5 things to know for December 16: Pandemic, transition, government hack, El Salvador, Hungary
The pandemic isn’t getting any better, and if you’re rethinking those holiday plans you’ve made, plenty of airlines and hotel…
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Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release from jail on a proposed $28.5 million bail package
Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of being an accomplice to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, is asking to be released on a proposed $28.5 million…
Continue Reading The world’s most vulnerable face conflict, Covid-19 and climate change in 2021, report says
Optimism about 2021 is emerging in wealthier corners of the world, with both the United States and the United Kingdom beginning Covid-19 vaccinations…
Continue Reading A 107-year-old Minnesota woman beats Covid-19
Tillie Dybing is a survivor. At the age of 107, the Minnesota woman recently beat Covid-19 after being diagnosed this fall, according to officials at…
Continue Reading How QAnon’s lies are hijacking the national conversation
It started with a Tweet from a QAnon supporter at 2:09 in the morning: #SubpoenaObama. Though devoid of context, the cryptic message made sense to…
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First came news of a vaccine. Now come the scams.
The newly-approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is slowly making its way across the US. But those eagerly waiting their turn need to beware of dangerous…
Continue Reading Utah university board votes to drop ‘Dixie’ from name after recent grads worried it affected job prospects
Dixie State University in Utah is considering a name change after a recent study found the school’s name had negative connotations and affected…
Continue Reading California activates ‘mass fatality’ program over rising Covid-19 infections, buys more body bags
The day after California began its Covid-19 vaccination rollout, the state activated its “mass fatality” program, including the purchase…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine stickers could encourage people to get vaccinated
Could wearing a Covid-19 vaccine sticker after you get vaccinated really encourage other people to do the same? Experts and the US Centers for…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is killing his Michigan bowling alley so he wrote this emotional ‘obituary’
“She is dying. Something is killing her and she is being told that she needs to be sacrificed. Her death will save lives.” So wrote…
Continue Reading As she was getting the Covid-19 vaccine, this doctor found out she’d lost her 27th patient to the virus
Dr. Valerie Briones-Pryor was among the first in Kentucky to receive the new Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine Monday, but she describes the moment as…
Continue Reading Giannis Antetokounmpo signs largest deal in NBA history with Milwaukee Bucks
The city of Milwaukee can now breathe a sigh of relief. NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to sign a five-year contract extension with the…
Continue Reading Santa and Mrs. Claus mingled with dozens of kids in a Georgia town. Then the pair tested positive for Covid
Dozens of children spent time with Santa and Mrs. Claus during an annual Christmas tradition in a small town in southern Georgia. Now officials in…
Continue Reading Hayabusa2 mission confirms return of an asteroid sample, including gas, to Earth
The Hayabusa2 mission successfully collected a sample from a near-Earth asteroid and returned it to Earth — as well as the first gas sample…
Continue Reading YouTuber Jake Paul offers UFC fighter Conor McGregor $50 million to box him
YouTuber Jake Paul is trying to capitalize on his initial success in the boxing ring by challenging former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Channeling…
Continue Reading A 2-year-old was abandoned at a Goodwill with a note and a bag of clothes
One suspect is in custody after a 2-year-old boy was dropped off at a Southaven, Mississippi, Goodwill store with nothing but a bag of clothes and a…
Continue Reading Ann Reinking, Broadway star who played Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago,’ dies at 71
Ann Reinking, the Broadway star who played Roxie Hart in the musical “Chicago,” has died, her manager Lee Gross confirmed to CNN in an…
Continue Reading The Atlanta Braves want to help preserve the native Cherokee language
Professional sports teams have long been scrutinized for their use of Native American culture and imagery. In response to renewed discussions about…
Continue Reading It’s not just doctors and nurses who are getting the first vaccines. Some housekeeping staff are at the top of the list
The first Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines are here, but it’s not just doctors and nurses who are getting them first. At the VA Bedford…
Continue Reading U.S. Marshal says it was ‘premature’ for him to say Casey Goodson Jr. shooting appeared ‘justified’
The US Marshal who initially asserted a deputy’s fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. appeared “justified” said his statement was…
Continue Reading A man played the same numbers on the same day on 160 lottery tickets. He won $800,000
Sometimes you just gotta go with a feeling. Kwame Cross bought 160 tickets this month for a Virginia Lottery Pick 4 game. And he played exactly the…
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Cleveland’s plans to drop ‘Indians’ from team name is a welcome change but it’s long overdue, Native Americans say
A Major League Baseball team’s decision to remove “Indians” from its name is being hailed as historic, but Native American advocacy…
Continue Reading The pandemic has destroyed friendships and divided families
Abby Mahler ended a childhood friendship in the comments of one of her Instagram posts. “You do not get to like this post with (the) amount of…
Continue Reading How a homeless man found his way and now feeds hundreds a day
Anthony Delgado got dropped off at a train station in Doraville, Georgia, after an argument with his cousin. That’s when he began his journey…
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FDA says Moderna’s vaccine is effective, safe; 2nd virus shot may be authorized this week
WASHINGTON, DC — Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are set to begin vaccinating their workers Tuesday as federal regulators issued a positive review of…
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Man arrested after toddler abandoned at Goodwill store with change of clothes and a note
SOUTHAVEN Mississippi — Police said a suspect was in custody after a 2-year-old boy was found abandoned at a Goodwill store on Monday. Southaven…
Continue Reading This 74-year-old grandmother just graduated from college alongside her granddaughter
It’s never too late to get a college diploma. And 74-year-old Pat Ormond is living proof of this. She received a bachelor’s degree in…
Continue Reading ICU nurse in New York among the first people in the US to get authorized coronavirus vaccine
A critical care nurse was the first person in New York and among the first people in the United States to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine…
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2nd annual ‘Kickoff To Christmas’ raises money for families in need
Click here for updates on this story COAL VALLEY, IL (WQAD) — Stephaine and Toney Genova are used to going all out on…
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