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Apple kicked off its annual developers conference on Monday by unveiling new features on iOS 15 that cater to our lives as the world begins to emerge from the pandemic, including updates to video calls on FaceTime and digital keys in Apple Wallet. On FaceTime, Apple will offer new options to let users watch movies
Continue ReadingAn Alaska Airlines employee is alleging the airline’s uniform policy discriminates against employees whose gender does not fall within the policy’s binary “male” and “female” dress and grooming rules, according to a letter by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Justin Wetherell, a flight attendant and flight-attendant instructor based in Seattle, said in an ACLU
Continue ReadingThe Boss is returning to Broadway. Bruce Springsteen is reviving his solo show, “Springsteen on Broadway,” later this month. To get a seat, all audience members will need to prove they’re fully vaccinated, according to Jujamcyn Theaters, whose St. James Theater will host the revival. “I loved doing ‘Springsteen on Broadway’ and I’m thrilled to
Continue ReadingA half-dozen AMC leaders are cashing in on the “meme stock” madness. Four AMC executives and a pair of directors unloaded more than $8 million worth of shares last week, according to regulatory filings. The stock sales occurred as shares of the world’s largest theater chain skyrocketed, in large part because it’s a favorite of
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story QUEENS, New York (WABC) — Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday vowed that the “cowardly, horrible human being who fired gunshots just randomly into a home” in Queens, killing 10-year-old Justin Wallace, will face justice. “The killer will be found, yes, he will be brought to justice,” de
Continue ReadingMass shootings were reported across the United States last weekend, leaving five people dead in Chicago, four in Oregon, two in South Florida, two in Indianapolis and one in Salt Lake City. Seven people were wounded at a graduation party in Cleveland. In New Orleans, eight people were injured in a single shooting incident. CNN
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies are dragging out the political process, seeking to undermine a new government set to remove him from power, as the head of the Israel Security Agency warned of incitement to violence in the charged environment. Using language reminiscent of former US President Donald Trump, Netanyahu falsely accused a
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MERCED COUNTY, California (KFSN) — When disaster strikes, having an evacuation plan is key. A troop of Girl Scouts is taking action to help fire crews in the North Valley save the lives of pets. “I’m proud of how they place the value in their community they want
Continue ReadingNearly 170 million people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States — which means the same amount have been handed a version of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s white record card. The CDC’s vaccination card is likely to be the primary proof of vaccination going forward as the US continues loosening
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Throughout his life, cycling has been a form of solace for Oz Sanchez. From the age of 12 or 13, he remembers being out on a bike even in the small hours. “I would leave the house sometimes at two or three in the morning for whatever frustrations I was dealing with and just ride
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For 17-year-old Coco Gauff, breaking records is a regular occurrence. The American tennis star was at it again on Monday, becoming the youngest woman to reach a grand slam quarterfinal since 2006 at the 2021 French Open. She breezed past Ons Jabeur in just 53 minutes at Roland Garros, 6-3 6-1, to reach her first
Continue ReadingAmerica’s stores are having trouble bringing on staff to meet growing demand from customers as the US economy regains steam. So they’re turning to an incentive less commonly deployed in the retail industry: sign-on bonuses for new hires. Amazon, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Tops Markets supermarket chain, Sheetz convenience stores and many smaller stores are offering
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A driver is on the loose after hitting and killing a man with a bicycle in northeast Harris County, according to deputies. It happened around 4 a.m. along C.E. King Parkway near Tidwell. Family identified the victim as 37-year-old Alex Cerda. They say
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CINNAMINSON, New Jersey (WPVI) — An 8-year-old boy in Cinnaminson, New Jersey spent the last three years growing his hair out, all to donate it to other children. Andrew White IV chopped off more than a foot of hair at Paige Reese Salon on June 1. The donation
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Honoring the lives lost from the HIV/AIDS epidemic, a ceremony was held Saturday in the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park commemorating 40 years since the CDC reported the first cases of what would become known as AIDS. 40 panels of the
Continue ReadingWhile the US sees Covid-19 vaccination rates growing among some populations, experts warn that lags among groups including adolescents could hurt a further return to normalcy. Medical experts have warned that as more adults get vaccinated, the virus will continue to plague children who have not or cannot yet get inoculated. “As we’ve gotten more
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering whether it’s also important to pause for a midday lunch break — even with a very busy schedule. “Carving out time for a satiating, balanced lunch can really help organize the eating day and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LA CRESCENTA, California (KABC) — Protesters gathered along Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta Saturday as they fight to keep a convicted sexual predator from being moved into their neighborhood. A judge is considering moving Calvin Grassmier into a home in the neighborhood as one of the options of
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story POMONA, California (KABC) — A candlelight vigil was held in Pomona late Sunday afternoon in honor of a 16-year-old boy who authorities say was abused, tortured and killed, allegedly by his stepmother. Family and friends, devastated by the death of young George Almaraz, spoke out against child abuse
Continue ReadingAttorney General Merrick Garland unveiled Monday two proposals meant to help curb gun violence, an announcement that comes after another violent weekend. The Justice Department proposed to clarify the restrictions on stabilizing braces that transform a pistol into a short-barreled rifle and can “cause great damage and are more likely to be used to commit
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