Click here for updates on this story Middle River, MD (WBAL) — Baltimore County police said officers arrested a man Saturday in front of Vince’s Crabhouse after he threatened demonstrators with a bat. Police said the man, who appeared intoxicated, retrieved a bat from his car after engaging in a verbal exchange with the demonstrators
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Athens, GA (WGCL) — An Athens mom is singing the praises of two UGA football players who helped her young daughter out of a bind. Christie Williams Myers shared the story on her Facebook page which has already been viewed well over 56,000 times and shared by more
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Scandal-plagued Wirecard has acknowledged that $2.1 billion its auditors were unable to locate probably never existed, deepening a crisis at the German digital payments company. The tech firm said in a statement Monday that after “further examination,” its board believes there is a “prevailing likelihood” that €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) in cash that was supposed
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The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission has temporarily suspended the alcohol permits of 12 bars in Texas after they were found to be in violation of the state’s protocols to slow the spread of Covid-19. Texas currently requires bars to limit their indoor customer capacity at 50% and have customers socially distance with at least 6
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In the years after the assassination of Julius Caesar in ancient Rome, historical accounts paint a picture of unusual cold, food shortages, disease and famine that accompanied a pivotal moment in Western history. Historians had long suspected that this unexplained extreme weather could be linked to a volcanic eruption, but they had been unable to
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AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday struck a newly urgent tone about rising coronavirus numbers in Texas but said “closing down Texas again will always be the last option.” “To state the obvious, Covid-19 is now spreading at an unacceptable rate in Texas and it must be corralled,” Abbott said during a news conference at
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We are over four months into the Covid-19 pandemic, and the U.S. still doesn’t have the testing capabilities, contact tracing or political buy-in that many other countries have used to fight this virus. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, an oncologist and bioethicist who has advised President Barack Obama
Continue Reading The number of people who failed to pay their mortgage last month rose to its highest level since 2011. In May, 4.3 million homeowners missed their mortgage payments, up from 2 million at the end of March, according to Black Knight, a mortgage data company. That brings the overall delinquency rate for May to 8%.
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The Golden Globes will — like the BAFTAs and Oscars — take place a little later than usual next year. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and NBC on Monday announced the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards will take place February 28, 2021. The awards show, which honors the best in film and television, usually takes
Continue Reading Department of Justice investigators said Monday they are looking into the noose that was found in NASCAR star Bubba Wallace’s garage stall. “The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Alabama, FBI and the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division are reviewing the situation surrounding the noose that was found in Bubba Wallace’s garage
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Santa Clarita, CA (KTLA) — Coding is a foreign language to many, but one teenager believes it can be a catalyst for change. At just 19, Santa Clarita teen Sofia Ongele has already coded her first app. Now, she’s ready to take on a male dominated industry. Apple
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Tulsa, OK (KFOR) — A Chickasha man has a story to tell after he caught a paddlefish that almost broke the state record. Erick Hernandez was fishing in Keystone Lake on Saturday when he landed the 138.3-pound female paddlefish. Hernandez was guided by Jeremiah Mefford, of Reel Good
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Denver, CO (KCNC) — A group of skateboarders gathered at Denver Skate Park on Sunday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The group called itself Push for Progress – The Denver Skateboard Community. Organizers say there are so many people in their community, and they
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Lawrence County, PA (KDKA) — A passing motorist rescued some passengers from a car trapped in rising water on Sunday in Lawrence County. The driver says that the water was much deeper than he expected. “I didn’t expect it to be as deep as it was,” said Austin
Continue Reading As Denny Hamlin races around the Talladega Superspeedway in Monday’s race, the hood of his car will display the logo of the National Civil Rights Museum — a move by Hamlin and his sponsor FedEx to support the ongoing fight for racial equality. FedEx also announced a $500,000 donation to the museum located in the
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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, on Monday called Gov. Greg Abbott’s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic a “total failure,” saying he rushed to allow Texas businesses to reopen before properly dealing with the health crisis – hurting communities across state. “We have not been doing well in El Paso in terms of flattening
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Geneva Lake, WI (WDJT) — A 35-year-old man drowned in Geneva Lake on Sunday, June 21, according to authorities. Geneva Lake Police say they were called to the area near the public beach for a missing swimmer around 6:40 p.m. Authorities say a witness and the victim attempted
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Cities, states and nations have been turning to sugar taxes as a potential way to improve public health in their communities, but the jury has been out on how best to implement the fine. Taxes on sugary drinks, a new study has revealed, can lead to major health gains and reductions in health care costs
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The city of Columbus, Ohio, has already vowed to bring down its statue of Christopher Columbus. But thousands are hoping to erase the city’s connection to Columbus’ legacy even further by renaming it Flavortown in honor of Columbus native Guy Fieri. As the widespread conversation around police brutality and racial inequality continues into another week,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Nashville, TN (WSMV) — Eight businesses were cited by the Metro Public Health Department for violating emergency orders connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Metro Public Health Department said the following businesses violated Executive Orders on 4 and 6 since June 15: Sam’s Place – Nipper’s Corner –
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story East Nashville, TN (WSMV) — Nashville Fire is responding to a house fire in East Nashville that started early Monday morning. The fire reportedly started in the backyard of the home on North 2nd Street before spreading to the inside. Officials say a woman was home alone sleeping
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A tennis event organized by Novak Djokovic is facing criticism after two leading players tested positive for coronavirus having played at the tournament. World No. 19 Grigor Dimitrov and No. 33 Borna Coric both announced they had tested positive for Covid-19 after playing in the Adria Tour tournament in Zadar, Croatia, which was organized by
Continue Reading The busiest airports in Spain? Madrid and Barcelona spring to mind and, under normal circumstances, they’d be the right answer. Yet when Aragon’s Teruel Airport recently topped Spain’s airport activity rankings, it became clear these are anything but normal times — but then, Teruel isn’t your typical airport. The wind-swept steppe in the highlands of
Continue Reading Will Smith is reflecting on his failures and struggles as a father of three. Appearing on the Father’s Day edition of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk,” the Hollywood actor spoke candidly about “the real weight of parenting.” According to the “Bad Boys” star, who has Jaden, 21, and Willow,
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners on Monday voted unanimously to adjust the boundary lines for the proposed Segundo Barrio National Historic District. The new boundary was approved after Commissioners also unanimously rescinded the original boundary lines they had previously approved. With Monday’s action, the boundary lines will now include everything south of
Continue Reading Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will host a new concert aimed at tackling Covid-19. Global Citizen and the European Commission announced on Monday that “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert” will stream on June 27. The show will celebrate innovators, scientists, health workers, activists and organizations working to develop and distribute Covid-19 tests,
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When Maria Sharapova announced her retirement, it brought to an end the career of one of the most bankable stars in sporting history, a woman who transcended tennis to become a global sports marketing icon. Max Eisenbud, the man responsible for helping the five-time major singles winner from Russia become the top-paid female athlete for
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Omaha, NE (WOWT) — An Omaha man has died after being struck by a car while riding a motorcycle, being thrown from the bike, and then struck by another car while laying in the highway, according to authorities. Saw Htoo, 30, was pronounced dead after being taken to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Fort Smith, AR (KFSM) — A local couple celebrated 70 years of marriage Thursday (June 18) in a special way. Amon, 91, and Joy, 89 Baker tied the knot on June 18, 1950, in Longview, Texas. The pair, both musicians, met in college singing together. They now live
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Quad Cities, IA (WQAD) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said there are now two black bears roaming the eastern side of the state near the Quad Cities. One bear was first spotted in Clinton County on Monday, June 15. Iowa DNR posted on Facebook on Wednesday,
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