Month: February 2021
Macy’s made money for the first time in the pandemic
The pandemic has slammed Macy’s and other department stores. But signs of a recovery are beginning to emerge. Macy’s said Tuesday that it turned a profit for the first time in the pandemic, making $160 million during the 13 weeks ending on January 30, down from $340 million during the same stretch a year ago.
Continue ReadingWhat the Supreme Court ruling means for Manhattan DA’s Trump criminal investigation
After 17 months and two trips to the US Supreme Court, the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business has received a significant boost with investigators now able to pour over Trump’s tax returns and financial records. The district attorney’s office, led by Cyrus Vance, is expected to have access to
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Inside a ‘Patriot Party’ rally where Trump loyalists search for a path forward
The “Patriot Party” is somewhere between a meme and a movement of Trump loyalists. The idea and, perhaps just as important, the logo, have been circulating on social media since last summer. But after the Capitol riot and swearing-in of President Joe Biden, Patriot Party groups have formed and multiplied, mostly on Telegram, where they
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5 ways you can help those facing homelessness in the cold
Plummeting temperatures are forcing people indoors seeking warmth. But for those who call city streets home, heading inside is not always a realistic option. Homelessness across the US is reaching record highs, due to the economic impact of coronavirus. And as shelters deal with increased occupancy, the pandemic also poses immense safety challenges to people
Continue ReadingElon Musk, Bill Gates and Janet Yellen are sending bitcoin tumbling
Bitcoin’s roller coaster ride continues. The top cryptocurrency surged to a new all-time high above $58,000 on Sunday but fell to just above $46,000 in early trading Tuesday morning. The move followed skeptical comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Prices stabilized around $48,000 in early trading
Continue ReadingErling Braut Haaland: The making of football’s ‘humble’ superstar
Alfe Ingve Berntsen remembers the first time he laid eyes on this scrawny kid with an appetite for goals. It was 2005 and Berntsen was coaching the youth teams at Norwegian club Bryne FK when a five-year-old Erling Haaland first walked through the door. “We saw immediately he was something special,” Berntsen recalls. These days,
Continue ReadingHaaland expected to face contentious confirmation hearing over Interior nomination
President Joe Biden’s Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland is expected to face a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday in front of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The Democratic congresswoman from New Mexico is a historic pick and would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary if confirmed by the Senate. But Democrats and White
Continue ReadingREAD: Testimony from police and former officials on Capitol riot
Current and former officials are breaking their silence about security failures during the US Capitol attack. Read their opening statements:
Continue Reading8 ways to fall back asleep after waking in the night
It could be nature’s call, the pitter-patter of little feet (No, honey, it’s not daytime yet, go back to bed) or a squirrel scampering loudly across the roof over your bedroom — and suddenly you are awake. Very awake. Then before you know it, your mind is flooded with things you forgot to do, worries
Continue ReadingFact check: Breaking down Joe Biden’s first month of claims
President Joe Biden was more consistently factual in his first month in office than his predecessor ever was in office. But Biden was not perfect himself. Biden was not remotely comparable to former President Donald Trump in either the quantity of his false claims or in the magnitude. He did, however, make some inaccurate comments,
Continue Reading Home renovations boom during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT ) — Home remodeling has become more popular during the pandemic. Oscar Miranda said he’s currently working on some of his rental properties. “So, we’re taking off all the old floors and replacing them with the new vinyl floor,” he said. Joe Teeples visited a
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‘Superman & Lois’ flies back to the Man of Steel’s ‘Smallville’ roots
“Superman & Lois” was plucked from the ribs of the current crop of the CW’s DC superhero dramas, but its strongest connection is to an earlier series, the long-running “Smallville.” Adding a family/coming-of-age component to the Man of Steel’s mythology, the show cleverly ties into the deep roots of the franchise, at least initially proving
Continue ReadingFormer US Capitol Police chief to say intelligence didn’t point to a riot on January 6
Former US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund will tell lawmakers Tuesday that law enforcement was prepared for the January 6 US Capitol riots based on the intelligence it had but that intelligence did not suggest a violent, coordinated attack, which overwhelmed their forces that day. “The breach of the United States Capitol was not the
Continue Reading Schools try to eliminate hunger for students
Click here for updates on this story Flint, Michigan (WNEM) — It was a chilly February morning at Hamady High School in Flint when Jason Hightower waited in line. “Certain stuff we don’t get,” Hightower said. “And with the pandemic, it’s a lot that we don’t get out as much and it helps a lot
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Merrick Garland draws sharp contrast with William Barr by saying ‘it is plain to me’ that systemic racism exists in US
Judge Merrick Garland was asked to define systemic racism, implicit bias and racism during the first day of his Senate confirmation hearing on Monday, and his answers laid out a stark contrast with the last Senate-confirmed attorney general from the Trump administration. “I think it is plain to me that there is discrimination and widespread
Continue Reading Coyote population doubled in the last year; more being spotted around St. Louis area
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis, Missouri (KMOV) — More coyotes are being spotted in the St. Louis area. A local animal expert said the coyote population doubled in the last year and with no main predators, that trend is expected to continue. Just in the last month, about 10 coyotes were
Continue ReadingViajar a México durante la pandemia de covid-19: lo que debes saber antes de ir
Nota del editor: Los casos de coronavirus siguen siendo altos en todo el mundo. Los funcionarios de salud advierten que viajar aumenta las posibilidades de contraer y propagar el virus. Quedarse en casa es la mejor manera de detener la transmisión. A continuación, encontrarás información sobre lo que debes saber si aún planeas viajar, actualizada
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