump in US birth rates last year, according to a new study.
Continue Reading5 things to know for October 21: Liz Truss, Ukraine, Covid-19, Student loans, Uvalde
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN If you’re flying American Airlines on an upcoming trip outside of the US, the front of the plane will look a bit different. The airline said it is eliminating its first-class cabin on international flights because customers aren’t purchasing the increasingly expensive tickets. Here’s what else you need to know to
Continue Reading5 things to know for October 20: Ukraine, Taxes, Trump, Uber, Iran
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic — which upended millions of lives and demanded we stay in our homes for months on end — also helped fuel a baby boom. Close proximity among partners and increased work flexibility contributed to the 6.2% jump in US birth rates last year, according to a new study.
Continue Reading5 things to know for October 20: Ukraine, Taxes, Trump, Uber, Iran
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic — which upended millions of lives and demanded we stay in our homes for months on end — also helped fuel a baby boom. Close proximity among partners and increased work flexibility contributed to the 6.2% jump in US birth rates last year, according to a new study.
Continue Reading5 things to know for October 20: Ukraine, Taxes, Trump, Uber, Iran
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic — which upended millions of lives and demanded we stay in our homes for months on end — also helped fuel a baby boom. Close proximity among partners and increased work flexibility contributed to the 6.2% jump in US birth rates last year, according to a new study.
Continue ReadingUvalde school board accepts retirement from superintendent Hal Harrell
By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The Uvalde school board unanimously accepted the retirement of superintendent Hal Harrell on Wednesday, nearly five months after one of the deadliest mass school shootings in US history at an elementary school in the Texas district. Harrell had announced last week he’d step aside amid continued backlash over
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