Three-time Olympic volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings is facing a wave of criticism after she said she went to the grocery store without a mask. Jennings, who is one of the most dominant volleyball players to ever compete, posted on Instagram that she went shopping without a face covering and called it “a little
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Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Many school districts around the Kansas City metro started classes Tuesday, but some of the biggest districts began the day running into technical hurdles as they restart the year. The Olathe School District is reporting that the districts virtual system, StudentVUE, is being
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WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials say Israel and the United Arab Emirates will sign their historic deal normalizing relations at a White House ceremony on September 15. The officials said senior delegations from both countries will likely be led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Zayad, the brother of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KDVR) — Ninety-degree temperatures followed by a freezing forecast. The shift in weather is taking many by surprise, especially employees at local hardware stores where winter supplies aren’t yet in stock. David Michaud of Ace Hardware Alameda Station tells the FOX31 Problem Solvers the store has
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WEST FORK, AR (KFSM) — A man who was previously arrested and accused of trying to have sex with a teen is on the run tonight after allegedly trying to do it again. He lead West Fork Police on a chase before getting away. 5NEWS Reporter Allie Lynch
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Lupita Nyong’o wrote a touching tribute to her “Black Panther” co-star Chadwick Boseman, saying the actor’s death from colon cancer “doesn’t make sense.” In her first public words following his death, Nyong’o wrote on Instagram: “I write these words from a place of hopelessness, to honor a man who had great hope. I am struggling to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, CO (KDVR) — Every day, nearly 44,000 vehicles pass through the busy stretch of Interstate 70 just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel. Most of those drivers are oblivious to the fact that, just a few hundred feet above the highway, on the side of Mount
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A quirky candy maker has launched a nationwide treasure hunt, sending sugar mavens into a frenzy. They’ll need to pay to play for the ultimate prize — one of his candy factories. Instead of Willy Wonka, participants get David Klein, one of the original inventors of Jelly Belly jelly beans who’s since left the company.
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A new study of the economics of college sports found that affluent White students are profiting off the labor of poor Black students. The study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, published August 31, analyzed revenue data for all 65 athletic departments in the Power Five conferences, home to the NCAA’s top Division I
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — A ransomware attack forced officials to cancel Hartford Public Schools’ first day of school. Hartford Public Schools confirmed that there would be no in person or online classes on Tuesday. Mayor Luke Bronin said during a 10 a.m. news conference that there is no
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, AR (KFSM) — A memorial honoring 11 fallen officers has been relocated from the Fort Smith Police Station front lawn out of caution after another Arkansas police memorial was vandalized. Last week the Little Rock Police Chief announced he’s investigating several vandalizations on court buildings and
Continue Reading A German warship sunk by a torpedo during World War II has been found on the seabed off Norway, more than eight decades after it was attacked. Statnett, the Norwegian state-owned power grid operator, made the astounding discovery of the lost Karlsruhe cruiser around 1,600 feet (488 meters) below sea level. The vessel, which measures
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Talking robots that interact with older people could be introduced into care homes to help fight loneliness and mental ill health. Pepper, a “culturally competent robot,” was tested on care home residents in Britain and Japan — those who interacted with it for up to 18 hours over the course of two weeks “saw a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO) — A critically endangered western lowland gorilla has given birth at the Audubon Zoo. This marks the first gorilla birth at the Audubon Zoo in 24 years. The baby gorilla was born on the morning of September 4, according to zoo officials. “This is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Playhouse has resumed performances for audiences in person. The organization reports only about a third of seats will be filled to accommodate social distancing guidelines. Every other row in the theater will be blocked off. Hand sanitizer will also be provided and masks will be required. The
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Helicopter crews have rescued at least 35 more people who’d been trapped by the fast-moving Creek Fire in California’s Sierra National Forest, the state’s National Guard said Tuesday, as numerous wildfires rage in the Golden State and weather conditions threaten more. Three helicopters picked up the new evacuees from the Lake Edison and China Peak
Continue Reading Disney has publicly thanked a Chinese government agency accused of human rights abuses in Xinjiang for its help in making “Mulan” — a revelation that has provoked a storm of criticism online. Disney acknowledges several Chinese government bodies in the credits for the live-action remake of the 1998 animated picture of the same name, but
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Nine vaccine makers say they have signed a joint pledge to uphold “high ethical standards,” suggesting they won’t seek premature government approval for any Covid-19 vaccines they develop. “We, the undersigned biopharmaceutical companies, want to make clear our on-going commitment to developing and testing potential vaccines for COVID-19 in accordance with high ethical standards and
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Bags of mail were dumped in a parking lot in Glendale, California, last week, according to surveillance footage obtained by CNN. The September 3 video shows a Budget rental vehicle backing into the lot of 7Q Spa Laser & Aesthetics. A person is seen exiting the vehicle and tossing numerous bags off the back of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The Tennessee Titans are getting ready to kick off the new season, and starting today will give fans something to show their support. Beginning Tuesday and running through Friday, the team will distribute free yard signs to fans. You can pick one up at
Continue Reading The world’s largest digital camera can spot a golf ball from 15 miles away. When the Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins observations in 2023, its SUV-size camera will be able to capture complete panoramas of the southern sky every few nights. And that requires a new type of camera never seen before. The imaging sensors
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Emory Healthcare administrators are preparing for a visit from a major political figure. According to a press release, Second Lady Karen Pence will visit Emory Healthcare on Wednesday to highlight mental health awareness for veterans. Mrs. Pence will “tour the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Pennsylvania, USA (WNEP) — Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that restaurants can increase their seating to 50 percent capacity. The new rule goes into effect on September 21. Restaurants will have to commit to strictly complying with all public health safety guidelines and orders through a self-certification process.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Smith Reynolds Airport has been gearing up for the president’s Tuesday campaign stop since 6 a.m. Monday morning. Fences have been setup around the airport to handle those who show up to hear the president and those who have planned protests. Hand sanitizer stations
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Labor Day marks the unofficial start of fall, a perfect time to take in nature without getting soaked in sweat. A time to stop and smell the roses, unless you have allergies. “It’s a tough time of the year,” Overland Park resident Robert
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Waynesville Kiwanis Club says someone burned several of their American flags that had been placed on local businesses. The flag chairman for the club, Mike Simonson, tells News 13 the club had placed around 125 flags at local businesses to celebrate Labor Day.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Some residents in Fulton County can head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their early ballot to fill the seat of a congressional icon. Early voters will be able to cast their ballot to fill the U.S. House seat left vacant after the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DUNWOODY, GA (WGCL) — Police are investigating a shooting that killed two and injured one person over the weekend. Dunwoody Police say three victims were located lying on the ground near a SUV in the 6800 block of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard around 10:40 p.m. Sunday. Police say the
Continue Reading If you have a cat, you may fall in one of five categories ranging from “conscientious caretaker” to “tolerant guardian,” according to researchers at the University of Exeter in England. Domestic cats fall on a spectrum based on their proclivity to hunting and roaming and the supervision levels of their owners can affect how the
Continue Reading A quirky candy maker has launched a nationwide treasure hunt, sending sugar mavens into a frenzy. They’ll need to pay to play for the ultimate prize — one of his candy factories. Instead of Willy Wonka, participants get David Klein, one of the original inventors of Jelly Belly jelly beans who’s since left the company.
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