See ‘ring of fire’ eclipse light up the sky
People in the Northern Hemisphere were able to watch as the moon partially blocked out the sun to create a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. CNN’s Allison Chinchar has more.
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Fire crews begin containing ‘Gold Fire’ near Millerton Lake
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KFSN) — CAL FIRE crews are working overnight to fully contain a fire that broke out near Millerton Lake Wednesday afternoon. Fire officials said the fire was burning near Fine Gold Recreation Area. More than 100 firefighters, four air tankers and two helicopters worked to
Continue Reading Ga. nonprofit receives $17 million grant to address the affordable housing crisis in metro Atlanta
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — As Georgians work to get back to normal following the pandemic, many in metro Atlanta are experiencing another obstacle: the lack of affordable housing. To alleviate the housing problem, Housing and Urban Development allocated over $17 million to Georgia through the nation’s Housing Trust Fund
Continue ReadingCan indoor concerts ever be safe again?
Employees are headed back into the office, children are going to summer camp. The post-pandemic daily routine may soon look like 2019. But what about the pure joy of singing along to a favorite artist, packed closely in a sea of thousands of fans? When will live music return? A Tuesday night sunset concert at
Continue ReadingA link between Covid-19 vaccination and a cardiac illness may be getting clearer
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say there has been a higher-than-expected number of cases of a heart ailment among young people, most often males, who’ve recently received their second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. The CDC says the reports of the ailment are “rare” and that
Continue Reading Mohamed ElBaradei Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Mohamed ElBaradei, former director general of the IAEA and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1942 Birth place: Cairo, Egypt Birth name: Mohamed Mostafa ElBaradei Father: Mostafa ElBaradei, an attorney Mother: Aida (Hegazi) ElBaradei Marriage: Aida (Elkachef) ElBaradei Children: Laila and Mostafa Education: University
Continue Reading Statue of Liberty Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Statue of Liberty. Facts The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France to commemorate 100 years of Franco-American friendship. The statue also commemorates the centennial of America’s independence. The statue is formally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World.” It was sculpted by
Continue ReadingWork can wait. Your mental health can’t. How to make the most of a break
Deciding to take time off of work isn’t easy. Taking a leave of absence for mental health reasons is even harder. Making the choice to step back for your mental wellbeing when you happen to be the youngest member of Britain’s Parliament? That’s an especially bold and brave decision. In late May, 24-year-old Nadia Whittome
Continue ReadingThis 90-second deep breathing exercise will help relieve stress
Dana Santas, a professional sports mind-body coach known as the Mobility Maker, shares a short, deep breathing exercise to help you relieve stress and lower blood pressure.
Continue Reading Driver in crash that killed 5 cyclists south of Las Vegas sentenced to 16 years
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — A district court judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence for the box truck driver in a crash that killed five cyclists last year on the U.S. 95 near Searchlight. Judge Bita Yeager sentenced Jordan Barson to an aggregate 16 to 40 years
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Ronald Reagan Elementary teacher is June ‘One Class At A Time’ winner
Congratulations to Michelle Veliz of Ronald Reagan Elementary School! She is the “One Class At A Time” award winner for the month of June. Veliz said she plans on spending the prize money on botballs for her coding classes with 4th and 5th graders. The $500 award is made possible by Walter Clark Legal Group.
Continue Reading Man charged in Near West Side hit-and-run that left girl, 1, dead, Chicago police say
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WLS) — A 35-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on the Near West Side that left a baby girl dead last month. Damien Davis faces charges of reckless homicide with a motor vehicle, driving on a revoked license, speeding
Continue Reading Vacationers describe efforts to rescue drowning man
Click here for updates on this story FORT MORGAN, Alabama (WALA) — It wasn’t for a lack of effort that a man from north Alabama died Wednesday after getting swept up in a stiff current. Numerous people who were on the beach said they tried to help him. “We had multiple people, multiple volunteers,” said
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‘Gossip Girl’ reboot trailer is here to talk about
Welcome new generation of rich kids for us to obsess about. HBO Max (which shares CNN’s parent company) has released a trailer for the “Gossip Girl” reboot. The teen drama ran on The CW from 2007 to 2012 and helped make big stars of some of the cast, including Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. The
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Update on Andaz Hotel in Palm Springs: Hall Group to partner with Hyatt to complete project by 2022
The Hall Group, which had acquired the Andaz Hotel Project in downtown Palm Springs, announced on Wednesday night that they will be partnering with Hyatt to complete the project. Don Braun, the President of the Hall Group, made the announcement at the Palm Springs Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday night. “We will associate with the
Continue Reading Disease that can kill beech trees now widespread in Connecticut
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A disease that can kill trees within several years of detection is now considered to be widespread in Connecticut. Beech Leaf Disease, which impacts American, European and Oriental beech trees, was first detected in lower Fairfield County back in 2019. According to the
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UPDATE: Gene Autry back open following overnight closure
UPDATE: 2:24 p.m. Gene Autry is back open, police announced Thursday afternoon.- Palm Springs Police again closed Gene Autry Trail through the Whitewater Wash at 12:00 a.m. Thursday due to blowing sand and low visibility. This was the second closure between Salvia Road and East Via Escuela this week. Motorists were being detoured away from
Continue Reading NOAA prepares to relocate Hawaiian Monk seal pup from Kaimana Beach
Click here for updates on this story KAIMANA BEACH, Hawaii (KITV) — Loli’i, also known as Hawaiian monk seal pup P02, may have been weaned from its mother, officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Wednesday. According to NOAA the pup, born in late April on Kaimana Beach, officially turned six
Continue Reading Wisconsin police say motor vehicle thefts up 275% compared to same timeframe last year
Click here for updates on this story SHOREWOOD, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A startling statistic just released by the Shorewood Police Department — motor vehicle theft reports are up 275% this year, and up 400% from 2019. CBS 58 obtained Ring camera footage showing one of the attempts. A 2:30 a.m. alert woke Arthur Ircink out
Continue Reading ‘In the Heights’ sets the bar high for this year’s movie musicals
Big and vibrant, “In the Heights” provides summer movie-going with a joyous jolt of adrenalin, wedding the sensibilities of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical with “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu’s mouth-watering imagery. Throw in a dazzling cast, and Warner Bros. has gifted audiences with what feels like just the ticket to jog them out of
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