‘The Witcher’ celebrated at first WitcherCon
The hit novel, video game and Netflix series celebrates its inaugural fan convention. Rick Damigella reports.
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Scottie Pippen Offers Up Highland Park Mansion On Airbnb For Guests To Watch Olympics
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois (WBBM) — You now have a chance to watch the Summer Olympics at the home of an Olympian – and you don’t even have to leave the Chicago area. Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is offering his Highland Park mansion on an Airbnb
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El Helicoide: la maravilla futurista de Venezuela que ahora resume su espiral de desesperación
herbertholguin Nota del editor: Celeste Olalquiaga es una historiadora cultural con un doctorado de la Universidad de Columbia y autora de “Megalopolis” (1992) y “The Artificial Kingdom” (1998). En 2013, fundó Proyecto Helicoide para llamar la atención sobre la ruina moderna del Helicoide, en Caracas, Venezuela, un proyecto que ha producido exposiciones y ha alimentado
Continue ReadingMan Caught On Camera Digging Up All Of Lakeview Woman’s Rose Bushes, And Not For First Time
By Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — A Lakeview woman was stunned to discover that someone recently ripped off each and every rose bush she planted. As CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reported Wednesday night, Natalie Gordon is so upset that there is now a reward to find the
Continue ReadingGoose Undergoing Surgery Gets Surprise Visit From His Mate Outside Cape Wildlife Center
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BARNSTABLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A goose who was undergoing surgery on one of his feet at the New England Wildlife Center’s Cape Cod Branch had a surprise visitor waiting outside the clinic door: his mate. According to officials, a Canada goose, who they’ve dubbed as
Continue ReadingEMT Student From Needham Delivers Baby In Back Of Ambulance
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It was the definition of a hands-on learning experience for an EMT student from Needham who put her skills to the test when she had to deliver a baby. Corinna Kent was working at her summer internship with Patriot Ambulance last
Continue Reading Cuba levanta restricciones a algunas importaciones de medicamentos y alimentos tras las protestas
olivertapia (Reuters) — Cuba anunció el miércoles que levantará por un tiempo restricciones aduaneras que limitan la importación de medicamentos y alimentos, una de las demandas de los manifestantes que salieron a las calles el fin de semana en medio de una profunda crisis económica. Diario español dice que renunció el viceministro del Interior de
Continue ReadingCOVID-Sniffing Police K-9s In Bristol County Are First In Country
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The Bristol County Sheriff’s office is adding a new tool to the department – canines trained to sniff out COVID-19. The department says its four-legged officers can sniff out the disease in a similar way the dogs detect drugs or weapons.
Continue Reading Canciller de Panamá anuncia que se quejará con EE.UU. por su advertencia de no viajar al país
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — La ministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Panamá, Erika Mouynes, pidió a su embajador en Washington Juan De Dianous que presente una nota formal al Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. en la que exponga los argumentos por los cuales “no consideramos apropiado un nivel 4 para Panamá, en las advertencias de viaje
Continue ReadingTennessee controversy shows how anti-vax beliefs are bursting into GOP’s mainstream
By Eric Bradner, CNN Tennessee Republicans’ actions this week to halt efforts to inform teenagers about the coronavirus vaccine have showcased how vaccine distrust and misinformation — increasingly prevalent in right-wing media set on denying President Joe Biden any political victories — is bursting into the party’s mainstream. Tennessee’s top immunization official, Dr. Michelle Fiscus,
Continue ReadingFormer vaccine official says she received disturbing package before she was fired
Dr. Michelle Fiscus, who served as Tennessee’s top vaccine official before she was fired, describes receiving a disturbing package shortly before her termination.
Continue Reading‘Stop Using Bird Feeders And Bird Baths’: MassWildlife Warns Of ‘Mysterious Illness’ Killing Songbirds
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusets (WBZ) — The state is urging Massachusetts residents to stop using bird feeders and bird baths and keep an eye out for dead birds due to a “mysterious illness” killing songbirds on the East Coast. “While the disease is not known to be
Continue ReadingBaltimore-Based McCormick & Co. Looking For Director Of Taco Relations
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — McCormick & Co., the Baltimore-based spice and seasoning company, has put out its first-ever call for a Director of Taco Relations. McCormick spiced up its job announcement with a $100K salary and a ton of McCormick gear. In Baltimore, the company
Continue ReadingPikesville High Graduate Olivia Carter Graduates With 4.2 GPA, 15 College Acceptances
By Rachel Menitoff Click here for updates on this story PIKESVILLE, Maryland (WJZ) — An outstanding GPA, numerous awards, and 15 college acceptances are just some of the accomplishments of Pikesville High graduate Olivia Carter. Carter is not one to brag about her accomplishments but her success speaks for itself. “It was just every day
Continue ReadingPolice: 2 children, 3 others injured in Northland house fire
By CHRIS OBERHOLTZ, EMILY RITTMAN Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Two juveniles believed to be under 11 years old have died and two people are in critical condition following a Northland house fire. A fifth victim is believed to be in stable condition. The Kansas City, Missouri Police
Continue ReadingThese are the 3 most misunderstood emojis on the planet
By Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business Millennials and Gen Zers in the United States may not think the “laughing” emoji 😂 is cool anymore, but a majority of emoji users around the world disagree, according to a new study. The “laugh out loud” 😂face is officially the world’s most popular emoji, according to researchers from Adobe
Continue ReadingBessemer man arrested for allegedly biting and spitting on security officer while in hospital
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — According to officials, police received a domestic violence call and a Bessemer man, Thomas Emory Sanspree, 33 was arrested. Officials state he was in possession of property that he had stolen earlier in the day and he also had a
Continue ReadingFriend says video game dispute triggered fatal shooting of beloved Milwaukee barber
By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Milwaukee police have a man in custody in the high profile murder of a beloved Milwaukee barber. Thursday, July 15 will mark two weeks since the man affectionately known as “Jay Da Barber” was shot outside his work place. Jail records
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Police officers speak to Black drivers with less respect than White drivers, study finds
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Police officers conduct themselves differently during traffic stops with Black and White drivers, even down to the subtlest of details, new research suggests. A study from the American Psychological Association published Monday finds that police officers exhibit less warmth and respect in their voices when talking to Black drivers than they
Continue Reading Congresista Ruiz tendrá foro virtual hoy sobre los nuevos pagos del crédito tributario por hijos
El foro virtual inicia a las 1:30 de la tarde.
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