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Disneyland is expected to open by “late April,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday. The announcement follows an update from the state of California on Friday allowing amusement parks to reopen with capacity limits starting on April 1. Chapek made the Disneyland announcement during the annual meeting of Disney shareholders. “While last week’s announcement stated
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Smartphones forever changed the way the world communicates. View, a newly public tech firm, is hoping smart windows will transform the way people live and work — while simultaneously helping fight the climate crisis. Backed by SoftBank’s Vision Fund, View builds dynamic glass that acts like a digital skin on buildings. The company says its
Continue ReadingDid you miss it? Oprah Winfrey’s long-awaited interview with Prince Harry and Meghan aired Sunday night, but you can still watch the bombshell discussion online. Here’s what fans (and skeptics) of the Sussexes need to know: When did the interview air? “CBS Presents Oprah with Meghan and Harry” aired in the United States on Sunday,
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at the life of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a US representative from California. Personal: Birth date: March 26, 1940 Birth place: Baltimore, Maryland Birth name: Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro Father: Thomas D’Alesandro, Baltimore mayor and US congressman Mother: Annunciata (Lombardi) D’Alesandro Marriage: Paul F. Pelosi (1963-present) Children: Nancy, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul and Alexandra
Continue ReadingA day after dragging the Nasdaq Composite into correction territory, tech stocks rebounded and led a rally on Wall Street — the latest surge in the sector’s volatile start to the year. Tesla shares were particularly hot after the electric car maker said Chinese demand for its vehicles improved in February. “Considering the Lunar New
Continue ReadingThe number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities intended for adults climbed on Tuesday, surpassing record highs from the previous day, according to new figures reviewed by CNN. More than 3,400 unaccompanied migrant children were in Customs and Border Protection custody, according to the data dated Tuesday. Of those, around 2,800 were
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Surveillance video shows the moment a 13-year-old driver hits another driver pulling out of a parking lot on Nolensville Pike on Friday. The victim, 71-year-old David Cheatham, was inside the stopped car and killed. “People remember our dad even from the first time they met
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President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid rescue plan that is expected to win final passage in the House on Wednesday is not just aimed at ending the pandemic — it represents the most sweeping direct attempt to tackle endemic poverty in America in years. While there has been plenty of attention on the failure of
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status if they use certain public benefits, such as Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers, in response to a Justice Department request. The new filing is the latest example of the Biden
Continue ReadingPiers Morgan, who prompted backlash and an investigation from the UK’s media regulator over comments about Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will depart “Good Morning Britain,” ITV abruptly announced Tuesday. “Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain,” ITV said in a short statement.
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden on Tuesday visited a hardware store in Washington, DC, to highlight the changes his administration has made to the Paycheck Protection Program to help the smallest of businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. The owners of W.S. Jenks & Son applied for a PPP loan during the two-week exclusive window Biden announced last
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ALEDO, Illinois (WQAD) — The Brookstone of Aledo senior living center opened its doors to visitors Friday afternoon, reuniting residents with their families for the first time in months. The home had been locked down to the outside for almost an entire year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — More than half a million Americans have died from COVID-19, and millions more have been infected in the year since the virus made it’s way to the United States. The numbers are staggering, and at times hard to grasp. That’s what has led filmmaker Morgana
Continue ReadingTwo years after a 737 Max system failure led to fatal crashes, airlines are rapidly bringing the Boeing jet back into service. On Thursday, Southwest Airlines, which owns more of the jets than any other carrier, will become the 15th airline to fly the plane since the grounding was lifted in November. All 737 Max
Continue ReadingA notably diverse list of nominations for the UK’s prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards were announced Tuesday following last year’s controversy over a lack of representation. More than half of the 24 nominees in the acting categories are from ethnic minority backgrounds, including Daniel Kaluuya for “Judas and the Black
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Piers Morgan was blasted by a co-host on “Good Morning Britain” on Tuesday for his behavior towards Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, prompting the former CNN anchor to briefly walk off the set of the ITV show. The incident followed Oprah Winfrey’s explosive interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, which aired in the United Kingdom on
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Click here for updates on this story LIBERTY, Missouri (KMBC ) — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is working to reduce stress on the job with canine therapy. The dispatch center at the sheriff’s office is one of the most stressful jobs anywhere. “We thought about this idea a few years back,” said Kim Hunter,
Continue ReadingA Connecticut woman is facing murder charges in the death of her 4-year-old son after he was found dead in their apartment Sunday morning, according to police. Tiffany Farrauto, 33, of New London, was arrested after police officers responded to a call about a woman striking a vehicle with a bat, New London Police Chief
Continue ReadingThe Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status if they use public benefits, such as Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers. The new filing is the latest example of the Biden administration’s Department
Continue ReadingRepublican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a controversial bill aimed at limiting voting and making it harder for voters to return absentee ballots, her office announced Monday. The legislation, which passed both Republican-controlled chambers of the state legislature last month, will reduce the number of early voting days from 29 days
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