University of Missouri announces federal funding for students in need
The Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III grants are part of American Rescue Plan funding tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Alaska Air to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Air Group has told its 22,000 employees they will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The Seattle Times reports there are some exceptions to the policy, which has shifted since last month. The Seattle-based company said in an email to all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees that they will
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Alaska Air to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Air Group has told its 22,000 employees they will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The Seattle Times reports there are some exceptions to the policy, which has shifted since last month. The Seattle-based company said in an email to all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees that they will
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New Missouri gas tax takes effect with refund provision
Drivers filling up their tanks in Missouri will pay an additional 2.5 cents per gallon of gas effective Friday. Gov. Mike Parson signed the increase into law in July. The tax is set to increase by the same amount yearly between 2021 and 2025. At the end of 2025, the state’s tax rate will sit at 29.5 cents per gallon.
Continue ReadingLa isla Moskito de Richard Branson estrena dos nuevas fincas de lujo a US$ 19.000 la noche
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — No será barata, pero la nueva isla privada de Richard Branson en las Islas Vírgenes Británicas, en la que puedes alojarte en una lujosa villa con un chef privado y un gerente residente que crea un itinerario “hiperpersonalizado” para cada huésped, es de lo que están hechos los sueños y las
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Car crashes into attached garage in west Columbia
Boone County dispatchers sent a public alert at 7:55 a.m. saying crews are working a crash at West Ash Street and Clinkscales Road. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a car partially covered with a tarp that had crashed into an attached garage.
Continue ReadingLenny Kravitz se prepara café y nos alegra el día
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — ¡Buenos días, Lenny! Lenny Kravitz, vestido con una camisa de leopardo desabrochada y gafas de sol, deleitó a sus seguidores con una sexy selfie en su cocina, donde estaba preparando café. En realidad era por la tarde, aunque Kravitz se quedó dormido hasta tarde, cuando escribió: “2:37pm. Buenos días. Estuve toda la
Continue Reading Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ goes dark for days as it battles virus
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Broadway hit “Aladdin” is trying to keep COVID-19 genie contained. Disney Theatrical Productions said it will cancel Friday’s performance and all shows until Oct. 12 after “additional breakthrough COVID-19 cases were detected.” The show reopened Tuesday following some 18 months of being shuttered due
Continue Reading 4th year since Las Vegas massacre: ‘Be there for each other’
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — People who are healing and some still struggling are gathering to remember those who died and were injured during the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history four years ago on the Las Vegas Strip. At a sunrise ceremony Friday, speaker Dee Ann Hyatt told several
Continue Reading Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — National security adviser Jake Sullivan; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican presidential candidate. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Jake Sullivan; Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Jake Sullivan; Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles;
Continue ReadingAlabama GOP governor signs bills to use Covid-19 relief funds to build prisons into law
By Rebekah Riess and Devon M. Sayers, CNN Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Friday a number of prison infrastructure bills that will use coronavirus relief funds to build new prisons in the state, calling it a “pivotal moment for the trajectory of our state’s criminal justice system.” Ivey, a Republican, had convened a
Continue Reading Supreme Court justice axes appeal of NYC school vaccine plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has denied an emergency appeal from a group of teachers to block New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public school teachers and other staff from going into effect. The teachers had filed for the injunction with Sotomayor on Thursday, in an effort to keep the
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After a family member died of Covid-19, a man took aim at Florida’s top health official in sarcastic letter
By Dakin Andone, CNN At first glance, Charles Chamberlain’s letter to the editor of the Tampa Bay Times seems to praise Florida’s new surgeon general for his observation that the natural immunity that comes from being infected with Covid-19 provides “great protection” from the coronavirus. “I am aware that he is correct because of a
Continue Reading Mexico displays pre-Hispanic artifacts recovered from abroad
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two Mexican museums have opened a massive show of 1,525 pre-Hispanic artifacts, more than half of which were recovered from abroad. Mexico has long had a problem with collectors or traffickers taking artifacts out of the country, even though that has been illegal since 1972. But 881 of the sculptures, vessels
Continue Reading Trooper dies after after shooting on Chicago expressway
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois State Police trooper has died after being shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago’s South Side. A spokeswoman for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said the trooper was pronounced dead Friday afternoon at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She says an autopsy will be conducted. The trooper’s
Continue ReadingThe week in 13 headlines
By Lauren Dezenski, CNN This week, all eyes were on Capitol Hill as constantly shifting negotiations highlighted the split between moderates and progressives in the Democratic caucus, all amid efforts to pass a bipartisan infrastructure package and a budget bill that includes many of Biden’s signature policies. Monday US government working to help about 100
Continue Reading NYC teachers’ appeal to block school vaccine mandate denied
NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has denied an emergency appeal from a group of teachers to block New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public school teachers and other staff from going into effect. The teachers had filed for the injunction with Sotomayor on Thursday, in an effort to keep the
Continue Reading2 dead in midair collision between a plane and helicopter in Arizona
By Jenn Selva, CNN Two people are dead after a midair collision between a helicopter and a fixed-wing plane in Arizona Friday morning, according to Chandler Fire Department spokesman Keith Welch. Both aircraft are operated by flight schools, Chandler Police spokesperson Sgt. Jason McClimans told CNN. The plane that was involved in the crash landed safely
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Saturday’s Powerball potential payout is $635 million, the 10th largest jackpot in US lottery history
By Steve Almasy and Carma Hassan, CNN Saturday’s Powerball annuitized jackpot is estimated to be $635 million, potentially making it the 10th largest in US lottery history. If a winning ticket is sold, the huge jackpot would be the sixth-largest in Powerball history. The cash value of one winning ticket would be $450 million. The
Continue ReadingLa jueza de la Corte Suprema Sonia Sotomayor rechaza la solicitud para bloquear el mandato de vacunas escolares de la ciudad de Nueva York
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La jueza Sonia Sotomayor denegó una solicitud de un grupo de maestros de la ciudad de Nueva York para bloquear el mandato de vacunas de la ciudad para los empleados de las escuelas públicas mientras se desarrolla el proceso de apelación. Una corte federal de apelaciones inicialmente suspendió el mandato,
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