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Click here for updates on this story EVANSTON, Illinois (WBBM) — An Evanston mother returned to her home on Wednesday, hours after someone threw an explosive into her young son’s bedroom. Incredibly, the family got out safely. Thankfully, Aarynae Morales’ 3-year-old son was not in his room at the time of the incident. He is
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SILVERHILL, Alabama (WALA) — Baby Genesis Johnson has already made her mark, with the help of a Silverhill police officer, who responded to the unforgettable call that she was coming into the world. “The baby was coming whether or not anybody’s ready,” said Officer Mike Allen. In his
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BALDWIN COUNTY, AL (WALA) — A 12-year-old Florida boy honored fallen Baldwin County Deputy Bill Smith with a one-mile run on Wednesday. Zechariah Cartledge has run more than 900 miles in the past two years in honor of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Continue ReadingAn 11-year-old girl was shot and killed and another was injured during an incident Wednesday night in Lexington County, South Carolina, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities say they believe the incident was gang-related. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the deceased as Tashya Michelle Jay. The other girl who was shot was
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You’ve probably heard of the FAANG stocks: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google owner Alphabet. But it’s the BANG stocks of Reddit WallStreetBets meme fame that are now taking the investing world by storm. BlackBerry. AMC. Nokia. GameStop. This quartet, along with others such as insurance startup Clover Health, mobile shopping app developer ContextLogic and
Continue ReadingThe US Food and Drug Administration authorized an extension of the shelf life of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, the company said in a statement Thursday. The move increases the refrigerated storage time for the vaccine from 3 months to 4 1/2 months, and comes as some states said currently available doses were set to
Continue ReadingThe wife of Mexican drug boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman pleaded guilty Thursday to drug trafficking and money laundering charges related to her husband’s narcotics empire. Emma Coronel Aispuro, 31, entered her plea in a federal court in Washington nearly two years after Guzman was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years for engaging
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos can have anything. He could circle the globe in a private jet or sail it forever in a fleet of megayachts. He could afford to buy a the whole NFL; he could buy an archipelago for his family and friends; he could buy over 65,000 Bugatti Chirons (base price $2.9 million), even though
Continue ReadingBrewDog, one of the biggest UK craft beer producers, has apologized after dozens of former employees accused the company of fostering a “culture of fear” and fomenting “toxic attitudes towards junior staff.” In an open letter published on Wednesday, a group of more than 70 people describing themselves as former staffers said they felt “burnt
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden’s announced Thursday evening that the United States plans to donate 500 million Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses globally as part of his efforts to reassert US leadership on the world stage. “America knows first-hand the tragedy of this pandemic. We’ve had more people die in the United States than anywhere in the world,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Extra police officers have been assigned to patrol a north Houston high school campus a day after a shooting wounded an innocent student after graduation practice. “HISD Police will have an increased presence at North Forest HS and are working diligently to ensure that
Continue ReadingJovan Young, 29, who authorities say fatally shot 10-year-old Justin Wallace, has been charged with murder, according to a news release from the Queens District Attorney’s Office. Young was arraigned on Wednesday before Queens Criminal Court Judge Toko Serita, according to the news release. He was charged with murder in the second degree, attempted murder
Continue ReadingIn June 2020, the people of Britain put their differences aside to condemn a brazen act of aggression against their country. An American expat known only as “Michelle” had posted an instructional TikTok on how to make “British tea.” A collective groan could be heard from Land’s End to John O’Groats, as Michelle and her
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos can have anything. He could circle the globe in a private jet or sail it forever in a fleet of megayachts. He could afford to buy a the whole NFL; he could buy an archipelago for his family and friends; he could buy over 65,000 Bugatti Chirons (base price $2.9 million), even though
Continue ReadingEating healthier may be as simple as not going to the grocery store, one study revealed. Participants who ordered their groceries online spent less money on junk food compared to when they shopped in person, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Researchers tracked the spending patterns of
Continue ReadingModerna has filed with the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 12 to 17, according to a news release from the company. Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine is currently authorized for people ages 18 and older. Last month, Moderna released results from a Phase 2/3 trial of
Continue ReadingDo you bounce out of bed early in the morning full of zest and ready to go? Or do you slap the snooze alarm until the last possible second and drag your tired body to work? Hooray if you’re a morning lark because your natural sleep habits, or circadian rhythms, are aligned with traditional 8
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs is requiring its US employees to divulge to the company whether they’ve been vaccinated. The Wall Street bank told workers in a message earlier this week that “it is mandatory that you submit your vaccination status” by Thursday at noon ET. That message was sent only to employees who had not already done
Continue ReadingConsumer prices roared higher last month, rising at their fastest pace in decades. Inflation rose 5% in the 12-months ending in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. That marked the biggest jump since August 2008. Stripping out food and energy costs, which tend to be more volatile, inflation stood at 3.8% over that
Continue ReadingIn style and in substance, President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are two very different men leading two countries whose relationship makes up one of the most important global alliances. Biden rode into the White House last year on a record that spanned nearly 50 years in public service. And while the
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