Fall semester report cards reflect impact of coronavirus
As the 2020 fall semester comes to a close, report cards show parents the effects of distance learning on their children.
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10 Day Challenge Holiday Food Drive
‘Tis the season for giving. A wonderful way to give back is through a food drive.
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Why a Covid-19 vaccine doesn’t mean that you can stop wearing a mask
Shipments of the Covid-19 vaccine are arriving, with frontline health care workers getting immunized — some for the cameras — across the United States Monday. While these developments mark a historic moment and hold much promise, that doesn’t mean Americans can stop wearing masks anytime soon. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician
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Simone Williams breaks Guinness World Record for largest afro
Simone Williams’ hair-raising experience, nine years in the making, has earned her quite a distinction. The 32-year-old Brooklyn fashion designer has just broken the Guinness World Record for largest afro (female) — with voluminous locks that reach over 8 inches tall and nearly 9 inches wide. Her afro is 4 feet and 10 inches in
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Newsom faces possible recall election
California Governor Gavin Newsom faces a possible recall election. The push is part of the backlash against Newsom’s coronavirus policies, and his failure to follow his own rules.
Continue Reading Your home is a hotspot for Covid-19, studies say
With Covid-19 surging in the United States, transmission of the novel coronavirus is at an all-time high. A new analysis that looked at 54 studies in over 20 countries found homes where someone was sick with Covid-19 continued to be hotspots for virus transmission, even if overall community spread was down. “This is yet another
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Asked how clean he thinks the Olympics will be next year, Michael Phelps says ‘four or five’ out of 10
Michael Phelps, who retired as the most decorated Olympian in history in 2016, is not holding out much hope for a clean Olympics Games in Tokyo next year. Asked how clean he thinks the Games will be the 23-time Olympic gold medalist bluntly told CNN Sport’s Don Riddell: “Four or five” out of 10. “I
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Dolly Parton’s daily schedule: 3 a.m. wake-ups and heels in the kitchen
Ever wonder what it’s like to be Dolly Parton for a day? Well, for one, you’ll certainly be working more than 9 to 5. The glamorous country music icon shared her daily routine in an interview with Marie Claire. The issue’s December cover star spoke candidly with drag matriarch RuPaul about her everyday schedule, and
Continue Reading Tim McGraw’s commitment to Christmas decor is impressive
Oh, Christmas tree! Tim McGraw’s Christmas tree just put everyone else’s to shame. The country star showed off his family’s impressive tree on Instagram while sitting on top of an equally massive ladder. He hilariously captioned the photo, “A: Santa’s lead flying reindeer B: wife trying to get rid of me before Christmas.” Some on
Continue Reading National Film Registry adds ‘Dark Knight,’ ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Grease’
Some musicals and a superhero film made this year’s list of America’s most influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Monday announced the annual selection of 25 films. They range from the silent film “Suspense,” which was co-directed by a
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U.S. Commerce Department investigating data breach
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach in an attack that is believed to be linked to Russia. “We can confirm there has been a breach in one of our bureaus,” the Commerce Department said in a statement to CNN. “We have asked CISA
Continue Reading When can I get a coronavirus vaccine?
The first coronavirus vaccines are out — delivered by FedEx and UPS to hospitals across the country and into the arms of health care workers in hospitals in large cities such as New York and Washington, DC. Boxes filled with dry ice and vaccine have been delivered to Kentucky and Louisiana, Michigan and Arizona. It
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UPS places shipping cap on some of its largest retailers as holiday shopping booms
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – UPS is placing shipping limits on some of its largest retailers as online shopping picks up steam during the holidays. The restrictions will take effect this week and run throughout the holiday season, the company said. Retailers were notified of their shipping capacity in tandem with the newly enforced limits. “UPS (UPS)
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Tough title game loss
The goal to win the program’s 4th title fell short in a 38-14 loss to Snowflake.
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‘Treehouse Teacher’ Has the Coolest Classroom in Fairfax County
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – A Virginia teacher is taking distance learning a whole new level, building a work-from-home classroom that excites her students. “I am the treehouse teacher,” Fairfax County teacher Nellie Williams said. Her classroom is built into branches above her backyard. “A lot of parents said, ‘I know! My child talks about it
Continue Reading Selena’s brother approves of Christian Serratos’ portrayal of her
Some viewers may not be loving Christian Serratos in “Selena: The Series,” but the slain Tejano star’s brother has her back. Speaking to TMZ, A.B. Quintanilla dismissed some of the complaints about the “Walking Dead” star’s portrayal of his sister in the new Netflix show. “You have people that will critique something that say ‘Her
Continue Reading The UK will let some sexually active gay and bisexual men give blood, ending a controversial ban
The UK will allow some sexually active gay and bisexual men to donate blood, overturning a ban that originated during the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and has been decried as homophobic for years. From 2021, men in a long-term relationship will be able to give blood at any time, the government said, in what
Continue Reading 2023 Rugby World Cup draw confirmed as New Zealand face host France in pool stage
Three-time winner New Zealand will face host France at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the pool stage draw was made on Monday. Both the All Blacks and France, which last hosted the tournament in 2007, will be confident of progressing through to the knockout stages after also drawing Italy in Pool A. Meanwhile, reigning
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UPDATE: Arizona’s presidential electors vote for Biden
Arizona’s 11 presidential electors are scheduled to meet Monday to formally vote for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden, even as Republicans continue their fight to delay the official vote.
Continue Reading CMAs say Charley Pride was tested for Covid-19 before and after awards show
The Country Music Association has outlined its Covid-19 testing procedure for its recent awards show after Charley Pride’s death last week. The legendary singer died Saturday in Dallas at 86. He had performed at the 54th Annal CMA Awards in Nashville on November 11. Some artists questioned if Pride might have become infected at the
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