The Ford Bronco is finally making its comeback after being off the assembly line for 24 years. But in a weird twist, Ford announced that it would debut the new Bronco on July 9 — the birthday of the model’s most infamous rider. The 2021 Ford Bronco was supposed to be released in the spring,
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Professional boxing is set to return to Mexican television after a three-month halt on matches due to the coronavirus pandemic, promoters said Tuesday. The bouts are scheduled for Saturday in a television studio with no spectators. Even under those conditions, the Mexico City boxing commission has refused to sanction the fights,
Continue Reading Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old protester who was pushed by two Buffalo, New York, police officers earlier this month, has a fractured skull and is not able to walk, his lawyer said in a statement provided to CNN on Monday. “I am not at liberty to elaborate at this time other than to confirm that his
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A beloved comedy about the hijinks that happen behind the scenes of a broadcast television show is coming back to broadcast television to help promote broadcast television shows. Ah, “30 Rock,” we missed you. NBCUniversal announced the return of the iconic series for what it called in a release “a special Upfront event,” set to
Continue Reading As Iowa became the first state to resume high school sports this week, one baseball team took a stand by kneeling. The entire Roosevelt High School varsity baseball team took a knee as the National Anthem played at its season opener in Des Moines on Monday night. Team members said they did it to support
Continue Reading The cast of “Ghostbusters” reunited for a good cause on Josh Gad’s “Reunited Apart” YouTube show. To raise funds for the Equal Justice Initiative, Gad hosted the stars of the 1984 hit film, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts. Director Ivan Reitman also joined, along with his son Jason
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Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — During a press conference Monday, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued two new Administrative Orders related to transforming the City of Atlanta Police Department. The first order calls for the adoption of reforms regarding the Atlanta Police Department’s use of force policies. The second order
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WEST GLACIER (KPAX TV) — There are some additional openings and services available at Glacier National Park. The west entrance gate will no longer close at 4:30 p.m. and Going-to-the-Sun Road is open to Avalanche and the campground is available for day-use parking. The restroom at the shuttle
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA (KPAX TV) — pandemic MTN News checked in on how one local eatery is adapting as restrictions loosen — and how food shortages have presented unique challenges. The Trough By: Katie MillerPosted at 11:24 AM, Jun 15, 2020 and last updated 11:27 AM, Jun 15, 2020 MISSOULA
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA (KPAX TV) — Can a catchy video and social media be the secret to getting more youth to wear masks during the pandemic? The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes hope so, and the tribal council is sponsoring a competition to get the point across to keep elders
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO) — For the first time in three months, the Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) will welcome children and families beginning Wednesday, June 17. The facility will open with expanded health and safety measures, reserved timed-entry for both LCM members and guests, and admission limited to
Continue Reading A Minneapolis park got a name change over the weekend to honor George Floyd. Park officials don’t know who put a decal on the sign at George Todd Park to change it to George Floyd Park, but they were impressed by the craftsmanship. The sticker used the same font as the real sign and the
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Authorities in Beijing have imposed a soft lockdown on the entire city, after the Chinese capital reported more than 100 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases in the past five days. The city raised its alert level from Level 3 to Level 2 — the highest alert being Level 1 — the Beijing government’s Deputy Secretary
Continue Reading Amid the widespread protests and anger over police brutality, an iPhone shortcut that allows users to automatically record their interactions with the police is gaining popularity. By saying, “Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over,” the shortcut — which a user must first install themselves — will pause any music that you’re playing, turn down the
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The Federal Reserve is buying junk bonds and corporate debt ETFs as part of its campaign to revive the American economy. Next on its shopping list: US stocks, as Scott Minerd, global chief investment officer at Guggenheim Partners, told CNN Business. The S&P 500 has skyrocketed 40% since March 23, when the Fed announced its
Continue Reading One of Jennifer Garner’s kids is responsible for their cat riding in style. The actress appeared virtually on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Monday, where she discussed why she was photographed last month with her cat in a stroller. Garner explained to DeGeneres that she wanted to get some fresh air with her kids, Violet,
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The widely available steroid drug dexamethasone may be key in helping to treat the sickest Covid-19 patients who require ventilation or oxygen, according to researchers in the United Kingdom. Their findings are preliminary, still being compiled and have not been published in a peer-reviewed journal — but some not involved with the study called the
Continue Reading Randall Stephenson, the chairman and CEO of CNN parent company AT&T, is calling for real racial equality in the United States after a series of unarmed black Americans killed in the past few months have sparked a national outcry against racial injustice. “The horrific deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and now Rayshard
Continue Reading Alcohol sales may have boomed during lockdown, but our return to air travel will be an altogether more sobering experience. Airlines including Easyjet and KLM in Europe, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines in the United States, and Asia’s Virgin Australia, are suspending all or part of their alcoholic drinks service in response to Covid-19.
Continue Reading El PASO, Texas — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of El Paso held a virtual town hall Tuesday on the Democratic-sponsored Police Accountability and the Justice in Policing Act of 2020. Escobar was joined by Congresswoman Karen Bass of California, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Pastor Michael Grady to answer questions and discuss the reform
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EL PASO, Texas — For the second time in several days, the El Paso police bomb squad on Tuesday examined a suspicious package found at a west El Paso business before determining that it wasn’t an explosive device. Tuesday’s suspicious item was discovered at the First Light Credit Union at 5050 N. Desert. Police reported
Continue Reading Pets might not infect people with coronavirus, but pet owners need to protect cats, dogs and other companion animals, the US Food and Drug Administration cautioned in a new YouTube video. The video pushes the “aww” button with images of adorable furry kittens, ferrets, puppies and loving owners. “Though it doesn’t seem like animals can
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Last week, an official at the World Health Organization said asymptomatic transmission of the coronavirus appears to be rare. They’ve since clarified their remarks. CNN Chief Medial Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sets the record straight on who can transmit the virus. You can listen on your favorite podcast app or read the transcript below. CBC
Continue Reading The Roots Picnic is going virtual with a special co-chair. Former first lady Michelle Obama has joined forces with the hip hop band for their annual get down, which will also serve as a voter registration drive this year. Obama tweeted Tuesday about her nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote, partnering with The Roots for
Continue Reading Here’s a good reason to put the lid down before you flush: a new computer modeling study shows how a flushing toilet can send a cloud of little particles containing fecal matter into the air — fecal matter that could carry coronavirus. Doctors have shown that coronavirus can live and replicate in the digestive system,
Continue Reading Mars may be known as the red planet, but a European spacecraft found oxygen that is causing a green glow in the planet’s atmosphere, according to a new study. On Earth, this occurs in the form of auroras at the planet’s poles, but this is the first time this kind of glow has been seen
Continue Reading George Floyd’s death felt deeply personal to Yo Gotti. In an interview last week, the rapper spoke to CNN about his own fear of police. “When I’m driving, you have a different feeling when the police get behind you and you’re not even breaking the law. The tension is so high,” he said. “When people
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WASHINGTON, DC — The United States has extended its agreement with Mexico and Canada to keep their borders closed to non-essential travel until July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Previously set to be lifted on Sunday, those restrictions will now last until at least July 21. “Based on the success of the existing restrictions and the
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AUSTIN, Texas — The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus continued to climb Tuesday in Texas, setting yet another daily record. Additional virus cases reported across the state also reached a new high. At a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott said the numbers “raise concerns, but not reason for alarm.” Abbott also maintained
Continue Reading Want a dog without the pain of house training it? Or feeding or walking it? Well, you still can’t have one, but Boston Dynamics has begun selling Spot, its robotic dog, to businesses. Spot is up for any task without the need for treats. The company announced that businesses can pre-order Spot for a mere
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