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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly three dozen House Democrats are pushing the administration to get tougher with Saudi Arabia, calling it a bad strategic partner after it has refused to help ease the world’s oil supply crunch during Russia’s Ukraine invasion.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Virginia Democrat and senior member of the Com... | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/house-democrats-ask-biden-to-get-tougher-with-saudi-arabia/ | 2022-04-14T11:22:13 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/house-democrats-ask-biden-to-get-tougher-with-saudi-arabia/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s political action committee has given $500,000 to a group that is running attack ads in Georgia against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
The spending appears aimed at boosting former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, whom Trump has endorsed in the GOP gubernatorial primary, but the ad nev... | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/trump-pac-gives-500000-to-attack-georgias-brian-kemp/ | 2022-04-14T11:22:20 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/trump-pac-gives-500000-to-attack-georgias-brian-kemp/ |
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Boston lures workers back downtown with DJs, food trucks and — free Dunks
If you hand out free coffee, will they come? Boston thinks it's worth a try.
On Wednesday, the city offered free Dunkin' coffee — both hot and iced — as part of a new effort to lure remote workers and visitors back downtown.
The cit... | https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/14/boston-block-parties-downtown-workers-offices | 2022-04-14T11:22:23 | 1 | https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/14/boston-block-parties-downtown-workers-offices |
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s no such thing as a purely personal opinion from the Oval Office on policies that matter. Armchair quarterbacking when you’re the president is fraught when you’re the one with the ball.
Armies can move on your words; markets can convulse; diplomacy can unravel.
That has not stopped President Jo... | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/when-biden-speaking-from-his-heart-doesnt-speak-for-us/ | 2022-04-14T11:22:27 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/when-biden-speaking-from-his-heart-doesnt-speak-for-us/ |
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As COVID numbers increase again, here's what to expect
COVID metrics in Massachusetts are ticking upward — both in the number of cases an in the wastewater sampled in the metro Boston area.
Health experts say they are not expecting a "wave" like omicron, but rather what they call a "swell."
WBUR's Gabriel... | https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/14/covid-numbers-increase-expect | 2022-04-14T11:22:29 | 0 | https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/14/covid-numbers-increase-expect |
SALADO, Texas (AP) — Nearly two dozen people were injured when tornadoes swept through central Texas as part of a storm system that was expected to spawn more twisters and damaging winds Wednesday.
The storms caused widespread damage Tuesday in Salado, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Austin. Bell County Judge D... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/23-injured-in-texas-storms-more-tornadoes-forecast-in-us/ | 2022-04-14T11:22:35 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/23-injured-in-texas-storms-more-tornadoes-forecast-in-us/ |
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As companies vow to sever ties in Russia, a clean break proves complicated
Breaking up with Russia can be hard to do – quite a bit harder, it turns out, than corporate America wants to admit to the public.
From Wall Street banks and consulting giants to life-science companies and public pensions, outrage ... | https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/14/russian-companies-massachusetts-sanctions-war-ukraine | 2022-04-14T11:22:35 | 1 | https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/14/russian-companies-massachusetts-sanctions-war-ukraine |
NEW YORK (AP) — The shooting this week of 10 people by a man who deployed smoke grenades and fired at least 33 shots in a commuter-packed Brooklyn subway car was hardly the first time New Yorkers have grappled with an act of violence.
Over the past 40 years, New York has endured multiple subway and train shootings, bom... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/a-look-at-acts-of-public-violence-in-nyc-over-past-40-years/ | 2022-04-14T11:22:41 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/a-look-at-acts-of-public-violence-in-nyc-over-past-40-years/ |
BEIRUT (AP) — The chilling scenes from Syria of victims twitching and gasping for air after chlorine cylinders were dropped from helicopters in towns and villages were broadcast over and over in the course of country’s civil war.
Legal and moral taboos were shattered. Hundreds were killed, including many children, in d... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/chemical-weapons-use-from-syrian-war-stokes-ukraines-fears/ | 2022-04-14T11:22:49 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/chemical-weapons-use-from-syrian-war-stokes-ukraines-fears/ |
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Flooding in South Africa’s Durban area has taken at least 259 lives and is a “catastrophe of enormous proportions,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday.
“This disaster is part of climate change. It is telling us that climate change is serious, it is here,” said Ramaphosa, visiting flooded areas... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/flooding-continues-in-south-africas-durban-area-259-dead/ | 2022-04-14T11:22:56 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/flooding-continues-in-south-africas-durban-area-259-dead/ |
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) — A former Franciscan friar was convicted Wednesday of sexually abusing a grade school student during the 1990s at a Mississippi Catholic school.
A Leflore County jury deliberated less than an hour before finding Paul West, 62, guilty of one count of sexual battery and one count of gratification o... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/former-franciscan-friar-convicted-of-1990s-child-sex-abuse/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:03 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/former-franciscan-friar-convicted-of-1990s-child-sex-abuse/ |
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Interior Ministry said Wednesday it has authorized raising the rainbow flag at federal government buildings on some occasions, a move meant to end discussions about unclear rules and signal acceptance of diversity.
The ministry said that flying the rainbow flag “must be related to a concrete dat... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/germany-oks-raising-rainbow-flag-at-government-buildings/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:09 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/germany-oks-raising-rainbow-flag-at-government-buildings/ |
A longtime friend and next-door neighbor of Johnny Depp testified Wednesday that Depp’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, had told him the movie star threw a phone at her and hit her inside the couple’s Los Angeles penthouse.
But Isaac Baruch said he never noticed any evidence of abuse on Heard’s face, both when he first saw her i... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/heard-lawyers-zero-in-on-depps-drug-and-alcohol-use/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:16 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/heard-lawyers-zero-in-on-depps-drug-and-alcohol-use/ |
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Patients at the flagship hospital in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region are dying amid shortages of life-saving drugs and oxygen, according to health officials.
At least 60 patients with kidney disease have died since July, the result of a lack of supplies needed for regular dialysis, a doc... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/hospital-in-ethiopias-tigray-struggles-to-treat-patients/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:23 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/hospital-in-ethiopias-tigray-struggles-to-treat-patients/ |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Federal officials say it may be necessary to reduce water deliveries to users on the Colorado River to prevent the shutdown of a huge dam that supplies hydropower to some 5 million customers across the U.S. West.
Officials had hoped snowmelt would buoy Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border to e... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/in-drought-stricken-west-officials-weigh-emergency-actions/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:30 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/in-drought-stricken-west-officials-weigh-emergency-actions/ |
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A military drone that apparently flew all the way from the Ukrainian war zone over three European NATO member states before crashing in the Croatian capital was armed with an explosive device, Croatian crash investigators said Wednesday.
The 6-ton Soviet-era aircraft apparently drifted uncontroll... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/investigators-drone-that-crashed-in-croatia-carried-a-bomb/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:37 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/investigators-drone-that-crashed-in-croatia-carried-a-bomb/ |
LONDON (AP) — An Islamic State supporter was given a whole-life sentence Wednesday for stabbing a British lawmaker to death in revenge for his voting in support for airstrikes on Syria.
Ali Harbi Ali, 26, was convicted Monday of murdering Conservative lawmaker David Amess and preparing terrorist acts. A jury deliberate... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/is-supporter-given-life-sentence-for-murdering-uk-lawmaker/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:44 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/is-supporter-given-life-sentence-for-murdering-uk-lawmaker/ |
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces on Wednesday shot and killed three Palestinians, including a teenage boy, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, as Israeli troops continued a days-long operation in the occupied West Bank in response to a spate of deadly attacks.
The three deaths, all in separate incidents, were the late... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/israeli-forces-kill-3-palestinians-in-raids-in-west-bank/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:52 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/israeli-forces-kill-3-palestinians-in-raids-in-west-bank/ |
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. and Japanese warships, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, are conducting their joint naval exercise in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula for the first time in five years, in a show of their close military alliance amid growing speculation of North Korea’s missile or nucle... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/japan-us-hold-navy-drills-off-koreas-amid-nuke-test-worry/ | 2022-04-14T11:23:59 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/japan-us-hold-navy-drills-off-koreas-amid-nuke-test-worry/ |
VICTORY, Vt. (AP) — In the remote Vermont community of Victory, Town Clerk Tracey Martel says she’s regularly frustrated watching a spinning circle on her computer while she tries to complete even the most basic municipal chores online.
“Fast internet would be really good,” said Martel, whose community of about 70 was ... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/lots-of-broadband-money-but-us-expansion-finds-speed-bumps/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:06 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/lots-of-broadband-money-but-us-expansion-finds-speed-bumps/ |
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Migrants in South Africa are living in fear of attacks and even death, Amnesty International said Wednesday, days after a Zimbabwean man was burned to death amid renewed violence against foreigners in some poor neighborhoods of Johannesburg.
Zimbabweans, who make up the largest number of migrants in... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/migrants-to-south-africa-face-threats-says-amnesty-report/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:14 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/migrants-to-south-africa-face-threats-says-amnesty-report/ |
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Armed gangs attacking remote communities in Nigeria’s troubled northwest are now working with extremist rebels who have waged a decade-long insurgency in the country’s northeast, a top government official said Wednesday.
The gunmen and the Islamist rebels are in “an unholy handshake,” Nigeria’s Mi... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/nigeria-says-armed-gangs-in-north-are-working-with-militants/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:21 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/nigeria-says-armed-gangs-in-north-are-working-with-militants/ |
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In Ukraine, allegations mount of sexual violence against women by Russian soldiers. In northern Ethiopia, a woman taken to an Eritrean Defense Forces camp was raped by 27 soldiers and contracted AIDS. In Central African Republic the bodies of a woman and two girls were found days after their kidna... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/nobel-laureate-demands-justice-for-sexual-violence-victims/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:28 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/nobel-laureate-demands-justice-for-sexual-violence-victims/ |
MIAMI (AP) — Police in Miami arrested a 41-year-old woman in the deaths of her two children, aged 3 and 5, after officers responded to repeated hang-up 911 calls from her apartment where they found their tied-up bodies.
“Come get them, I don’t want them anymore,” Odette Lysse Joassaint told officers who responded to th... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/police-find-2-dead-kids-in-miami-apartment-mother-arrested/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:35 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/police-find-2-dead-kids-in-miami-apartment-mother-arrested/ |
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California shoe store owner opened fire at two shoplifters, police said, but mistakenly shot a 9-year-old girl about to get her picture with a mall Easter bunny. The store owner fled the state and was arrested in Nevada, authorities said Wednesday.
Marqel Cockrell, 20, was chasing ... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/police-girl-shot-as-california-shop-owner-fires-at-thieves/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:41 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/police-girl-shot-as-california-shop-owner-fires-at-thieves/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The conservative activist group Project Veritas said Wednesday that the Justice Department had secretly obtained from Apple and Google personal information about its staffers as part of an investigation into how the organization received a diary purported to belong to President Joe Biden’s daughter.
T... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/project-veritas-says-us-seized-staffer-info-as-part-of-probe/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:48 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/project-veritas-says-us-seized-staffer-info-as-part-of-probe/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for its relative calm: A silent shot of a packed New York City subway car in which he raises his finger to point out passengers, one by one.
Even as police arrested James on Wednesday i... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/prophet-of-doom-subway-suspect-left-ranting-video-clues/ | 2022-04-14T11:24:55 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/prophet-of-doom-subway-suspect-left-ranting-video-clues/ |
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The deployment of South Africa’s military in northern Mozambique has been extended while its role has shifted from aggressively fighting Islamic extremist rebels to a peacekeeping effort, a top general said Wednesday.
About 600 members of the South African National Defence Force have been ... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/south-african-army-extends-mission-against-mozambique-rebels/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:02 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/south-african-army-extends-mission-against-mozambique-rebels/ |
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus on Wednesday kicked off an initiative to give women an equal say in any renewed push to reunify the eastern Mediterranean island nation.
Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots, Ersin Tatar, inaugur... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/split-cyprus-seeks-equal-say-for-women-in-future-peace-talks/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:09 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/split-cyprus-seeks-equal-say-for-women-in-future-peace-talks/ |
If nations do all that they’ve promised to fight climate change, the world can still meet one of two internationally agreed upon goals for limiting warming. But the planet is blowing past the other threshold that scientists say will protect Earth more, a new study finds.
The world is potentially on track to keep global... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/study-keeping-climate-pledges-limits-warming-to-2-degrees/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:17 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/study-keeping-climate-pledges-limits-warming-to-2-degrees/ |
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused to resign after being fined for breaking his government’s pandemic lockdown rules, saying he would instead redouble his efforts to strengthen the economy and combat Russian aggression in Ukraine.
London police fined Johnson and other people Tuesday for atte... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/uks-johnson-rejects-calls-to-resign-amid-partygate-fine/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:24 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/uks-johnson-rejects-calls-to-resign-amid-partygate-fine/ |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Black man face-down on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Michigan police officer, the violent climax of a traffic stop, brief foot chase and struggle over a stun gun, according to videos of the April 4 incident released Wednesday.
Patrick Lyoya, 26, was killed outside... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/video-michigan-cop-on-black-mans-back-fatally-shot-him/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:31 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/video-michigan-cop-on-black-mans-back-fatally-shot-him/ |
Firefighters scouted the drought-stricken mountainsides around a New Mexico village on Wednesday as they looked for opportunities to slow a wind-driven wildfire that a day earlier had burned at least 150 homes and other structures while displacing thousands of residents and forcing the evacuation of two schools.
Homes ... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/wind-whips-destructive-wildfires-in-new-mexico-colorado/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:39 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/wind-whips-destructive-wildfires-in-new-mexico-colorado/ |
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Florida man linked to dozens of motorized golf cart thefts in the Upper Midwest was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison.
The FBI began investigating Nathan Rodney Nelson in July 2019 after the Cass County Sheriff’s Office in Fargo, North Dakota, asked for help in solving a series of go... | https://www.wric.com/news/weird-news/man-gets-2-years-for-multistate-motorized-golf-cart-thefts/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:46 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/weird-news/man-gets-2-years-for-multistate-motorized-golf-cart-thefts/ |
Why Dolby Atmos-enabled sound bars are still a good choice
While sound bars are better than integrated TV speakers, they haven’t always lived up to their reputation. With Dolby Atmos becoming increasingly common, it’s worth revisiting sound bars to see how much better they are than they used to be. A lot of them are on... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/as-dolby-atmos-sound-bars-are-placed-on-deep-discount-is-it-worth-getting-one-now/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:53 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/as-dolby-atmos-sound-bars-are-placed-on-deep-discount-is-it-worth-getting-one-now/ |
Which electric tiller is best?
Tilling the soil of your new garden doesn’t have to be as labor-intensive as it used to be, nor does it take an emissions-spewing, gas-powered tiller to get the job done. Electric tillers are just as capable and quieter to boot. Some are even cordless so you can till a garden anywhere you... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/best-electric-tiller/ | 2022-04-14T11:25:59 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/best-electric-tiller/ |
Which ‘Star Wars’ model kit is best?
“Star Wars” is among the most loved film franchises, spanning 12 feature-length productions across 45 years. Including several television show additions and spin-offs, the trademark is worth an estimated $70 billion.
With such an illustrious history, there is plenty of merchandise f... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/best-star-wars-model-kit/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:06 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/best-star-wars-model-kit/ |
Which steering wheel lock is best?
People tend to feel a close bond to their cars. If your car is damaged or destroyed in an accident, you may feel a great deal of frustration or loss. However, if someone steals your car, it’s far worse. It can feel like a violation, and people who have their car stolen tend to notice ... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/best-steering-wheel-lock/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:13 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/best-steering-wheel-lock/ |
Which dog food is better: Blue Buffalo or Purina Pro Plan?
Your dog’s diet makes a huge impact on their health and well-being, so choosing the right dog food is important. If you’re stuck between Blue Buffalo dog food and Purina Pro Plan dog food, you might be wondering which is the best option.
As with most things in ... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/blue-buffalo-dog-food-vs-purina-pro-plan-dog-food/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:21 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/blue-buffalo-dog-food-vs-purina-pro-plan-dog-food/ |
Which women’s hooded bathrobe is best?
Stepping out of the shower or bath on even a warm day is a chilly experience. No matter how little time it takes to dry off with your towel and put your clothes on, you still get a little cold. With a hooded bathrobe, you can skip both steps and go directly into a warm, soft shell... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/apparel-br/bathrobes-pajamas-br/best-womens-hooded-bathrobe/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:28 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/apparel-br/bathrobes-pajamas-br/best-womens-hooded-bathrobe/ |
Egg prices have risen to more than $2.80 per dozen, on average, which is over double their price in March. This doesn’t bode well for Easter celebrations if you normally use painted eggs for decoration or egg hunts.
Instead, consider plastic eggs, which are reusable, save a lot of time and effort and are a vegan-friend... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/apparel-br/holiday-br/with-egg-prices-on-the-rise-plastic-eggs-seem-like-the-obvious-choice-for-easter-festivities/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:35 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/apparel-br/holiday-br/with-egg-prices-on-the-rise-plastic-eggs-seem-like-the-obvious-choice-for-easter-festivities/ |
Which electric nail file for thick toenails is best?
Electric nail files, also known as electric nail drills, are the machines most frequently used in salons on both fingernails and toenails. For thick toenails, whether they’re naturally thick or coated in thick polish, you’ll need an electric file with enough power be... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/beauty-personal-care-br/foot-care-br/best-electric-nail-file-for-thick-toenails/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:42 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/beauty-personal-care-br/foot-care-br/best-electric-nail-file-for-thick-toenails/ |
Which Valentino perfume is best?
Valentino has been one of the preferred fashion and fragrance brands of the rich and famous for more than a few decades. Their perfume is known for exuding elegance and opulence. Introduced for the first time in 1978, Valentino’s perfume line has grown to include numerous enticing conco... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/beauty-personal-care-br/fragrance-br/the-best-valentino-perfume/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:49 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/beauty-personal-care-br/fragrance-br/the-best-valentino-perfume/ |
Which peach shower curtain is best?
Interior designers are in love with pastels right now — and for good reason. These softened tones open decorators up to the full color spectrum with just about every pastel hue being easy on the eyes. Chief among these is peach, the color of sunsets and fresh pitted fruit.
If you’re ... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/bed-bath-br/shower-accessories-br/best-peach-shower-curtain/ | 2022-04-14T11:26:55 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/bed-bath-br/shower-accessories-br/best-peach-shower-curtain/ |
Which online web design class is best?
In today’s world, web design is a highly useful skill that can lead to professional growth. If you’re interested in applying your creative skills in a way that’s lucrative and versatile, an online web design course is for you. Many of these courses teach certain aspects of web dev... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/education-br/programming-design-br/best-online-web-design-class/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:01 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/education-br/programming-design-br/best-online-web-design-class/ |
Which USB-C hub adapter is best?
As laptops get smaller, thinner and more powerful, they tend to lose some of their functionalities. Where built-in USB 3.0 connections were once a common sight, it’s now unusual to see them on the side of a laptop.
If your USB-C laptop only has one or two connections, this is where a US... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/best-usb-c-hub-adapter/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:09 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/best-usb-c-hub-adapter/ |
Best headphones for camping
Getting back to nature can be an amazing way to de-stress. Spending time in the forests of a national park or hiking the Midwestern plains can make you forget about your worries as you take in the sights.
While some prefer to wake up with the call of the mountain chickadee, others center the... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/headphones-br/which-headphones-are-best-for-camping/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:16 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/headphones-br/which-headphones-are-best-for-camping/ |
Which Ethernet switch is best?
If you’re running several devices with wired Ethernet connections, it’s useful to have a switch. Having an Ethernet switch lets users maintain and modify a home internet network using multiple devices that use a LAN or Ethernet cable to connect to the internet. They can also offer perform... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/internet-streaming-br/best-ethernet-switch/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:23 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/internet-streaming-br/best-ethernet-switch/ |
Which Canon printer is best?
Even if you don’t use your printer on a daily basis, it’s important to have one at home. Many feel they don’t need a printer since documents are available online, and you can sign and return them quickly through the internet. Even though printers have become somewhat less popular over the y... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/printers-office-electronics-br/best-canon-printer/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:30 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/printers-office-electronics-br/best-canon-printer/ |
Which TV mount is best?
Swapping a bulky entertainment center for a slim TV wall mount frees up floor space and lightens the look of any room. It also gives your TV tilt and swivel functionality for multiple viewing angles.
Choosing the right wall mount comes down to compatibility, materials and size. If you’re looking... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/tv-video-br/best-tv-mount/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:36 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/tv-video-br/best-tv-mount/ |
Which Wonder Woman jewelry is best?
Looking to channel your inner Wonder Woman? Maybe you want a pair of earrings that show off the heroine’s signature “W” logo or a bracelet that channels her iconic gauntlets? There are great options when it comes to choosing the jewelry for celebrating Diana, Princess of the Amazons,... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/fashion-accessories-br/jewelry-br/best-wonder-woman-jewelry/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:42 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/fashion-accessories-br/jewelry-br/best-wonder-woman-jewelry/ |
Which back massager for knots is best?
Muscle knots always seem to appear in the most difficult locations to reach, with the back being one of the worst. Massaging them away is usually the best solution, but you can’t reach the knots with just your hands. There are a huge variety of tools you can use instead, including... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/massage-relaxation-br/best-back-massager-for-knots/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:49 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/massage-relaxation-br/best-back-massager-for-knots/ |
Which blood pressure monitor with extra-large cuff is best?
If you need to monitor your blood pressure, it’s imperative to have the proper equipment to measure accurately. Not having a cuff that fits appropriately will lead to inaccurate results, which can be life-threatening. Some blood pressure monitors can use extra... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/medical-supplies-equipment-br/best-blood-pressure-monitor-with-extra-large-cuff/ | 2022-04-14T11:27:56 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/medical-supplies-equipment-br/best-blood-pressure-monitor-with-extra-large-cuff/ |
Which pergola is best?
A pergola is similar to a gazebo, except that the roof has open slats rather than being fully covered. Good pergolas still provide plenty of shade, but they offer a design some consider more attractive. It’s important to purchase pergolas with durable materials that can outlast the wind, sun and ... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/home-br/decor-br/best-pergola-2/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:03 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/home-br/decor-br/best-pergola-2/ |
Which fonio flour is best?
Fonio is the gluten-free super grain native to Africa that you didn’t know you needed. These cultivated grains are related to millet and are a staple of North African cuisine. They come in either white or black varieties. Fonio is prized for its deeply nutritious value and often served at cel... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/kitchen-br/best-fonio-flour/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:09 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/kitchen-br/best-fonio-flour/ |
Which convection microwave is best?
Most microwaves can’t effectively cook much more than a mug cake. Instead, they reheat leftovers or quickly melt foods, such as butter for your current recipe. A convection microwave changes this. It can be used to bake and broil foods just like a full-sized oven. Some of the more fe... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/kitchen-br/microwaves-br/best-convection-microwave/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:16 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/kitchen-br/microwaves-br/best-convection-microwave/ |
Comparing lump charcoal and briquettes
One of the most heated debates in all of grilling is whether to use lump charcoal or briquettes. There are die-hard proponents on both sides, which makes sense since each has its benefits and drawbacks. Lump charcoal is carbonized wood without any impurities, which is why purists ... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/patio-br/grilling-outdoor-cooking-br/lump-charcoal-vs-briquettes-which-is-better/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:23 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/patio-br/grilling-outdoor-cooking-br/lump-charcoal-vs-briquettes-which-is-better/ |
Which puppy diaper is best?
Everyone loves a new puppy, but bringing one into your home and potty training it can be difficult and time-consuming. While it learns where and when to go to the bathroom, one method of keeping your house clean is to employ puppy diapers. Technically, there aren’t diapers meant specifically... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/pets-br/dog-health-br/best-puppy-diaper/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:29 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/pets-br/dog-health-br/best-puppy-diaper/ |
Best dog selfie sticks
It’s natural that you want to take selfies with your pup to have a record of the good times you have together, but dogs won’t always play ball — or would rather be playing with balls than posing for a selfie.
If you’re sick of filling your camera roll with endless photos of you with your dog look... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/pets-br/toys-br/how-to-take-the-perfect-selfie-with-your-pup/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:36 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/pets-br/toys-br/how-to-take-the-perfect-selfie-with-your-pup/ |
Which squat rack is best?
A squat rack is the single-most effective piece of fitness equipment for building strength and muscle. Whether you’re new to lifting weights or looking to take your workouts to the next level, a squat rack can dramatically alter your routine by enabling a huge variety of exercises.
This bedroc... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/fitness-equipment-br/best-squat-rack/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:44 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/fitness-equipment-br/best-squat-rack/ |
Which are best: trail running shoes or hiking boots?
There are plenty of ways to stay active and improve your cardiovascular health. Some people prefer to hit the trails for either a leisurely walk in the woods, while others like to pick up the pace and run along the trail. Both of these activities can improve your hea... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/footwear-br/trail-running-shoes-vs-hiking-boots/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:51 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/footwear-br/trail-running-shoes-vs-hiking-boots/ |
Which meat slicer is best?
A good chef’s knife can accomplish many tasks, but it can’t make paper-thin cured meats or dozens of slices of cheese with consistent thickness. You’ll need an electric meat slicer to make the perfect charcuterie board at home. The right one can help you slice cold cuts, artisan bread and raw... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/tools-br/best-meat-slicer/ | 2022-04-14T11:28:58 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/tools-br/best-meat-slicer/ |
Which Funko Pop bobblehead is best?
Funko Pop has thousands of figurines to collect and display, not to mention a handful of different types of figurines. The most playful type is a Funko Pop bobblehead. The little ones are perfect for adding to your desk for a little lighthearted fun, while the big ones can be an ente... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/theme-toys-br/best-funko-pop-bobblehead/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:05 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/theme-toys-br/best-funko-pop-bobblehead/ |
Which Kevin Minion toy is best?
“Despicable Me” was a hit when it came out, due partially to the adorable Minion characters, and the Minions are still popular, thanks to the movie’s sequels and spinoffs. Kevin is the tall Minion with two eyes and many people’s favorite character.
If you or your kid want a Kevin Minion ... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/theme-toys-br/best-kevin-minion-toy/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:12 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/theme-toys-br/best-kevin-minion-toy/ |
Best kids kneepads for skating
Skating is a rough-and-tumble activity. And beginners are prone to lots of spills. One way to ensure your child is safe tearing it up on the asphalt is with the proper protective gear. This means pads — especially kneepads. Not only do they protect sensitive bones and joints, but they als... | https://www.wric.com/reviews/which-kneepads-are-best-for-kid-skaters/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:20 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/reviews/which-kneepads-are-best-for-kid-skaters/ |
Allyson Felix, who closed the Tokyo Games last year with more Olympic medals than any U.S. track and field athlete in history, says she will retire after the 2022 season.
“This season isn’t about the time on the clock, it’s simply about joy,” Felix said in an Instagram post Wednesday. “If you see me on the track this y... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/allyson-felix-says-shes-retiring-after-2022-track-season/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:27 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/allyson-felix-says-shes-retiring-after-2022-track-season/ |
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Through a season of turmoil, Derek Carr performed at his best. So the Las Vegas Raiders have given the veteran quarterback a three-year contract extension.
The extension is worth $121.5 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press, speaking Wednesday on condition of anon... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/ap-source-qb-derek-carr-gets-3-year-extension-from-raiders/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:33 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/ap-source-qb-derek-carr-gets-3-year-extension-from-raiders/ |
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jerry York, the Hockey Hall of Famer who won five NCAA championships and the most games in college hockey history, said Wednesday that he is retiring.
York, 76, told his coaches and players that it seemed to be the right time after 28 years in Chestnut Hill and 50 in coaching overall.... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/bc-coach-jerry-york-retires-most-ncaa-hockey-wins-ever/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:40 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/bc-coach-jerry-york-retires-most-ncaa-hockey-wins-ever/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets were delayed getting to the arena Wednesday for their NBA play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks.
By a freight train, of all things.
Tracks run all around State Farm Arena, a remnant of a time when the area was the site of the city’s two major passenger stations. Both stations were ... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/choo-choo-hornets-play-in-arrival-blocked-by-freight-train/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:49 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/choo-choo-hornets-play-in-arrival-blocked-by-freight-train/ |
LONDON (AP) — The coach of Northern Ireland’s women’s team apologized Wednesday for saying girls and women are susceptible to conceding multiple goals in a short space of time because they are “more emotional than men.”
Kenny Shiels provoked criticism for the comments he made after his team’s 5-0 loss to England on Tue... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/coach-apologizes-for-saying-women-more-emotional-than-men/ | 2022-04-14T11:29:56 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/coach-apologizes-for-saying-women-more-emotional-than-men/ |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants first base coach Antoan Richardson and San Diego Padres third base coach Mike Shildt hugged on the field before their game Wednesday, a day after Richardson was ejected following an incident that he said included Shildt making comments that had “undertones of racism.”
Richardso... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/coaches-richardson-shildt-clear-the-air-after-confrontation/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:03 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/coaches-richardson-shildt-clear-the-air-after-confrontation/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks were missing John Collins and Lou Williams for their NBA play-in game Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.
Collins hasn’t played since March 11 because of a right ring finger sprain and a sprained right foot. He has resumed 4-on-4 workouts but is still not ready for game actio... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/collins-williams-out-for-hawks-in-play-in-game-vs-hornets/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:10 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/collins-williams-out-for-hawks-in-play-in-game-vs-hornets/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. declared this spring that last year was just the trailer for the upstart Blue Jays. This seasonwould be the feature-length film.
Bloodied by a baserunner’s cleats and forced into the dugout, Guerrero sure looked to manager Charlie Montoyo like a best picture winner.
“Like in the ‘R... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/guerrero-slugs-3-hrs-despite-gash-on-hand-jays-beat-yankees/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:16 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/guerrero-slugs-3-hrs-despite-gash-on-hand-jays-beat-yankees/ |
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (AP) — Hannah Green shot a 6-under 66 on Wednesday to take the lead after the first round of the LPGA Lotte Championship.
Green had eight birdies, including five on the front nine, at breezy Hoakalei Country Club, a first-time venue in the 10th edition of the tournament. The Australian hit 11 of 14 fa... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/hannah-green-takes-early-lead-in-lpga-lotte-championship/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:22 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/hannah-green-takes-early-lead-in-lpga-lotte-championship/ |
LONDON (AP) — It’s a weekend warrior’s nightmare. You’re playing hoops in the driveway and go up for a lay-up. You land and hear a pop: you’ve torn your Achilles tendon. Do you have surgery or hope it heals with just a cast and rehab? New research says both options led to similar outcomes about a year later.
The Achill... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/heal-thyself-most-who-tear-achilles-tendon-can-skip-surgery/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:30 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/heal-thyself-most-who-tear-achilles-tendon-can-skip-surgery/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Already the face of the upstart Toronto Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looked the part of a true Maple Leaf on Wednesday night, too.
Guerrero shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole.
The AL MVP runner-up homer... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/jays-guerrero-hits-2nd-hr-of-game-after-hand-bloodied-at-1b/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:37 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/jays-guerrero-hits-2nd-hr-of-game-after-hand-bloodied-at-1b/ |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Clayton Kershaw was in prime form — call it perfect — in his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving no concern about his health after facing no resistance from the Minnesota Twins.
When the time came for manager Dave Roberts to relieve him, Kershaw didn’t put up a fight, either.
Kershaw to... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/kershaw-pulled-after-7-with-perfect-game-dodgers-top-twins/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:44 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/kershaw-pulled-after-7-with-perfect-game-dodgers-top-twins/ |
A look at what’s happening around the majors on Thursday:
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays wrap up their four-game series at Yankee Stadium, a day after the slugger hit three home runs and a double despite a nasty gash.
The AL MVP runner-up homered off Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in the first inn... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/leading-off-vlad-takes-his-cuts-braves-hit-the-road/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:51 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/leading-off-vlad-takes-his-cuts-braves-hit-the-road/ |
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bashir Mason is looking forward to the challenge of taking over at Saint Peter’s after its incredible run to the Elite Eight.
He understands that replacing Shaheen Holloway will be a tough act to follow after the Peacocks became the first No. 15 seed to reach the final eight in the NCAA Tournam... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/mason-takes-over-at-saint-peters-needing-to-settle-roster/ | 2022-04-14T11:30:58 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/mason-takes-over-at-saint-peters-needing-to-settle-roster/ |
CINCINNATI (AP) — José Ramírez homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Owen Miller hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 Wednesday for their fourth straight win.
Rookie Steven Kwan went 0 for 4, but drew a bases-loaded walk in the second inning that put Cleveland ahead to stay as ... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/ramirez-miller-lead-guardians-over-reds-kwan-goes-hitless/ | 2022-04-14T11:31:05 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/ramirez-miller-lead-guardians-over-reds-kwan-goes-hitless/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban’s willingness to adapt and often be a catalyst for change in college football, both on the field and off, has propelled Alabama to six national championships in 13 seasons.
The 70-year-old coach is confident his program will continue to thrive during this new era of college athletics,... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/saban-current-state-of-college-football-not-sustainable/ | 2022-04-14T11:31:13 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/saban-current-state-of-college-football-not-sustainable/ |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Scherzer finally could pitch with all his strength now that his right hamstring wasn’t bothering him anymore.
It took a bit for him to figure that out, but when he did, he looked back to his Cy Young self.
Scherzer settled in after working out of an early jam, Pete Alonso drove in five runs with... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/scherzer-cruises-alonso-drives-in-5-as-mets-beat-phillies/ | 2022-04-14T11:31:20 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/scherzer-cruises-alonso-drives-in-5-as-mets-beat-phillies/ |
MIAMI (AP) — Udonis Haslem started the Miami Heat postseason with an apology.
It wasn’t a real apology.
Haslem, like many other Heat players, is amused by the notion that the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs isn’t considered a favorite to win the Eastern Conference title. Miami doesn’t have an MVP candidat... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/sorry-not-sorry-heat-arent-fazed-by-the-lack-of-believers/ | 2022-04-14T11:31:27 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/sorry-not-sorry-heat-arent-fazed-by-the-lack-of-believers/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — For one night, at least, the Atlanta Hawks looked like the team that made a stunning run to the Eastern Conference final last summer.
Trae Young bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24 points and De’Andre Hunter led a third-quarter surge Wednesday that carried the Hawks to a 132-103 rout of the Ch... | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/young-hunter-lead-hawks-to-132-103-play-in-rout-of-hornets/ | 2022-04-14T11:31:35 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/young-hunter-lead-hawks-to-132-103-play-in-rout-of-hornets/ |
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Police were called to the intersection of Fairfax Avenue and East 18th Street for a report of a shooting early Thursday morning.
Once on scene, the found two men with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with any information is asked to call C... | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/two-men-shot-on-richmonds-southside/ | 2022-04-14T11:35:47 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/two-men-shot-on-richmonds-southside/ |
(The Hill) — New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more Americans died in 2021 than in any other year in the nation’s history, as the coronavirus pandemic raged and death rates attributed to cancer, diabetes and strokes rose..
The data published through the end of the third quart... | https://www.wric.com/health/2021-was-americas-deadliest-year-ever-cdc/ | 2022-04-14T11:35:53 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/health/2021-was-americas-deadliest-year-ever-cdc/ |
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Public Schools are in need of 10 more volunteers this morning to drive school supplies from one location to another.
At 9 a.m., you will meet at St. James Episcopal Church in The Fan neighborhood, then drive the supplies 10 minutes to the Norrell School on Fendall Avenue.
They are asking... | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/richmond-public-schools-in-need-of-volunteers-this-morning-for-supply-drop-off/ | 2022-04-14T11:35:59 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/richmond-public-schools-in-need-of-volunteers-this-morning-for-supply-drop-off/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces said they struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow’s forces as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital.
Russia said Thur... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ukraine-says-it-damaged-russian-flagship-in-missile-strike-crew-evacuates/ | 2022-04-14T11:36:05 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ukraine-says-it-damaged-russian-flagship-in-missile-strike-crew-evacuates/ |
(The Hill) – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told activists on Wednesday that President Biden and his senior advisers are warming up to the idea of forgiving student debt, insisting they are closer to pulling the trigger “than ever before.”
Schumer, who has repeatedly called for canceling up to $50,000 ... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/white-house-closer-to-canceling-student-debt-than-ever-before-schumer-says/ | 2022-04-14T11:36:11 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/white-house-closer-to-canceling-student-debt-than-ever-before-schumer-says/ |
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces said they struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow's forces as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital.
Russia said Thursday ... | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/russian-flagship-ukraine/507-4fa3d1ee-c250-4e8c-9347-1a0f72049512 | 2022-04-14T11:36:17 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/russian-flagship-ukraine/507-4fa3d1ee-c250-4e8c-9347-1a0f72049512 |
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Deputies rescued a woman from an alleged kidnapping and domestic violence situation in Tennessee Sunday after a convenience store customer noticed her discreet signal for help, according to Hickman County Sheriff’s Office officials.
The woman ran into the Twice Daily store and gave a sign... | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/woman-uses-hand-signal-popularized-on-tiktok-to-escape-kidnapping-officials-say/ | 2022-04-14T11:36:17 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/woman-uses-hand-signal-popularized-on-tiktok-to-escape-kidnapping-officials-say/ |
Dear Annie: My son is 53 years old -- a good person but an alcoholic. He followed me to Florida 10 years ago. I spent thousands of dollars to get him on his feet. I ended up broke trying to help him. He had gotten fired from three jobs.
I kicked him out five years ago. He managed to get his own place and survive but wa... | https://www.al.com/life/2022/04/dear-annie-im-no-longer-able-to-help-my-son-out-financially.html | 2022-04-14T11:39:46 | 1 | https://www.al.com/life/2022/04/dear-annie-im-no-longer-able-to-help-my-son-out-financially.html |
Severe weather swept through Alabama late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, leaving some without power and damaging homes.
In Greene County, three or four homes in the Branch Heights community sustained major damage but no injuries were reported, said county EMA director Hodges Smith.
Apartments there also su... | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/alabama-severe-weather-homes-damaged-in-greene-county-few-thousand-without-power.html | 2022-04-14T11:39:52 | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/alabama-severe-weather-homes-damaged-in-greene-county-few-thousand-without-power.html |
Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter, just days after the Tesla CEO said he would no longer be joining the social media company’s board of directors.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that Musk, who currently owns slightly more than 9% of its stock and is the company’s biggest shareholder, provided a... | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter-make-it-a-private-company.html | 2022-04-14T11:39:58 | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter-make-it-a-private-company.html |
From today’s Down in Alabama podcast:
If you follow the old Ronald Reagan 11th Commandment of “Thou Shalt Not Speak Ill of Any Fellow Republican,” then the 12th Commandment must be “Unless You Think He or She Doesn’t Like Donald Trump as Much as You Do.”
Former president Trump has loomed large in Alabama’s U.S. Senate ... | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/water-and-sewer-help-nick-risner-act-senate-race-down-in-alabama.html | 2022-04-14T11:40:04 | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/water-and-sewer-help-nick-risner-act-senate-race-down-in-alabama.html |
A pair of new No. 1 teams highlight this week’s ASWA high school softball rankings.
Fairhope moved to the top of Class 7A and Class 1A Holy Spirit earned its first No. 1 ranking in school history.
The remainder of No. 1 teams were the same with Class 6A Athens, Class 5A Alexandria, Class 4A Curry, Class 3A Mobile Chris... | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/04/aswa-high-school-softball-rankings-feature-2-new-no-1-teams.html | 2022-04-14T11:40:11 | 0 | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/04/aswa-high-school-softball-rankings-feature-2-new-no-1-teams.html |
During his three seasons as a starter at Alabama, Alex Leatherwood played right guard in 2018 and left tackle in 2019 and 2020, winning the Outland Trophy as the nation’s best interior lineman in the latter season.
After joining Las Vegas as the 17th selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, Leatherwood started the first four g... | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/04/raiders-to-let-alex-leatherwood-carve-out-his-role.html | 2022-04-14T11:40:17 | 0 | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/04/raiders-to-let-alex-leatherwood-carve-out-his-role.html |
SAN FRANCISCO -- Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter, just days after the Tesla CEO said he would no longer be joining the social media company's board of directors.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that Musk, who currently owns slightly more than 9% of its stock and is the company's biggest shareh... | https://abc11.com/elon-musk-buying-twitter-board-of-directors-twitters-largest-shareholder/11747043/ | 2022-04-14T11:40:57 | 0 | https://abc11.com/elon-musk-buying-twitter-board-of-directors-twitters-largest-shareholder/11747043/ |
The trip comes just after a recent Consumer Price Index report which showed inflation increased to 8.5% over the past twelve months, with energy costs accounting for the bulk of the totals.
Still, Biden is arguing that despite inflation numbers the economy in general is strong. To defend that assertion he points to the... | https://abc11.com/president-joe-biden-in-nc-visit-greensboro/11746976/ | 2022-04-14T11:41:04 | 1 | https://abc11.com/president-joe-biden-in-nc-visit-greensboro/11746976/ |
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Raleigh hotel has been named as one of the 100 best new hotels in the world.
Travel and Leisure Magazine's It List 2022 looked at newly built hotels and major renovations to pick some perfect vacation spots for travelers.
The Heights House Hotel in the Boylan Heights neighborhood made the list... | https://abc11.com/heights-house-top-raleigh-hotel-hotels-in-travel-and-leisure/11747082/ | 2022-04-14T11:49:39 | 0 | https://abc11.com/heights-house-top-raleigh-hotel-hotels-in-travel-and-leisure/11747082/ |