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Cowboys for Trump leader seeks release from Washington jail

1of2FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Cowboys for Trump leader and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, center, talks with Republican New Mexico state Rep. Candy Ezzell of Roswell, N.M., at a protest against gun control and pro-abortion rights legislation outside the New Mexico State Capitol, in Santa Fe, N.M. A New Mexico county official who runs a group called "Cowboys for Trump" who had vowed to return to Washington after last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol to place a flag on House Speaker Nancy

Cowboys for Trump leader seeks release from Washington jail

Louisiana renews search for vendor to replace voting system

1of2Amanda Bohren holds her one-year-old son, Luke Spencer Bohren, as she waits to vote on Election Day, in the Mid City section of New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.Show MoreShow Less 2of2The sunsets as people arrive to vote at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Ironton, Louisiana for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Chris Granger/The Advocate via AP)Show MoreShow Less BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana has resumed efforts to replace thousands of decades-old voting machines, with the state's elections

Louisiana renews search for vendor to replace voting system

Fact or Fiction: Are Nonstick Pans Safe?

According to a new report, certain nonstick cookware releases “forever chemicals” into the food we eat. Here’s what you need to know to keep your family safe. Laying Out the Facts About Nonstick Pans Whether you’re the primary cook in the house or only reach for a pan to scramble some eggs, chances are you grab what you thought was perfectly safe nonstick cookware. But according to a recent investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), those nonstick pots and pans could actually contain harmful

Fact or Fiction: Are Nonstick Pans Safe?

Be Mindful: A Kids Valentine’s Day Craft from the Heart

A finished valentine. | Vanessa Suzette McClaney Let’s shift the traditional message of “be mine” to “be mindful” as we make heartfelt handmade valentines with our little ones to express the love and gratitude we have for those we care about. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. I like to think that distance just allows us to be more creative about the ways we can show appreciation for the one’s we’re fond of, especially around Valentine’s Day. So, this year, let’s shift the traditional

Be Mindful: A Kids Valentine’s Day Craft from the Heart

Police fatally shoot man armed with knife in Alabama

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Police fatally shot a man in Alabama who they say was armed with a knife and ran away from officers who were attempting to detain him. The shooting happened Tuesday evening in Mobile after an officer stopped a vehicle on a highway following several traffic violations, Mobile Police Chief Lawrence Battiste said in a news conference. A passenger in the car, 37-year-old Edward Nicholas Bittner, got out of the car and fled, news outlets reported. An officer caught up to the man and used a stun

Police fatally shoot man armed with knife in Alabama

Kings' Hassan Whiteside (hip) will play on minutes limit Wednesday

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside will suit up Wednesday in the team's game against the Orlando Magic. What It Means: Whiteside hasn't played since January 13, but he's been cleared to return to the court. It won't be in a full capacity, as head coach Luke Walton said he will be on a minutes limit in this tilt. His return will likely take away some playing time from Richaun Holmes and Chimezie Metu. Our models project Whiteside for 4.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 11.0 FanDuel points across 11.1 minutes

Kings' Hassan Whiteside (hip) will play on minutes limit Wednesday

With US Ban Fears Gone, Two TikTok Rivals Merge – Clash Buys Byte

A Byte acquisition is happening amid easing U.S. ban concerns. Clash paid an undisclosed sum. Photo Credit: Byte The short-form video app Clash has bought out Byte, the Vine successor. Clash says it plans to merge its monetization features with Byte to rebrand the app using the Clash name. Clash hopes that the company will have better monetization tools to attract the growing TikTok user base. Brendon McNerney, the Clash co-founder who orchestrated the deal, outlined the strategy to the New York Times. He says

With US Ban Fears Gone, Two TikTok Rivals Merge – Clash Buys Byte

Cloris Leachman, Oscar and Emmy-winning actor, dies at 94

Cropped Jayel Aheram / CC BY 2.0 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the “The Last Picture Show” and Emmys for her comedic work in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and other TV series, has died. She was 94. Millions of viewers knew her as the self-absorbed neighbor Phyllis in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” She also appeared as the mother of Timmy on the “Lassie” series. She played a frontier prostitute in “Butch Cassidy and the

Cloris Leachman, Oscar and Emmy-winning actor, dies at 94

TBI, MNPD investigating officer-involved shooting on Brick Church Pike

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro Police and TBI agents are on the scene of a reported officer-involved shooting at a gas station on Brick Church Pike near Trinity Lane. According to MNPD, a Metro officer shot at a robbery suspect in the parking lot of the Exxon Market. The suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. No officers were injured in the shooting. HAPPENING NOW: TBI Agents are investigating a reported officer-involved shooting in Nashville, at a location in the 2200 block of

TBI, MNPD investigating officer-involved shooting on Brick Church Pike

Philadelphia public schools intend to reopen next month

Philadelphia schools superintendent William Hite said on Thursday that the district will not return to in-person instruction unless it’s safe for students and staff. Children attending public schools in Philadelphia will be returning to in-person classes next month, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. At least that’s the plan School District of Philadelphia leaders rolled out on Wednesday. It would have some pre-K-to-2nd grade students come into school buildings twice a week,

Philadelphia public schools intend to reopen next month

The Grisha trilogy comes to Netflix: Get a first look at 'Shadow and Bone'

Netflix has no chill when it comes to new series on the way; Behind Her Eyes, Tribes of Europa, and Ginny & Georgia are just a few titles coming to the streaming giant this February. Of all the shows coming to Netflix in 2021, however, many are most excited about Shadow and Bone, and pictures have just been released teasing the upcoming series. Shadow and Bone comes to Netflix as a series, but the story of the upcoming streaming gem was birthed back in 2012 when the first book of the Grisha trilogy was released.

The Grisha trilogy comes to Netflix: Get a first look at 'Shadow and Bone'

Smoking history linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes

Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a new study, researchers found that cumulative cigarette smoke exposure is a big risk factor for hospital admission and death from COVID-19. The research was conducted by a team from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. In the study, the team evaluated the link between cumulative smoking exposure, as measured by pack-years, and the outcomes for 7,102 patients who tested positive for COVID-19. The researchers found that 84.8% were never smokers, 2.4% were current smokers,

Smoking history linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes

Radda Golf’s Latest Lightweight Drop Focuses on Breathability

A style-conscious fit for the modern-day golfer. 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 Radda‘s latest drop of wares focuses on lightweight breathability for fashion-forward golfers. The youthful, contemporary brand’s latest drop consists of a bucket hat, polo, and a pair of pants; the collection presents its latest product stamped with subtle branding and functional fabrics. One notable piece is the Palmer pants that are lightweight and water repellant with a 4-way stretch. The single crease waistband

Radda Golf’s Latest Lightweight Drop Focuses on Breathability

Biden signs orders on climate change

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) — President Biden on Wednesday outlined a $2 trillion climate change plan and signed a series of executive actions addressing the crisis. “We’ve already waited too long to deal with this climate crisis, we can’t wait any longer. We see it with our own eyes we know it in our bones and it’s time to act,” Mr. Biden said. He’s ordering a pause on new oil and gas leases on public lands and waters, setting a goal to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and ocean waters over the

Biden signs orders on climate change

Norwegian Cruise Line Makes Difficult Decision on Crew Members

With further suspensions to May 2021 and a long journey ahead to return to normality for Norwegian Cruise Line, it’s now confirmed that non-essential crew members are being sent back home again after recently returning to the ships. NCL Repatriating Crew Members Again Just as things are starting to happen and cruise ships are starting to prepare on resuming cruises, things still remain unknown. Cruise lines need to change their plans, and Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the major cruise lines that is now making

Norwegian Cruise Line Makes Difficult Decision on Crew Members

Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards’ massive dunk came on good friend James Wiseman

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) dunks past Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards are good friends. The two have been in regular communication since Edwards reclassified into Wiseman’s 2019 recruiting class. More than a year later, Edwards was the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, and Wiseman was No. 2. “That’s actually my guy off the court,”

Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards’ massive dunk came on good friend James Wiseman

Consumer News: Import alert on hand sanitizer, record low numbers at the airport and more!

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Food and Drug Administration has placed alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on a countrywide import alert. They say some of the products have been labeled as containing ethanol, but they tested positive for methanol. According to the FDA, methanol can be toxic if it is absorbed through the skin. It can also be life-threatening if ingested. The FDA says sanitizers from Mexico will remain on the import alert list until they review the products’ safety. Southwest Airlines is joining

Consumer News: Import alert on hand sanitizer, record low numbers at the airport and more!

St. Pete leaders address city's economic, pandemic losses

Actions WFTS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete leaders unveiled a first look at how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting small businesses and jobs in St. Petersburg Wednesday during a State of St. Pete Economy virtual presentation. Despite the pandemic's strain, St. Pete leaders say most businesses are finding ways to stay resilient. Vivia Grier, a local St. Pete artist who goes by Vivia Barron Folk Art, is in that boat. She says COVID-19 has put her passion and career in a tough spot. "It was just scary. Terrifying,

St. Pete leaders address city's economic, pandemic losses

Ndidi suffers injury as Leicester City hold Everton

The Nigeria international was replaced in the first-half of his side’s encounter against the Toffees at Goodison Park Wilfred Ndidi suffered an injury in Leicester City’s 1-1 draw against Everton in Wednesday’s Premier League game. The 24-year-old was handed his 11th league appearance of the season but only played for 42 minutes before suffering a knock. The Nigeria international was subsequently replaced by Papy Mendy in the encounter to avoid aggravating the problems. James Rodriguez opened the scoring

Ndidi suffers injury as Leicester City hold Everton

‘The Batman’ Is on Target to Wrap This March Following a Prolonged Filming Schedule

Production on Matt Reeves' upcoming superhero movie The Batman is currently underway, and the project is reportedly on track to wrap filming this spring. Starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, the movie has gone through several filming delays already, resulting in a production that's gone on since early 2020. Now, Screen Daily reports that The Batman is on schedule to wrap up in March, so as long as there are no further delays. Last March, The Batman initially moved its production to Liverpool from London

‘The Batman’ Is on Target to Wrap This March Following a Prolonged Filming Schedule

New data shows encouraging progress in Indiana’s fight against COVID-19

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is extending the current executive order for 30 days as the state is seeing some encouraging trends among coronavirus data. Health officials shared some incredibly encouraging data in their weekly press briefing that shows a decline in three categories: the 7 day positivity rate, number of hospitalizations and number of deaths. The 7 day positivity rate stands at 9.1%, which is the first time it’s been under ten percent in recent months. Daily hospital

New data shows encouraging progress in Indiana’s fight against COVID-19

Where are Biden’s clean-energy jobs and how much do they pay?

President Biden believes the 10 million clean-energy jobs he has pledged can help lead the U.S. economy out of COVID-19’s grip and help Earth snap its cycle of progressively warmer decades before it’s too late. Jobs are his way of helping the climate-policy pill go down a little easier for his political opponents, many of whom count oil, natural gas or coal companies as their constituents and donors or who want the U.S. to proceed cautiously in trusting China with its carbon footprint. The president has

Where are Biden’s clean-energy jobs and how much do they pay?

A financial solution to help people through times like these: quin

The once flourishing Portland startup fintech community has had some unfortunate setbacks, as of late. Acorns, Simple, and Azlo are no longer here. And while companies like Expensify and Bumped continue to grow, we haven’t seen a great deal of activity of up and comers to replace them. Until now. Created by startup fintech veterans with more than 60 years experience as a team, we now have a new Portland fintech startup to watch: quin. Seven months ago, I wrote my first tweet about being laid off. I literally

A financial solution to help people through times like these: quin