Click here for updates on this story Lincoln, NE (Lincoln Journal Star) — Before the coronavirus pandemic, the StarCare helicopter based in Crete did most of its transports for trauma victims and those having heart attacks and strokes. Interfacility transfers — moving a patient from one hospital to another — were relatively rare. Oh, how
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Across the US, graduating seniors are hearing plenty of well-worn advice from family, friends and even celebrities, whose platitudes might fall flat in — what appear to be — unprecedented times. But there have been challenging times before. Here is guidance, senior to senior, from those who graduated in the midst of epidemics, wars and
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Lincoln, NE (Matt Olberding) — Before the coronavirus pandemic, the StarCare helicopter based in Crete did most of its transports for trauma victims and those having heart attacks and strokes. Interfacility transfers — moving a patient from one hospital to another — were relatively rare. Oh, how things
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“American Idol” has a new winner. The ABC singing competition announced its winner on Sunday. Just Sam became the show’s first ever “at home” winner, beating out finalists Julia Gargano, Arthur Gunn, Dillon James, Louis Knight, Francisco Martin and Jonny West. The 21-year-old subway singer from Harlem was congratulated by judge Luke Bryant after her
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Starting today, undocumented immigrants in California can begin applying for financial assistance to support them during the coronavirus pandemic — in the first relief fund of its kind. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the $125 million coronavirus disaster relief fund last month to support undocumented immigrants who were ineligible for federal stimulus checks and unemployment benefits
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A new week brings new freedoms to those who have hunkered down under stay-at-home orders. But if the coronavirus pandemic gets much worse, some governors say they’re willing to change course. All but two states — Connecticut and Massachusetts — have loosened stay-at-home restrictions. In some states, people can get tattoos, go shopping inside malls
Continue Reading The surface of Mars is covered in intriguing features that suggest hints about the planet’s past and the water that once existed on its surface. New research has suggested that some lava-like formations on Mars are actually the product of mud that flowed like lava — not unlike traditional volcanoes like the ones we have
Continue Reading Taylor Swift delivered an eight-song performance in her “City of Lover Concert” on Sunday night on ABC. The “Bad Blood” singer danced, played piano and guitar in a mostly acoustic set with songs from her album “Lover” filmed last September at L’Olympia Theater in Paris. “I was thinking about how I’d really like to play
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic has been the most financially disastrous force in the century-old history of commercial air travel. With most of the world’s planes grounded, the airline industry is looking at a potential $314 billion drop in revenue this year. The crisis has also thrown up some unusual aviation landmarks, as airlines employ unprecedented measures
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian West has joined the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by launching a range of face masks. The 39-year-old reality star’s underwear brand Skims has released a line of non-medical face masks designed for all-day wear. Just like the undergarments, the reusable masks are seamless, breathable and stretchy. The masks launched Saturday in five
Continue Reading ESPN’s “The Last Dance” played its final notes May 17, having offered a lush look at basketball during the 1990s, while renewing appreciation for Michael Jordan and those great Chicago Bulls teams. A new documentary about the controversy over former Clippers owner Donald Sterling, “Blackballed,” underscores the work the NBA still had to do on
Continue Reading There is little ground more sacred to Bostonians than Fenway Park and one of the city’s favorite bands will kick off summer with a socially distanced gig from the field with special guest … The Boss. Dropkick Murphys will perform for the Streaming Outta Fenway live event on Friday, May 29. The performance will be
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Click here for updates on this story Fayetteville, AR (KFSM) — Fayetteville Animal Services recently saved six little dogs from a hoarding situation and expected the dogs would have to be euthanized. These little dogs were in rough shape, dirty, badly matted, and had lived in filth in rabbit cages. But once they got to
Continue Reading There were scuffles in Hong Kong’s parliament Monday as lawmakers fought for control of a key committee chair. Pro-Beijing and pro-democracy politicians have been arguing for weeks over the House Committee, which controls what bills are discussed by the semi-elected body. On Monday, they were due to elect a new chairman, with lawmakers who support
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This was meant to be a critical year for Blade + Blue, a San Francisco menswear company that launched eight years ago in founder Peter Papas’ basement. But what was intended as a period of refocusing after a stretch of unbridled growth turned into a sharp pivot. The seller of classic “old school cool” men’s
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, WI (WDJT) — In Washington County, a group of young men quickly turned into heroes saving a man who fell out of his boat. They were out on the water putting in a pier for a client when they first saw him. “One guy in particular
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The Premier League has edged closer to restarting as its clubs voted in favor of resuming training, while adhering to strict medical protocols outlined by the organization’s ‘Project Restart’ plan. The protocols are widely reported to include training in groups of no more than five players, observing social distancing rules, getting changed at home and
Continue Reading It was a rap song which got Hannah Brown in hot water. The Season 15 star of “The Bachelorette” has apologized for using the N-word while attempting to rap the lyrics of DaBaby’s “Rockstar” on her Instagram Live on Saturday. Brown apologized on her Instagram Stories in a posting on Sunday. “I owe you all
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — Bernie Bettini ended up having an eventful birthday after all. The World War 2 veteran turned 100 on Saturday, May 16th, and her family was initially disappointed that the big birthday bash they had planned had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading For millions around the world, Michael Jordan was a sporting and cultural icon the likes of which very few of us had ever seen. But for those of us who lived in Chicago as he was winning six NBA titles in 14 years with the Bulls, Michael was simply — ours. The so-called Second City
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WILKES-BARRE, PA (WNEP) — A man from Waymart is locked up in Luzerne County on a long list of charges. Police in Wilkes-Barre say Brandon Tracewski, 33, took hostages and tried to rob a mini-mart. Cops showed up to Turkey Hill at George Avenue and North Washington Street
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WGHP) — A State Farm agent in Winston-Salem is throwing a pizza party, and it’s all touch-free to help people find a reason to smile during the pandemic. Kathryne Townsend is partnering with Vinnie’s Pizza to give away up to 75 pizza for free from 2
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General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler will begin to gradually restart their US factories Monday, with some big changes put in place to help protect workers from the coronavirus. At Ford 59,000 factory workers, about 80% of the workforce, are expected to show up for work, according to the company. At GM, about 15,000 of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WOODSTOCK, GA (WGCL) — A Cherokee County teenager, who’s lucky to even be here to celebrate his 16th birthday, had a parade for his special day. Despite his medical issues and a pandemic – friends and family made his May birthday a memorable one. “I didn’t know it
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Connecticut (WFSB) — Restaurant owners across the state are preparing for phase one of Connecticut’s reopening plan. Owners wishing to offer outdoor dining options have to comply with the state’s regulation of only outdoor seating. They said they’re creating that space with the help of their local government.
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This was meant to be a critical year for Blade + Blue, a San Francisco menswear company that launched eight years ago in founder Peter Papas’ basement. But what was intended as a period of refocusing after a stretch of unbridled growth turned into a sharp pivot. The seller of classic “old school cool” men’s
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Portland, OR (KPTV) — It was a day the Pacific Northwest remembers well. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in southwest Washington, sending a massive amount of ash into the sky. Monday marks the 40th anniversary of that day. Four decades ago, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Portland, OR (KPTV) — It was a day the Pacific Northwest remembers well. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in southwest Washington, sending a massive amount of ash into the sky. Monday marks the 40th anniversary of that day. Four decades ago, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake
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The dry and hot weather will continue for the rest of this week. Several locations will hit 100 degrees while others will see record temperatures this afternoon. Hudspeth and Otero Counties will see a slight chance of a thunderstorm. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for southwestern New Mexico. Winds will be on the
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