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Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo is expected to testify in Derek Chauvin’s trial on Monday as prosecutors shift their focus from what happened to George Floyd to a closer analysis of what it means legally. The first week of the trial in Minneapolis centered on a blow-by-blow breakdown of Floyd’s last day, including video from
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Over the weekend, cybersecurity experts revealed that about half a billion Facebook users’ personal information was breached — a treasure trove of data the includes full names, birthdays, phone numbers and their location. Facebook said that massive leak stems from an issue in 2019, which has since been fixed. Still, there’s no clawing back that
Continue ReadingOne of the most storied programs in women’s college basketball history is back at the top after a 29-year wait. And just barely. The Stanford Cardinal — the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA tournament — has won the national championship, outlasting fellow Pac-12 Conference member and No. 3 seed Arizona 54-53 at
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KINGSTON SPRINGS, Tennessee (WSMV) — Dozens of canoes in Kingston Springs were swept downstream during the flood, and now one business is asking for your help to retrieve them. An area known for its winding riverbends of the Harpeth river saw flooding so aggressive it sticks out compared
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — In an emotional reunion, a Crieve Hall family got the chance to thank a man who saved their lives in Saturday night’s flood. “How do you thank somebody for saving you?” Kelly Vaughn told the Good Samaritan she met Friday, wiping away tears in front
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — With pandemic restrictions, worshippers have had to get creative for Easter Sunday. “This is something new we’ve never tried before,” said Pastor Jonathan Herron of Life Church. Like last year, Life Church of Saginaw and Midland made their Easter Sunday Mass a drive-thru celebration.
Continue ReadingLG is getting out of the “incredibly competitive” business of making smartphones. On Monday, the South Korean tech giant announced that it would close down its mobile phone unit after years of losses, marking the end of an era for a trailblazer in the Android world. The division is expected to be wound down by
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A daily stroll through a mid-Michigan neighborhood has turned into a bigger mission of beautifying the community for one local family. “Stop, get the garbage. Put it in the bucket,” Tiffany and Jasper Buchinger said. Those three simple steps have become routine for the
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court on Monday wiped away a lower court opinion holding that then-President Donald Trump violated the First Amendment when he blocked followers from his Twitter account. The high court dismissed the case because Trump is not in office so there is no longer a live case or controversy. Trump established his Twitter account
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CASS COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV, KSMO) — The Missouri man accused of killing two women nine years apart will finally face a jury Monday at the Cass County Justice Center. But it’s what’s happening behind the scenes that will determine whether people in the Kansas City area will be
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Prosecutors in the second week of Derek Chauvin’s trial are set to shift their focus from what happened to George Floyd last May to a closer analysis of what it means legally. The first week of the trial in Minneapolis centered on a blow-by-blow breakdown of Floyd’s last day, including video from a bevy of
Continue ReadingCheers to Ella Travolta. John Travolta celebrated his daughter’s 21st birthday over the weekend on social media writing, “Happy 21st birthday to the most beautiful, kind, human being and artist I know. Your dad adores you!” Travolta shares Ella with his late wife Kelly Preston. This is the first birthday she has marked without her
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An annual holiday tradition continues downtown as the Union Gospel Mission provides meals to those in need. “It’s different this is our second Easter meal to go. The pandemic had just hit about a year ago. In the past, we would have decorated this
Continue ReadingBack in March 2020, Rita Wilson and her husband Tom Hanks were among the first of a group of celebrities who announced that they had tested positive for Covid-19. Wilson recently shared that she and her husband of more than 30 years have yet to get vaccinated. Talking to “Today,” the actress/singer explained why they
Continue ReadingProsecutors told jurors in the opening statements of Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial to “believe your eyes.” So far, the prosecution has given those eyes plenty to see. In the first week of the trial, jurors have been shown surveillance footage inside and outside the Cup Foods store; bystander cellphone footage of George Floyd’s initial arrest
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Last month, I set out to buy my father, an avid Before the Bell reader, a non-fungible token, or NFT. We’d spent lots of time discussing the various signs of market mania that had cropped up in the past year — including the rush into NFTs, the digital tokens feeding a boom in virtual art.
Continue ReadingIf you are not eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19, you will be soon if you live in the United States. All 50 states plan to open vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older, and several states have already done that, including Alaska, Mississippi and Georgia. According to President Joe Biden, 90% of all adult
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The economic recovery in the United States and China is gaining steam, triggering a wave of upgraded forecasts and optimistic commentary. Meanwhile, economists watching other parts of the world are getting worried. “While the outlook has improved overall, prospects are diverging dangerously not only within nations but also across countries and regions. In fact, what
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is expanding its lineup of sweet treats with a new McFlurry flavor. Beginning May 3, the chain is adding a Caramel Brownie McFlurry to its menus at US locations for a limited time. McDonald’s says the dessert combines vanilla soft serve ice cream with brownie pieces and caramel topping that’s blended throughout. Prices vary
Continue ReadingCiting several contributing factors, Delta Air Lines canceled approximately 100 flights Sunday. “Delta teams have been working through various factors, including staffing, large numbers of employee vaccinations and pilots returning to active status. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and the majority have been rebooked for the same travel day,” a Delta spokesperson
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