New Covid-19 cases in the United States have been trending down since hitting a peak last week, but experts say it’s too soon to be overly optimistic. The US recorded 1.5 million new Covid-19 cases in the past seven days, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins University — an 11% drop from
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Following the first inquest in Los Angeles in more than 30 years, the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office on Friday released its findings, which supported its earlier conclusion that the death of Andres Guardado — shot five times in the back by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in June — was a homicide. In a four-page
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Those exhausted by 2021 — and well, all of 2020 — can get some relief by calling a hotline and screaming. Yes, really. Just Scream!, a hotline created by elementary school teacher Chris Gollmar, aims to reduce tension for those needing an outlet. All you have to do is call the hotline and scream for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hate groups researchers say they have spotted at the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot have chapters in Missouri, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The SPLC says it has identified more than a dozen groups it classifies as hate groups in Missouri, including groups that hold white supremacist views or are
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According to documents, The Vault at 5965 E. Clark Lane Suite A and Black and Gold at 2102 Business Loop 70 E. each violated health orders.
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Despite a steady growth in coronavirus deaths, a medical expert says the United States now has an opportunity to “get a hold of the pandemic.” “We’re going to see a lot of deaths in the next two months but there is a ray of sunshine,” Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a George Washington University medical professor and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Internal Revenue Service is warning about a new wave of COVID-19 related scams regarding stimulus checks. The IRS says scammers are contacting people trying to get them to verify personal or financial information before issuing an economic impact payment. The IRS says it will not contact you to request any personal
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Jefferson City’s downtown saw little foot traffic Monday, with a combination of a state holiday and enhanced security precautions around the Capitol keeping the area quiet.
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With the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in traffic.
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Click here for updates on this story AVON, Connecticut (WFSB) — In two days, a new administration will come into office and history will be made. A bakery in Avon is making specialized cakes just in time for the inauguration. The kitchen at Bear and Buby’s Bakery is always busy. “Thanksgiving was lots of pies,
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Columbia Public Schools and University of Missouri students will return to the classroom Tuesday, meaning traffic in and around Columbia will pick up.
Continue Reading After more than 50 years as an emergency room nurse, Betty Grier Gallagher had more than earned the right to retire. But according to those who knew and loved her, she just couldn’t. She cared that much. Gallaher worked the night shift at Alabama’s Coosa Valley Medical Center — her preference, her son said, so
Continue Reading The US Capitol is surrounded by fences and troops amid fear the January 6 riots could spark violence this weekend and leading up to Wednesday’s inauguration. But experts worry the real threat may be what the attack unleashed for the long term. “The plots of tomorrow are literally being hatched right now,” Oren Segal, vice
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HANCOCK COUNTY, Mississippi (WALA) — A history making NASA test this weekend along the Gulf Coast was aborted early. They were hot firing the Artemis core stage rocket at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. After months of delays from a pandemic, hurricanes and issues NASA engineers had to
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Eating fried foods may increase your risk for major heart disease and stroke, according to a new analysis of existing research. Compared to those who ate the least, people who ate the most fried food per week had a 28% higher risk of major cardiovascular events, a 22% greater risk of coronary heart disease and
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A COVID warning when it comes to young people. Children’s Hospital and Medical Center is seeing its largest number of cases of what’s called MISC. This is the rare, complex syndrome connected to the virus that can inflame the child’s heart and other organs.
Continue Reading President-elect Joe Biden and his administration vow to ensure Black and brown people get equal access to the Covid-19 vaccine through mobile clinics, vaccination centers and partnerships with local communities, the chair of Biden’s Covid-19 Equity Task Force said during a Black clergy event on Monday. Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith said in Biden’s first month of
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California has become the first state in the nation to record more than 3 million Covid-19 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University and the Covid Tracking Project. The number of cases in the nation’s most populated state has tripled in just the past two months. Current data shows 3,005,830 cases and 33,623 deaths
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Dozens of armed demonstrators gathered at the state Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday as authorities remained on alert at capitols across the United States two days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Several demonstrators in Richmond identified themselves as members of the Proud Boys and Boogaloo groups as well as the Black Panthers. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Eric Nedzweckas owns Oahu Construction and Consultants — a firm that’s built commercial and office spaces in Hawaii for about 30 years. “When COVID hit, we kind of had a few contracts just go away. We lost about $3 million worth of contracts in about
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