Irvine, California, issues evacuation order to about 60,000 people as Silverado Fire spreads
The city of Irvine, California, issued an immediate evacuation order for about 60,000 residents as the Silverado Fire rapidly spread in the area.
Some worried about long lines at popular amusement park
Several park goers said they were concerned after seeing huge lines and crowds at Utah's most popular amusement park.
Salt Lake City's 142-year-old cold temperature record snapped
The temperature at the Salt Lake City International Airport dropped to 20 degrees Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. That reading snapped the record for coldest Oct. 26 below the city's record of 22 degrees set 142 years ago in 1878.
Virginia Military Institute superintendent resigns after allegations of school's racist culture
The superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute resigned on Monday, a week after state leaders called for an investigation into "a culture of ongoing structural racism" at the school.
Calls to boycott French products grow in Muslim world after Macron backs Mohammed cartoons
Calls are growing in parts of the Muslim world to boycott French goods in protest after President Emmanuel Macron publicly defended cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, which are considered blasphemous in Islam.
Thieves stripped a Canadian vineyard of grapes the night before harvest
When workers arrived at Canada's Vignoble Coteau Rougemont vineyard on Thursday, ready to pick the last grapes of the season, they were in for a shock.
Adele and SNL come under fire for Africa sex tourism sketch
"Saturday Night Live" is facing a backlash over a sketch in which Adele, Kate McKinnon and Heidi Gardner play White divorcees lusting over African men.
Stocks tumble as Covid-19 cases surge and stimulus is nowhere to be found
Wall Street is tumbling on Monday as coronavirus, Washington intransigence and earnings weigh on the market.
China says it will impose sanctions on Boeing and Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales
Beijing said Monday that it will impose sanctions on American companies — including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon — that have been involved in selling weapons to Taiwan.
The US had more daily Covid-19 cases in the past week than ever before. And no, it's not just due to more testing
Another day, another dreadful record broken in the Covid-19 pandemic. This time, the seven-day average of daily new cases reached an all-time high of 68,767 on Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The previous record of 67,293 was set July 22.
Utah hospitals could start rationing health care at overwhelmed facilities, hospital association says
Utah hospitals could be days away from using a patient's age, health and other factors to decide who can remain in overcrowded intensive care units due to an onslaught of Covid-19 cases.
Police arrest 3 on dog fighting charges
Mobile Police arrested three men in connection to dogfighting.
Non-profit teaches life skills to those who need help
"There's a war going on and it's for the hearts and souls of our children." -- Helping fight that war is Prichard's "Closing the Revolving Door."
Pandemic hasn't broken the employer health insurance system
Over 55 million Americans have filed for unemployment since COVID-19 struck. But for the most part, they haven't lost their health insurance. An astounding 98 percent of workers who had employer-sponsored health benefits before the pandemic are still enrolled in workplace plans, according to a July report.
Bar 5015 Presents the ‘I am My Own Boss’ KIDpreneur’s Expo to the Houston Community in Hopes of Building Future CEOs
Bar 5015 is a black-owned business located at 5015 Almeda that is committed to providing opportunities to the community. The premier lounge and bar is widely known for their food, chill and relaxed ambiance, and stellar brunch.
'Defend the Black Vote' Campaign Passes Five-Million Text Milestone
People For the American Way Foundation announced today that its nonpartisan “Defend the Black Vote” campaign has passed the milestone of five million text messages sent to more than two million eligible voters, and is continuing to expand its reach in the final runup to Election Day. The campaign is designed to mobilize Black voters, especially Black male voters between 18 and 35, and to combat voter suppression and misinformation in the 2020 elections. In recent days it has expanded to encompass 23 states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Houston Arboretum presents virtual event Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines on Nov. 18
To get in the spirit of the December holidays, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents a new virtual event called Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines. Explore a tasty variety of wines, perfectly paired for holiday celebrations. Interact directly with a Sonoma County winemaker while creating delicious herbed butter and homemade cranberry sauce. During this experience, participants will learn the importance of using local ingredients and discuss the wildfires impacting wineries on the West Coast. These appealing wines are difficult to find at local retailers, but during the class participants can get the inside scoop on where to purchase them to enjoy over the holiday season.
Child Science Expert to Share Tips on How to Celebrate Halloween This Year
Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson – Chief Scientist and co-founder of The OK Company, makers of the OK Play app share tips for parents to safely celebrate Halloween this year.
HIATUS SPA + RETREAT DEBUTS HIATUS EVERYDAY PRODUCT LINE
Hiatus Everyday launches with The Weekend Collection and The Spa Day Collection, featuring aroma oil, body wash, body butter, charcoal scrub, and more.
Legacy Community Health Available for Comment on Revised Social Work Code of Conduct
The newly revised code removes the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities from its list of non-discrimination protections.
Legacy Community Health, the largest community health center system in Texas, announced today its opposition to the State Board of Social Work Examiners’ revised code of conduct. For years, the State Board of Social Work Examiners has upheld an anti-discrimination policy inclusive of LGBTQ and disabled clients.
