Month: August 2024
ABC Politics News
Columbia antisemitism task force finds school failed to stop hate against Jewish students
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In a new report released as students return to campus, a Columbia University antisemitism task force has found the school failed to stop hate on campus and has not [Read More…]
ABC National News
Jack Smith asks judge in Jan. 6 case to address immunity as Trump seeks dismissal
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Lawyers for Donald Trump and special counsel Jack Smith disagree on how to proceed with the former president’s election interference case, both sides said in a joint filing late [Read More…]
ABC National News
Body of woman missing for 2 years found under backyard firepit, roommate charged with murder
Sheila Paras/Getty Images (MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) — A South Carolina man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of his former roommate who was missing for over two years before her body [Read More…]
Latest News
FEMA to open Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Davison and Turner Counties
FEMA will operate a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center serving Davison and Turner Counties over the next month. The Center will alternate operations between Mitchell and Viborg, initially opening in Mitchell on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry case “incredibly remorseful” for role in actor’s death: Lawyer
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images The lawyer for one of the two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry‘s ketamine death said his client feels “incredibly remorseful” for the role the medical professional played in the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Tom Hanks warns followers about AI-generated ads using his name, likeness and voice
ABC Tom Hanks is once again issuing a warning to his followers to be vigilant online against artificial intelligence. The actor shared a “public service announcement” post to Instagram on Thursday, addressing AI-generated ads using him to promote medical [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Winona Ryder opens up about harassment in Hollywood and her history with Harvey Weinstein
Warner Bros. Pictures What was acceptable in Hollywood before and after the #MeToo movement is very different, and someone who has been there through it all, Winona Ryder, is sounding off. To Esquire, the Beetlejuice [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Bad Moms’ duo reportedly book ‘Spa Weekend’ for Leslie Mann, Anna Faris and more
L-R: Lucas and Moore – Barry King/Getty Images Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writers behind the blockbuster The Hangover and the writer-directors of the hit Bad Moms, have booked a Spa Weekend with some [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Nikki Garcia asks for privacy for family after husband Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest, her rep says
Raymond Hall/2023 GC images Nikki Garcia, the wife of Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev, is asking for privacy following his arrest for domestic violence. “This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Fisher-Price recalling over 366K dumbbell toys due to potential choking hazard
Fisher-Price is recalling over 366,000 dumbbell toys that were sold as part of the brand’s Baby Biceps Gift Set. — United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (NEW YORK) — Toy giant Fisher-Price is recalling hundreds [Read More…]
ABC Business News
California bill would allow undocumented immigrants paying taxes to get home loans
Grace Cary/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new bill that would allow some undocumented immigrants to receive loans to buy homes is sparking debate as it passes through the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 1840 would [Read More…]
ABC Business News
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike: Will it impact travel?
Image Source/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants, moved closer to a strike Wednesday after the union announced that 99.99% of service members voted in favor [Read More…]
ABC Business News
What is a crew appreciation fee? Why one major cruise line is raising the price
David Sacks/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — This summer brought lots of buzz around “tourist taxes” and other fees that can get tacked on to normal travel expenses. Now, another fee that may be familiar to [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Health officials report three West Nile virus deaths; warn of mosquito-spread illnesses
mrs/Getty Images (MADISON, Wis.) — Health officials are warning of the dangers of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus after three recent deaths were recorded across Wisconsin and Illinois. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Four years into COVID, isolation continues for some disabled residents
Sara Anne Willette and her family plan on moving to the countryside in the South as COVID-19 continues to impact the immunocompromised community. — Courtesy of Sara Anne Willette (NEW YORK) — Sara Anne Willette [Read More…]
ABC Health News
What you need to know about ‘sloth fever’ after 21 cases confirmed among US travelers
mrs/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Health officials are warning Americans about a rare insect-borne virus that has infected several travelers. As of Aug. 16, there have been 21 cases of Oropouche virus disease, sometimes called [Read More…]
ABC Health News
US surgeon general issues advisory on parents’ mental health
xijian/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. surgeon general is calling for a “fundamental shift” in how the mental health and well-being of parents is supported and prioritized. In a health advisory released Wednesday, Dr. [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau killed after being hit by alleged drunk driver: Police
Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates a goal during the third period of the game against Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on November 26, 2023. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard Roundup- 8/29/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUECincinnati Reds 10, Oakland Athletics 9Baltimore Orioles at L-A Dodgers (TBA) AMERICAN LEAGUEL-A Angels 3, Detroit Tigers 2Texas Rangers 2, [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 8/28/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEHouston Astros 10, Philadelphia Phillies 0Oakland Athletics at Cincinnati RedsWashington Nationals 5, NY Yankees 2Atlanta Braves 5, Minnesota Twins 1Baltimore [Read More…]