LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Lou Henson, whose 41-year career as a collegiate head coach made him the all-time winningest basketball coach at both New Mexico State and Illinois, has died at the age of 88, according to NMSU. “We have a tremendous sense of loss. It will never be the same without Lou. He
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Click here for updates on this story SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. (WNEP) — Hannah Burke of Orwigsburg is all about sustainability and keeping the environment clean. “I want people to take better care of their environment and planet and try to use less plastic and buy local foods and start a garden and really connect with
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A simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — on the wish list of many doctors, researchers and patients — may be closer to becoming a reality, according to the results of studies presented virtually this week during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2020. In a study presented Tuesday at the conference and published in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO) — On Tuesday, it was announced that film production will return to New Orleans, with filming to take place beginning next week. The first production to shoot in the city since work was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic is an Amazon Prime
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — It’s been several weeks since protesters began occupying Legislative Plaza near the Tennessee State Capitol. The protesters are marking a milestone this week. Tuesday marked Day 46 of the ongoing protest at the plaza. The grokemorials and special events will be held throughout the
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When you think about cyber espionage, the Vatican doesn’t come to mind as an obvious target. It’s a tiny country whose leader has more moral authority than worldly power. But China and the Vatican are expected to begin sensitive negotiations in September to a renew a secret deal over control of the Catholic Church in
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Three Banksy paintings have been sold at auction for $2.9 million, with proceeds earmarked for a Palestinian hospital. The lot, titled “Mediterranean Sea View 2017,” comprises three reworked oil paintings depicting romantic seascapes, to which the anonymous street artist and political activist added life jackets and lifebuoys to highlight the European migrant crisis. The “visual
Continue Reading It’s not who you’re with, but the dynamic you have with them. That’s the big takeaway from a landmark study that explores what makes relationships successful, published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Whether you’re finding a potential partner by swiping right on an app, or thumbing through stacks of biodata
Continue Reading Nearly 300 Florida high school graduates and their families have been told to quarantine after an attendee at their graduation ceremony was diagnosed with the coronavirus. Bayside High School in Palm Bay, Florida, held an outdoor graduation ceremony for seniors last Saturday, an event that appeared to mostly adhere to coronavirus safety guidelines. However, someone
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Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick are being honored as 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope award laureates. The award is given out to leaders who use their platforms for good and demonstrate a commitment to social change, the organization’s website says. The announcement comes
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WNEP) — Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is responding to “multiple incidents of LGBTQ harassment, and specifically transphobia” directed at her. Last week, the Bloomsburg Fair shared a picture of a man dressed similarly to Levine at a dunk tank fundraiser. The post was
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (WGCL) — Three Gwinnett County inmates are being deemed heroes for their efforts to assist a deputy who fell ill while at the facility. Inmates noticed the deputy did not appear to feel well as he patrolled a housing unit. When the deputy returned to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday morning that federal officers who have been in Portland for several weeks will exit the city in a phased withdrawal. The governor’s office released the following statements from Brown: “After my repeated requests, the federal government has agreed to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has issued an emergency directive requiring all K-12 students to wear cloth face coverings at school. The new mandate was disclosed in a press release from the Nevada Department of Education on Tuesday night, which went over additional guidelines
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — People being stuck at home has hurt most businesses in the valley, but not all. Several video game repair shops in the Las Vegas Valley said they’re busier than they’ve ever been. The owner of A Gamer’s Paradise just west of the Strip,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — Three Nevada dispensaries are being investigated after they allegedly sold products that failed microbial testing. In March, the Department of Taxation and Cannabis Compliance Board issued a directive to stop selling Cherry OG F3, which failed lab testing for yeast and mold, coliforms,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS, ID (East Idaho News) — For some people, making a donation toward suicide prevention is its own reward. For those that need a little encouragement, a local organization is offering free cookies delivered to your door in exchange for a donation. This Saturday, the Sunlight Now
Continue Reading Tiffany Haddish is talking about how racism makes her fearful of having children of her own. The comedian had strong feelings about the subject during a recent “What’s in Your Glass?” podcast with NBA star Carmelo Anthony, saying she “would hate to give birth to someone that looks like me, knowing that they’re gonna be
Continue Reading A self-portrait by Rembrandt sold for £14.5 million ($18.7 million) at a virtual auction Tuesday — a record price for a self-portrait by the Dutch master, according to auctioneer Sotheby’s. The artwork, a 1632 oil painting on an oak panel, featuring the young artist at a time when he had recently established himself in Amsterdam,
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The enormous rally in Kodak shares has no end in sight, after the Trump administration announced the company will be transformed into a pharmaceutical producer under the Defense Production Act. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the company would receive a $765 million loan to launch Kodak Pharmaceuticals, which will produce generic active pharmaceutical ingredients
Continue Reading Smoking weed has become a popular pastime, boosted by a more permissive social attitude and a relaxation of laws and regulations. However, not everyone is capable of using weed solely for occasional recreational or medical use. Some 22 million people around the world are so dependent on marijuana that it affects their ability to function
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Mo Gaba, a young Baltimore Ravens superfan who was blind and battled cancer, has died, according to tweets from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and the Baltimore Ravens. He was 14. “Absolutely heartbroken by the passing of Mo Gaba, a bright light who brought joy to all who knew him and hope to everyone who heard
Continue Reading Dana White is nothing if not steadfast in his belief that he knows exactly what he is doing. The president of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has just returned from Abu Dhabi, where his much-discussed ‘Fight Island’ project went from fanciful notion to full-blown reality, taking place over a period of weeks, as Yas Island hosted
Continue Reading Korn has released its cover of the hit Charlie Daniels song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” The heavy metal band teamed up with rapper Yelawolf for the song in 2019 and decided to release it as a tribute to Daniels, who died earlier this month at the age of 83. Proceeds from the song
Continue Reading In a year that has seen renewed calls for inclusion, the Emmy Awards delivered more diversity among the nominees announced Tuesday. In the acting categories, 33% of the nominees are Black, compared with 14% the five years prior, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. Their analysis found that performers of color made
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. ANTHONY, ID (East Idaho News) — Mark Means, the Meridian defense attorney representing Lori Vallow Daybell, will continue to serve on her behalf, despite a conflict of interest. The conflict stems from a statement made to EastIdahoNews.com in April, where Means confirmed he was representing both Lori
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Homeowners are taking crime fighting into their own hands at their front door. Ring, AdHoc Group Against Crime and U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver launched a program to donate 750 Ring Video Doorbells to local residents in Kansas City neighborhoods troubled by crime. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story STORRS, CT (WFSB) — The University of Connecticut responded to a published report that pegged the school as being 10th in the country in terms of the number of COVID-19 cases. UConn took to social media on Wednesday to “clarify” the numbers in the report. The New York
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — There will be no in-person classes until November for students in three of Oregon’s largest school districts. Portland Public Schools announced on Tuesday afternoon that classes would be online until at least Nov. 5. In a similar move, The Beaverton School District said classes
Continue Reading “The Weight of Gold” was intended to coincide with the Olympics, which adds another somber note to this soul-searching documentary. The postponement of the Games, however, does nothing to blunt the sobering impact of the depression that elite athletes can experience once the fanfare ends, after devoting their lives to the often-fleeting pursuit of glory.
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