Month: June 2023
Biden condemns ‘hysterical’ and ‘ugly’ anti-LGBTQ measures
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled new initiatives to support LGBTQ Americans and called recent anti-trans efforts “thoroughly unjustified” and “ugly.” Biden was set to host [Read More…]
Serena Williams announces Los Angeles Golf Club ownership
Laurence Mouton/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tennis superstar Serena Williams made a big announcement on Instagram Thursday about a new venture in the sports world. Along with her husband Alexis Ohanian — the founder of [Read More…]
Accidental shootings by children climbed during COVID. Why is that changing now
Steve Prezant/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Draquine Floyd Jr. was visiting a family member in April when the 7-year-old found a loaded handgun. While handling it, the gun accidentally discharged, killing him, according to police. [Read More…]
‘Nowhere to escape’: Frontline workers contend with wildfire smoke, face repeat of pandemic divide
Matt Leichenger (NEW YORK) — As wildfire smoke bathed New York City in fumes on Wednesday afternoon, UPS driver Matt Leichenger said he suffered a wave of nausea in the back of his truck with [Read More…]
New seat designed to make flying easier for wheelchair users
PriestmanGoode (NEW YORK) — For wheelchair users, taking a trip that involves flying can often be an undignified hassle. A partnership between a consortium and a major airliner is looking to change that. Oftentimes at [Read More…]
Booking a vacation rental? Here’s how to avoid a fake listing
Mikel Taboada/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Looking for a holiday or vacation rental this summer? Beware the fake listing. It’s a scam that Morgan MacFarlane encountered when she booked an Airbnb room for a trip [Read More…]
Debuting on Disney+ Friday, ‘Moana’ star Auliʻi Cravalho in the animated show ‘Hailey’s On It!’
Courtesy Disney After premiering on the Disney Channel and Disney XD Thursday, the animated show Hailey’s On It!, starring the voice of Moana, Auliʻi Cravalho, has come to Disney+. The 22-year-old actress plays the title character, a 14-year-old girl who [Read More…]
Is Bill Murray dating “Milkshake” singer Kelis?
Joseph Okpako/WireImage — ABC If a new report is to be believed, Kelis‘ “milkshake” has evidently brought Bill Murray to the yard. British tabloid The Sun reports the 72-year-old Ghostbusters star is dating the 43-year-old [Read More…]
Reality Roundup: ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Raquel drops bombshells, Kathy Hilton reveals future on ‘RHOBH’, and more
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what’s happened in the world of reality television this week. Vanderpump Rules (Bravo) -During part 3 of the reunion, Raquel Leviss admitted she was intimate with Tom [Read More…]
In Brief: Sunday’s writer-free Tony Awards packed with performances; Hulu preps ‘Vanderpump Villa’, and more
This Sunday’s writer-free Tony Awards telecast won’t be lacking for musical performances. Viewers will see snippets of Camelot, Into The Woods, & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, New York, New York, Parade, Shucked, Some Like It Hot and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. There will be additional performances [Read More…]
Shifting market dynamics impact soy crush
The chief economist with the American Soybean Association says shifting market dynamics could have a greater impact on soy crush expansion. At the start of 2023, there were at least 23 new or expanding soy [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued June 09 at 7:37AM MDT until June 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River near Mitchell affecting Hanson and Davison Counties. James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County. …The Flood Warning continues for the following [Read More…]
Loaded gun found in carry-on luggage at South Dakota airport is fourth such incident this year
Transportation Security Administration (SIOUX FALLS, S.D.) — Officials from the Transportation Security Administration in South Dakota stopped a passenger with a loaded handgun from getting onto a plane in the fourth such incident at the [Read More…]
What East Coasters could learn from West Coast wildfires as smoke from Canada hits Northeast
A view of the hazy city during bad air quality as smoke of Canadian wildfires brought in by wind in New York, June 7, 2023. — Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
Two people who allegedly harassed bison calf at national park being hunted by authorities
Authorities are looking for two people after they allegedly approached and harassed a bison calf at a national park in Wyoming on Sunday, June 4, 2023. — National Park Service (NEW YORK) — Authorities are [Read More…]
Eighteen-year-old arrested for raising money for ISIS through gift card scheme on dark web
Westend61/Getty Images (WAKEFIELD, Mass.) — An 18-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly trying to raise money for ISIS through a gift card scheme on the dark web. Mateo Ventura, from Wakefield, Massachusetts, was arrested [Read More…]
Donald Trump indicted for second time, in classified documents investigation: Sources
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a second time, this time on federal charges in relation to his handling of classified information while out of office, sources [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 6/8/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE LA Angels 3, Chi Cubs 1 Baltimore 6, Milwaukee 3 Philadelphia 3, Detroit 2 AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 4, [Read More…]
Tom Holland talks ’emotionally, physically’ challenging Apple TV+ series ‘The Crowded Room’
Apple TV+ Tom Holland says he’s never been this excited for his fans to see something he’s done. The Spider-Man star is talking about The Crowded Room, a new series premiering Friday on Apple TV+, a show he tells [Read More…]
Trump indictment live updates: Trump facing federal charges in classified docs investigation
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges in an investigation into his handling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The indictment of [Read More…]