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Three teachers and a teaching assistant died from Covid-19-related complications within the span between Monday night and Wednesday morning. At least three of the educators were unvaccinated.

Education |
4 educators in same Florida school district died within about 24 hours from Covid-19 complications

August 13, 2021 at 10:48 a.m.

Three teachers and a teaching assistant died from Covid-19-related complications within the span between Monday night and Wednesday morning. At least three of the educators were unvaccinated.

Theories about a lab leak are almost all based on coincidence, not hard evidence, the group of 20 top experts from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere said.

Health |
Coronavirus almost certainly came from an animal, not a lab leak, top scientists argue

July 8, 2021 at 5:02 a.m.

Theories about a lab leak are almost all based on coincidence, not hard evidence, the group of 20 top experts from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere said.

A lot of people headed to Folsom Lake in Northern California for the Memorial Day weekend. But they were met with a surprise...low water levels.

Environment |
Low Folsom Lake levels surprise some Memorial Day weekend visitors

May 31, 2021 at 12:52 p.m.

A lot of people headed to Folsom Lake in Northern California for the Memorial Day weekend. But they were met with a surprise...low water levels.

The details surrounding the deadly accident in rural California on Tuesday are still unclear, but what is known is that an SUV was struck by a semitruck towing two trailers -- and at least 13 people were killed in the fierce collision.

Crashes and Disasters |
SUV carrying 25 crashes with semi truck, killing 13 in Southern California. Here’s what we know

March 3, 2021 at 5:17 a.m.

The details surrounding the deadly accident in rural California on Tuesday are still unclear, but what is known is that an SUV was struck by a semitruck towing two trailers...

Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy.

Business |
Costco raises its minimum wage in US to $16 an hour

February 25, 2021 at 9:16 a.m.

Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best...

Airlines are still operating only a fraction of the number of flights they offered pre-pandemic, and alcohol is banned in many cabins to help thwart the spread of Covid-19. This is adding up to a lot of leftover booze.

Business |
American Airlines has so much extra wine that it is starting a delivery service

January 22, 2021 at 10:47 a.m.

Airlines are still operating only a fraction of the number of flights they offered pre-pandemic, and alcohol is banned in many cabins to help thwart the spread of Covid-19. This...

The prosecutors' office is requesting that Rittenhouse be prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol; be prohibited from making any public display of any "white power" or "white supremacy" signs

Crime and Public Safety |
Prosecutors seek to modify Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond agreement after they say he displayed racist signs while drinking with Proud Boys

January 14, 2021 at 5:12 a.m.

The prosecutors' office is requesting that Rittenhouse be prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol; be prohibited from making any public display of any "white power" or "white supremacy" signs

Marco Ureta entered the plea on the condition of a sentence of no more than a year in county jail when he is sentenced Dec. 1.

Crime and Public Safety |
Former Peninsula PetSmart employee accused of fracturing dog’s skull pleads no contest

October 7, 2020 at 12:06 p.m.

Marco Ureta entered the plea on the condition of a sentence of no more than a year in county jail when he is sentenced Dec. 1.

While every person is different, women generally tend to be socialized to talk rather than shout, negotiate rather than bully and empathize rather than order, police leaders and researchers said.

Crime and Public Safety |
Want to reform the police? Hire more women

June 23, 2020 at 8:49 a.m.

While every person is different, women generally tend to be socialized to talk rather than shout, negotiate rather than bully and empathize rather than order, police leaders and researchers said.

Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as the man begged for his life, will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon.

Crime and Public Safety |
Ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin will appear in court for the first time two weeks after George Floyd’s death

June 8, 2020 at 6:21 a.m.

Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as the man begged for his life, will make his first court appearance Monday...

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