Click here for updates on this story BENTONVILLE, AR (KFSM) — Walmart is launching a new membership option for customers in Northwest Arkansas – Walmart+. Walmart+ is a subscription service similar to Amazon Prime that gives members unlimited free deliveries from stores, fuel discounts, and access to Scan & Go (customers can scan their items
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A Detroit park has been transformed into a temporary memorial for the city’s more than 1,500 residents who’ve died during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hundreds of large portraits of people who’ve died from the virus line roadways in Belle Isle Park, so their families and loved ones can mourn and celebrate them from the safety of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — The man accused of shooting two police officers, and killing one of them, has a lengthy criminal history in Florida and Missouri. Thomas Kinworthy, 43, was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, 3 counts of armed criminal action, assault, burglary, resisting arrest and unlawful
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Mt Pleasant, MI (WNEM) — As of Tuesday afternoon, 205 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to students returning to Central Michigan University, according to the Central Michigan Health Department. That number is as of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 1. Of those cases, 190 have been confirmed and
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Would you fork over $1,999 for a smartphone? Samsung hopes many people will. The South Korean smartphone maker’s latest device, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, is the most expensive smartphone in Samsung’s current lineup and will go on sale Sept. 18, the company said Tuesday. The folding smartphone will be available for pre-order starting
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At least 1.2 million people tuned in for the much anticipated Verzuz battle between R&B legends Brandy and Monica on Instagram Monday. Not only that, but Sen. Kamala Harris — rocking a Howard University sweater — made a surprise cameo appearance encouraging viewers to vote. Former First Lady Michelle Obama was also commenting on the
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People who wear face masks to protect against disease typically don’t neglect other steps that safeguard their health such as washing hands, according to a new study. Some experts had worried that face coverings could create a false sense of security for wearers but a review of existing — albeit limited — evidence by researchers
Continue Reading A Maryland official who oversaw the state’s commission on Black history is out of a job after he posted memes that appeared to show support for the teen gunman who allegedly killed two men during unrest that followed a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Arthur Love IV, the deputy director for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s Office
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Baldwin County, AL (WALA) — Even while we’re physically apart, hundreds of hands are working to bring Baldwin Together. Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters teamed up with the Baldwin County Commission, emergency management, social services, and many others to create Baldwin Together, a long term case management system
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — There may be a statewide mask mandate, but not everyone is happy about it. Workers at Cheesecakes by Alex, which has a Greensboro location and a new Winston-Salem location, got to see that first hand. Alex Amoroso, the owner of Cheesecakes by Alex, posted
Continue Reading Monroeville, Alabama, might be best known as the inspiration for resident Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” — a launching point for countless classroom discussions on race and justice in America. It also garnered national attention with the release of the film and book “Just Mercy” — which tells the story of Walter McMillian,
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CANUTILLO, Texas – The Canutillo Independent School District announced Tuesday that will return to in-person instruction beginning on Sept. 14 in a phased-in approach that officials said was “designed to safely reopen schools.” “Parents were asked to commit to either a remote or in-person method of instruction for a 9-week grading period. Parents have the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WASCO COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has lowered some evacuation notices as firefighters continue to make good progress on the White River Fire. The wildfire, which is burning in the Mt. Hood National Forest about eight miles from Maupin, has burned about 15,411 acres
Continue Reading “#FreeRayshawn” feels timely and yet not to one of its stars. The Quibi series, about a young Black man named Rayshawn who turns to social media in an effort to save his life after an encounter with police, comes amid ongoing discussion and debate about mistreatment of African Americans by law enforcement. Jasmine Cephas Jones
Continue Reading BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart is launching a new membership service that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime. Called Walmart+, it will cost $98 a year, or $12.95 a month, and give members same-day delivery on 160,000 items, a fuel discount at certain gas stations and a chance to check out at Walmart stores without
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DULUTH, GA (WGCL) — A woman and her baby are safe after she jumped from a moving car to escape a kidnapping. The incident was captured on video surveillance at the Exxon Gas Station at 1350 Boggs Road. The woman called 911 and told police that she stopped
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DUNMORE, PA (WNEP) — With three kids under the age of 5, Kristen Jones knows firsthand how difficult it is to get kids to keep their masks on. The Dunmore designer tapped into her creativity to find a comfortable yet fashionable solution. “They don’t like wearing masks at
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Tennis player Carla Suárez Navarro has revealed she faces six months of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. The Spaniard, who is ranked No. 71 in the world and has enjoyed stints in the top 10, announced last month she was withdrawing from the US Open for health reasons before revealing her cancer diagnosis
Continue Reading A Japanese company has announced the successful test drive of a flying car. Sky Drive Inc. conducted the public demonstration on August 25, the company said in a news release, at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in Japan and home to the car company’s development base. It was the first public demonstration
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CULLOWHEE, N.C. (WLOS) — Another North Carolina university has reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases. On Sept. 1, the Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) announced a COVID-19 cluster at a Western Carolina University (WCU) residence hall had been identified. 17 residents of Harrill Hall tested positive
Continue Reading Based on a well-received, one-sentence tweet, a University of Pennsylvania professor is preparing to lead a direct-action, walkout-style event over two days for educators and students to address racial violence and unjust policing. “I would be down as a professor to follow the NBA and Strike for a few days to protest police violence in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Starting today, Nashville will begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions on certain businesses and gatherings. It’s one step closer for businesses looking to operate normally again, with the city scaling back certain restrictions on restaurants, weddings and funerals. Starting today, weddings and funerals will both
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KENOSHA, Wisconsin — President Donald Trump toured damaged businesses and met with law enforcement in Kenosha on Tuesday after claiming that the city would have been “burned to the ground by now” had he not intervened, echoing what he says repeatedly on the campaign trail. According to a pool reporter traveling with Trump, the president
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak was criticized over the weekend for dining out at an off-Strip eatery which featured live entertainment in Las Vegas. But, the governor said the restaurant was not in violation of phased reopening orders, despite public comment to the contrary.
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New York City students will not start the new school year September 10 as planned, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. The mayor says teachers and staff will return Tuesday, September 8 as planned, but instead of students returning September 10, additional preparation days will be allowed. The three-day transitional period will begin
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Las Vegas, NV (KVVU) — UNLV announced three more positive COVID-19 cases since school resumed on Aug. 24. Since Monday, six positive cases have been reported to UNLV. A student who tested positive Aug. 28 was last on campus Aug. 29, according to UNLV. Two students who tested
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Public health experts say kids play a big part in keeping COVID-19 under control. Dr. Malaika Little, a Randall Children’s Hospital Medical Director and Pediatric Disease Specialist, explains how parents can get kids involved and how to explain the pandemic in a way they’ll
Continue Reading It’s been exactly one year since America’s manufacturing sector dived into a recession on the back of US-China trade conflict. The recession lasted five months, but factories have roared back since. America’s manufacturers reported their best momentum in nearly two years on Tuesday. The mood in the industry hasn’t been this good since November 2018,
Continue Reading A series of deceptively edited and misleading videos shared by prominent Republicans have run up millions of views across Facebook and Twitter in just the past few days. And while both companies have pledged to combat misinformation, their responses to these videos followed a familiar pattern: often they act too late, do too little, or
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka may have won her first-round match at the US Open — but she wanted to ensure people didn’t forget about Breonna Taylor. Ahead of Monday’s opening-round US Open match against Misaki Doi, Osaka entered the court wearing a face mask with the words “Breonna Taylor” on it. As the US continues reckoning with
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