Saints owner announces $1 million donation for Ida relief
As Hurricane Ida rolled out, donations started to to roll out in supporting hurricane relief efforts and that includes a huge donation.
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North Macedonia, Greece, see trade boost after key name deal
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The foreign ministers of North Macedonia and Greece agree that bilateral ties have improved steadily since the two countries reached a deal that changed the name of Greece’s small Balkan neighbor. North Macedonia’s foreign minister said Tuesday that trade and economic relations, in particular, have “deepened” since the 2019 agreement
Continue ReadingStudents gather to support sexual assault survivors as additional cases emerge
By Andrew Wegley Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — In the fifth demonstration in seven nights since a 17-year-old University of Nebraska-Lincoln student reported being sexual assaulted at the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Aug. 23, organizers Monday lit candles in a visible display of support for sexual assault
Continue Reading Wildlife groups sue to stop Wisconsin wolf hunt
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A coalition of wildlife advocacy groups has filed a lawsuit to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall. Animal Wellness Action, the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance and Protect Coyote filed the action Tuesday. The lawsuit comes after the state Department of Natural Resources board this month set
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Paddack returns, Tatis homers, Padres edge D-backs 7-5
Chris Paddack gave up one run over 4 2/3 innings in his return from the injured list, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a homer, double and three RBIs, and the San Diego Padres held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 on Monday night.
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Progressives led by AOC call for Biden to replace Fed Chair Powell
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Progressive Democrats, including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are calling on President Joe Biden to give the Federal Reserve a sweeping makeover by replacing Jerome Powell as chairman. “We urge President Biden to reimagine a Federal Reserve focused on eliminating climate risk and advancing racial and economic justice,” the lawmakers
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Honey Baked Ham debuts pumpkin spice turkey
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – When most Americans hear turkey and pumpkins, they think of Thanksgiving. But the Honey Baked Ham company is combing the two flavors into one fall products, it’s new pumpkin spice glazed turkey breast. The name says it all, it is a turkey breast covered in Honey Baked Ham’s signature glaze and a
Continue ReadingPet cougar living in NYC home surrendered, heading to sanctuary
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — A pet cougar living in NYC was surrendered last week and is now headed to a sanctuary in Arkansas. The 11-month-old, approximately 80-pound female cougar was surrendered from a Bronx home on Thursday night. The Humane Society of the United States,
Continue Reading How 9/11 changed air travel: more security, less privacy
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you’re likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like. There was security screening, but it wasn’t intrusive. There were no long checkpoint lines. Passengers and their families could walk right to
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Slow moving water projects concern Californians amid drought
California voters agreed to borrow billions of dollars during the last drought to build more water storage projects. But seven years later, none of those projects have even started construction.
Continue ReadingNew Jersey lifeguard killed, 7 others injured in lightning strike
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, New Jersey (WABC) — A young lifeguard was killed and seven other people, including three other lifeguards, were injured when lightning struck a Jersey Shore beach Monday afternoon, authorities said. It happened in the area of 21st Avenue Beach in South Seaside
Continue ReadingBiden set to address the nation following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan
CNN By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden is slated to address the nation Tuesday on the end of the war in Afghanistan, a day after the last American military planes left the country, concluding the nation’s longest war nearly 20 years after it began. The US withdrawal, rocked by the Taliban’s unexpectedly swift takeover
Continue ReadingLa historia de la ‘mujer del polvo’ que protagonizó la icónica foto del 11S
Rodrigo Aguiar (CNN) — Muchos recuerdan la inquietante fotografía: una mujer con un traje formal de negocios y perlas, cubierta de pies a cabeza de polvo blanco, con las manos extendidas y un gesto de impotencia, que se abría paso para salir de la colapsada torre norte del World Trade Center en Nueva York el
Continue Reading You know your salary. But how much are you really making? Calculate your total compensation
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business So many factors go into deciding whether to quit your job, but pay is a big one. Even if money isn’t your top priority, it’s important to figure out how much you’re actually getting from your current employer because what you make is more than just your salary or wage.
Continue ReadingOmaha police announce lead in cold case murder investigation
By Rob McCartney Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — It’s been two years since Andrea Georgeson was found shot to death in her car in Omaha. Now, for the first time, the lead detective in the case has announced a possible lead in her murder. Detective Brandon Hahn believes Georgeson’s
Continue Reading Indian economy grows by 20.1%, raising hopes of recovery
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s economy grew by 20.1% in the April-June quarter from the same period a year earlier, when it suffered a record contraction, raising hopes of an economic recovery. It was India’s fastest pace of growth since it began publishing quarterly gross domestic product figures in 1996. It was also far higher
Continue ReadingMom and daughters create their own hair wrap business
By Stephanie Muñiz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — August is National Black-owned business month — and one Albuquerque business is set out to inspire. When it comes to products to help protect hair, there are plenty. But for Juperi Johnson and her daughters, creating a hair wrap that
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Tim McGraw credits his wife Faith Hill for helping him to stop drinking
By Chloe Melas Tim McGraw is getting real and raw about his past drinking. The Grammy winner shares in an essay for Esquire how his wife, Faith Hill, helped him to stop drinking years ago. “I remember a moment when I was getting out of bed and going to the liquor cabinet and taking a
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Combustibles de litio esperan para Mar de Salton
La demanda de vehículos eléctricos ha acelerado las inversiones para extraer litio de las aguas residuales geotérmicas alrededor del agonizante el Mar de Salton de California.
Continue ReadingEnglish teacher helps former student’s family evacuate Afghanistan
By Jaclyn Lee Click here for updates on this story WALLINGFORD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — As hundreds of Afghan evacuees touch down in Philadelphia, Amir Sidiqi counts himself as one of the lucky ones. Sidiqi is an American citizen and a graduate of Strath Haven High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was living in Afghanistan
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