EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As coronavirus cases continue to spread, hospitals worldwide are preparing in case of shortages of necessary equipment like ventilators. A team of designers from the University of Texas at El Paso and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso are hoping to help. They have produced a low-cost ventilator
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Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to league sources ESPN’s Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. The quarterback, who was released by the Carolina Panthers in March, will serve as the replacement for Tom Brady, after his exit following 20 seasons with the Patriots. Brady
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Click here for updates on this story SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA (WNEP) — Playsets at South Abington Community Park that have been closed for months are finally open. Kids didn’t waste any time getting back on the swings Sunday. Restrooms and pavilions are still closed. Families who visit the park in Lackawanna County are asked
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You might be forgiven for thinking the Eurovision Song Contest doesn’t lend itself to rigorous academic analysis. After all, this is a competition in which six elderly women in national dress once earned Russia second place by performing an ethno-pop ballad called “Party for Everybody,” which featured the refrain “Come on and boom, boom,” sung
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WSMV) — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland issued a statement on Sunday, reminding Memphians on how serious the COVID-19 pandemic is in the Mid-South. In an email from the Mayor’s office, Strickland stated the area’s positivity rate and and hospitalizations are on the rise. On Sunday, the
Continue Reading Jennifer Hudson is a perfect Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the upcoming film, “Respect.” The trailer for the biopic dropped during the BET Awards on Sunday. It features scenes from Franklin’s rise to fame, her signing with a music manager and the legendary singer belting out the song “Respect” in front of giant
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At least five people have died after shots were fired at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, according to rescue officials on Monday. Policemen and security officials are among those confirmed dead, according to Mohammad Azeem, an official with the Edhi rescue center, a prominent local charity service. Rescue and paramilitary security personnel are at
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Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo in 2021. The Games are delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. In 2016, the games were held August 5-21, in Rio de Janeiro. Paris is slated to be the host city for
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — Celebrating Independence Day this year will look different due to COVID-19, but one thing that’s consistent every year is fireworks. With many public celebrations being cancelled this year, residents in Mid-Michigan are setting off the pyrotechnics at home. “Because of the pandemic, yes, people
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era. Chief Justice John Roberts joined with his four more liberal colleagues in ruling that the law requiring
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Central Pennsylvania, USA (WNEP) — Chesapeake Energy, one of the trailblazers in natural gas drilling throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company that is based in Oklahoma, is one of the most prominent drillers in the Keystone State. In spite of the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The ACLU of Oregon on Sunday announced it has filed a class-action lawsuit against Portland police and the city of Portland. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of journalists and legal observers who they say were targeted and attacked by police while documenting the
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era. Chief Justice John Roberts joined with his four more liberal colleagues in ruling that the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The CEO of an online bookstore based in Hartford is seeing a growing interest for black literature. Purchases are back-ordered and books are out of stock from many distributors. The owner of the bookstore spoke about the power of literature when talking about racism
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Dr. Michael Caldwell of the Metro Nashville Health Department has issued Public Health Order 8, mandating the use of face coverings and/or masks in public. The order goes into effect Monday, June 29, at 12:01 a.m. Masks/face coverings must be worn when in indoor
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A young boy was shot in the face and died early Monday morning. Police say the child was asleep just after 2:30 a.m. in one of the Citadel Apartments off 63rd Street and The Paseo. Gun shots came from outside the apartment. Family
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Hundreds of protesters chanted and marched to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s home Sunday night calling for her resignation. A group of 300 protesters, chanting “resign Lyda, take the cops with you,” marched after Krewson read the names and addresses of demonstrators calling
Continue Reading Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team has announced that their cars will don a black livery for the 2020 season as a statement that the reigning champions “stand against racism and all forms of discrimination.” Team drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will also wear all-black overalls, as opposed to their usual all-white. Six-time world
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Beginning Monday, St. Louis County will start easing restrictions on restaurants and owners will have the option to increase capacity from 25 to 50 percent. Tom Schmidt owns Salt + Smoke and started allowing customers to dine-in at his location in the Delmar
Continue Reading The lack of music festivals didn’t stop Adele from enjoying one. The singer posted over the weekend in honor of what was to have been the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, which last year was held from June 26 to June 30. She threw it back to her performance there in 2016 with a
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Scammers continue to capitalize on coronavirus misinformation by offering fake antibody tests, the FBI warned, which could be used to steal personal information. The FBI said this month that fraudsters are touting fake or unproven antibody tests and marketing them to people to steal Social Security numbers or health insurance information. Antibody tests are used
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus death Monday, as well as an increase in hospitalizations that again set a new all-time high. The death toll now stands at 128. The department identified the latest victim as a woman in her 60s with underlying health conditions.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, PA (WPMT) — Police and fire agencies are investigating an early morning fire that damaged a home in Windsor Township, York County Monday. A firefighter was reportedly injured while battling the blaze, which State Police have termed suspicious, according to FOX43’s Bryanna Gallagher. The fire was
Continue Reading In high school, Aigner Picou was an honor student, held a job, led a club, participated in community service and played an instrument. But she says her college counselor told her, a Black student at a private school, that a college with a more than 50% acceptance rate would still be a reach for her.
Continue Reading The BET Awards celebrated not only its 20th anniversary, but also the increased focus currently on the Black community and culture Sunday. The show kicked off with teen gospel singer Keedron Bryant, 12, offering a powerful performance of his viral hit, “I Just Wanna Live.” It then segued into Chuck D and Flavor Flav of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story YORK, PA (WPMT) — The York Jewish Community Center hosted a fundraiser in honor of LGBTQ+ pride on Sunday. Organizers raised money by selling breakfast meals, which included pancakes sprinkled with the colors of the pride flag. The fundraiser benefits the family services at York Jewish Community Center
Continue Reading The BET Awards, which honor Black excellence in entertainment and sports, were presented Sunday. A full list of nominees follows below. Album of the Year “Cuz I Love You,” Lizzo “Fever,” Megan Thee Stallion “Homecoming: The Live Album,” Beyoncé “I Used to Know Her,” H.E.R. “Kirk, “DaBaby “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial,” Roddy Ricch
Continue Reading Democrats in Orange County, California, are done with The Duke, and they want John Wayne’s name and likeness stripped from the county’s airport. The pols cite Wayne’s professed support of white supremacy in a 1971 Playboy interview, in which he espoused derogatory views of African Americans, Native Americans and movies with gay characters. The article
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Dry, warm, and windy conditions will be the story for this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning will go into place at noon and remain in effect until 8:00 tonight. West winds will increase 15 to 25 mph this afternoon with gusts around 35 mph. High temperatures will run slightly below normal today and tomorrow. Thursday
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Rescuers are searching for three hikers who have gone missing on separate excursions in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park, the National Park Service said. Matthew Bunker, a hiker from Seattle, was reported as missing by his climbing partner at 3 p.m. PT on Saturday. He was near a steep area known for avalanches and rockfalls.
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