With the global pandemic, 2020 proved to be a tough year for everyone — especially girls and women. But many leaders stepped up to help. As we mark Women’s History Month, here’s a look at some women making a difference around the globe — and the ways you can help, too. Dr. Alaa Murabit —
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Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Residents in a Sacramento neighborhood were asked to evacuate after a hazardous material situation caused by a small vapor cloud, officials said Tuesday night. A 55-gallon drum is emitting the vapor cloud in the 1600 block of Helena Avenue, the Sacramento Fire Department said.
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Private equity giant Apollo Global Management is acquiring arts and crafts retailer Michaels in a $5 billion deal. Apollo will buy all outstanding Michaels shares for $22 each — a 47% premium to Friday’s closing stock price, and well above the stock’s pandemic-era low of around $1. Michaels, which operates more than 1,250 stores in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (East Idaho News) — Kimmie Smith had an extreme phobia of gaining weight. In her mind, she had to be skinny – no matter the cost. The 25-year-old was just 10 when her battle with food began. Like many families, her parents were careful about
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CARROLLTON, Texas — A 10-year-old girl has gone missing after her mother was found killed overnight Wednesday, police said. State officials issued an Amber Alert for the girl later Wednesday morning. Rosemary Lee Singer may be with her father, Ronald Lee Singer, police said. He is her mother’s ex-husband. Rosemary weighs about 75 pounds and
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As more US Covid-19 vaccine sites begin offering one-dose Johnson & Johnson shots Wednesday, more states are easing coronavirus restrictions despite health officials’ warnings not to do just that. Among the states making moves Tuesday were Texas and Mississippi, both of which are lifting mask mandates and allowing businesses to open at full capacity by
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — It’s been a year since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Oregon and almost a year since the stay-at-home order went into effect. Most people started working from home and students began distance learning. But – what has the last year done to
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(CNN) — El Aeropuerto Internacional de Daytona Beach está nuevamente abierto después de ser evacuado el miércoles por la mañana debido a una amenaza de bomba. El aeropuerto tuiteó que la terminal fue inspeccionada y despejada y ya está abierta. Los pasajeros deben verificar sus aerolíneas con respecto a los horarios de los vuelos, tuiteó
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Los viajeros procedentes de Colombia y Perú deberán cumplir una cuarentena obligatoria de 10 días al llegar a España «para frenar la propagación de las nuevas variantes de covid-19». Así lo informó este miércoles el Ministerio de Sanidad de España. El Gobierno español amplió la cuarentena obligatoria a los pasajeros procedentes de
Continue Reading (CNN) — Durante semanas, los líderes de salud pública en EE.UU. han enfatizado que ahora no es el momento de aliviar las restricciones de covid-19 y reducir las medidas de seguridad, advirtiendo que pronto podría llegar otro aumento potencialmente peligroso, impulsado por las variantes. Pero a pesar de las repetidas advertencias, más gobernadores están flexibilizando
Continue Reading (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, se dirige a su primer enfrentamiento de ciencia contra política con poderosos gobernadores republicanos del sur, un choque que podría definir el resultado de la carrera para vacunar a suficientes estadounidenses antes de que las variantes se impongan. Biden llamó el martes al país a aguantar
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It’s a wondrous thing to introduce a child to a beloved book, to read with them as they enter a literary world generations before them have enjoyed. But the nostalgia and thrill of bonding over a book makes it all the more crushing when an offensive paragraph stops the young reader in their tracks. It’s
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BARABOO, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A 23-year-old man was caught trying to cash a $4,500 check and sell fake bars of gold and silver in Baraboo on Tuesday, March 2. Kolton Kretschmer, 23, went to Absolute Auto in Baraboo with a $4,500 check, according to Baraboo police. Kretschmer allegedly
Continue Reading The Department of Defense inspector general on Wednesday released a scathing review of Rep. Ronny Jackson’s conduct during his time serving as the top White House physician during the Obama and Trump administrations. Read the findings, first reported by CNN, below:
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WASHINGTON, DC — Capitol Police say they have uncovered intelligence of a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. The threat appears
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Solange Knowles is opening up about her health while making her last album. The singer took to Instagram and revealed that she was “literally fighting for my life” while making “When I Get Home.” “2 year anniversary of the project that literally changed my life. When I first started creating ‘When I Get Home’ I
Continue Reading Here is a look at the life of civil rights activist and former ambassador Andrew Young. Personal Birth date: March 12, 1932 Birth place: New Orleans, Louisiana Birth name: Andrew Jackson Young Jr. Father: Andrew Jackson Young, a dentist Mother: Daisy (Fuller) Young, a teacher Marriages: Carolyn (McClain) Young (April 15, 1996-present); Jean (Childs) Young
Continue Reading Don’t look for Jennette McCurdy to appear in the planned reboot of “iCarly.” McCurdy, who played Sam Puckett for six seasons on the Nickelodeon show that ended in 2012, talked about ditching acting on the podcast she now hosts, “Empty Inside.” During a recent episode with “Mom” star Anna Faris, the pair talked about the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SUWANEE, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Suwanee police are looking for suspects accused of spray painting a racial slur against Chinese people on the side of a car at a movie theater last week. Lt. Robert Thompson said officers were called to the Movie Tavern located at 2855
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WATERLOO, Iowa (The Courier ) — A juvenile court employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $100,000. Deputies with the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nicole Sue Foelske, 36, of rural Jesup, on Tuesday for ongoing criminal conduct, first-degree theft and felonious misconduct in office.
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. contractor died Wednesday when at least 10 rockets slammed into an air base housing U.S. and other coalition troops in western Iraq, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the contractor “suffered a cardiac episode while sheltering” and died shortly afterward. He said there were no service members injured
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A 37-year-old Houston woman is being accused of buying dozens of luxury items using CARES Act money. The Justice Department indicted 37-year-old LaDonna Wiggins with bank fraud, making a false statement to a bank and money laundering. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, Wiggins
Continue Reading (CNN) — Mientras el presidente de EE.UU., Joe Biden, insta a los demócratas a permanecer unidos contra los obstáculos que puedan surgir en la maratónica votación a finales de esta semana, los republicanos se están preparando para hacer que las últimas horas de los esfuerzos demócratas para aprobar su paquete de ayuda por covid-19 sean
Continue Reading (CNN) — El Aeropuerto Internacional de Daytona Beach ha sido evacuado debido a una amenaza de bomba, según un tuit del Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Volusia. El aeropuerto también tuiteó que todos los vuelos entrantes se han desviado y los pasajeros deben comunicarse con sus aerolíneas para obtener información actualizada sobre vuelos. La
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WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said, a major concession to moderates as party leaders prepared to move their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the Senate. The Covid-19 relief measure Senate Democrats planned
Continue Reading (CNN) — Un tribunal francés condenó el lunes al expresidente de Francia Nicolas Sarkozy a tres años de prisión por corrupción y tráfico de influencias, pero suspendió dos años la sentencia. Nicolas Sarkozy fue presidente de 2007 a 2012 y fue declarado culpable de intentar obtener ilegalmente información de un magistrado de alto rango en
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (The Missoulian) — The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating whether a woman was driving drunk when her young son died in a car crash in February. Brecken Beard, 10, of Florence, died Feb. 15 while riding in the front passenger seat of his mom’s white Mazda.
Continue Reading By now it’s well known that Facebook has a misinformation problem. The company has tried to address it in various ways, from labeling false claims to reducing its visibility in users’ feeds. But a new study from researchers at New York University finds that not all misinformation on Facebook is created equal when you factor
Continue Reading The winter storm that left much of the nation covered in snow and ice last month also caused gun sales to cool down a bit after heating up in January following the Capitol Hill insurrection. Gun retailers across the country still managed to sell more firearms last month than in any February since 2016, according
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AUSTIN, Texas — CVS Pharmacy is now offering Covid-19 vaccines to teachers, daycare and preschool workers in Texas. The pharmacy was previously only offering appointments to essential workers, people 65 years and older, or those 16+ with chronic medical conditions. The news comes one day after President Joe Biden directed states to start prioritizing teachers
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