Local musicians also hit by health crisis
Click here for updates on this story LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. (WNEP) — It’s a tough time to be a musician. Local…
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The recession is much worse than the IMF expected and the hit to jobs ‘catastrophic’
The International Monetary Fund has slashed its global economic forecasts for 2020, saying the coronavirus pandemic is causing a much steeper…
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An Asian dating website has removed an option that asked users to specify their skin tone
Popular Asian matchmaking website Shaadi.com has removed its skin tone filter following an online backlash. The backlash was brought about by three…
Continue Reading Read the powerful letter this high school student wrote on why she won’t wear the name of her school — Robert E. Lee — on her jersey
Trude Lamb, an incoming high school sophomore, has won countless medals for her school’s cross country team. But with each victory and…
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Statues toppled and state senator in an ambulance after overnight protests in Madison, Wisconsin
Protests in Madison, Wisconsin, over a man’s arrest resulted in toppled statues and a state senator in an ambulance. Devonere Johnson, a Black…
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One year on, Marta’s emotional World Cup speech resonates even more
“Women’s football depends on you to survive.” With tears in her eyes, Marta, arguably the greatest ever women’s soccer…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 24: Coronavirus, Justice Department, NASCAR, Mexico, Canada
If you’ve been losing sleep lately over fireworks every night, it’s not just you. There’s a sudden wave of fireworks exploding in…
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Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour event
Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus following an exhibition event he organized in Croatia. The Adria Tour, which took place in Zadar…
Continue Reading North Korea suspends plans for increased military pressure against the South
North Korea has suspended plans to increase military pressure against South Korea, after weeks of rapidly deteriorating ties which included blowing…
Continue Reading The country where hundreds of thousands of people haven’t heard of Covid-19
Hundreds of thousands of people trapped near fierce fighting in Myanmar’s far west may know nothing of Covid-19 thanks to a yearlong internet…
Continue Reading Black Lives Matter protests have not led to a spike in coronavirus cases, research says
Despite warnings from public health officials, new research suggests Black Lives Matter protests across the country have not led to a jump in…
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Empathy is both a trait and a skill. Here’s how to strengthen it
Having empathy for other people goes a long way in fostering strong relationships. In fact, empathy is a fundamental building block for conflict…
Continue Reading Some cyberbullies show signs of PTSD, according to a UK study
Cyberbullying is linked to a variety of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, not only in victims but cyberbullies as well, according to a new…
Continue Reading Should you take a dietary supplement to prevent disease?
If you’ve been more concerned about your health lately, you might be wondering if taking a nutrition supplement containing vitamins, minerals…
Continue Reading New York father whose 1-year-old twins died after being left in hot car is sentenced to conditional discharge
The father of 1-year-old twins who died when he left them in a hot car while he was at work has been sentenced after pleading guilty. “These…
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Pair manages to avoid drowning in water along Border Highway; 1 escapes, another hurt
EL PASO, Texas — Two people seen in the water along the Border Highway late Tuesday night managed to escape with their lives. Fire department water…
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UNC Charlotte unveils new pickax logo that looks similar to UTEP
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Another school playing in Conference USA alongside the UTEP Miners has unveiled a new athletic logo that some say is a…
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U.S. Army suspects ‘foul play’ in Fort Hood soldier’s disappearance
KILLEEN, Texas — Investigators are suspecting foul play in the disappearance of a Texas soldier who has been missing for two months, according to a…
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An 8-year-old girl, her mother and her grandfather drown in their new home’s swimming pool
An 8-year-old girl, her mother and grandfather found dead in the pool of their New Jersey home died as a result of accidental drowning, the medical…
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NMSU, ExxonMobil to partner on produced water research
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil to coordinate research focused on wastewater produced…
Continue Reading Baseball is back. MLB says 60-game season will start July 23 or 24
Major League Baseball has announced the 2020 regular season will open approximately one month from now, on July 23 or 24. “Major League…
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‘People are dying alone’: Las Cruces city councilman loses uncle to Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing his uncle to Covid-19, a Las Cruces city councilman is urging the public to wear masks and prevent the loss of…
Continue Reading West Virginia University places assistant football coach on leave after allegations of mistreatment
A West Virginia University football assistant coach has been put on leave after allegations of mistreatment by safety Kerry Martin Jr., the…
Continue Reading 16-year-old boy goes into cardiac arrest and dies after staff at residential facility restrain him, lawsuit says
A 16-year-old Michigan boy went into cardiac arrest and died after several staff members of the residential treatment facility he stayed at…
Continue Reading Disciplinary record of ex-officer who held Eric Garner in chokehold is finally released
A review of newly obtained disciplinary records of the former police officer who held Eric Garner in a chokehold before he died shows the officer had…
Continue Reading It’s not just you — there’s a sudden wave of fireworks exploding in cities across the US
The Fourth of July is still over a week away, but in many cities, it’s already arrived. From New York to San Francisco, the skies light up…
Continue Reading Couple’s engagement encourages single mother battling pancreatic cancer
Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis, MN (WCCO) — COVID-19 concerns couldn’t keep a local couple from…
Continue Reading New mural pays tribute to hospital workers during coronavirus lockdown
Click here for updates on this story San Francisco, CA (KPIX) — Work started Monday on a new mural in San Francisco…
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