McKinsey to pay nearly $600 million in settlements over its work with opioid companies
McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, will pay nearly $600 million in multiple settlements over its work…
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Super Bowl LV will be a bonanza for gambling companies
The Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers? We don’t know who will win Super Bowl LV. But the big sports betting and fantasy firms are…
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A man who was trying to get his SUV unstuck from a snowbank was killed when the vehicle caught fire
A man who was attempting to get his SUV out of a snowbank in New Jersey was killed after his vehicle caught fire, authorities said. The Little Ferry…
Continue Reading Ford posts strong results, promises big bet on electric and self-driving cars
Ford reported surprisingly good financial results at the end of a tough year, and said it was increasing its commitment to vehicles of the future…
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Johnson & Johnson pide a la FDA que autorice su vacuna contra el covid-19
(CNN) — Johnson & Johnson solicitó oficialmente el jueves a la Administración de Medicinas y Alimentos de EE.UU. una autorización de uso de…
Continue Reading Florida police are searching for a suspect who stole a car carrying Covid-19 vaccine
Police in Plant City, Florida, are searching for a person they say stole a car containing vials of Covid-19 vaccine. In a post on Facebook,…
Continue Reading A Utah theme park is suing Taylor Swift over ‘Evermore’ album title
Utah’s Evermore Park has filed a federal lawsuit against Taylor Swift claiming the title of her latest album infringes on the theme…
Continue Reading Por qué The Lancet considera eficaz la vacuna Sputnik V de Rusia
(CNN Español) — La vacuna contra el coronavirus Sputnik V de Rusia tiene un 91,6% de efectividad para prevenir el covid-19 sintomático y 100%…
Continue Reading Familiares y miembros de la oposición denuncian detención de 2 dirigentes estudiantiles en Masaya y León, Nicaragua
(CNN Español) –– Dos dirigentes de la opositora Alianza Universitaria Nicaragüense (AUN) fueron detenidos este jueves por fuerzas del gobierno,…
Continue Reading Two Google employees quit over AI researcher Timnit Gebru’s exit
Two Google engineers have resigned from the tech giant, citing the departure late last year of prominent Black artificial intelligence researcher…
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Roger Goodell: There were ‘some anxious days’ on handling Covid-19 during the NFL season
Back in the spring, no one was sure what an NFL season would look like with the coronavirus pandemic. Could it be pulled off? The virus led to…
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2 fugitive brothers arrested near Dallas for murder of 27-year-old El Pasoan last year
UPDATE, Feb. 4: El Paso police announced the arrests Thursday of two brothers wanted in the murder of another El Paso man last year. 24 –year old…
Continue Reading Pay It Forward recognizes a local church that just keeps on giving
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — For more than a decade, a Davenport church has been…
Continue Reading I was a member of a cult. Here’s how to bring QAnon believers back to reality
One of the indelible images from the January 6 invasion of the US Capitol is of Jacob Chansley dressed in horns, a bearskin headdress, red, white and…
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Trump rejects testifying under oath at Senate impeachment trial
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Democrats on Thursday asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging the former…
Continue Reading Horse tranquilizer is hitting the U.S. as a dangerous street drug
A new and dangerous street drug is emerging in the US. It’s called xylazine, though it’s better known by its street name,…
Continue Reading Andre Hill’s family is relieved that the ex-officer who killed him is indicted. But they’re not satisfied yet
When Andre Hill’s family learned the former Ohio police officer who killed him will face charges, they knew it was too early to celebrate.…
Continue Reading Disproportionate number of current and former military personnel arrested in Capitol attack, CNN analysis shows
Active military personnel and veterans are over-represented among the first 150 people to be arrested and have records released for federal offenses…
Continue Reading Prosecutors ask for Kyle Rittenhouse arrest warrant after questions over current address
Wisconsin prosecutors are asking for an arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse, alleging he no longer lives at the address listed with the court and…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Man exposed himself to woman at laundromat, then inappropriately touched teen
Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — A 40-year-old man is accused of inappropriately…
Continue Reading Oregon State receives anonymous $50M donation for Reser Stadium renovation project
Click here for updates on this story CORVALLIS, Oregon (KPTV) — A $50 million donation from an anonymous donor will…
Continue Reading JCSO: 8 year old girl hit by car while at bus stop
Click here for updates on this story VANCLEAVE, Mississippi (WALA) — An 8 year old Vancleave girl is now recovering…
Continue Reading Woman gives birth in parking lot – then delivers a surprise second baby 20 minutes later
Click here for updates on this story Rigby, Idaho (East Idaho News) — Katie Clay knew she was expecting a baby but had…
Continue Reading Tammy Daybell’s autopsy is complete
Click here for updates on this story St. Anthony, Idaho (East Idaho News) — The autopsy for Tammy Daybell is finished…
Continue Reading 14-year-old arrested for bringing gun to school
Click here for updates on this story BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — A 14-year-old was arrested at Bentonville High…
Continue Reading Man will serve more than 15 years in prison for sexually abusing 4 girls while running orphanage in Kenya
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Lancaster County man will serve more…
Continue Reading Nebraska, Iowa to see payments from McKinsey opioid settlement
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — Nebraska and Iowa are to see a cut of a nearly $600…
Continue Reading Rihanna’s call to support Indian farmers quickly embraced by other celebrities
Rihanna’s advocacy for farmers in India has caught the attention of many around the world, including the Indian government. On Tuesday, the…
Continue Reading US Marshal was shot while trying to arrest Baltimore man wanted for shooting at police
A US Marshal was shot and seriously injured Thursday in Baltimore while trying to arrest a fugitive who shot at police last weekend, law enforcement…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine rollout puts a spotlight on unequal internet access
In January 2020, members of Congress held a hearing to discuss the importance of digital literacy and closing the digital divide, or who has access…
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