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Month: October 2023

Semitruck driver killed when train derails on Colorado bridge, spilling coal cars onto major highway

By JESSE BEDAYN, COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Authorities in Colorado say the driver of a semi-trailer truck was killed when a train derailed and a bridge collapsed, spewing coal and mangled train cars across a major highway near Pueblo on Sunday. Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Gayle Perez says

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Soccer match between Belgium and Sweden suspended after deadly shooting in Brussels

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and RAF CASERT BRUSSELS (AP) — A soccer match between host Belgium and Sweden has been suspended at halftime after two Swedes were killed in a shooting in central Brussels before kickoff. Fans remained inside the King Baudouin stadium after the European Championship qualifier was stopped and chanted “All together, All together!”

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Wisconsin Republicans admit vote to fire elections chief had no legal effect

By HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have admitted that a vote to fire the state’s top elections official last month has no legal effect. In a change of course from recent calls to impeach nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe for not leaving

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LinkedIn is cutting more than 650 jobs

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — LinkedIn is laying off 668 people across its engineering, product, talent and finance teams as part of a broader restructuring, the social media platform announced Monday. In a blog post, the social media site for professionals said it is making changes to its organizational structure and streamlining

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Northwestern State, Southeastern Louisiana game moved up for slain player’s funeral

NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Northwestern State’s home game against Southeastern Louisiana has been moved to this Thursday night so that the contest won’t conflict with a wake and funeral services for recently slain Demons defensive back Ronnie Caldwell. Officials from both schools agreed to change the game time from Saturday after learning services for Caldwell

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Supreme Court allows Biden administration to continue fully enforcing ghost gun regulations

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Washington (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Biden administration to continue regulating so-called ghost guns – untraceable homemade weapons – as firearms under federal law. The court’s brief order grants the Justice Department’s request to wipe away a lower court order and allow the

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Former Navajo Nation president announces his candidacy for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announced Monday that he’s running for Congress. Nez, a 48-year-old Democrat, will vie for the seat occupied by incumbent Eli Crane, a Republican who has represented Arizona’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District since last year. The district covers a large portion of northern and eastern Arizona

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Arrest report details child abuse charges against childcare director after child found locked in room ‘covered in feces’

By Caleb Wethington Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A director of a Middle Tennessee childcare facility was arrested Thursday after deputies say they found her 4-year-old child alone and locked inside a Franklin, Kentucky bedroom. Now, an arrest report obtained by WSMV4 details charges against Morgan Soper, director of

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Palm Springs International Film Festival unveils 2024 poster by renowned artist & local resident, Shag

The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) unveiled its 2024 poster ahead of the upcoming event, which will take place January 4-15, 2024. The poster is a collaboration with renowned American artist and Palm Springs resident, Shag. PSIFF organizers said this year’s bold and colorful design is inspired by midcentury modern aesthetics, celebrating the Festival’s

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Medical imaging struggles to read dark skin. Researchers say they’ve found a way to make it easier

By Kaitlyn Schwanemann, CNN (CNN) — Traditional medical imaging – used to diagnose, monitor or treat certain medical conditions – has long struggled to get clear pictures of patients with dark skin, according to experts. Researchers say they have found a way to improve medical imaging, a process through which physicians can observe the inside

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