What do Christians celebrate on Palm Sunday?
On Palm Sunday, Christians throughout the world celebrate the day Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem days before his crucifixion. Crowds left palm…
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Asian American official asks if his military scars are ‘patriot enough’
An elected official in Ohio, fed up with people questioning his patriotism because he’s Asian American, bared his chest during a recent town…
Continue ReadingConceivable that unvaccinated children could go to camp or playgrounds this summer, Fauci says
Children may not need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 for parents to send them to camps or playgrounds this summer, the nation’s top infectious…
Continue ReadingA California teacher sings to her students to build confidence
Third graders in Katie Booser’s classroom expect to sing a song before every test they take, using the teacher’s very own lyrical…
Continue ReadingBomb squad safely detonates Civil War cannonball found in Maryland
Bomb squad technicians have safely disposed of a Civil War-era ordnance found in Frederick County, Maryland. The technicians identified the…
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Remembering the life of Chris Pelfrey
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Chris Pelfrey. He tragically lost his life in a head-on collision on State Route 238 near Gila…
Continue ReadingFor Black Georgians, voting restrictions are more of the same. These slave narratives prove it
Georgia’s controversial sweeping elections bill has been signed into law. And historians and critics are likening the measures to the start of…
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What kids are telling us about their pandemic lives
As more children get to head back to in-person school after a year of virtual learning, they bring with them the lessons learned from a year of…
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Teen invents playing cards that are gender-equal — and diverse
In card games, you play the hand you’re dealt. Maayan Segal wants that hand to be more diverse. At 16 years old, she’s released the…
Continue ReadingInmate killed by police held corrections officer hostage and took his radio and keys to free other inmates, administrator says
An inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center held a correctional officer hostage, took his radio and keys and released other inmates before…
Continue Reading‘It’s a tough time to be Asian,’ demonstrator says at Los Angeles rally to end anti-Asian violence
Tam Nguyen, one of several hundred demonstrators at a Stop Asian Hate rally in Koreatown, shook with rage as he held a racist letter. Nguyen said the…
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2M+ Arizonans have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
Nearly 3.2 million doses have been administered since the vaccination program launched in December. As of Saturday, 1.2 million Arizonans have been…
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Brawley Chamber of Commerce Interim CEO addresses community
Ramiro Urias, Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley, addressed the town on a number of matters…
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A North Carolina woman won the lottery on her 20th wedding anniversary
A North Carolina woman got a shock when she realized she won the lottery on her 20th wedding anniversary. Sadhana Patel of New Bern won $373,741 in…
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Imperial Police Department unveils new e-Reporting software
The City of Imperial’s Police Department (IPD) has expanded their services to include Online Crime Reporting, “e-Reporting” for certain crimes.…
Continue ReadingA stray dog kept stealing a stuffed unicorn from a Dollar General, so animal control bought it for him
The cutest thief was rewarded after he continued to steal a purple unicorn from a Dollar General. The business in Kenansville, North Carolina, called…
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Board of Supervisors approve fellowship program for college students
Imperial County Board of Supervisors established the 2021 Fellowship Program on Tuesday, March 23.…
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Two people were killed and at least eight injured in Virginia Beach shootings
A shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Friday night appears to have resulted from a fight among a group of people, police said in a press release…
Continue ReadingBaltimore will no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution and other low-level offenses
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby says the city will no longer prosecute for prostitution, drug possession and other low-level…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco is guaranteeing monthly income for artists impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
San Francisco is launching a pilot program that will guarantee monthly income for artists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor London Breed…
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