Who would’ve thunk that General Motors would have a better 2020 than 2019? Despite a pandemic that initially appeared to be a body blow for the auto industry, that’s exactly what happened. Last year, GM and other automakers were hurt by pandemic-fueled temporary plant closures earlier in the year. Those closures, in combination with mass
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Click here for updates on this story Salem, Oregon (KPTV) — The pandemic has taken a toll on many people’s mental health, that includes families, students and teachers in our schools. FOX 12 recently sat down with a school psychologist to talk about how he’s helping them cope with the challenges of COVID-19. “The request
Continue Reading Facebook will start reducing the amount of political content users see while scrolling their primary feeds. The social media platform will “temporarily reduce the distribution of political content in News Feed for a small percentage of people” in Brazil, Indonesia and Canada this week, it said in a blog post on Wednesday. The changes will
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story East Chicago, Indiana (WLS) — An off-duty East Chicago police detective is recovering after he was shot multiple times over the weekend while picking up a pizza. Investigators said they were alarmed to find two dozen bullet casings scattered around the sidewalk outside Toni’s Pizza on Indianapolis Boulevard
Continue Reading Former President Donald Trump will not be permitted back on Twitter even if he runs again for office and wins, according to the company’s chief financial officer. Asked during an interview on CNBC Wednesday whether Trump’s tweeting privileges could be restored if he wins the presidency again, CFO Ned Segal clarified that Trump’s ban is
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The top lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee urged the Biden administration on Tuesday to designate a leader to address the US government response to the massive hacking campaign that targeted government agencies and private-sector companies. “The federal government’s response so far has lacked the leadership and coordination warranted by a significant cyber event,” wrote
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The number of new Covid-19 cases reported across the globe has declined for a fourth week in a row, according to data from the World Health Organization, offering a glimmer of hope that the world is turning a corner in its efforts to contain the pandemic. The number of Covid-19 deaths reported worldwide decreased for
Continue Reading Eight minority corrections officers at a Minnesota county jail are suing Ramsey County, alleging they were briefly barred from working near the area former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was being held because of the color of their skin, according to court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WCCO. The officers’ civil suit follows discrimination charges they
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Nashville (WSMV) — You’re bound to hear some great love stories around Valentine’s, but one local couple has a story that’s truly incredible. It’s a story that brings new meaning to finding your match. February 14, Valentine’s, it’s an important date on the calendar for Mike and Reda
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(CNN Español) — España no vacunará a los menores de 55 años que hayan dado positivo para covid-19 hasta 6 meses después de su diagnóstico. Así se notifica en la última actualización de la estrategia de vacunación del país contra el coronavirus, donde se justifica como una medida necesaria para priorizar la inmunización de la
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Public Education Department said Wednesday it has informed Mesilla Valley Christian School that it is required to close for two weeks due to a recent increase in positive coronavirus cases. There were four positive Covid-19 rapid responses at Mesilla Valley Christian in the past two weeks,
Continue Reading Former President Donald Trump has never publicly admitted that he was rejected by American voters. But now his lawyer has. On the floor of the US Senate. Bruce Castor Jr.’s performance at the outset of Trump’s second impeachment trial will likely be remembered more for his aimless rambling than anything else. But Castor’s Tuesday monologue
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Shreveport, Louisiana (KTBS ) — A Shreveport resident named Meredith Mangham said she attempted to deposit money at a Capital One Bank, located at 1947 North Market Street in Shreveport. The ATM malfunctioned and $1,200 of her deposit ended up stuck in the machine. Since it happened on
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story St. Charles, Missouri (KMOV ) — Mickey Williams’ long battle with COVID-19 and the complications caused by the virus is not over yet, but she can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This week, Williams was moved from the COVID ward at SSM St. Mary’s
Continue Reading (CNN) — El terremoto de magnitud 7,5 golpeó el Pacífico Sur este miércoles a unos 400 km al este de Nueva Caledonia, según el USGS. Aunque ocurrió lo suficientemente lejos de la tierra como para no causar daños por temblores, el gran terremoto pudo haber producido un tsunami peligroso para las islas del Pacífico Sur.
Continue Reading President Joe Biden on Wednesday will make his first trip to the Pentagon since taking office and will speak to the significance of having the first African American in the nation’s history serving as secretary of defense, according to the White House. The trip comes as Biden forges ahead with his agenda while his predecessor
Continue Reading Chilling video evidence on the first day of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, showing his frenzied supporters smashing their way into the US Capitol, revived a national trauma. Combined with a botched, illogical opening by his defense team, it also raised a perennial question: what exactly would it take for Republican senators to finally hold
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Council Bluffs, Iowa (WOWT ) — This story of disappointment, anger, and hope involves a family with special needs that didn’t get what they needed in a costly remodeling project. A loved one needing extended care brought the Roberts family from the pacific northwest to Council Bluffs. But
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Go ahead and brush the “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees are a “Tapestry” of “Simply The Best.” If you haven’t guessed yet, Jay-Z, Carole King and Tina Turner are among those up for induction this year. Other nominees are Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters,
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An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect beginning Saturday night as arctic air pushes into the region. Ahead of that system, the weather will be warm and dry through Friday. The winds will remain breezy with gusts between 20 to 25 mph. The blast of arctic air will bring a huge drop in temperatures along
Continue Reading (CNN) — Para la mayoría de las personas, los viajes internacionales de placer son cosa del pasado. Las restricciones de viaje por el covid-19 significan que el número de pasajeros aéreos sigue siendo muy bajo en todo el mundo y que las rutas que ahora califican como las más transitadas del mundo no son las
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Here’s a look at basketball legend and NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Personal Birth date: February 17, 1963 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan Father: James Jordan, business owner Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December 29, 2006, divorced) Children: with Yvette Prieto: Victoria
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. could soon have a new tool in its fight against Covid-19. Johnson & Johnson has asked U.S. regulators to approve its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine’s efficacy rate is lower than rates reported by Pfizer and Moderna. An El Paso healthcare leader told ABC-7 there might be a
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Americans’ perception of risk from the coronavirus is the lowest it has been since October, a new poll has found. When asked about risk to their health if we returned to normal, pre-pandemic behavior right now — while the pandemic is ongoing — 25% of respondents thought it was a small risk and 9% considered
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It was soon after his grandmother passed away that Nick Kyrgios felt his passion for tennis begin to wane. Julianah Foster was not only his biggest supporter, but also his greatest source of motivation and Kyrgios openly admits he lost his way in the years following her death. It’s clear that the Aussie star, regularly
Continue Reading Sometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a vehicle that can traverse even the most difficult terrain. The Hyundai Tiger X-1 has four wheels, each powered by an electric motor. Each of those wheels is on the end of
Continue Reading Before GameStop mania sent fears of a market bubble into overdrive, Wall Street’s skeptics were watching the SPAC frenzy. And while meme stocks are in retreat, the explosion of special-purpose acquisition companies keeps gathering strength. What’s happening: Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is among the latest to get in on the trend, in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A new study suggests that if countries make their climate change targets more ambitious, millions of lives could be saved. The study, published in a special issue of The Lancet Planetary Health journal, says modelling suggests that “millions of lives could be saved
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Sextortion – the act of blackmailing someone online using their nude photos or content as a threat or coercion – is on the rise in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, a child protection agency says. The national tip line for reporting online sexual
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The Department of Defense has failed to adequately track and prevent cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault involving its civilian workforce, the Government Accountability Office is warning in a new report, despite taking such measures for service members. The department’s guidance on sexual harassment and assault “only captures a fraction of reported incidents involving
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