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A new report from the agency says this variant may be taking over. iStock The United Kingdom reported the presence of a new coronavirus variant in mid-December, and it's already made its way into more than 30 countries, including the United States. Virus mutations are nothing out of the ordinary, but this new strain, called B.1.1.7, has caused serious concern among health officials thanks to its transmissibility. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has weighed in on the the future of the
by: Dara Bitler, KDVR, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Jan 15, 2021 / 04:25 PM EST Updated: Jan 15, 2021 / 04:25 PM EST President Donald Trump waves as he walks with first lady Melania Trump during the inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017 following swearing-in ceremonies on Capitol Hill earlier today. / AFP / POOL / Evan Vucci (Photo credit should read EVAN VUCCI/AFP via Getty Images) DENVER (KDVR) — President-elect Joe Biden will take office on Jan. 20, ending
Survey: Should Donald Trump be prosecuted after he leaves office? Trump’s Pentagon chief stuns reporters with ‘incoherent briefing’ in which he declares ‘I cannot wait to leave’ Pro-Trump pastor mercilessly mocked after video reveals his unhinged rant attacking 'baby-killing socialist' Biden Trump is fixated on Republicans defecting against him and backing impeachment: WSJ President Donald Trump speaking at the annual NRA convention in 2018. (Screenshot/YouTube) President Donald Trump is "increasingly
Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia is being sued to block transferring captains. On Wednesday, Garcia ordered Capt. Brian Fitzgerald, head of the Detective Bureau, transferred to patrol; Capt. Roderick Porter, head of community services, to patrol; Capt. Kevin Gilleran, from special services to head of the Detective Bureau; Capt. Steven Lougal, from patrol to special services; and Capt. Lonnie Blackwell, from patrol to administrative services. Garcia would not comment on the transfers. Fitzgerald, Porter and
Coronavirus Stillwater County officials reported one new COVID-19-related death Friday afternoon. The woman in her 50s died at an out-of-county hospital, according to county officials. Stillwater County has now reported 11 total COVID-19-related deaths. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family. As the COVID Vaccine becomes more readily available, we are confident active cases will lower, but we must all work together and continue wearing masks, washing hands, and practice physical distancing," Dr. Cody
‘I'd have been happy to play on Big Break!’ – O’Sullivan on exceeding his own expectations Image credit: Eurosport Ronnie O’Sullivan says that his ambition as a 15-year-old was playing on popular British TV programme Big Break. The Rocket, a six-time world champion, told Rachel Casey prior to his quarter-final against John Higgins that he doesn’t play snooker for titles, despite his wealth of success that has included seven Masters wins. The Masters Exclusive: 'Levels never dropped' – Who are
Miley Cyrus and Harry Styles of One Direction attend the 2013 Teen Choice Awards at Gibson Amphitheater on Aug. 11, 2013 in Universal City, Calif. Have enough conversations about Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" -- we've certainly all had plenty this week -- and outside of a couple predictable reference points, one song keeps coming up: Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road." That's not because the songs sound anything alike, of course: One is a tearjerking, piano-led heartbreak ballad and the other a comedic, country-tinged
Conservative opinion website American Thinker on Friday issued a statement apologizing for printing false claims about Dominion Voting Systems after the voting machine company’s lawyers accused the blog of defamation. American Thinker editor and publisher Thomas Lifson posted an online statement saying that the website had received a “lengthy letter from Dominion's defamation lawyers explaining why they believe that their client has been the victim of defamatory statements.” Lifson said that, “Having
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 10,340,000 shares, a growth of 53.9% from the December 15th total of 6,720,000 shares. Currently, 1.4% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 4,040,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.6 days. Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Winslow Evans & Crocker
CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCL) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 7,100 shares, a drop of 33.6% from the December 15th total of 10,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 27,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. CHS stock traded down $0.16 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $28.98. 1,163 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 28,964. CHS has
Joe Biden Gets Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine At Delaware Hospital President-elect Joe Biden is planning a revamped—and renamed—effort to ramp up the administration of coronavirus vaccines in the United States. In the first month of the Biden administration, the federal government will deploy mobile vaccination units throughout the country—an effort Biden compared to FEMA deployments after natural disasters when he unveiled the plan Friday. The administration also will cover 100 percent of the costs for states
Pittsburgh suspended freshman forward John Hugley indefinitely for disciplinary reasons on Friday following his arrest on felony charges stemming from an incident last summer. Hugley, who is from Cleveland, Ohio, is facing two counts of felony criminal conspiracy and one felony count of receiving stolen property, according to a criminal complaint filed Thursday. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 18. The complaint alleges Hugley was one of two men who entered a car without permission in the early hours of
16 Rockview St #16 Boston, MA It’s not entirely new construction, but given this 2017 custom home’s extensive upgrades and updates since purchased by the original owner, 16 Rockview Street in Jamaica Plain is as turnkey as you can get. The semi-detached townhouse perched on one of JP’s most beloved streets near the Green Street and Stony Brook T stops offers single-family style square footage across three meticulously maintained levels, plus private outdoor space. Whatever Boston-area home buyers are looking
The Chicago White Sox are having themselves a monster offseason. After signing the best closer on the open market in Liam Hendriks to a 4-year, $54 million deal, Chicago’s at it again as they just inked the No. 1 international prospect to a $2.05 million deal: Yoelqui Céspedes. Name should be recognizable, since he’s the half-brother to former Mets’ slugger Yoenis Cespedes. Hopefully he doesn’t tend to wild boars in his free time like his big bro. The #WhiteSox have agreed to a $2.05 million deal with
FILE PHOTO: Mayor London Breed at a news conference in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced new plans to accelerate the city's administration of COVID-19 vaccines. — The establishment of three high-volume vaccination sites at City College, the SF Market in the Bayview and the Moscone Center. — Additional community vaccine sites. — Pop-up vaccine sites and mobile teams to administer shots. — A new notification system that will alert
KATC RAYNE, La. - The victim of Wednesday's fatal crash on I-10 has been identified. The Rayne Chief of Police Carroll J. Stelly identified the victim as 34-year-old Ronrico Jones. The initial investigation revealed a pickup truck driven by Jones was traveling westbound on I-10 and crossed the median striking an 18 wheeler which was traveling eastbound. Both vehicles then entered the median with the pickup truck catching on fire, according to investigators. The driver and a passenger of the 18 wheeler were
The loss of a spouse is an incredibly difficult storm to weather. Add to that the loss of a beloved family pet, and the tragedy only increases. But that is what Paul Marinsky of Overland Park, Kansas, is experiencing after a very odd series of events following his wife’s death. About two years ago, 2-year-old sheepadoodle Tootsie joined the Marinsky family. She was a trained service dog that Brittani, Marinsky’s wife, got through Starfleet Service Dogs Inc. As she was experiencing many health difficulties,
In order to complete a water line repair, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Broadmoor Drive and Devonshire Drive. The closure will begin on Tuesday, January 19, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
MADISON, Wis. — Several businesses along Capitol Square boarded up their storefronts in preparation of possible protests this weekend. CEO of YWCA Madison Vanessa McDowell said she is hoping any protests that happen remain peaceful but boarded up her business out of caution to protect what she and the YWCA stands for. “With our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, during this time, we really could be a target,” McDowell said. “So I really
(Source: WECT) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) – The demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in South Carolina is outweighing the supply that is being sent to the state. That was the key message that state health leaders pushed during a media briefing on Friday. The interim public health director for the Department of Health and Environmental Control, Dr. Brannon Traxler, said that the flow from the federal government to the state is not sufficient to the demand. South Carolina receives around 63,000 doses at the beginning
Betty White speaks on stage at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images) (Source: Phil McCarten) (Gray News) - “Golden Girls” actress Betty White is turning 99 on Sunday. Like many others this past year, she plans on having a low-key birthday in quarantine. She shared with Entertainment Tonight how she is planning to spend her special day. “What am I doing for my birthday? Running
The betting public still expects a Green Bay Packers-Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl. But there is value everywhere, as the second round of the playoffs begin. This weekend’s games will substantially alter the odds, so New Jersey online sportsbook bettors observe the best deal possible right now. Here is a look at the latest Super Bowl odds: But come Sunday night, only four of these teams will be left on the board. Eagles are out, but FanDuel offering odds on next coach And in the spirt of futures, what would
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