Month: June 2020
Southeast Health sees no COVID spread in hospital after face mask enforcement
Click here for updates on this story Houston County, AL (Dothan Eagle) — Southeast Health has not seen any COVID-19 transmission since doubling down on personal protection, namely face masks, for the hospital’s frontline workers, its chief medical officer said Thursday. After learning the coronavirus is easily transmitted through respiratory droplets, the hospital began requiring
Continue Reading QC organizations call Supreme Court’s DACA ruling “a victory”
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — Hundreds of thousands of Dreamers are now protected once again after the Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Marjie Mejia-Caraballo, with One Human Family and Progressive Action for the Common Good, says she sees it as
Continue Reading Lincoln County man indicted on murder charge in ‘extreme’ strangulation death of his wife
Click here for updates on this story OLD MONROE, Mo. (KMOV) — A Lincoln County man has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for allegedly strangling his wife in May. According to law enforcement, they found Albert Cassella’s wife unresponsive at their home in Old Monroe on May 20. She was rushed to the hospital
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Small biz owners now have more time to use their PPP loans. Here’s what else you need to know
The rules small business owners need to follow in order to get their federal loans forgiven were recently made more lenient under the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. This week Treasury and the Small Business Administration released a streamlined forgiveness application form to reflect the rule changes. And they also put out an “EZ” form for
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Jimmy Kimmel is taking the summer off
Jimmy Kimmel has decided to chill this summer. The late night host announced Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that he will be taking the warm months off. Like other talk shows, Kimmel has been continuing his show from home as he quarantined in light of the worldwide pandemic and said he wants to spend even
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The SEC said they would consider pulling championship events if Mississippi doesn’t change its flag
The Southeastern Conference, the preeminent and powerhouse collegiate athletics conference in the South, made their message clear: Mississippi must change their flag or they may not get championship events. Mississippi is the only state in the South that has yet to remove the Confederate flag from being prominently displayed on their state flag. The campaign
Continue Reading A controversial Confederate monument goes down in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur
A crowd gathered in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur to watch the removal of a Confederate monument — the latest controversial symbol toppled in the wake of the George Floyd protests. A DeKalb County judge last week ordered the relocation of the 30-foot obelisk at Decatur Square after the city argued it’d become a threat
Continue Reading Juneteenth celebrations across Mid-Michigan, state
Click here for updates on this story Mid-Michigan, MI (WNEM) — Many Mid-Michigan communities are commemorating Juneteenth today. A group in Saginaw is holding a celebration at Transforming Life Church Ministries. It runs from 2-6 p.m. and organizers say they will be honoring African American men and women who have lost their lives to acts
Continue Reading Suspect found after woman says she was abducted at Liberty car wash
Click here for updates on this story LIBERTY, MO (KCTV) — A man Liberty police were looking for in connection with a kidnapping has been taken into custody. Officers were called at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday to a car wash located on Missouri Court at Eastwood Lane. The neighborhood is just west of Missouri Highway 29.
Continue Reading Vigil held to honor black lives lost due to violence
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) — Tonight, a candlelit vigil remembered the lives of black people who’ve died in police custody. In new haven, people stood outside city hall to say the time for change is not now – but long overdue. Tonight’s vigil hit an especially somber note.
Continue Reading Is Nashville ready for Phase 3 of reopening?
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — “Do I believe we’re ready to roll into Phase three as we defined it? I am,” says Dr. Alex Jahangir. The Metro Task Force leader has been helping the Mayor and city since the COVID-19 pandemic started. He’s now helping get the city back
Continue Reading Demonstrators continue to protest calling on police reform and racial justice
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Protests continued in Portland on Thursday, calling for police reform and racial justice. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered peacefully at Jefferson High School for a rally organized by Rose City Justice where they were asked to sit down, rest and get to know one another.
Continue Reading Trump tweets fake video exploiting toddlers, Twitter labels it ‘manipulated media’
Twitter on Thursday night labeled a video tweeted by President Donald Trump as “manipulated media.” The move marks the third time Twitter has taken action against Trump in a month. Trump tweeted a video with a fake CNN graphic; the video claims, “America is not the problem. Fake news is.” A Twitter spokesperson said Thursday
Continue Reading How you can help a student as she supports a women’s shelter
Click here for updates on this story LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (WNEP) — Carolina Carpenetti, a senior at Central Mountain High School, made cloth masks in May for a woman’s shelter as part of her senior project. “I had a goal of 50, and that is when I worked out how to make a mask and
Continue Reading Alicia Keys releases emotional new song ‘Perfect Way To Die”
Alicia Keys is singing about police violence in her new song, titled “Perfect Way To Die.” The Grammy winner said she felt called to write and sing the song, as a way to speak out against injustice. “I have felt called by music like I have never felt before,” she captioned an Instagram post about
Continue Reading What to consider as you donate to a social justice fund
The world needs do-gooders right now. And you want to give. But where to start? It’s easy to donate to a social cause or crowdfunding campaign, but it’s not always clear where those funds end up. Or maybe you’re stuck after sifting through all these worthy causes, deciding which one deserves your help first. To
Continue Reading Keedron Bryant, ‘I Just Wanna Live’ singer, lands record deal
A teen gospel singer whose song protesting the killing of African Americans by police went viral has been signed by Warner Records. Keedron Bryant, 12, gained fast acclaim when his song “I Just Wanna Live” was posted on social media after George Floyd was killed while in the custody of Minnesota police. Warner Records released
Continue Reading English rugby union bosses reviewing slave-era song used as chant
England rugby union bosses are reviewing the use of the slave-era song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” as a chant by fans, saying many may not be aware of its “historical context.” The Rugby Football Union (RFU) did not immediately respond to CNN but in a statement released to British media the organization said it was
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A lucky penny and family birthdays help an Arizona couple win a $410 million Mega Millions jackpot
The winners of a $410 million Mega Millions jackpot said they’ve been playing the lottery for 38 years and were feeling extra lucky when they bought the ticket. A Glendale, Arizona, husband and wife claimed their prize on Thursday, but according to lottery officials, they have decided to remain anonymous, which is allowed under state
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No new virus deaths, 90 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 90 new coronavirus cases, but no new deaths on Friday. The death toll remains at 119. This week is still on track to be one of the deadliest in El Paso County, with 19 new deaths being announced since Sunday. There have
Continue Reading Search continues for suspected serial killer in Atlanta
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Police are seeking the public’s help in searching for a suspect in several Atlanta homicide cases. Police say the suspect is believed to be involved in the homicide of three homeless individuals throughout the city. The first incident happened on June 1 at the
Continue Reading Kansas City mayor wants to stop penalizing marijuana possession
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Mayor Quinton Lucas says he and other City Council members will introduce an ordinance Thursday to remove possession or control of marijuana as a violation of the city code of ordinances. Third District At-Large Councilman Brandon Ellington, Third District Councilwoman Melissa Robinson, Fifth
Continue Reading Former APD officer Rolfe turns himself in on murder charge, DA not seeking death penalty
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe turned himself into the Fulton County Jail Thursday afternoon on multiple charges including murder for his alleged role in the death of Rayshard Brooks. Though by 9 p.m. CBS46 confirmed Rolfe had been transferred to Gwinnett County Jail.
Continue Reading ‘Perry Mason’ gets a gritty new look on HBO, and a (mostly) favorable verdict
“This is not your grandma’s Perry Mason” isn’t much of a marketing pitch. A better description for this sort-of origin story, however, is “Chinatown” meets “Boardwalk Empire,” in a slick, gritty period crime drama that’s good enough to make an argument for watching, if not quite an open-and-shut case. “You know his name, but not
Continue Reading Harrisburg to honor old 8th Ward neighborhood during Juneteenth celebrations
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — Before its streets were lined with lawmakers and lobbyists, before you could stroll around Soldier’s Grove or get lunch near Strawberry Square, the area around the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg was one of Pennsylvania’s great cultural centers. Harrisburg’s 8th Ward neighborhood stood from
Continue Reading ‘Miss Juneteenth’ showcases Nicole Beharie in a timeless mother-daughter tale
Marking an impressive directorial debut, “Miss Juneteenth” is a straightforward story of mothers and daughters — of opportunities lost, roads not taken, and hopes and dreams passed from one generation to the next. It’s also a terrific showcase for star Nicole Beharie, hitting demand platforms on, yes, June 19, following a run on the festival
Continue Reading ‘Daria’ spin off ‘Jodie’ starring Tracee Ellis Ross lands at Comedy Central
Jodie Landon is getting her own show. The character from the iconic ’90s MTV animated series “Daria” is getting a spin-off on Comedy Central. “Jodie” will star Tracee Ellis Ross as the voice of the brilliant, sometimes sarcastic character who viewers first met as a student and friend of Daria Morgendorffer at the fictitious Lawndale
Continue Reading Could this invisible air shield protect fliers from Covid-19?
A simple device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin could help reduce the risk of inflight Covid-19 infections. Seattle-based technology company Teague says its new AirShield device enhances air flows that already help minimize the spread of germs on board, creating an invisible ‘shield’ around passengers. AirShield is a
Continue Reading ‘That could’ve been me,’ two-time Olympic gold winner Christian Taylor reflects on George Floyd’s death
When two-time Olympic gold medal winner Christian Taylor watched the video of George Floyd’s death, the first thought that went through his head was: “That could’ve been me.” Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died in Minneapolis on May 25 after being arrested by a White police officer who forcibly pinned him to the ground for
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