- He hoped the new role wasn’t his last stop in a public education system.
- Around the time a string of area superintendents were leaving their posts, Wise was stepping up, throwing in for the permanent role at DCSD after serving as a co-leader and then interim superintendent following the departure of former Superintendent Thomas Tucker.
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Fauci says COVID diverted resources from fighting AIDS
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the COVID-19 pandemic has diverted scientific and financial resources from the fight against AIDS, seriously impeding global efforts to achieve the U.N. goal of ending AIDS by 2030. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Two Hispanic brothers wanted to go to college in Colorado. Here’s why only one made it.
- In Colorado, most Hispanic high-school graduates follow a path more like Jimy’s.
- The brothers’ divergent paths highlight the challenges Hispanic men face in getting into college — and in getting through.
President of Roxbury Community College steps down after 8 years
Roxbury Community College President Valerie Roberson is stepping down after eight years leading the troubled institution, which has been rocked by scandals and seen enrollments drop during the coronavirus pandemic. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Little Elm parents lay into district officials at listening session after student protest evolved into chaos
On Nov. 19, police clashed with Little Elm High School students as they protested an alleged sexual assault that, the victim says, wasn’t thoroughly investigated. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Raisel Iglesias, Angels reportedly nearing 4-year deal
The Angels are reportedly nearing a four-year deal with closer Raisel Iglesias. The Angels have not confirmed the deal, which was reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athleticon Tuesday night. Iglesias, 31, was one of the best relievers in baseball last season, recording 34 saves and posting a 2.57 ERA with the Angels. The Angels gave him an $18.4million qualifying offer, but he rejected it. The timing of the deal is tricky because a lockout is expected to begin on Wednesday at 8:59 p.m. PT. If the Angels can’t finish the deal, including a physical, before then, the deal would remain in limbo throughout a lockout. More to come on this story. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Who is Atlanta mayor-elect Andre Dickens?
Andre Dickens, the newly elected mayor of Atlanta, is a member of the City Council and was one of the leading candidates… […]Read more >Similar articles >
New development in Chatham County hopes to help accommodate massive growth
Data from the U.S. Census showed Chatham County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. The population in Chatham County saw more than a 20 percent increase over the past 10 years, with 76,000 residents. […]Read more >Similar articles >
BREAKING: Dickens wins runoff election, will become Atlanta’s 61st mayor
- Atlanta mayoral candidate Felicia Moore speaks to members of the press during a runoff election watch party held at W Atlanta hotel on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
- Atlanta mayoral candidate Felicia Moore speaks to members of the press during a runoff election watch party held at W Atlanta hotel on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
City Council member Andre Dickens wins Atlanta mayor’s race
- Considered a long-shot candidate just a few months ago, Dickens cobbled together a coalition of support from Black voters as well as younger, White residents who continue to move into neighborhoods near the city’s downtown.
- On the campaign trail, Dickens defended his vote on the council last year to shift resources away from the police department to bolster spending on mental health services.
VOTE: Southern California Boys Athlete of the Week, December 3
Each week, publications from the Southern California News Group’s 11 properties (Orange County Register, L.A. Daily News, Press-Enterprise, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Daily Breeze, San Bernardino Sun, Daily Bulletin, Redlands Daily Facts, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena-Star News) select the Athletes of the Week for their respective region. Each athlete is then entered into the overall Southern California Athlete of the Week vote. Click on the newspaper links below the athlete’s name to read about their performance from last week, and then vote for who you think deserves the top honor. Readers are allowed to […]Read more >Similar articles >
Woof! It’s Lights and Leashes at PIR for Sunshine Division
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Even the pooches like the holidays. The annual Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway is underway with thousands of lights making a dazzling display. On Tuesday night the dogs got to go, too. The one-night-only Lights and Leashes Dog Walk brought lots of furry friends to PIR to enjoy the festive feelings. People took a casual stroll around the track with their pets on a leash — and some even walked around without a dog. The event is also a fundraiser for the Sunshine Division. The one-night-only Lights and Leashes Dog Walk brought lots of furry friends to PIR, November 30, 2021 (KOIN)The […]Read more >Similar articles >
Eanes ISD makes face coverings optional for students, staff and visitors
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Masks are now optional for all students, staff and visitors in the Eanes Independent School District, according to an announcement on the district’s website Tuesday. The district said masks are still "strongly encouraged" for those in elementary and middle schools, until the vaccine is more readily available for younger children. Eanes ISD said it will still be keeping an eye on local COVID-19 data and guidance from health officials to determine if the mask mandate will need to be reimplemented in the future. This comes as concerns are being raised about the newly-discovered omicron variant of the virus. UT […]Read more >Similar articles >
Massachusetts lawmakers agree to $4 billion ARPA spending bill, but likely too late to see it pass this year
- House and Senate lawmakers have reached deal on a $4 billion coronavirus relief spending bill, breaking gridlock over how the two chambers sought to spend billions in federal aid and surplus state tax revenue dollars, but leaving little hope the bill will inch over the finish line this year.
- While the House and Senate chambers could take a vote during informal sessions over the coming weeks, it’s unlikely the massive spending proposal will pass since a single lawmaker can derail a vote.
Entertainment quick picks for week of Dec. 1, 2021
- What: Groups in and around Franklin show their appreciation and support for the arts by donating fully decorated trees, wreaths, gift baskets, and more.
- Raffle tickets are sold at the door to win everything on or under the trees or wreaths.
How 2 flights to Europe may have spurred the spread of the omicron variant
A confounding array of COVID rules and lax enforcement of mask wearing may have sent on infected passengers on two KLM flights from South Africa to “who knows where.” […]Read more >Similar articles >
Under pressure, Massachusetts lawmakers say they have deal on $4 billion spending bill
Despite the declared progress, state Representative Aaron Michlewitz and state Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, who have served as their chambers’ lead negotiators, did not release details of the sweeping legislation Tuesday. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Omicron variant, in at least 20 nations, spread earlier than was known
The new coronavirus variant was in Europe several days earlier than previously known, officials said, and the number of countries where it has been found increased to at least 20, raising questions about whether the pandemic is about to surge again. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Have broken Christmas lights? Georgetown residents can recycle them for free
- Georgetown residents can drop off string lights only at three collection stations:
- The City of Georgetown announced Tuesday that residents can recycle old or broken holiday string lights for free through the end of January.
10 books to read in December
- Calle, a French artist, is known as a “forensic conceptualist,” and her book, published for the first time in English, is a kind of catalogued voyeurism.
- “ The Cat Who Saved Books,” by Sosuke Natsukawa; translated by Louise Heal Kawai (Dec. 7)
Michael J. Fox shares update on Parkinson’s disease: ‘It’s weird that I’ve done as well as I have’
- Fox know him as the lighthearted, funny and talented actor behind beloved characters like Marty McFly and Mike Flaherty.Now, in a new interview with AARP Magazine, the actor opens up about how his Parkinson’s diagnosis has forced him to end acting for good, how he stays positive, and the impact the diagnosis has had on his everyday life.The Back to the Future star was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 30 years ago but has fought hard to continue his acting career.
- I mean, I’m sailing a ship on stormy seas on the brightest of days."His family and friends have even commented on his unimaginable positivity despite the disease's trying side effects."I sometimes underestimate the power of his optimism," Fox’s wife Tracy Pollan said in the AARP interview.
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
- CNN said Tuesday it was suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced charges of sexual harassment.
- The CNN anchor had pressed sources for information on his brother's accusers and reported back to the governor's staff, and was active helping craft their response to the charges, according to emails and a transcript of his testimony to investigators working for New York's attorney general.
Girl Named Tom advances on ‘The Voice’
The singing trio Girl Named Tom from Pettisville has survived another week of competition on The Voice and will now advance to the Top 8. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Feds seeking volunteers to host America’s nuclear waste
- “The longer it takes the federal government to resolve the current impasse and develop a solution for the permanent disposal of commercial spent nuclear fuel, the greater the potential risk to the environment and public health, or of security incidents associated with temporary on-site storage,” the report said.
- “Hearing from and then working with communities interested in hosting one of these facilities is the best way to finally solve the nation’s spent nuclear fuel management issues,” Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.
Gov. Sisolak proclaims a week to honor Nevada health care workers
- Early in the pandemic, Hughes, then an ICU nurse, spoke out about the shortage of personal protective equipment, such as masks and gloves, needed to keep health care workers safe.
- “We saw six people die a day” from COVID-19 in her ICU early in the pandemic, Hughes told the governor.
Redistricting commission lawyers advise against releasing secret memos, calls it ‘unwise’
The advice follows an opinion by Attorney General Dana Nessel that found the commission’s closed-door meeting likely violated the state Constitution. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Omar cites increase in threats since Republican lawmaker’s anti-Muslim remarks
- Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar publicly shared a violent and threatening voicemail from an unnamed person that she received after Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert's anti-Muslim remarks about the Minnesota Democrat.
- Omar said Tuesday that she has "reported hundreds of threats on my life often triggered by Republican attacks on my faith," and added that she's seen an increase this week.
Former Marshall principal filed civil rights lawsuit against district
- The rainbow flag, representing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, caused an uproar among a group of staff, parents, students and local clergy, according to the civil rights lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court.
- A longtime middle school principal in Marshall, Minn., is suing the local district alleging she was ousted from her position after she included a rainbow pride flag as part of a larger flag display.
At Sen. Durbin event for Mayor Lightfoot, GOP Rep. Rodney Davis swings by and makes bold prediction
- WASHINGTON – Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in DC through Friday, kicking off her visit on Tuesday night with a dinner Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., hosted for the delegation in his Capitol office, and – to my surprise – since usually only Democrats show up at this sort of thing – in walked GOP Rep. Rodney Davis.
- Republican Davis doubts the new congressional maps Illinois state Dems created will actually yield 14 Democratic districts.
Stricter coronavirus testing being weighed for all travelers to U.S.
The Biden administration is expected to require everyone entering the country, including returning Americans, to be tested one day before boarding flights, regardless of their vaccination status or country of departure. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Rep. Omar urges House GOP to address ‘anti-Muslim hatred’
- Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday played a harrowing death threat recently left for her by voicemail, while imploring House Republican leaders to do more to tamp down "anti-Muslim hatred" in their ranks and "hold those who perpetuate it accountable."
- The most recent instance came after a video of first-term Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert calling Omar a member of the "jihad squad" and likening her to a bomb-carrying terrorist went viral.
Nonprofit on mission to help homeless children, young adults with emergency shelter in Collin County
Rain or shine, Tracey Sherman, aka Mrs. T, and Katie Davis with Texas City House in Plano do what’s called, “picking." […]Read more >Similar articles >
Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines
- The 11-member panel of the San Francisco-based court acted after two of three judges on a smaller 9th Circuit panel last year ruled the state's ban on magazines holding more than 10 bullets violates the U.S. Constitution's protection of the right to bear firearms.
- Gun rights groups hope the Supreme Court will select a lower legal standard for Second Amendment cases in an upcoming decision on a New York law restricting concealed weapons.
Triad furniture manufacturers in need of workers
- Owners at furniture manufacturing companies said finding people who are trained in their industry is one of the biggest challenges.
- If we had more experienced labor, ones who we didn’t have to train, we would be able to ship more and meet the customers' needs,” said Anthony Pennisi, owner at Domenick’s Furniture Manufacturer.
A big, new Dallas park: Oncor is donating 110 acres of Southeast Dallas land to the city.
It’s the largest donation of park land to Dallas since 1938, when the city acquired more than 600 acres from the W.W. Samuell Estate. […]Read more >Similar articles >
A woman is ending her terminal — yet ‘joyful’ — cancer journey with a special mark on Utah’s Festival of Trees
- (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Patti Peterson is joined by her grandson Blake Petty, 5, outside the elf emporium storefront, built by her family, donated in her honor to the Festival of Trees, which is virtual again this year at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
- Though she’s been contributing to Utah’s Festival of Trees for the last five years, Patti Peterson had never been there to see it in person until this week — knowing her first time would also likely be her last.
Preps for Inaugural HBCU Pigskin Showdown Underway in Marion
- The NFL is headed to west Alabama to scout college football players at the inaugural HBCU Pigskin Showdown in Marion.
- The HBCU Pigskin Showdown is a post season all-star football game — that will showcase some of the best draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Redistricting: Orange County residents press for changes to state, federal political maps
- These are a few of the hundreds of written comments sent by Orange County residents to the California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission since Nov. 10, when the commission went public with drafts of proposed new maps for state and federal political districts.
- Dozens of county residents also have called in to meetings held in recent weeks for the commission to gather public feedback as it ponders final changes to the boundaries before the Dec. 27 deadline to present maps that will shape political power in California for the next decade.
Wake schools will use ‘pool testing’ to quickly, cheaply identify coronavirus outbreaks
Eleven Wake County public schools on Monday began weekly testing of students for coronavirus in an effort to limit the spread of the virus, and the district plans to expand the testing program to all of its schools by next year. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Recall effort targets two board members in Kennebunk-area school district
- A group of Kennebunk residents has started the process to recall two school board members in Regional School Unit 21, blaming them for the loss of several teachers, increases in human resources spending and the absence of a school board curriculum committee.
- The affidavit seeking LeBlanc’s recall says his “role in negotiating the most recent teachers contract and its impact on staff attrition, the failure to seat a curriculum committee and a failure in executive leadership by allowing teachers, parents and community members to be bullied and admonished in public meetings, has caused a loss of confidence in his ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the office.”
“There Was a Lot of Bragging About How They Were Friends With Essentially Everyone”: The First Accuser in the Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Takes the Stand
- On the second day of the proceedings, Jane (a pseudonym used in the courtroom) testified through tears that Epstein began sexually abusing her over the course of several years when she was 14, and that Maxwell was present for the abuse in some instances.
- Jane recalled Maxwell and Epstein giggling during one encounter when they allegedly sexually abused her.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: Theranos founder gruff, and emotional, under cross-examination
- Separated by 10 feet and a see-through anti-COVID barrier, Elizabeth Holmes faced off against federal prosecutor Robert Leach for six hours Tuesday, as Leach sought to highlight her alleged lies about the failed blood testing startup, and emphasize her decision-making role at the firm — while also showcasing the apparent affection between Holmes and the former company president she yesterday accused of sexually abusing and controlling her.
- Under cross-examination, Holmes became emotional when reading loving messages she exchanged with Balwani, who is also charged with fraud in relation to his work at Theranos and will be tried next year.
Battenfeld: Charlie Baker quickly drills down on vaccine passport idea
- The Republican governor “is not and has never been in favor of a statewide so-called vaccine passport mandate and does not support requiring that businesses or other organizations restrict access based on vaccination status,” a spokeswoman said.
- Maybe he was just trying to please his liberal radio hosts, but Baker surely gave the impression that Massachusetts was joining other states in some kind of universal passport that would allow businesses to refuse entry to unvaccinated customers.
First Lady Jill Biden to visit Cherokee language immersion school in Tahlequah
- First Lady Jill Biden plans to visit Tahlequah on Friday, the White House said Tuesday.
- According to the announcement, Biden and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will visit a Cherokee language immersion class.
Prosecutors Push Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos to Take Responsibility
Under cross-examination, the founder of the failed blood testing start-up defended herself but admitted that she had made mistakes. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Celebrity surgeon Dr. Oz running for Senate in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon best known as the host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show” after rocketing to fame on Oprah Winfrey’s show, announced Tuesday that he is running for Pennsylvania’s open US Senate seat as a Republican. […]Read more >Similar articles >
WA nurse staffing shortages ‘could be more of a crisis than COVID’
- Obbard, the administrator for the Clark College nursing school, said the level of interest in pursuing nursing degrees hasn’t diminished, but colleges and universities are facing their own staffing issues that limit the number of students they can enroll.
- Hospitals in Washington state have more than 6,000 vacant nursing positions and no immediate way to fill them, according to a recent survey.
Four jurors chosen in first day of Kimberly Potter trial
- Four jurors were selected Tuesday on the first day of trial for former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter, who will testify about the day she fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop.
- Assistant Minnesota Attorney General Matthew Frank attempted to counter Engh's assertion to the juror that Potter's interaction with Wright lasted 12 seconds.
NC judge won’t block new voting maps, delay primaries
The state's new legislative and congressional district maps have survived the first of three legal challenges. […]Read more >Similar articles >
US Labor Secretary Marty Walsh latest official to swing through ports of LA, Long Beach
- Mayor Eric Garcetti speaking at a press conference as U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited the Port of Los Angeles and discussed efforts to ease supply chain issues with port leaders and local unions from LA and Long Beach in San Pedro on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
- Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia speaking at a press conference as U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited the Port of Los Angeles and discussed efforts to ease supply chain issues with port leaders and local unions from LA and Long Beach in San Pedro on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
Marc Thielman to Newberg? Search is on for new interim superintendent
- Marc Thielman, who is the superintendent for the Alsea School District, which is located 30 minutes southwest of Corvallis, confirmed to KOIN 6 News that he was asked by Newberg School Board Chair David Brown if he would be interested in the position.
- “(David Brown) asked me if I would be interested, assuming they had an opening or they were able to post an opening,” said Thielman.
Families need to take steps to protect young children from coronavirus’ omicron variant, health experts say
New data from South Africa show that about 10 percent of those hospitalized with the coronavirus' omicron variant are age 2 or younger, marking the first time young children seem to be at risk from the virus. […]Read more >Similar articles >
COVID outbreak persists at Cumberland County Jail
- In a Nov. 22 email, Joyce said the waiver, which was printed on Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office letterhead, was “a document that a well-intentioned corrections officer and a midlevel commander thought was appropriate for inmates who refused to move to another cell or pod when we experienced a COVID outbreak that occurred in a particular pod.”
- The waiver asked inmates to sign that they voluntarily chose to be housed among COVID-positive inmates and voluntarily accepted the associated risks, releasing the county from responsibility for “any issues, past, present or future that may result from this decision.”
Dripping Springs PTA Council hosts meeting to educate parents on common legal issues in schools
- Dripping Spring ISD's PTA Council hosted a virtual meeting for parents, educating them on maneuvering through common legal issues in public schools.
- Amanda Miyamoto, president of the Dripping Springs Council PTA, said feedback from parents gave them the idea to connect their community with resources to answer some common questions.
Oregon COVID milestone: 6M vaccine doses administered
- More than 6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Oregonians since the vaccines became available, a milestone noted by the Oregon Health Authority.
- Those 6 million doses include kids between 5-11 and the booster shots to those 18-and-up.
Injunction blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for health workers
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday to halt the start of President Joe Biden’s national vaccine mandate for health care workers, which had been set to begin next week. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Turnpike officials to consider expansion, improvement plan
- “The Turner is definitely one of those facilities we keep hearing about from all the communities along the way wanting more access and more interchanges,” Angier said.
- Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Rob Standridge, R-Norman, said the agency would need to demonstrate the work needs to be done and that it is a worthwhile investment.
Michelle Wu reappoints Rafaela Polanco Garcia and Lorena Lopera to Boston School Committee
- Boston School Committee Chair Jeri Robinson said Lopera and Garcia “have each added great depth to our conversations as a Committee and I look forward to their continued engagement as we advance important policy issues.”
- Boston School Committee members Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco Garcia have been reappointed to their positions by Mayor Michelle Wu and will now serve on the board until 2024.
A Mainly Sunny And Warm Start To December
- Tuesday night looks mostly clear and cool with lows near 40°.
- Clouds increase Friday, but temperatures still warm into the low and perhaps mid 70s.
Woman drives from store to store across Greensboro giving away food
- “Just giving somebody a joyful experience rather than the hardship they might be going through at the time,” she said.
- “You never know what a person is going through, and it might be situational,” Obair said.
Miami-Dade commissioners ready to approve a redistricting map. Will there be a fight?
Miami-Dade County commissioners are set to redraw the boundaries of the districts they represent, with seven of them poised to vote on electorates that will decide whether they get a […]Read more >Similar articles >
Caught on camera: Fort Worth charity forced to temporarily close after burglar breaks in
The break-in at the SafeHaven owned-and-operated Berry Good Buys Resale Store on West Berry Street couldn’t have come at a worse time. […]Read more >Similar articles >
US expected to toughen testing requirement for travelers amid spread of new omicron variant
- Washington • The Biden administration is expected to take steps in the coming days to toughen testing requirements for international travelers to the U.S., including both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, amid the spread of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus.
- “CDC is evaluating how to make international travel as safe as possible, including pre-departure testing closer to the time of flight and considerations around additional post-arrival testing and self-quarantines,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Tuesday.
Food Bank of Iowa tackling the challenges of rural food insecurity this holiday season
- From big cities to small towns, 300,000 Iowans suffer from food insecurity.Places like Helping Hand in Indianola are working hard to make sure everybody has food on their plate for the holidays."There is so much hope that we can provide for the community," said Sue Wilson, executive director of Helping Hand.Over the holidays, everybody who comes to Helping Hand can get a whole turkey, turkey breast, whole chicken, or ham.
- They also get all the sides that come with a delicious holiday meal."How do we make sure every family has a way to celebrate?" Wilson said.That's the question Wilson is looking to answer this holiday season.Feeding those in need is a little more challenging in Rural Iowa.
Marine Academy official removed after sending anti-vax email to families
- A retired Marine Colonel and former GOP candidate for Congress has been removed from a high-ranking position at Chicago Public Schools’ Marine Leadership Academy, a Logan Square school already immersed in scandal, after he emailed families about the “dangers of vaccinating children,” schools chief Pedro Martinez said Tuesday.
- Larry Kaifesh, the commandant at the Logan Square military academy, encouraged parents not to vaccinate their children as he cited a fringe website that he said showed “very concerning” vaccine information that he incorrectly claimed was a government database.
Biden’s visit spotlights technical colleges, a key to infrastructure building
- Even before the coronavirus pandemic, community and technical colleges faced a bevy of challenges, from troubled for-profit institutions that left students debt-ridden to the decades-long American narrative that held up four-year liberal arts degrees but seemed unimpressed with vocational programs.
- The massive investment in infrastructure he was touting comes at a crucial time for the institutions that are critical to training the workers who will actually be tasked with pouring the pavement, welding the girders, replacing the lead water pipes, and installing the electric-vehicle charging stations that the plan promises to bring to fruition.
‘Highly critical’ natural gas facilities must winterize; others may request an exemption
A new law allowed natural gas producers to apply for an exemption from winterizing. But some producers will be required to do it. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Attleboro man wins $1 million with the word ‘HEART’ shortly after open heart surgery
- The game, the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” instant ticket, requires players to match their letters to words on a crossword puzzle-like board.
- This isn’t the first time Larry has bought McLeish a winning ticket.
Food delivery “ghost kitchens” face major obstacles
The growing popularity of food delivery has given rise to startups that open "ghost kitchens" — kitchens in warehouses or trailers that prepare food solely for delivery and have no option to dine in. But they can come with a whole host of problems.The big picture: The concept of "ghost kitchens" has been dubbed the next big thing in the future of services, with high profile backers like Uber founder Travis Kalanick. But these kitchens can be hard to run or unsafe.The Wall Street Journal’s Eliot Brown looked into Reef Global, a ghost kitchen company that has been dealing with a variety of issues.They include three […]Read more >Similar articles >
Catholic Archdiocese of Miami making face masks optional in its schools —for now
Masks will now be optional indoors for students at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami’s elementary and high school, if parents sign all the necessary papers. The archdiocese announced Tuesday […]Read more >Similar articles >
COVID-19 updates: State officials report hospitalizations have remained below 3,000 for 25th straight day
The record-high number of hospitalizations happened on Jan. 11, when there were 14,218 patients in Texas hospitals. It is currently 2,706. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Letters: Curfew vote | Drivers punished | Coyote Valley | Urgent cuts | Lost principles | Jury trials
- Your article about the Santa Clara City Council voting to ease the curfew at Levi’s Stadium quotes District 6 Councilman Anthony Becker as saying when he was campaigning for his seat, he rarely heard complaints about stadium-related noise.
- San Jose City Council members deserve applause for their historic, unanimous vote on Nov. 16 in favor of preserving over 3,000 acres of Coyote Valley for open space and agriculture (“ North Coyote Valley will be preserved as open space,” Page B1, Nov. 18).
Cheetos dust exhibition on mega-yacht for Art Basel mocked online
- The five-four trash food-dusted extravaganza will not only feature eight new, original, Cheetle-based pieces by street artist Lefty Out There but five DJs, “Cheetos-inspired activations,” onboard activities, and an open bar, all aboard the 220-foot, four-story yacht, according to the oddly normal-looking Eventbrite page .
- LL Cool J’s lifestyle brand Rock the Bells is co-presenting the event alongside Cheetos, and the collaborators are promoting it as “one of the most anticipated events at Art Basel 2021 on the Seafair Mega Yacht.”
Vaccine mandate for health care workers halted nationwide by Louisiana judge
- A federal judge in Louisiana issued a ruling Tuesday blocking nationwide the Biden administration mandate requiring millions of health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Doughty, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, said that “this Court believes the balance of equities and the public interest favors the issuance of a preliminary injunction.”
Aluminum can change could have costly impact at local breweries
No matter what local brewery you prefer, it could soon cost more to drink local because one of the world's largest aluminum can suppliers says changes are coming. […]Read more >Similar articles >
NorthShore may take action against workers with religious objections to COVID-19 vaccine mandate as case is underway, judge decides
Fourteen NorthShore employees are suing the hospital system alleging NorthShore won’t let them keep their jobs because of their religious objections to getting COVID-19 vaccines. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Should We Be Adverse to the Metaverse?
Students discuss a world in which business and personal interactions take place in an ever more realistic virtual reality. […]Read more >Similar articles >
The exhausting, soul-sapping meanness of Lauren Boebert
- Lauren Boebert, a Republican member of Congress from Colorado, is mean.
- Boebert seems to relish the fighting and the acrimony as the ends rather than the means.
Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments
Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death". […]Read more >Similar articles >
Disney’s China Program Is No Laughing Matter
- Walt Disney Co.’s newly introduced streaming service in Hong Kong has an episode missing from “The Simpsons” that satirizes China’s suppression of information about the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown.
- The missing episode also has the potential to set an unfortunate precedent that helps to normalize restrictions common in mainland China but that were unknown in Hong Kong until the passing of a national security law last year.
Need for faster mental health care is focus of Augusta summit addressing ‘cracks in the system’
- Betsy Sweet, facilitator of the day-long summit at the Augusta Civic Center, said thousands of Mainers are seeking mental health treatment and substance use is on the rise, with more people dying every day.
- Chuck Ingoglia, CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, keynote speaker of the event who spoke via Zoom to the roomful of about 70 people, said a model that seems to be working elsewhere are Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics that provide access to mental health and substance use disorder care.
How 2 flights to Europe may have spurred the spread of the new coronavirus variant
Passengers on two airline flights from South Africa to Amsterdam tested positive for the Omicron variant, raising fears of a superspreader event. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Inflation spikes to 30-year high — when will costs come down?
People across the country are seeing higher prices at the mall, grocery store and gas pump due to inflation. Experts predict it's most likely to stay for a while. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Kwik Trip to change fuel payment options, requiring guests to pre-pay or pay at the pump, starting Jan. 3
Kwik Trip will only offer pre-pay or pay at the pump options for filling fuel, effective Jan. 3., except for diesel fuel islands. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Colorado hunts for omicron variant as health officials caution that much is still unknown about new COVID strain
- Colorado public health officials are expanding their search for the new omicron variant of the coronavirus — including by monitoring communities’ wastewater — and said Tuesday that it’s just a matter of time before the new strain is detected in the state.
- Public health officials are concerned that mutations found in the omicron variant could make it more transmissible or that immune response may not be as effective, which could raise the possibility of reinfections, said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist, during the briefing.
Federal judge blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for health workers nationwide
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate for health care workers at federally funded facilities nationwide. The big picture: The order comes one day after a federal judge in Missouri halted the mandate, which has a Jan. 4 deadline, in 10 states.What he’s saying: Judge Terry Doughty of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana wrote in Tuesday’s opinion that the Biden administration does not have the authority to bypass Congress in this case."If the executive branch is allowed to usurp the power of the legislative branch to make laws, two of […]Read more >Similar articles >
Clayton homeowner angry after paying $20,000 for contract work left unfinished
A Clayton homeowner is angry after paying more than $20,000 for a contractor to coat and stain their driveway - then being left with an incomplete, unaesthetic job. […]Read more >Similar articles >‘I know 1000%. You and your brother did nothing wrong’ Jussie Smollett texted to Abimbola Osundairo: Detective
- Before and after Jussie Smollett told Chicago police he was attacked near his Streeterville apartment in 2019, he exchanged damning texts with the two brothers authorities said the former “Empire” actor recruited to stage the assault, a CPD detective testified Tuesday.
- Smollett also picked up Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo at their home two days before the Jan. 29, 2019 incident and the three drove by the location of the purported attack multiple times in what Detective Michael Theis described as a “dry run.”
Plan a road trip with the new Oregon Scenic Byways Story Map
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — There’s now a new way to plan your next trip on Oregon’s scenic roadways. The Oregon Scenic Byways Story Map is an interactive online map with text, photos and links to audio and video.Users can pan, zoom and explore the map for a more in-depth look into the many options each route offers. You can explore ideas for weekend getaways, extended road trips, visits to historic sites and cultural stops. Check it out below! Oregon Scenic Byways Map To visit the full site and find even more information, click here. […]Read more >Similar articles >
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo ‘indefinitely’
- CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was suspended "indefinitely" by the cable news network on Tuesday, a day after the New York attorney general's office released a trove of text messages and transcripts of interviews that revealed his deep involvement in helping his brother, former Gov. Andrew M.
- In a statement, the network said the transcripts, text messages and other exhibits released in connection with the attorney general's investigation of the former governor "shed new light on Chris Cuomo’s involvement in his brother’s defense."
Why the CIA is so worried about Russia and Ukraine
- Blinken is likely to warn NATO allies Wednesday that Putin may be preparing a ploy in which he falsely claims that Russian-backed forces have been attacked by Ukraine, as a pretext for taking action.
- The CIA discovered something scary in October: Russia was moving troops toward the Ukrainian border — and, unlike in previous border thrusts, was making secret plans about how to use them.
Disneyland launches pun-filled Marvel holiday stunt show at Avengers Campus
- Hawkeye battles the Tracksuit Mafia in a new comedic fight scene employing candy canes, silver garland, pine wreaths and Christmas presents used as weapons during an updated holiday stunt show in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
- The new “Avengers Assemble” holiday stunt show typically plays half a dozen times a day in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Troubled youth home operator faces state hearing this week
The Arizona Department of Health Services is trying to shut down Mary's Mission homes with dozens of state health and safety violations. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Miami Gardens and Sweetwater are both one annexation vote away from growth spurts
Two cities are close to winning approval for expansion requests into land currently controlled by Miami-Dade County, with Sweetwater closing in on a major annexation effort and Miami Gardens set […]Read more >Similar articles >
Soaring gas prices can make politicians do foolish things
- Which is why, with gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon in many states, it’s not surprising President Joe Biden felt the need to do what the Washington Post editorial page called the “two-step ritual” that seems to be required under such circumstances.
- Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor, announced a few days ago that he wants to suspend that state’s gas tax.
Senator: Schools should use pandemic money for lead-free water
- In a state Department of Education survey this year, about 80% of school districts said they have some level of need for touchless water bottle fillers.
- There’s a looming new federal requirement to test school drinking water for lead — a dangerous toxin for children that can damage their brains — that has the potential to cost Iowa districts millions of dollars to mitigate contaminations.
Appeals court weighs Trump arguments to withhold records
The judges questioned whether they had the authority to grant former president Donald Trump’s demands and stop the White House from allowing the release of documents related to the Jan. 6 insurrection. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine
- An abandoned railroad line extending through Kennebec and Somerset counties will be converted into a 32-mile trail offering an array of recreational opportunities, particularly for snowmobilers and ATV riders, while serving as an economic catalyst for several towns along the corridor, state and local officials said Tuesday.
- State officials announced that a 32-mile stretch of the line, including the portion through Norridgewock, will be converted into a recreational trail that will appeal to snowmobilers, ATV riders and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Reports: Federal judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for US health workers
Workers affected by the health care mandate were to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by next Monday. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Mexican rockers Maná sell out six shows at the Forum, add two more to residency
- Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, for concerts on July 15 and 16, which brings the total to eight shows for the band in Inglewood in 2022, and there could be more.
- As long as fans kept buying tickets, band members said more shows would be added.
After major drop in 2020, Kindergarten enrollment returns to almost pre-pandemic levels
After a major drop in kindergarten enrollment last year, parents in North Carolina are once again sending their kindergarteners to school. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom relishes his citizenship
- I’ll be the first one to follow.’ And he said, ‘No, you’re not violating any rules.’ And I was like, ‘Adam — you’re guys are the ones that are telling us and encouraging players to stand up for what’s right, not just the problems in America, but all over the world.
- Not many people know this but whenever I sit down with an NBA player, they are telling me that they want to talk about many of the issues that are happening but they are scared because of the challenges they will face,” said Freedom.
Newest candidate for the competitive 8th Congressional District joins a crowded field
Johnny Humphrey, a Northglenn Democrat and gay rights advocate, will become the seventh candidate to launch a campaign to represent the 8th Congressional District — Colorado’s newest and most politically competitive. The Center on ColfaxJohnny Humphrey Humphrey, who has served as director of inclusivity services at The Center on Colfax for three years, touts his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion on his new campaign website. He is scheduled to formally announce his candidacy Wednesday. The California native, who grew up in Kansas, will have to do battle with two better known Democrats in next year’s primary — state Rep. Yadira […]Read more >Similar articles >
UNL Chancellor Green responds to attacks by Ricketts against university’s diversity plan
“I do not believe that UNL is racist,” Chancellor Ronnie Green said in response to an allegation by Gov. Pete Ricketts. “Nothing could be further from the truth.” […]Read more >Similar articles >
Whittier’s Oceanic Arts, delight of Tiki lovers around the world, is closing
- Co-owners LeRoy Schmaltz, left, and Bob Van Oosting of Oceanic Arts sell tiki art, statues, imported decorations, signs, glass ball lights, outrigger canoes, thatchings and mattings, currently from a warehouse to hotels, resorts, homes and Disneyland in a business founded in 1956 and is closing soon in Whittier, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
- Co-owners LeRoy Schmaltz, left, and Bob Van Oosting of Oceanic Arts sell tiki art, statues, imported decorations, signs, glass ball lights, outrigger canoes, thatchings and mattings, currently from a warehouse to hotels, resorts, homes and Disneyland in a business founded in 1956 and is closing soon in Whittier, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely
CNN announced Tuesday evening that it has suspended anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely following new revelations about his involvement in the management of his brother’s sexual harassment scandal.Driving the news: New documents released Monday showed that Cuomo used his contacts to garner information about the women accusing his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment, as well as of emerging media coverage relating to the scandal. […]Read more >Similar articles >
COVID vaccines accessible in D-FW area as new Omicron variant makes headlines
As doctors learn more about the Omicron variant, they encourage people to get vaccinated to protect from COVID hospitalizations and death. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Counterpoint: The rest of the story on impaired waters…
- I appreciated Way's crediting me for my early warning about copper nickel mining in my job as director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
- The facts are that I gave a speech in late 1971 on copper nickel mining in which I called for an environmental review of this new potential mining over that decade.
Post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 concerns drive continued interest in testing in Cincinnati
- We didn't let it, you know, scare us from having our family time.""It was pretty great," Tammy Hammond said.The demand for COVID-19 testing is expected to remain high through at least the end of December.
- Carving time out of their Tuesday to get tested for COVID-19 was not high on Jim and Tammy Hammond's agenda until they got a call shortly after the sun came up."They let us know this morning," Tammy Hammond said.
City cancels public meeting on health impact of proposed metal shredder on Southeast Side
- City officials acknowledged in an email Tuesday that some people complained that residents weren’t part of the process and their input was not sought following an initial meeting Nov. 4 to discuss the health and environmental impacts of the proposed Southside Recycling at East 116th Street along the Calumet River.
- Another meeting over the rebranded General Iron will be scheduled after complaints that officials aren’t doing enough to involve residents in its health analysis.
Wisconsin will receive $420 million in settlement lawmakers approved Tuesday with opioid distributors
The settlement is part of a $26 billion deal with opioid maker Johnson & Johnson and distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Dallas ISD to build new school campus in Southern Dallas
A new middle school campus in Oak Cliff will be named after former congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Taylor ISD to launch internship program with Samsung
- "We just got done climbing one mountain and we have several more mountains in front of us, in terms of really capitalizing on the opportunity to make sure our students get the full benefit that they can get through this partnership," said Devin Padavil, Taylor ISD superintendent.
- I think this is going to be great for Taylor ISD students," said Schroeder.
One-third of employees in three state-run facilities have refused vaccine
- In the 90 days leading up to Nov. 5, 28 members of the Glenwood staff had COVID-19 — a significant increase from the 15 of that was reported in early October.
- The most recently released data from DHS shows that as of Nov. 5, 197 of the 589 state employees at the Glenwood Resource Center for the profoundly disabled remained unvaccinated.
Omicron carries scary mutations. That doesn’t mean they work well together
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has alarmed many scientists because of the sheer number of genetic mutations it carries. Mutations sometimes work together to make a virus more fearsome, but they may also cancel one another out. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Collateral damage of abortion is vast
- Roe and Casey also accelerated changing social norms resulting in increasing sexual assault on girls by adult men.
- Roe and Casey not only make abortion permissible, but create an expectation that abortion is an option that even young girls should consider, and without their parents' knowledge or consent.
Shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
- The last holiday season was far from the most wonderful time of the year for the U.S. Postal Service: Sick and quarantined workers, a flood of packages from shoppers loath to set foot in stores and a last-minute dump of packages from overwhelmed private shippers.
- Nearly 3.4 billion parcels are expected to crisscross the country this holiday season, representing an estimated increase of about 400 million compared to last year, said Satish Jindel, from Pennsylvania-based ShipMatrix, which analyzes shipping package data.
KS housing survey: despite population growth JoCo, WyCo not meeting community needs
The Kansas City Metro area is the fastest growing region in Kansas but, like the rest of the state, it struggles to fill the housing needs of its community. Preliminary […]Read more >Similar articles >
Readers Write: Schooling, historical facts
- The St. Paul school board has canceled classes on Dec. 20 and 21 with no public notice that this would be discussed at the Nov. 29 meeting.
- School days need to be in-school days so parents can work and kids can learn.
Northland student group says 32 books are in danger of being banned. Here they are
Students in the North Kansas City School District earlier this month launched a petition to combat attempts by a Northland Parent Association to have certain books pulled from school library […]Read more >Similar articles >
Alice Sebold apologizes to the man exonerated in the rape that her memoir focused on
"I am sorry most of all for the fact that the life you could have led was unjustly robbed from you," the author wrote in a statement. A judge exonerated Anthony Broadwater of the crime last week.(Image credit: TINA FINEBERG/ASSOCIATED PRESS) […]Read more >Similar articles >
The 27-year journey is not complete for Pocatello’s Mr. and Mrs. Claus
- Grizz and his wife, Sue, have been southeast Idaho’s own Mr. and Mrs. Claus for more than a quarter-century, visiting schools, parties and shopping centers to spread the Christmas spirit.
- Sue and Steven ‘Grizz’ Andrews have been southeast Idaho’s Mr. and Mrs. Claus for more than 25 years.
America and China Are in a Global Fight Over Military Bases
- A global battle over the placement of military bases is underway, as Beijing tries to expand its overseas presence and Washington tries to block it.
- Even before that, the People’s Liberation Army built air bases and other installations in the South China Sea, often on artificial islands created in contravention of international law.
Second Holness lawsuit asks judge to invalidate Cherfilus-McCormick congressional primary win
Dale Holness has filed a second lawsuit asking a judge to rule that Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick isn’t the rightful winner of the 20th Congressional District Democratic Primary. He’s repeating his claim that the winner’s campaign proposal for universal basic income is tantamount to a bribe, a notion dismissed by an election-law expert. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Creepy Metaverse spoof depicts Mark Zuckerberg as BBQ fiend
- Mark Zuckerberg’s “metaverse” — a virtual world for Facebook users to gather via digital avatars — is far from its official launch, but that didn’t stop one animator from sharing their own nightmarish vision of the augmented reality space .
- Created by 3D animation studio Surreal Entertainment, the parody video purports to invite the viewer into the metaverse virtual reality [VR] “demo experience” as an “Alpha Tester,” where Meta (formerly Facebook) CEO Zuckerberg awaits to show you around.
Twitter’s challenge after Dorsey: Misery may love company, but it’s tough to monetize
- My social media feeds overflowed with suggestions of how Twitter’s new leader, Parag Agrawal, could fix all the problems users complain about.
- New York University business school professor Scott Galloway argues that moving to a subscription model, at least for accounts with lots of followers, could fix much of what ails both the company and its users: give Twitter a stable source of recurring revenue, and relieve the need to drive engagement and ad impressions with polarizing negative content.
Overturning Roe will worsen racial, economic health gaps
- It would be more apt to describe these policies as an assault on people who are already banned from other health care they need.Restricting abortion access will result in forced pregnancy for many people and will worsen existing race- and income-based health disparities by driving up maternal and infant mortality rates, according to a brief from 550 public-health and reproductive-health researchers asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the dangerous Mississippi abortion law.
- That's why respected organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have also filed amicus briefs opposing the Mississippi abortion law .Locally, the Minnesota chapters of the AMA and ACOG recently joined Planned Parenthood and hundreds of other clinicians to speak out on this pivotal health justice issue in a full-page Star Tribune ad.
Sackler family members abusing bankruptcy process, states argue
A judge should reject a settlement to thousands of lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, a group of states including Washington said, arguing that the protections it extends to members of the Sackler family who own the firm are improper. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Charlie Baker insists vaccine verification system is not a pathway to mandates
- Baker emphasized that he has “never supported or agreed to any sort of statewide vaccine mandate program” several times, and added that he doesn’t plan to in the future.
- He explained that the mandate is only in place for people who “want to go to a wedding or to a church, or to a restaurant where proof of vaccination is required,” he said.
Green Bay Packers’, Za’Darius Smith, Gives Back to Greenville Students
Today is “Giving Tuesday”, a worldwide movement of generosity, and a professional athlete decided he wanted to take the opportunity to give back to the community who raised him. Za’Darius Smith grew up playing football in Greenville, Alabama. Now he’s on to the big leagues, playing for the Green Bay Packers. He has decided to use his platform to start a non-profit called the GOoD Life Foundation to give back. His foundation partnered with Dicks Sporting Goods to give 1000 pairs of shoes to Butler County students, as well as $15,000 dollars to athletics at Greenville High School and Middle School. Categories: News Tags: butler county, […]Read more >Similar articles >
Accountability for Epstein — finally
- Ghislaine Maxwell, a 59-year-old former British socialite who was Epstein's top associate, is facing federal charges in a case that has shown just how different justice can look when you're rich and all your friends are, too.
- And it's been more than two years since Epstein was found dead in a Manhattan jail cell, his mysterious suicide coming a month after he was arrested on sex trafficking charges.
The Omicron Variant Is a Mystery. How Should We Prepare?
Very few variants have ended up meaningfully altering the course of the pandemic, but experts say this is one to watch. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Singapore’s Reopening in the Age of Omicron
As the world monitors port traffic and airport terminals, a suburban bus depot speaks volumes about the city-state’s ability to livewith Covid.
[…]Read more >Similar articles >Elizabeth Holmes trial: Spectators line around the block for first day of cross-examination
- They were hoping to get a coveted seat on the wooden benches inside the federal courthouse in San Jose to see the now-disgraced former rock star of the Tech World, Elizabeth Holmes, be cross-examined by prosecutors in her criminal trial.
- People have been lining early throughout the trial, but interest grew when Holmes — a Stanford drop-out who Forbes magazine once said was worth $4.5 billion — took the stand last week.
As omicron variant of COVID-19 grabs attention, a doctor warns that delta is still hitting Utah hard
- The case counts in hospitals, Stenehjem said, show that the vast majority of those being treated for COVID-19 were not fully vaccinated.
- If we’re having large-scale transmission, we’re going to see variants develop,” Stenehjem said.
Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
The ruling is a setback for the administration’s effort to require vaccination for hospital and nursing home workers, which had been set to start next week. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Hillicon Valley — Amazon draws COVID scrutiny
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Pay It Forward: Norbert Thomas of Wilcox County
- “It’s so important that we have somebody like Norbert in our communities that makes sure no one gets left behind,” said Presbyterian Home for Children Communications Director Cindy Fisher.
- Norbert Thomas came back from Iraq in 2004 with a dream to give back to his community by helping at-risk kids.
Omicron on the horizon: COVID-19 hospitalizations hit nearly 10-month high as latest variant looms: ‘We need to be serious’
- It’s only a matter of time before Omicron surfaces in Chicago, but COVID-19 is already surging across Illinois — and the strategy won’t change much whenever the latest variant does show up, the city’s top doctor said Tuesday.
- With Illinois facing its fifth surge of the pandemic even before the arrival of the Omicron variant, officials say it’s time to take extra precautions — but not yet shutter businesses or schools.
Democrats risk losses in 2022 if they give up on paid leave, advocates say
- Women and caregivers suddenly were calling lawmakers and advocates, and they were sharing their own stories on social media in huge numbers, said Dawn Huckelbridge, director of Paid Leave for All, a national advocacy group, during a virtual event with reporters on Tuesday.
- Huckelbridge and other advocates and Democratic pollsters who spoke to reporters on Tuesday said a failure to take action on a national paid leave program could have significant political consequences for Democrats in 2022.
McKee mum on $3,000 vaccine bonus for union workers as criticism emerges
Some legislators called it “unfair” to give bonuses to state and municipal employees when other workers were vaccinated against COVID-19 without financial incentives […]Read more >Similar articles >
DCPS assistant principal simultaneously worked as a principal of school in Rhode Island
Michael Redmond was required to work weekdays at Providence Public Schools while simultaneously being required to work for DCPS. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Figuring out MultCo homeless services ‘sort of like sudoku’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The current structure of addressing homeless issues is too fragmented with 15 separate groups or levels, the Joint Office of Homeless Services told Multnomah County commissioners. That’s why they are proposing to reorganize to cut the number of committees in half to focus more efficiently on housing, care, equity, East county concerns, along with being able to act more quickly on the advice of professionals in the field. Homeless in Portland: ‘Ain’t never seen such a bad deal’ "Figuring out how they all talk to one another has been an ongoing puzzle, sort of like sudoku sometimes," said Joshua […]Read more >Similar articles >
Charlie Baker attends groundbreaking at Norwood Hospital, damaged by 2020 flood
Gov. Charlie Baker attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Norwood to mark the start of construction on a new hospital in the town after the old one was damaged in a June 2020 flood. “There will be a beautiful new hospital here and this hospital will continue to provide care and service to this community for at least another 100 years,” Baker said. “But that wipeout that took place that day, that was another profound example of how you can’t always predict what every day is going to be like.” Norwood Town Manager Tony Mazzucco said emergency rescuers evacuated over 100 people from the hospital that night during the pandemic and the storm […]Read more >Similar articles >
‘He cared so much’ | Band members, friends remember Knoxville singer Alonzo Rodgers
Knoxville police said Alonzo Rodgers was shot inside a home on November 24. He died from his injuries over the weekend. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Tim Steller’s column: UA scientist rebuts ‘lab leak’ theory in new research on pandemic origins
- Worobey: In terms of people who have no direct link, you would expect more at a market because you could have people who didn't go there, but someone close to them did and then gave it to them.
- And so if it did start there, you would expect people with direct links to it, people who worked there to have the early cases, and we don't see that at all.
Minnesota reaches more than 1,500 COVID hospitalizations
- Minnesota hospitalizations for COVID-19 continued their climb this week in an apparent creep toward levels similar to the worst of the pandemic in late 2020, according to state health department data released Tuesday.
- As of Monday, the state had reached 1,532 hospitalizations for the virus, taxing the state’s health care resources.
BC OL’s Alec Lindstrom, Zion Johnson named All-ACC first team
Boston College center Alec Lindstrom and guard Zion Johnson were named All-ACC first team selections the league announced on Tuesday. Lindstrom and Johnson are projected to go near the top of the 2022 NFL Draft at their positions. BC had 12 players receive recognition including the entire offensive line. Guard Christian Mahogany was selected to the second team, right tackle Ben Petrula made the third team and left tackle Tyler Vrabel was honorable mention. Sophomore running back Pat Garwo, who became the 19th BC player to rush for 1.000-yards in season, and junior nickel back Josh DeBerry were second team selections. Wide receiver Zay […]Read more >Similar articles >
Ticker: Woburn firm in battery deal with Mercedes, Stellantis; Maine groups take aim at fed permits for hydro lines
- Automakers Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis announced agreements with Woburn-based Factorial Energy on Tuesday to help develop solid-state battery technology that they hope could make electric cars more attractive to a mass market.
- Mercedes-Benz, part of Daimler AG, said it is joining forces with Factorial to jointly develop batteries with the aim of testing prototype cells as early as next year.
FDA panel narrowly recommends authorization of first antiviral pill to treat COVID
- A panel of experts convened by the Food and Drug Administration voted by a slim margin on Tuesday to recommend the agency authorize the Covid treatment developed by Merck and partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, after a vigorous debate about the risks and benefits of the first oral drug to combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
- Both Merck and FDA scientists said such outcomes were unlikely for a medicine that would only be taken for only five days, although they faced tough questions from panelists about the specific animal studies that indicated the treatment was safe.
For Rob Azevedo of Pembroke, showcasing musical talent is his latest project in a long line of them
- Speaking about Thompson, whose book, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” put him on the literary map, Azevedo said, “There’s so much about his personality that I admired, his writing and the way he lived his life and the friendships he had.”
- Fast forward to today, three months after Azevedo moved to Pembroke, and now he believes the Suncook Valley will enjoy coming to his barn this spring to hear music played by Granite State bands.
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter in Stillwater to be sold — owner hopes tradition will carry on
- Owner Kim Quade, who has been running the family-owned business for 37 years, intends to sell the restaurant.
- Her husband, Carl Schoene, died in 2003, and Quade said she’s continued to run the restaurant in a very hands-on way.
Letter: Able to celebrate again
- Anchorage is a spectacular place to live, and I so look forward celebrating the holidays this year as a part of this community.
- Every day I share the money I have earned in my lifetime with businesses around town.
Letter: Don’t give pets as gifts
- Some people give kittens, puppies, even horses to children who have no way to take care of them.
- As the holidays approach, I’d like to remind people to consider our animal friends.
Hopkinton schools to host two free vax clinics
- Both Harold Martin School and Maple Street School will hold clinics on Dec. 8, with a second clinic four weeks later on Jan. 5, 2022, where vaccines will be administered by Granite United Way, according to Maple Street principal Amy Doyle.
- O’Grady is the former managing editor of Scope magazine at Northeastern University in Boston, where she reported on social justice issues, community activism, local politics and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twin Cities Black women carry burden of social justice activism
- Bates is just one of the many Black women that have been at the helm of the social justice movement in the Twin Cities for years — whether through protesting police brutality, launching violence prevention initiatives or changing policy.
- The director of Minneapolis' Office of Violence Prevention, Sasha Cotton, said her identity as a mother, Black woman and Latina born and raised in the Twin Cities is what compels her to do her work.
Officials warn financial amnesty for uninsured drivers expires soon
Those driving withoutinsurance have until the end of December to sign up for cheaper coverage under Michigan’s uninsured motoristamnesty period. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Former Minneapolis officers should be tried together in federal case, says magistrate judge
- Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao asked the court to sever Derek Chauvin from their upcoming trial, arguing Chauvin, who was convicted of second and third-degree murder and manslaughter in state court in April, would prejudice them to a jury.
- A magistrate judge ruled Monday that four former Minneapolis police officers should stand trial together on federal civil rights charges related to the killing of George Floyd.
COVID cases are down in Colorado, but the new omicron variant could change that
- While the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has seen a slight decline, public health officials fear the new omicron variant could change that.
- The omicron variant was first identified overseas last week and there’s still a lot experts don’t know about the new variant, including how easily it spreads between people or the severity of symptoms, Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state’s epidemiologist, said during a news conference Tuesday.
Braintree’s ‘anti-blight’ law targets dilapidated commercial, industrial properties
The town of Braintree will go after owners of vacant and dilapidated commercial and industrial properties under a new “anti-blight” local ordinance. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Kingston votes to buy cranberry bog as conservation land
A Special Town Meeting in Kingston voted to buy an old cranberry bog and nearby wetlands to preserve it as conservation land and prevent the site from being developed. […]Read more >Similar articles >
The perverse incentives behind the ‘smash and grab’ wave
- It has been two weeks since hammer- and crowbar-wielding thieves descended en masse upon retail stores in San Francisco’s Union Square, opening a surge of attacks, caught on video, that has frightened shoppers and employees across the country — and made “smash and grab” a household expression.
- The concern remains that, in addition to potential loss of life, smash-and-grab robbery could deter many people from shopping, or working, in retail stores, causing long-term damage to business climates and tax bases.
Oregon governor calls for special session to protect renters
With winter coming and federal funds drying up, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says she’ll call a special session of the Legislature Dec. 13 to approve state funding for rental assistance and to extend eviction protections. […]Read more >Similar articles >
NYC OK’s safe sites for drug use, aiming to curb overdoses
The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing deadly overdoses, officials said Tuesday. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Former Bridgeport man takes plea in Shelton home invasion case
- The city’s first criminal trial since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic ended four hours after it began Tuesday when a former Bridgeport man took a plea deal to reduced charges in connection to an alleged 2018 Shelton home invasion.
- Owen Mason, 34, faced a total of 17 charges in connection to the incident, during which police said he choked and threatened to kill his pregnant girlfriend.
Loon counts show more growth in New Hampshire, Vermont
- Maine Audubon said Monday the count of adult loons increased this year, but the count of loon chicks fell.
- Annual counts of loons are up slightly in New Hampshire and Vermont, wildlife authorities and advocates said Tuesday.
Long-term care insurer in Maine seeks triple-digit rate increases
- Cioppa said there are nearly 4,100 Genworth policyholders in Maine who will be affected by the increases, which are being sought on eight blocks of long-term care policies offered by the company.
- Cioppa said in a news release Tuesday that the state Bureau of Insurance will hold a public forum Thursday to discuss proposed premium increases of 56 percent to 178 percent being sought by one insurer, Genworth Life Insurance Co.
Saratoga BLM protester refuses plea deal, opts for trial
- While many of the city’s Black Lives Matter activists arrested for a July 14 rally agreed to future dismissal of charges, one protester in city court on Tuesday morning refused the plea deal and is headed for trial.
- The plea deal refusal comes at the same time as that state Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau is investigating Saratoga Springs police for its treatment of BLM protesters, including a dozen who were arrested in September for their participation in the July march.
FDA panel narrowly backs COVID-19 pill from Merck
The endorsements sets the stage for an expected authorization of the first pill that Americans could take at home for the coronavirus. […]Read more >Similar articles >
NC Court of Appeals: Judge can’t force state to spend $1.7B on education without lawmaker approval
The North Carolina Court of Appeals says a judge's order directing the state to spend an additional $1.7 billion on education can't be enforced without lawmaker approval. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Abortion access in Texas hangs in the balance as Supreme Court considers overturning Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday in a Mississippi abortion case that has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. While the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, stems from a challenge to a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, the high court’s ruling could have seismic impacts for Texas. […]Read more >Similar articles >
NC Court of Appeals blocks $1.7B ‘Leandro’ education funding transfer
The North Carolina Court of Appeals says a judge's order directing the state to spend an additional $1.7 billion on education can't be enforced without lawmaker approval. […]Read more >Similar articles >
FDA panel narrowly backs coronavirus pill from Merck
WASHINGTON — A panel of U.S. health advisers on Tuesday narrowly backed the benefits of a closely watched coronavirus pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely authorization of the first drug that Americans could take at home to treat the virus. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Meadows agrees to meet with panel investigating Capitol attack
Mark Meadows, former president Trump’s chief of staff in his final days in the Oval Office, had refused to cooperate with the committee in line with a directive from Trump. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Austin’s ‘I Live Here I Give Here’ to hit $100M in nonprofit funds raised this Giving Tuesday
- Austin-based nonprofit organization "I Live Here I Give Here" is expected to hit $100 million in cumulative donations raised for Central Texas nonprofits this Giving Tuesday, CEO Courtney Manuel said.
- "Organizations take these important donations and can continue to build and grow and support [Austin residents], even despite these really weird, tough times," Manuel said.
Community comes together to help raise money for legendary Durham shoe shiner
Pierce McKoy has been shining shoes in downtown Durham for decades. McKoy estimates thousands of people have sat in his seat since 1967 including celebrities like Angela Bassett and Jay Leno, and it's begun to show. […]Read more >Similar articles >Jana Riess: My new way of paying LDS tithing has given me a new perspective
- People’s feelings about money are complicated, and here’s a truth I’ve been learning: It’s not only the good parts of myself, the gratitude and the joy, that have been revealed through my decision to no longer tithe to the LDS Church.
- The short version of the story is that I was deeply disturbed two years ago by the revelation that the church had stockpiled more than $100 billion worth of investments and was not utilizing those funds for helping others, but rather to shore up business enterprises such as the City Creek Center mall in Salt Lake City.
‘Tis the season of giving. Here’s how to avoid charity scams in Washington state
This holiday season, the Washington secretary of state and attorney general are warning the public to watch out for fraudulent charities and fundraisers. Here's how to avoid being scammed. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Mosquito trap in Leander tests positive for West Nile virus
- A mosquito trap sample collected in Leander tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to lab results received Monday from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- The sample was collected from Waterfall Avenue near Devin Lake Park as a part of the Williamson County and Cities Health District's Integrated Vector Management program .
FDA advisers narrowly endorse Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill
- An advisory group for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted to recommend Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill for infected adults at high risk for severe coronavirus illness, hospitalization or death.
- The vote comes after the FDA released its review of Merck’s data on the drug last week that concluded molnupiravir's effectiveness but raised concerns about its effects on pregnant people.
Massachusetts reports 2,915 new coronavirus cases, breakthrough case count stays high during Thanksgiving week
- The state Department of Public Health also reported a spike of 6,610 breakthrough cases during the week of Thanksgiving, staying at a high level after the previous week’s tally of 6,917 breakthrough infections.
- State health officials on Tuesday reported 2,915 new coronavirus cases, as total COVID hospitalizations in the Bay State continued to surge after Thanksgiving.
‘Spider-Man’ fans ‘beaten’ in melee for ‘No Way Home’ tickets
Movie-goers were "beaten" at the theater by "young people who wanted to get in line for the pre-sale of Spider-Man: No Way Home." […]Read more >Similar articles >
Alice Sebold’s memoir, ‘Lucky,’ pulled as she apologizes to man wrongly convicted of her rape
- Alice Sebold, the author whose 1999 memoir “Lucky” revisited the 1981 rape she suffered when she was a freshman in college, is apologizing to the man who spent 16 years behind bars for the crime, eight days after his conviction was overturned.
- Broadwater, a Black man, was convicted in 1982 after Sebold, who is white, identified him in court as her attacker despite failing to identify him previously in a police lineup.
Confederate Group Opposing Lawsuit over Tuskegee Monument Site
A Confederate heritage group says it will fight a lawsuit in Macon County that could lead to the removal of a monument in Tuskegee. Macon County has asked a court to give it the deed to the downtown square where the Confederate memorial has stood for 115 years. That could be a key first step toward taking down the statue. But an attorney for the Tuskegee chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Jay Hinton, says the group owns the square legally and wants the monument to remain. The monument has been the subject of protests and attempts to remove it on and off for decades. (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. […]Read more >Similar articles >
‘Congress can hang’ | Capitol rioter who electroshocked Officer Fanone conspired to commit violence, DOJ says
In a new indictment, the Justice Department has added a federal conspiracy charge to the case against Daniel Rodriguez. […]Read more >Similar articles >
‘Unchecked greed.’ Fed up, Lexington plans to sue Kentucky Utilities over tree cutting
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Are we overreacting to omicron? I sure hope so.
- As a result, several countries, including the United States, Japan, Israel, Canada, the members of the E.U. and possibly others are closing their borders to most travelers from eight countries: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
- Barring the economic collapse of any of these eight countries, due to short-term travel restrictions, isn’t it merely sensible to try to stem dissemination of the variant for a few weeks until we know more about its transmissibility and the effectiveness of existing vaccines?
Minneapolis school employee unions call for settled contracts
- And members of Teamsters Local 320, the union representing 100 Minneapolis school bus drivers and dispatchers, have voted to authorize a strike if their demands over pay and working conditions aren't met.
- Leaders of five Minneapolis school employee unions are calling on the district to settle expired contracts and address staffing shortages, which they say have been exacerbated by non-competitive wages for staff who feel stretched too thin.
Wisconsin Supreme Court says it would minimize changes to current election maps, handing Republicans an initial redistricting victory
- The state Supreme Court announced Tuesday it would minimize changes it would make to Wisconsin's election maps, effectively guaranteeing Republicans will continue to maintain control of the Legislature for the next decade.
- In the most significant part of their ruling, the justices wrote that they would limit the changes they would make to maps that were drawn 10 years ago when Republicans controlled all of state government and drew district lines that favor their party.
U.S. Bank Stadium to reopen in December to runners, in-line skaters
- Sessions will be open to all ages but capped at 600 participants, with 300 runners and 300 skaters allowed.
- "We look forward to hosting affordable and accessible recreational activities for the public each year, including the beloved tradition of in-line skating and indoor running at U.S. Bank Stadium," Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) Chairman Michael Vekich said.
Minneapolis book artist and printmaker Ryan is 2022 Minnesota Book Artist Award winner
- Ryan was awarded a 2011-12 Jerome Book Arts Fellowship and her work is included in the 2012 Quarry publication “1000 Artist Books.”
- An exhibition celebrating “Chronicles” will be on display Jan. 13-March 6 at Minnesota Center for Book Arts in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.
Even with omicron on the horizon, delta is still the biggest concern in Kansas City
A lag in COVID-19 case reporting over the Thanksgiving holiday makes it a little harder to know where we stand in Kansas City, but doctors at the University of Kansas […]Read more >Similar articles >
From Omicron to Goldman Sachs, There’s a Bull Market in Anxiety
- “ White coat syndrome ” is that thing when some people go to the doctor’s office and get their blood pressure read and it’s scary high — like, elderly man up to his ears in coffee and carcinogens high.
- In China, meanwhile, young women are so worried about getting jobs that they’re borrowing money for face-lifts to enhance their appearance in job application photos.
First-ever trans contestant makes it to ‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’
- “Once I got to episodes three and four, I knew the fifth one was in sight,” Schneider told ABC7 in a Tuesday interview of her fifth consecutive game win, which qualified her for the “Tournament.”
- fan Amy Schneider has now become the show’s first-ever transgender contestant to qualify for the elite “Tournament of Champions.”
About 50,000 students and employees may have had their personal info stolen in June. They’re getting told now.
About 50,000 students and employees are now being notified by the Broward school district that their personal data may have been breached during a ransomware attack from five months ago. […]Read more >Similar articles >
Carrie Bradshaw takes on dating apps in new ‘And Just Like That’ trailer
- Ramírez, who identifies as non-binary, was the center of several scenes in the trailer, including one in which their character, Che Diaz, talks with Carrie about self-pleasure on their podcast.
- “The more I live, the more I find that if you have good friends in your corner anything’s possible,” Carrie says in the clip as the host of a new podcast.
‘Symbol of a movement’: Texas style expert reflects on Virgil Abloh’s legacy
- But through his pioneering work as a leading Black creative in the luxury men's fashion world, Washington said he's left an indelible mark on the field and emerging artists.
- Abloh made history as the first Black designer to take the helm as artistic director of a French luxury fashion house, Washington said.
Sign up for our Season’s Readings newsletter and share a favorite Maine holiday memory
- We’re trying something new at the Press Herald this month – a pop-up newsletter called Season’s Readings that will deliver all our holiday stories to you each week.
- Send them to [email protected] and put Season’s Readings in the subject line.
Hearing will focus on Medford’s parking plans
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A service academy would be more helpful
- A far better solution would be to (finally) consider the establishment of a U.S. Public Service Academy to produce cyber experts and the other disciplines that are necessary for our dedicated career public servants throughout our government.
- The underlying concept is sound, as the U.S. Military Academy (as with most service academies) already produces an annual output of cyber experts to fulfill service needs, including the relatively new Army Cyber branch.