Possums, primates and disappearing habitats all feature among the first images to be released from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 awards. Organizers on Tuesday published several of the 68 highly commended images selected by judges to form of an exhibition, which opens October 16 at the Natural History Museum in London. The awards
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Vaccine experts are warning the federal government against rushing out a coronavirus vaccine before testing has shown it’s both safe and effective. Decades of history show why they’re right. FDA signals vaccine could green light early Their concern that the FDA may be moving too quickly heightened when FDA Commissioner Dr. Steven Hahn told the
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American mastodons migrated many times across thousands of miles up and down the North American continent over 800,000 years due to climate change, before going extinct 11,000 years ago, according to a new study. Mastodons were once some of the largest living land animals on Earth. This 800,000-year period was a bit of a climate
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Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WBAL) — Baltimore Ravens fans won’t be flocking to M&T Bank Stadium in person this season, but they can send a cardboard cutout in their place. Starting Monday, the team is offering fans to purchase a cardboard cutout of themselves that will be placed in the
Continue Reading It’s been almost five months since Shelby Hedgecock tested positive for Covid-19, and the former personal trainer said her symptoms are still debilitating. Hedgecock is among patients who call themselves “long-haul survivors” — those who experience symptoms long after testing positive. And long-term effects like theirs need to be taken seriously, a doctor researching these
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Lancaster County, PA (WPMT) — Dozens of bikers got on their motorcycles to ride in support of a veteran battling cancer on Sunday. The group of bikers rode around Lancaster County to raise money for Jennifer Cahill. Cahill is a 45-year-old Air Force veteran who was recently diagnosed
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WCVB) — The Boston Symphony Orchestra, along with several other organizations around the world, is celebrating conductor Seiji Ozawa’s 85th birthday Tuesday. The orchestra is encouraging fans worldwide to honor his birthday on social media with the hashtag #happybirthdayseiji. As part of the celebration, Mayor Marty
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China’s government has accused Indian troops of illegally trespassing onto Chinese territory, in comments that could set the stage for a second tense border standoff between the two nuclear powers in just three months. In a statement Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India said that Indian forces had “conducted flagrant provocations” over
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, FL (WESH) — A father drowned his 19-month-old son and then himself in an Orlando lake last week, police said. Officials with the Orlando Police Department said Miguel Leonardo-Hernandez, 28, and his son Kevin Leonardo-Cisnero were found dead in Lake George Thursday night. Detectives said Hernandez had
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) — Parents are juggling a lot in 2020 with remote learning and new schedules. When one Omaha family began learning online, a dad started filling a need, not only for his children but for others in the neighborhood as well. Marcus Holley has been spending
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOORE, Okla. (KOCO) — Kolby Crum, one of the Moore High School students on a cross-country run who died after being struck by a vehicle, saved lives of two others through organ donation. In February, six teens on a cross-country run were struck by a vehicle driven nearly
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WGAL) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has renewed the state’s disaster declaration for COVID-19. The renewal marks the second time Wolf has signed the disaster declaration, which allows the state to get increased support and funding to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Wolf’s office released the
Continue Reading Friends of Portland shooting victim Aaron J. Danielson say he wasn’t an agitator or radical, but a “freedom-loving American,” amid the politically charged atmosphere in the city. Danielson was fatally shot in the chest Saturday during clashes between pro-Trump groups and left-wing protesters, according to police. He was positively identified by the Multnomah County Medical
Continue Reading There’s a new test for students at Alabama State University — but this one happens before they even walk into a classroom. Covid-19 screening stations are being set up to scan their vital signs and warn them when they’re not social distancing. Several high-tech screening stations being installed Tuesday in high-traffic areas, such as the
Continue Reading A second home in Italy? It’s the dream. For married couple Marco Cavalli and Sunaina (known as Suni) Lobo of Oaklandh, California, it became a reality over a year ago. When coronavirus lockdowns seemed to put living that dream on indefinite hold, Cavalli and Lobo didn’t give up on finding a way to spend much-needed
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Hawaii, USA (KITV) — The Hawaii Supreme Court issued an order on Friday allowing applicants to defer in-person testing to a later date free of charge or apply for a provisional license. The original deadline was July 28th and students now have until September 9, the first day
Continue Reading Now this is a story all about how, our nostalgia got flipped — turned upside down. The remaining cast of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” is reuniting on HBO Max in honor of the show’s 30th anniversary. HBO Max is owned by CNN’s parent company. According to a press release, the reunion will be
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — While Metro homeowners and businesses know about the 34% property tax increase, there are some areas of Nashville that will see a higher tax hike. An increase of more than 37 percent will be in effect for an area known as the General Services
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman faces a murder charge after a man was killed in a stabbing in High Point, according to police. At 5:05 p.m. on Aug. 26, officers were called to Hotel NC, located at 2000 Brentwood St., regarding a person who needed medical
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Because of the pandemic, people have the rare chance to feel like a country music star if you have the money or the friend to pay for it. The way to travel is 70 mph, snoozing and dreaming you’re a country star. The song
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHAMBLEE, GA (WGCL) — A 1-year-old child was found safe after a violent kidnapping in broad daylight in Chamblee Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, Chamblee police released the names and photos of a man and woman arrested in connection to the kidnapping. According to Chamblee police, Maynor Dario
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) — Bristol Police responded to the report of a suspicious package on Monday morning. Around 10 a.m., officers were called to the area of 700 Mountain Road, the Life Storage facility, for a possible incendiary device found in a storage unit. The building was evacuated
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Connecticut’s minimum wage is increasing on Tuesday. On Sept. 1, minimum wage increases by $1, to $12 per hour. The minimum wage will continue to go up by $1 every year until 2023, when it reaches $15 an hour. Gov. Ned Lamont said this
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story EXETER, PA (WNEP) — Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit Kuharchik Construction Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, people were busy setting up stages and flags at the business. Anyone planning to hear the vice president speak needs to get a ticket. To get your ticket for the
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It wasn’t long ago that airlines were bringing in billions of dollars a year in change fees that could range up to $200 per person per flight. But it’ll be a long time before they charge a change fee again. When the Covid-19 pandemic wiped out demand for air travel starting in March, the airlines
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The morning started breezy on Tuesday you can expect breezy to low-end windy conditions throughout the day today. Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, with isolated chances for rain in the lower elevations. Much drier air will move into the area on Wednesday and Thursday, these are the best days to get the car washed. Breezy
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CLARK COUNTY, WA (KPTV) — A passerby jumped into action and helped save several farm animals after a barn caught fire in the Duluth area of Clark County Monday morning. Just before 7 a.m., Clark County Fire & Rescue crews responded to the report of a barn fire
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Gov. Kate Brown has appointed a new Oregon State Police superintendent. Deputy Superintendent Terri Davie would take over the position on Nov. 1 pending approval from the senate. Davie is the first woman appointed to lead OSP and would be the 14th person to
Continue Reading When 10-year-old Brady Snakovsky found out police dogs don’t automatically get issued bullet proof vests, he knew he had to do something about it. He had been watching a show with his family almost two years ago when he noticed the K-9 wasn’t as protected as his handler. “We were watching the show together and
Continue Reading The United States surpassed 6 million confirmed cases of coronavirus on Monday as the pandemic continued to spread widely across the country, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. JHU recorded the first case of Covid-19 in the US on January 21. Now, over seven months later, the US has totaled 6.03 million cases
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