A Japanese court has ruled that not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a landmark decision that could herald a new era for marriage equality in the country. It’s the first time that a court has ruled on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage in Japan, the only Group of Seven (G7) country that has not recognized
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US intelligence has assessed that North Korea could be preparing to carry out their first weapons test since President Joe Biden came into office, according to several US officials speaking to CNN on condition of anonymity. The US officials are on alert as the US and South Korea conduct scaled-down, simulated military exercises and US
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St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young, healthy people who were infected around St. Patrick’s Day have suffered long-term complications. And infections have been spread by people with no symptoms. But this St. Patrick’s Day, Americans have a new
Continue Reading K-pop is one of South Korea’s most popular cultural exports with a growing reach around the world — but it seems that not everyone is fan. Over the weekend, an article published by a North Korean propaganda website accused K-pop record labels of engaging in “slave-like exploitation” of hugely successful bands like BTS and Blackpink.
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Video evidence suggests “it is extremely likely” that the same person was responsible for the three deadly shootings at massage parlors in the metro Atlanta area, police said Tuesday. Eight people were killed and one person was wounded in the attacks. Two of the shootings were at spas across the street from each other in
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When Ariel saw her two young sons isolated in a Hong Kong hospital ward with Covid-19, she broke down. The brothers — age 5 and 1 and both asymptomatic — were wearing vests that were tied to their beds to restrain them. They were covered in dirt and both wearing diapers, even the five-year-old. Ariel
Continue Reading An Indianapolis man has been arrested in a quadruple homicide that followed an alleged argument over a stimulus check, according to a probable cause affidavit. Officers were dispatched after a report of a person shot on Saturday night, according to a news release from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Police found a woman who had
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The IRS’s Get My Payment website has told many Americans asking about their stimulus payments that they’ll receive the money Wednesday. However, many people could see delays in getting their payments for a variety of reasons. Have you received your stimulus payment? Vote in the poll below.
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The average number of people getting a Covid-19 vaccination each day is at its highest, but officials are still concerned that many Americans are hesitant to get a shot. National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins said Tuesday that faith leaders can help get more people to be confident in the vaccines. Getting vaccinated
Continue Reading Washington has sanctioned 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on the city, ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with top Chinese diplomats in Alaska later this week. The sanctions were introduced under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (HKAA), which was passed by the United States last year in
Continue Reading Two coronavirus strains first detected in California are now officially “variants of concern,” according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The variants may be about 20% more transmissible, the CDC said, citing early research. Some Covid-19 treatments may also be less effective against the strains. Still, the CDC didn’t say that vaccines
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SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County murder suspect is facing other charges after a Feb. 12 crash. According to court documents, Timothy Evans was allegedly involved in a head-on crash with an RV on Hwy 5 north of Pier 31 road. When police arrived on scene, they found an RV had crashed into a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MADISON, WI (Madison365) — A prime location on the Capitol Square will now be a space for the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County — and the CEO of the organization wants your input into what happens there. BGCDC CEO Michael Johnson said he’s known for about
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The CDC is still recommending people do not travel during the pandemic, as it increases the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19.
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The third rounds of stimulus check payments are expected to hit many American’s bank accounts Wednesday morning, many are tracking the status of payment along with tax refunds. Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill. The bill included up to $1,400 direct payments for most Americans. This is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou softball standout Jenna Laird is the SEC freshman of the week. The New York native drove in eight runs and batted .636 in the Tigers four wins. Laird has started all 23 games for the Tigers at shortstop. She helped propel MU to a 19-4 non-conference record. Mizzou will begin SEC
Continue Reading The family of Bianca Devins, the 17-year-old internet personality whose July 2019 murder was broadcast online by her killer, confronted him in court at his sentencing hearing Tuesday. Before the sentence came down against Brandon Clark — who pleaded guilty to Devins’ murder — her younger sister Olivia, her mother Kim and grandfather, Frank Williams,
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The Mizzou football team will hold its annual spring game on Saturday at 1 p.m. MU said it will allow a limited capacity at Faurot Field for the game. Fans will have to get tickets online in order to attend. MU is requiring fans to wear facemasks at all times at the game – unless
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