CDC expected to approve kids for new booster this week
photo courtesy of Associated Press (SEATTLE) The newer COVID booster has been approved for adults since late summer, and soon, it will be you kiddo’s turn. The timing couldn’t be better. While cases have plateaued in places
USA Gymnastics to cover mental health visits
David Madison/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — USA Gymnastics is adding additional mental health services for athletes and coaches as part of its new athlete and wellness program, the organization announced Monday.
Athletes will receive up to eight mental he…
Ukrainian officials, tech companies to send more drones to the front line
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(LVIV, Ukraine) — Ukrainian and foreign tech companies are providing an array of tech and cyber support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Ukrainian officials and tech experts said, with some of the country’s top comman…
The decadeslong struggle to break NFL’s quarterback color barrier is subject of new book
ESPN reporter Jason Reid is interviewed by ABC News. (ABC News)(NEW YORK) — For decades, Black quarterbacks struggled to make a name for themselves in the NFL despite their impressive skills on the field. In recent years, more and more Black players, …
Here’s how Elon Musk would change Twitter, according to experts
CARINA JOHANSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After a monthslong saga cast Tesla CEO Elon Musk as suitor, critic and legal adversary of Twitter, the wealthiest person in the world appears poised to take ownership of the social media company.
A…
Murder charges filed against suspect in kidnapping of family in Merced County
Merced County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — The Merced County District Attorney filed charges on Monday against a suspect in the alleged kidnapping and murder of four family members in California.
Charges against Jesus Manuel Salgado include four coun…
Emotions run high at Uvalde school board meeting amid superintendent’s retirement
Brandon Bell/Getty Images(UVALDE, Texas) — The superintendent of a school district in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 fourth-grade students and two teachers earlier this year, has announced his plans to retire.
Uvalde Consolidated Independent…
What are ESG and ‘woke capitalism’? State treasurers weigh in on fight over where tax money goes
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In the final month before the midterm elections, much of the attention will focus on high-profile races to choose governors, senators, representatives and more.
But another debate has been heating up furth…
Over 40 FBI agents helping search for Georgia toddler missing for nearly one week
Chatham County Police Department/Facebook(SAVANNAH, Ga.) — Over 40 FBI agents are on the ground in Savannah, Georgia, to help search for a toddler who mysteriously vanished nearly one week ago, police said.
Quinton Simon, 20 months old, has been miss…
Jamie Lee Curtis wants Lindsay Lohan to be a ‘hot grandma’ in potential ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversalJamie Lee Curtis is all for a Freaky Friday sequel.
While appearing on The View Monday, Curtis, who starred alongside Lindsay Lohan in the 2006 comedy film, shared that she’s already pitched the idea.
“I’ve already written…