Year: 2022
Mindy Kaling sets up Mindy’s Book Studio at Amazon
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Mindy Kaling has just announced a partnership with Amazon Publishing to launch Mindy’s Book Studio, “a boutique story studio” that will publish books “from emerging and established diverse voices” that have been selected by The Office vet, [Read More…]
Biden braces Americans for higher energy prices if Russia invades Ukraine
Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With fears of a Russian attack on Ukraine remaining a “distinct possibility,” President Joe Biden is sending a stark warning to Americans about what [Read More…]
Alaska Airlines debuts Flight Pass subscription for popular West Coast routes
DaveAlan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Alaska Airlines announced its first-ever subscription-based offering, Flight Pass, which offers travelers with varying budgets and lifestyles a chance to travel along many West Coast routes for a year. The [Read More…]
CDC to loosen mask guidance as early as next week as COVID case numbers drop
John Paraskevas/Newsday via Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was expected as early as next week to loosen its guidance on indoor masking as COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to [Read More…]
Coachella drops all COVID-19 precautions ahead of 2022 festival
Theo Wargo / Staff / Getty Images (INDIO, Calif.) — Coachella is dropping all COVID-19 restrictions ahead of this year’s festival. “In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements [Read More…]
COVID-19 live updates: Updated mask guidance from CDC could come next week
Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 925,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kremlin reacts to Biden’s speech
filo/Getty Images (NEW YORKI) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region. More than 150,000 Russian troops are estimated to be massed near [Read More…]
What’s going on with avocado price and availability
Avocados may become more difficult to find after the U.S. temporarily blocked imports of the fruit from Mexico following a safety threat against a US ag inspector. Mexico is the largest avocado grower and exporter [Read More…]
KC Fed District has 20% higher land values from a year ago
A Kansas City Federal Reserve survey of ag lenders finds land values increased more than 20% at the end of 2021 from the end of 2020. Their report says strength in ag real estate markets [Read More…]
Meatpacking bill won’t progress
A meat and poultry worker safety bill has been killed by the South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy committee. Lawmakers on the committee voted 7 to 1 move the bill to the 41st day of [Read More…]
COVID-19 live updates: Deaths increasing in 15 states
Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 925,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns [Read More…]
Two young deputies shot in ‘ambush’ but manage to return fire
KTRK-TV (NEW YORK) — Two young Texas sheriff’s deputies are recovering after they were shot in an “ambush,” but managed to return fire, fatally shooting the suspect, officials said. The Harris County sheriff’s deputies — [Read More…]
Bob Saget’s family files lawsuit to block release of records from his death investigation
ABC/Craig Sjodin The family of Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to block the release of records from the investigation of his sudden death, court documents show. The 65-year-old comedian and actor, who famously played Danny Tanner in [Read More…]
In Brief: ‘Halo’ gets renewed before its debut; New trailer for next ‘Downton Abbey’ film, and more
Even before the anticipated series’ March 24 premiere, Paramount+ has renewed the series video game adaptation Halo for a second season. Calling it “a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike,” Tanya Giles, chief programming officer, [Read More…]
Disney launches new neighborhood community, Storyliving
Disney (NEW YORK) — Fans will soon be able to call Disney home. On Wednesday, the company announced the launch of Storyliving by Disney, a new community for Disney fans to live in that incorporates [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: ‘No meaningful pullback’ of Russian forces, Blinken says
filo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region. More than 150,000 Russian troops are estimated to be massed near [Read More…]
Hong Kong under pressure as record COVID outbreak stretches hospitals to limit
CGinspiration/Getty Images (HONG KONG) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Hong Kong officials to “take all necessary steps” to contain the city’s worst coronavirus outbreak to date. Hong Kong — which went for months [Read More…]
SD Senate rejects Medicaid expansion, leaving it to election
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A proposal to expand Medicaid health coverage eligibility was defeated in the South Dakota Senate Tuesday, leaving the decision to voters in the November election. Republican Sen. Wayne Steinhauer had brought [Read More…]
South Dakota lawmakers boost revenue estimate by $92 million
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers on Tuesday set a tax revenue estimate for the state budget that anticipates $92 million more than Gov. Kristi Noem laid out ahead of the legislative session. Amid [Read More…]
J.J. Abrams teases fourth ‘Star Trek’ film
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures J.J. Abrams has announced plans for a fourth Star Trek film, ideally with the cast from his 2009 reboot, according to Variety. “We are thrilled to say that we [Read More…]
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