Month: December 2023
US Navy sinks 3 Houthi boats attacking merchant ship in Red Sea, US says
KeithBinns/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire and and sank three small boats carrying Houthi militants in the Red Sea on Sunday, after U.S. warships responded to a distress call from a [Read More…]
Man dies after shark ‘encounter’ at Maui’s Paia Bay: Officials
Philip Waller/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 39-year-old man has died following a shark “encounter” at Maui’s Paia Bay, officials said. The Maui Police Department said it responded to the beach around 11:19 a.m. local [Read More…]
Court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s associates to be unsealed: What to know
Mint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hundreds of sealed court filings pertaining to the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein are set to be made public this week, and several prominent names — including Britain’s Prince Andrew [Read More…]
Russia launches drone assault after accusing Ukraine of deadly attack within Russia
belterz/Getty Images (LONDON) — Dozens of Russian drones targeted civilian and military targets in Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian officials said, a day after Russia accused Ukraine of a deadly strike on a Russian border city. Russia [Read More…]
‘Scary’: House explosion in Michigan kills 4, hurts 2, shakes residents miles away
slobo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least four people were killed and two others were critically injured when a house in a rural area of Michigan exploded and sent debris a mile away, authorities said. [Read More…]
Powerball climbs to $810 million after no jackpot winner Saturday
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $810 million after there was no winner in Saturday night’s drawing, Powerball said. The estimated cash value for the next drawing, [Read More…]
LeBron James turns 39: Here are 3 evidence-based approaches he uses to stay fit
PhotoAlto/Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — LeBron James turned 39 on Saturday, and he continues to dominate in the NBA while being the oldest current player — and shows no signs of slowing [Read More…]
How new FDA rule allowing gay, bisexual men to give blood is making donation more inclusive
ATU Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — For at least a decade, Chris Van Bibber had been prevented from donating blood. The 35-year-old from Salt Lake City, Utah — who is openly gay — was restricted [Read More…]
Why South Dakota’s landmark teacher pay law failed
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight – Inflation, turnover, minimal increases in state aid to education, and pay raises absorbed by non-teaching staff: Those are the reasons for South Dakota’s lagging teacher pay, according to education experts [Read More…]
More than 100 anglers rescued from an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river
RED LAKE, Minnesota (AP) — More than 100 people stranded while fishing on an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river were rescued Friday, authorities said. The anglers were on an ice floe [Read More…]
Body camera footage released in police shooting of woman who called 911 for alleged domestic incident
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage on Friday of a deputy-involved shooting of a 27-year-old woman after they entered her home responding to a domestic [Read More…]
Powerball jackpot rises to $760 million after no winners on Wednesday
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $760 million after there was no winner in Wednesday night’s drawing. The winning numbers drawn for Wednesday’s jackpot were: 4, 11, [Read More…]
Holiday weekend forecast: Possible showers in Times Square, dangerous waves on West Coast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — As the holiday weekend starts, New York City ball drop watchers can expect potential showers while California’s coast is continuing to experience extremely dangerous beach conditions with dangerously large waves, [Read More…]
Former Trump officials warn of a White House return
Lou Rocco/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Three women who served in the Trump White House are sounding the alarm on what a second Donald Trump term could mean for the country, with one saying it could [Read More…]
‘The Full Monty,’ ‘Michael Clayton’ actor Tom Wilkinson dies at 75
Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images Tom Wilkinson, best known for roles in The Full Monty and Michael Clayton, has died at age 75. According to The Associated Press, a statement from his agent confirmed the British [Read More…]
Outcry for sustainability
Another year has passed with an outcry for improved sustainability on our planet. If you ask ten people to define sustainability, you will get ten different answers. In the 21st century, sustainability generally refers to [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: Tunnels of Hamas’ general headquarters destroyed, IDF says
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended on Dec. 1, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza. The end of the cease-fire came after Hamas freed over 100 [Read More…]
‘Governor’s Cup’ rodeo among recipients of millions from public fund controlled by Noem
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight – In September, Gov. Kristi Noem carried the American flag on horseback into a Sioux Falls arena full of fans. It was the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup, advertised as “the richest rodeo [Read More…]
State request for federal money aims to improve dismal rate of broadband subsidy use
Just over two years ago, Congress pumped $14.2 billion into the Affordable Connectivity Program in hopes of connecting more people to high-speed internet. Eligible low-income households on tribal land can get $75 off their monthly [Read More…]
Trio Arrested in Canton Church Burglary Attempt Linked to String of Robberies
Three men were arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office during an attempted break-in at a church, part of a series of investigations into local church burglaries. Deputies stationed inside the targeted church observed two [Read More…]
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