Britney Spears petitions for change of conservator
Britney Spears no longer wants her father, Jamie Spears, in charge. New court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, obtained by…
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Charges may be looming for students streaming porn during virtual classes
Click here for updates on this story HENRY COUNTY, GA (WGCL) — Henry County law enforcement is sending a stern warning…
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Tiny elephant shrew species documented in Horn of Africa for first time in nearly 50 years
Scientists working in the Horn of Africa have documented the existence of a remarkable little mammal called the Somali elephant shrew — or…
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Steven Spielberg has written some Black characters into his ‘West Side Story’ remake
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg is taking steps to promote more diversity and inclusion in Hollywood by adding multiple Black characters to…
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Scarce coronavirus vaccine should go to frontline health workers first, report suggests
Frontline healthcare workers, emergency services personnel and the most vulnerable to the virus should be the first to get any eventual coronavirus…
Continue Reading Lavender sales are surging during the coronavirus pandemic
Lavender sales are surging as people seek relief from stress and sleep deprivation during the pandemic. Castle Farm, the UK’s largest lavender…
Continue Reading Some students calling for Kansas University to dismantle police department
Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kan. (WDAF) — From the current health crisis to the nationwide protests,…
Continue Reading Teacher finds new way to study effects of pandemic on education
Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, Kan. (WDAF) — A Johnson County school teacher has found a new way to…
Continue Reading Mariah Carey announces new album called ‘The Rarities’
Mariah Carey has a new album on the way. The singer announced via Twitter on Tuesday night that the album, “The Rarities,” will be…
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Why is the plague still a thing in 2020? And are you at risk of getting it?
Plague, one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history, caused an estimated 50 million deaths in Europe during the Middle Ages when it…
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6 new virus deaths in El Paso; 5th day of weeks-old cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus death toll now stands at 372 in El Paso County. The Department of Public Health reported six new…
Continue Reading Duffer brothers talk future of ‘Stranger Things’
Season 4 of “Stranger Things” won’t be the end of the show. Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer, who created the series, revealed some…
Continue Reading Honey may be better at treating coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines
Honey may be a better treatment for coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines, a new study has found. Researchers said honey was more…
Continue Reading Teen candidate who won Kansas House primary faces write-in challengers from both parties
Click here for updates on this story WYANDOTTE COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV/KSMO) — Two write-in campaigns are in the works in…
Continue Reading Officials say Chicago police retiring at a rapid pace, raise concerns of staffing shortfalls
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police officers are retiring at a rapid pace, raising…
Continue Reading High demand for medical marijuana causes shortage in Arkansas
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Ark. (KFSM) — There are several questions in both Northwest Arkansas…
Continue Reading Band director adapts to hybrid learning
Click here for updates on this story CASEVILLE, Mich. (WNEM) — This school year there hasn’t been one facet of high…
Continue Reading Police search for gunman accused of killing a former Mardi Gras parade horse
Click here for updates on this story BOGALUSA, La. (WGNO) — The use of horses in Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans goes…
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NBA star Chris Paul says the lockdown bubble has helped players’ activism
NBA star Chris Paul says the current bubble around the league has made it easier for players to speak about their activism. Teams are currently…
Continue Reading Teen faces multiple charges after being accused of eluding police, crashing into restaurant
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — A Davenport teen faces numerous charges after…
Continue Reading UW-Madison unveils loan forgiveness program to keep teachers in Wisconsin
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wis. (Wisconsin State Journal) — Sierrena Taylor-Seals expected to take…
Continue Reading High blood pressure in pregnancy linked with ‘more bothersome’ hot flashes during menopause
High blood pressure or hypertension during pregnancy appears to be associated with having “more bothersome” menopausal symptoms —…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, August 19
“UNC has a clusterf**k on its hands.” The editorial board for the student newspaper at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 19: Coronavirus, DNC, USPS, Russia, Mali
It’s World Photography Day, so feast your eyes on some of the most striking photo stories that have been published this year. Here’s what…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi is ‘pillar’ of new Barca project, says club president as Ronald Koeman named coach
Amid fevered speculation that Lionel Messi’s days at Barcelona are numbered, the club’s president has insisted his star playmaker is…
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Brad Binder: Cheating death and creating MotoGP history
Brad Binder had a front row seat for one of the most terrifying crashes motorsport has ever seen at this weekend’s Austrian MotoGP. The South…
Continue Reading League of Legends is growing. Traditional sports better watch out.
With its millions of viewers, lucrative titles and sell-out competitions, it should come as no surprise that the world of esports is beginning to…
Continue Reading After nearly a decade in prison for a marijuana sale, Derek Harris has been freed
Derek Harris, a Louisiana man who was sentenced to life in prison for selling less than $30 worth of marijuana, has been freed after nearly a decade…
Continue Reading ‘The nightmare has ended.’ Victims address the Golden State Killer in court
Nearly every victim who took the stand against the Golden State Killer on Tuesday called him a monster — one they were finally able to face…
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