District One holds Kindergarten drive-thru event
Yuma School District One Elementary schools will be hosting an event for soon-to-be kindergartners.…
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A California lawmaker wants to repeal an anti-loitering code that critics say has been used to target trans women
A California state senator introduced a bill Monday night to repeal a law commonly known as “walking while trans” that advocates say has…
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Yuma District One: Teacher of the year nominations
Yuma School District One has nominated 24 teachers for its 2020-2021 teacher of the…
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Meet the artist who painted over 150 portraits of the pandemic’s first responders
For Jayashree Krishnan, who has painted more than 150 portraits of first responders across the globe since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
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Rural Alaska is getting Covid-19 vaccinations right. Here’s what the rest of the US can learn
The immovable challenges of living in Alaska would, in theory, make it a nightmare to vaccinate all of its 731,000-plus residents: It’s the…
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Airline industry pushes back on CDC guidance that vaccinated people still should avoid travel
The airline industry is pushing back against new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that fully vaccinated people should still…
Continue Reading US task force recommends lung cancer screening start earlier, include people with shorter histories of smoking
Annual lung cancer screening should include people as young as 50 and with shorter smoking histories, according to a new recommendation from an…
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CDC guidelines for post-vaccination
Americans hoping covid vaccinations would be a ticket to a more normal life, got some encouraging news today from government…
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British royal family plunged into crisis after Harry and Meghan allege racism and neglect in Oprah interview
Britain’s royal family was facing a once-in-a-generation crisis on Monday after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rocked the…
Continue Reading Bodybuilding steroids linked to long-term testicular damage, study finds
Men who use anabolic steroids to build muscle for that “perfect bod” may be harming their testicular function for years after they stop…
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Arizona man who wore horns in Capitol riot to remain jailed
(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – An Arizona man who stormed the U.S. Capitol two months ago while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns will…
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Buckingham Palace faces calls to act after Harry and Meghan allegations
Buckingham Palace is under mounting pressure to respond in the wake of Harry and Meghan’s seismic interview with Oprah Winfrey. The Duke and…
Continue ReadingA meteor rattled buildings as it streaked across the sky above Vermont
A fireball, traveling at an estimated 42,000 miles per hour, was spotted over the skies of northern Vermont and Canada on Sunday night, officials…
Continue ReadingUS lawmakers want more research on coronavirus pandemic’s mental health toll
US lawmakers are calling for research into the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on mental health. Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota…
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Governor picks Dodger Stadium for State of State address
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will deliver his third State of the State address from Dodger Stadium in Los…
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Mexican president defends record as women protest
Thousands of women marched in Mexico City Monday to mark Women’s Day, focusing the spotlight on López Obrador’s…
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Arizona Senate votes to require ID with mailed ballot
The measure approved Monday would impose a new step in the process for mail voting, which now accounts for 80 percent of the ballots cast in…
Continue ReadingA safer future is just months away. But Americans shouldn’t give up on Covid-19 safety measures yet, former CDC director says
A safer future is just a few months away, but it’s crucial that Americans keep practicing Covid-19 safety precautions and heeding health…
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5 things to know for March 9: Covid-19, voting rights, Congress, Asia-Pacific, China
Will you get a third stimulus payment? Time to check your eligibility. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.…
Continue Reading Vanessa Bryant wins case to obtain names of deputies who allegedly took photos of crash site
The names of four Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASD) deputies who allegedly took or shared grisly photos of the scene of the helicopter…
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