Suspect in U. of Idaho quadruple killings indicted by grand jury
Bryan Kohberger was indicted on charges of murder and burglary according to the Latah County Deputy Court Clerk.3 years ago
98-year-old woman, daughter, among those killed by New Mexico student
(CNN) — A 98-year-old woman and her 73-year-old daughter were among the three people killed by an 18-year-old high school student who roamed through his neighborhood Monday firing indiscriminately at homes and passersby in their vehicles, according to authorities in the northwestern New Mexico town of Farmington. In all, Beau Wilson shot nine people Monday morning before four […]3 years ago
Home Depot seeing an end to its three-year run of robust sales
NEW YORK (CNN) — Home Depot couldn’t keep its protracted robust sales streak going any longer. The home improvement chain reported a dismal quarter as consumer spending on home improvement projects – which was buoyed by the stay-at-home pandemic lifestyle – come to a screeching halt. The retailer posted disappointing sales for its first quarter […]3 years ago
White House not planning to ask for extra Ukraine funding before September
(CNN) — The White House says it is not currently planning to ask Congress for new Ukraine funding before the end of the fiscal year at the end of September, pitting administration officials against some lawmakers and congressional staffers who are concerned that the funds could run out by mid-summer. “Thanks to the bipartisan Congressional support for Ukraine, […]3 years ago
Amazon to change deliveries (behind the scenes) to cut shipping times
To boost profitability, Amazon says it's created eight regions in smaller geographic areas designed to ship products over shorter distances.3 years ago
Have you been eggless? The price of eggs is falling
Why the decline in egg prices? It's because of a reversal of supply-demand trends that caused prices to spike in the first place.3 years ago
CIA launches video to recruit Russian spies
US intelligence officials believe there is an "unprecedented" opportunity to convince Russians disaffected by the war in Ukraine and life in Russia to share their secrets.3 years ago
At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police say
Multiple people were shot and at least three killed in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police said in a Facebook post.3 years ago
End of Title 42 policy brings fewer migrants than expected
Southern border communities report fewer migrants, but concerns remain about overcrowded processing and detention facilities.3 years ago
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, celebrates 31st birthday
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, recently celebrated his 31st birthday.3 years ago
The real reasons stores such as Walmart and Starbucks are closing in big cities
Several forces are pushing Walmart and Starbucks out of some city centers: a glut of stores, people working from home, online shopping, exorbitant rents, crime and public safety concerns, and difficulty hiring workers.3 years ago
US wants a recall of 67 million airbag inflators
NHTSA cited at least nine incidents of airbags manufactured by Knoxville-based ARC Automotive rupturing, leading to significant injuries or even death.3 years ago
A law that cancels cancel culture? This country is considering it
(CNN) — Cancel culture, the online trend of calling out people, celebrities, brands and organizations — rightly or wrongly — for perceived social indiscretions or offensive behaviors, has become a polarizing topic of debate. To some, it’s an important means of social justice and holding powerful figures to account. But to others, it’s often “misused and misdirected” and has become […]3 years ago
Elon Musk names NBCU ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
(CNN) — Elon Musk on Friday named longtime media executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter, months after he promised to step back from the role. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a tweet on Friday. He said she “will focus primarily on business operations, […]3 years ago
Biden facing political pressures from both parties over handling of migration challenge
(CNN) — President Joe Biden is coming under sustained pressure from both sides of the aisle over the administration’s handling of the expiration of Title 42, the controversial Trump-era pandemic public health restriction that became a key tool to turn back migrants at the US-Mexico border. Title 42 was a public health order established early on in the pandemic with […]3 years ago
Biden facing political pressures from both parties over handling of migration challenge
President Joe Biden is coming under sustained pressure from both sides over the administration's handling of the expiration of Title 42.3 years ago
Russia tried to destroy US-made Patriot system in Ukraine, officials say
Russia tried to destroy a US-made Patriot air defense system in Ukraine last week with a hypersonic missile, two US officials told CNN.3 years ago
Why Mother’s Day is the most hated day in the restaurant industry
The National Retail Federation forecasts that Mother's Day spending will reach $35.7 billion this year, with a record $5.6 billion spent on a meal or outing.3 years ago
Twitter’s new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties
Elon Musk confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a Friday tweet. He added that Yaccarino “will focus primarily on business operations” while Musk will […]3 years ago
Private equity investor identified as political contributor allegedly duped by George Santos
(CNN) — Private equity investor Andrew Intrater is one of the people federal prosecutors allege Rep. George Santos induced to donate money as part of an alleged scheme that diverted purported political contributions to Santos’ personal use, Intrater’s lawyer confirmed to CNN on Thursday. In a 13-count indictment made public Wednesday, prosecutors alleged that Santos and an […]3 years ago
GOP 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising the voting age to 25
(CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is proposing raising the legal voting age to 25, his campaign announced Thursday. His proposal would allow 18-year-olds to vote if they met a “national service requirement” — if they’re an emergency responder or served at least six months in the military — or they pass the naturalization exam, the test […]3 years ago
New life in store for the last bank robbed by Bonnie and Clyde
The last bank Bonnie and Clyde robbed in 1934 in Stuart, Iowa, is in for some big changes.3 years ago
Google is giving its dominant search engine an artificial-intelligence makeover
Google has disclosed plans to infuse its dominant search engine with more advanced artificial-intelligence technology.3 years ago
