Peloton’s perplexing new holiday ad has incensed the internet
Peloton, the indoor bike start-up, released a new holiday ad that in another time may not have made a dent in the cultural conversation. But this is…
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URGENT – Kamala Harris poised to withdraw from 2020 presidential race
(CNN) — Sen. Kamala Harris is poised to withdraw her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination, two sources familiar with the…
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Huawei is facing a backlash in China when it can least afford it
Huawei is facing a growing backlash on social media in China after new details came to light in the case of a former employee who was arrested and…
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This airline is opening a restaurant that only serves plane food
Out of the many repulsive things about air travel, airline food probably ranks high. But not for AirAsia. Asia’s largest low-cost carrier is…
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Bolivia denuncia plan de conspiración terrorista de desestabilización contra algunos paÃses de América Latina
(CNN Español) — En conferencia de prensa, el Ministerio de Gobierno y la policÃa boliviana denunciaron un plan de conspiración terrorista de…
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Trio accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of Apple products from Illinois Walmart
Click here for updates on this story GLEN CARBON, IL (KMOV) — Three people are in custody after being accused of…
Continue Reading ‘I Don’t Know Where We Would Be Without Them’: Iraq Veteran Credits MACV With Helping Him Find A Home
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — Iraq War veteran Orlando Carrasquelillo can finally…
Continue Reading Ni juntos, ni revueltos: las revueltas de Quito, Santiago y Bogotá
Nota del editor: Roberto Izurieta es director de Proyectos Latinoamericanos en la Universidad George Washington. Ha trabajado en campañas polÃticas…
Continue Reading Nearly 300 Amazon Packages Stolen From Behind Amador County Post Office
Click here for updates on this story AMADOR COUNTY, CA (KOVR) — The Amador County Sheriff’s office says 297 parcels…
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New legislation to clamp down on unruly airplane passengers from 2020
Whether they’re pretending to be an airplane captain or becoming aggressive and forcing an airplane to divert, badly behaved airplane travelers…
Continue Reading Red Cross Programs Provide Free Smoke Alarms, Fully Installed In Homes
Click here for updates on this story Chicago, IL (WBBM) — Red Cross volunteers don’t just help after a disaster, they…
Continue Reading Police Investigating Child Sexual Assault At Norwood Elementary School In Dundalk
Click here for updates on this story DUNDALK, MD (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are investigating a reported child…
Continue Reading Estranged husband of missing mom due in court for civil case
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The estranged husband of a missing mother is expected in…
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Trump announces G7 to be hosted at Camp David after Doral reversal
After a dramatic back and forth over where the next G7 will be hosted, Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the summit will be hosted at the Camp…
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Dog starts house fire by switching on microwave
Every now and again incredible stories emerge of heroic dogs saving their owners from house fires. This isn’t one of those stories. A husky has…
Continue Reading From bird-friendly coffee to chocolate safe for the rainforest, these holiday gifts give back
In 2019, Impact Your World told you about dozens of people and nonprofits making a difference in their communities — from those fighting to…
Continue Reading One of four juvenile escapees added to TBI Most Wanted list
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Brandon Caruthers, one of four teens who escaped from…
Continue Reading A Deep Construction Hole Collapsed On A Florida Laborer: Here Is The Story Of His Chaotic Rescue
Click here for updates on this story GAINESVILLE His hard hat tumbled to the bottom of the 16-foot deep hole. Forget about…
Continue Reading Greta Thunberg arrives in Lisbon for COP25 after sailing across Atlantic
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has said she will continue to “put pressure on people in power,” after completing her journey across the…
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UK government taken to court over refusal to issue gender neutral passports
The UK could become the next country to issue gender neutral passports if an activist trying to force the government to overturn its policy wins a…
Continue Reading Man allegedly threw baby over barbed wire fence
Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, GA (WGCL) — A Smyrna man is being held at Cobb County Jail for acts of…
Continue Reading SEAL at center of war crimes case retires from Navy as planned
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher has retired from the Navy, capping off a career that gained national attention when President Donald Trump controversially…
Continue Reading Atlanta city council votes to ban plastic utensils at city-owned buildings, includes Hartsfield Jackson
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — The Atlanta city council approved legislation Monday that…
Continue Reading WWII veteran handcrafts wooden toys, gives them away for the holidays
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Al Quattrocchi is a dedicated man. He fought for the Allies…
Continue Reading Ozark High School Students Raise Money For Sick Custodian
Click here for updates on this story OZARK, AR (KFSM) — A custodian at Ozark High School is close to coming home after…
Continue Reading Belgian parade to give up UNESCO listing over ‘anti-Semitic’ floats
A Belgian town famous for its carnival parade has signaled that it is willing to withdraw from a United Nations cultural listing after the event was…
Continue Reading Judge overturns conviction for Oregon man serving 10 years for manslaughter
Click here for updates on this story COQUILLE, OR (KPTV) — An Oregon man serving a 10-year sentence for manslaughter…
Continue Reading Unusual visitor forces its way into closed H&R Block office in Virginia Beach
Click here for updates on this story VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WTKR) — An unusual visitor forced its way into a closed…
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New GOP report defies reality with Trump exoneration
A new report aimed at defending Donald Trump against Democratic claims of abuse of power represented a remarkable demonstration of the…
Continue Reading 26-year-old man missing from NC coast since ‘before Hurricane Dorian,’ sheriff’s office reports
Click here for updates on this story SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — A man disappeared around the time of Hurricane Dorian,…
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