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New York City middle schools reopen for in-person classes as Covid-19 surge fades

February 25, 2021 8:54 AM CNN Newsource

New York City middle schools reopened for in-person classes on Thursday as a surge of coronavirus cases that had shut schools in November continued to fade. This is the second such reopening for middle schools in New York City, the nation’s largest school district. Schools were first closed in March 2020 when the pandemic began,

Zillow will now make cash offers for homes based on its ‘Zestimates’

February 25, 2021 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

Zillow is no longer just an online platform for browsing available homes or for creeping on the value of your neighbor’s house. In recent years, the company has also begun actually buying, fixing up and selling homes itself through a new division called Zillow Offers — a major shift in its business model. On Thursday,

Costco raises its minimum wage above its competitors

February 25, 2021 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy. Costco has around 180,000 US employees, and 90% of them work hourly. It will hike its minimum wage to $16 beginning next week, chief

Tiger Woods tiene un camino largo e incierto por delante después de un accidente automovilístico, dice un médico de emergencias

February 25, 2021 8:24 AM CNN Newsource

Los Ángeles (CNN) — Incluso después de su cirugía de emergencia, el camino hacia la recuperación es largo e incierto para la leyenda del golf, Tiger Woods, luego de su accidente automovilístico en California. «Él aún se encuentra en esa fase grave en la que es posible que todavía tengan mucho trabajo por hacer en

Cayce Williams, Elgin man convicted in toddler’s 1997 murder, to be released from prison early

February 25, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WLS) — A heartbroken mother is questioning why the man who killed her 20-month-old daughter is about to become a free man. Margaret ‘Gretta’ Morgan said her 20-month-old daughter Quortney Kley was just learning to speak and develop her personality when she was murdered and sexually assaulted

Trump’s tax returns turned over to NY district attorney

February 25, 2021 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

NEW YORK, NY — Tax records that former President Donald Trump tried to keep secret for years are now in the hands of the New York district attorney. Prosecutors obtained the records on Monday, just hours after the US Supreme Court denied Trump’s last-ditch effort to keep the records private, a spokesperson for the district

Tiger Woods tiene un camino largo e incierto por delante después de un accidente automovilístico, dice un médico de emergencia

February 25, 2021 7:49 AM CNN Newsource

Los Ángeles (CNN) — Incluso después de su cirugía de emergencia, el camino hacia la recuperación es largo e incierto para la leyenda del golf Tiger Woods, luego de su accidente automovilístico en California. «Él todavía se encuentra en esa fase grave en la que es posible que todavía tengan mucho trabajo por hacer en

Apple mini stores are coming to some Targets

February 25, 2021 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

Call it a Mac mini: Target is opening scaled-down versions of Apple stores at some of its US outlets this year, furthering the two companies’ relationship. Target said an “enhanced Apple shopping experience” is rolling out to 17 stores in the coming months, with redesigned sections that include new lighting and displays for shoppers to

Residents drive hours to rural counties where vaccine doses go unused

February 25, 2021 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — Hundreds of thousands of people in the current tiers are scrambling to find vaccines and some are driving half way across the state where there are surpluses. Missouri’s governor is expected to make an announcement about moving to the next phase in the state’s

Man is charged with murder for death of 18-year-old

February 25, 2021 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Kansas City, Missouri (KCTV ) — A man is now charged with first degree murder for the death of an 18-year-old Kansas City woman who disappeared on Valentine’s Day three years ago. A mushroom hunter found Vernece Brown’s remains in rural Cass County in April of 2018 near

First responders rescue man trapped in grain bin

February 25, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Shepherd, Michigan (WNEM ) — Police in Shepherd are commending the work of some local firefighters who rescued a man trapped in a grain bin. Just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, Shepherd police officers responded to a call about a man trapped inside a grain bin

Garth Brooks announces he is Covid-19 negative as wife Trisha Yearwood tests positive

February 25, 2021 7:26 AM CNN Newsource

While country legend Garth Brooks has tested negative for Covid-19, his wife Trisha Yearwood has contracted the virus. Brooks announced Wednesday that the couple have been quarantining together at home in Tennessee after a member of their team tested positive for the virus. “The Queen and I have now tested twice,” Brooks said. “Officially, she’s

‘Coming 2 America’ turned Rick Ross’ Georgia mansion into a Zamunda palace

February 25, 2021 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

When audiences see Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem, prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, living in his enormous palace, they’ll probably not realize it’s actually an Atlanta, Georgia home that belongs to rapper Rick Ross. Both Murphy and his employee/friend Semmi, played by Arsenio Hall, sat down for an interview with The New York

American Politician Plane Fatalities Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

This is a list of prominent American politicians killed in plane crashes. May 1, 1928 – New York Rep. Thaddeus C. Sweet (R). Sweet is killed in an airplane accident in Broome County, New York. October 28, 1947 – Oregon Governor Earl Snell (R). Snell dies in a plane crash during stormy weather near Klamath

Tom Vilsack Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1950 Birth place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Full name: Thomas James Vilsack Father: Bud Vilsack Mother: Dolly Vilsack Marriage: Christie (Bell) Vilsack (1973-present) Children: Jess and Doug Education: Hamilton College, B.A., 1972; Albany Law School J.D., 1975 Other Facts

StormTRACK Weather: Cooler air east, warm and windy afternoon

February 25, 2021 7:17 AM Nichole Gomez

A cold front will push into our eastern areas this afternoon cooling temperatures down a few degrees. The light winds we’re experiencing Thursday morning will increase this afternoon expect gusts around 35 mph. Temperatures will run above average and it will be another dry day.

1965 Selma to Montgomery March Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:15 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some background information about the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March in Alabama. Facts Throughout March of 1965, a group of demonstrators faced violence as they attempted to march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand the right to vote for black people. One of the pivotal days was March 7, when 17 people

A glimmer of hope: ‘Only’ 730,000 Americans filed for jobless claims last week

February 25, 2021 7:15 AM CNN

Another 730,000 American workers filed for first-time unemployment benefits, adjusted for seasonal swings, last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That was far fewer than economists had predicted, and a massive 111,000-claim drop from the prior week’s number of applications. The decline was mostly due to sharp drops in applications filed in California and Ohio.

Rick Perry Fast Facts

February 25, 2021 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of Energy and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. Personal Birth date: March 4, 1950 Birth place: Paint Creek, Texas Birth name: James Richard Perry Father: Joseph Ray Perry, a farmer Mother: Amelia (Holt) Perry Marriage: Anita (Thigpen) Perry (November 6, 1982-present) Children: Sydney and

Police say man crossing Border Highway died after being struck by 2 cars

February 25, 2021 6:52 AM Mauricio Casillas, Jim Parker

UPDATE, Feb. 26: El Paso police said Friday that a man struck along the Border Highway a day prior was actually hit by two cars and had died from his injuries. The man’s identity was not released as police said they were still in the process of notifying his family. A police incident report released

When a woman lost her wallet in a store, a good Samaritan drove to her home to return it

February 25, 2021 6:49 AM CNN

Debra Crosby entered panic mode when she reached the cash register at Walmart and realized her wallet was missing. The science teacher from Yulee, Florida, said she was shopping for Easter decorations last Saturday when she discovered her wallet was gone. “It was a Saturday the lines were long and people were looking impatient,” Crosby

Miscalculating Sinema and Manchin could end up costing Biden

February 25, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

The message emblazoned on the bright pink sweater Sen. Kyrsten Sinema wore presiding over the Senate this week may not have been intended specifically for the White House, but the words could still offer fair warning to the West Wing. “DANGEROUS CREATURE,” the Arizona Democrat’s sweater blared in all-capital letters. The sartorial choice might have

Están bajando los casos y muertes por covid-19 en el mundo: estas son las posibles razones

February 25, 2021 6:19 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — Los contagios globales de coronavirus cayeron un 11% en la semana antes del 21 de febrero. Es la sexta semana consecutiva que bajan los casos de covid-19. Esto según datos de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Además, según la OMS hay una caída del 20% en las muertes esta semana. Muchos

North Carolina woman is accused of using her $149,000 Covid-19 relief loan for shopping sprees

February 25, 2021 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

As millions struggle to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic, the last purchases on most minds are Louis Vuitton and diamonds. But in a state facing a 6.5% unemployment rate last August, one North Carolina woman allegedly used a $149,000 Covid-19 relief loan to purchase items at businesses including Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, IKEA

Coronavirus can survive on some fabrics for 72 hours in a lab, study finds

February 25, 2021 6:09 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A new study has found that the novel coronavirus can survive on some forms of fabric and transmit to other surfaces for up to 72 hours in a laboratory setting. The study, conducted by researchers at the De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester,

Going maskless is a key factor in Covid-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say

February 25, 2021 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of Covid-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports published by the US Centers for Disease and Prevention. The two studies, published Wednesday, linked Covid-19 outbreaks over the summer to exercise facilities in Chicago and Honolulu. In the Chicago report, 60%

Victoria’s Secret is closing up to 50 more stores this year

February 25, 2021 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

Victoria’s Secret is continuing to shrink its store count. Its parent company L Brands announced that it plans to permanently close between 30 to 50 stores in the United States and Canada this year. The reduction comes after it closed 241 stores in 2020, leaving it with 848 stores across the two countries. This time

PepsiCo knows everyone is drinking cocktails at home. So it’s launching a booze mixer

February 25, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

PepsiCo isn’t joining the hard seltzer trend just yet. But it wants to be part of your at-home cocktail experience with a new line of mixers. Neon Zebra, which launches on March 1, comes in four non-alcoholic flavors: citrus-flavored Margarita mix, strawbery-lime-flavored Strawberry Daiquiri mix, lime-mint-flavored Mojito mix and a lemon-flavored Whiskey Sour mix. Each

That didn’t take long. Manic markets are back again

February 25, 2021 5:55 AM CNN Newsource

After a quick bout of nerves, Wall Street is ready to restart the party. What’s happening: In testimony before Congress this week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured lawmakers that the central bank doesn’t plan to raise interest rates or taper bond purchases any time soon. His remarks allowed investors to brush aside their recent

Pennsylvania GOP meeting ends with no resolution on whether to censure Toomey

February 25, 2021 5:39 AM CNN Newsource

A Pennsylvania Republican state committee meeting Wednesday night concluded with no resolution on whether to censure Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Pat Toomey over his impeachment vote to convict former President Donald Trump. A source on the meeting’s Zoom call told CNN that the more than four-hour meeting was hobbled by technical problems counting votes, and it’s

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