Year: 2023

In Brief: ‘Drew Barrymore’ gets renewed, and more
Stephen Colbert will executive produce a TV adaptation of the late Roger Zelazny’s beloved fantasy novels The Chronicles of Amber, according to Variety. The 10-book series follows the story of Corwin, who is said to [Read More…]

‘Chrisley Knows Best’ leads Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison for tax evasion and fraud convictions
USA Network/Tommy Garcia Todd and Julie Chrisley of Chrisley Knows Best reported to prison on Tuesday to begin serving their respective sentences after being convicted of a multimillion dollar bank fraud and tax evasion scheme, [Read More…]

Dealer advises farmers to lock in inputs now
A fertilizer dealer says it’s wise for farmers to work with their retailers to book and pre-pay for their inputs, especially if logistics problems like a low Mississippi River or slow rail service come back. [Read More…]

Cold wave weather pattern to evolve across much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the Pacific Coast to the Plains, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in most areas east of the Mississippi River. Meanwhile, [Read More…]

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukrainian minister dies in helicopter crash near Kyiv
SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than 10 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas [Read More…]

Family believes California public defender who died in Mexico was ‘victim of a brutal crime’
Blair family (MEXICO CITY) — The family of an American tourist found dead in Mexico said Tuesday that they believe he “was the victim of a brutal crime.” California resident and Orange County public defender [Read More…]

Trial set to resume this week for David Barnes, American detained in Russia
Courtesy Carol Barnes (NEW YORK) — Over the last two months, following lengthy periods of detention in Russia, Americans Brittney Griner, Sarah Krivanek and Taylor Dudley were all allowed to return home — but Alabama [Read More…]

Some educators, students slam Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battle against diversity, equity in higher ed
Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Some Florida educators and students are concerned about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ vow against “trendy ideologies” in state colleges and universities. “We must [Read More…]

Four dead after small plane crash in Lavaca County, Texas; One hospitalized
PBNJ Productions/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Four passengers were killed and another was hurt after a small plane crashed in Lavaca County, Texas, on Tuesday morning, the state’s Department of Public Safety said. The injured [Read More…]

Fisherman missing after going overboard while hooking ‘huge’ tuna on fishing trip
Hawaii Police Department / Facebook (NEW YORK) — A fisherman is missing after he was reportedly pulled into the ocean when he hooked a “huge” ahi tuna off the coast of Hawaii. The incident occurred [Read More…]

Polar bear kills woman and young boy after rampage through remote Alaska village
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (NEW YORK) — A polar bear chased down and killed a woman and a young boy when it entered a remote village community in Alaska before a resident was [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 1/17/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Milwaukee 130, Toronto 122 San Antonio 106, Brooklyn 98 Denver 122, Portland 113 Philadelphia 120, LA Clippers 110 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Minnesota [Read More…]

Reducing overall calories may promote weight loss more effectively than intermittent fasting: Study
Oscar Wong/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Calorie restriction may be more effective at promoting weight loss than intermittent fasting, based on findings from a multi-site study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. [Read More…]

Here’s why your natural gas bills could be much higher this winter
Tetra Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Even as U.S. households begin to enjoy relief from inflation woes, a spike in heating bills could crunch budgets this winter due to a rise in natural gas prices. [Read More…]

Collection of voice data for profit raises privacy fears
Karl Tapales/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A customer-service center uses artificial intelligence to identify a caller’s agitation, an insurance company scans voice data to flag illness and raise rates, a five-star restaurant denies a reservation [Read More…]

‘Grown-ish’ cast teases drama-filled season 5
Freeform/Jabari Jacobs Class is officially back in session with Grown-ish returning tonight for the second half of season five. So what’s in store for the students at Cal U this semester? Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson, and Diggy Simmons, who portray [Read More…]

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:52AM MST until January 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…Davison, Hanson [Read More…]

Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for alleged El Paso Walmart shooter
boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department said in a brief court filing Tuesday that it will not seek the death penalty in the case against the alleged shooter who killed 19 at an [Read More…]

Threats to Congress decreased after record high in 2021, but are still concerning: Police
Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Reported threats to members of Congress in 2022 declined by more than 2,000 since the record-breaking 9,625 that were reported in 2021, according to statistics released on Tuesday by the [Read More…]

Suspect who allegedly tried to abduct barista through drive-thru window arrested: Police
Auburn Police Department (AUBURN, Wash.) — Police in Washington state said they have arrested a suspect who allegedly tried to abduct a barista through a drive-thru window. The Auburn Police Department had released surveillance footage [Read More…]