By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James aims to give students at his I Promise School opportunities they may not have otherwise. Recently, the NBA superstar’s mission shifted into another gear with one of the students at the school in Akron, Ohio. Sixth-grader James Bromsey III was given behind-the-scenes access… Continue reading LeBron James school student treated to VIP access by NASCAR
Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, despite revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and a newly revealed memoir by the woman, a prosecutor said Tuesday. After hearing more than seven hours of testimony from… Continue reading Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing
Mekhi Becton’s season likely over after suffering serious knee injury in practice
Mekhi Becton is facing a second lost season. The 11th overall draft pick in the 2020 draft suffered a serious knee injury — a chip fracture to his kneecap — during Monday’s practice and is expected to miss the season, Robert Saleh revealed Tuesday. “It’s probably the inevitable,” Saleh said of the severity of the… Continue reading Mekhi Becton’s season likely over after suffering serious knee injury in practice
Amazon will manage iRobot’s new Robot OS, delivering home mapping
As it attempts to develop a fully functioning smart home, Amazon will soon be able to map the whole of its users’ homes. Amazon will have authority over the new Robot OS as a result of the internet giant’s $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot, the firm behind the Roomba vacuum cleaners. This will give Amazon… Continue reading Amazon will manage iRobot’s new Robot OS, delivering home mapping
ICU nurse who murdered 6 had ‘deep’ mental health difficulties and accident history
The traveling ICU nurse who killed six people in a horror crash in Los Angeles on Thursday after plowing her Mercedes 90mph through a busy intersection had a “profound” history of mental illness and had been involved in 13 prior crashes, but she was still subcontracted to work in a hospital and allowed to drive.… Continue reading ICU nurse who murdered 6 had ‘deep’ mental health difficulties and accident history
Jury Selection Begins In 2nd Trial In Whitmer Kidnap Plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jury selection started Tuesday in the second trial of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 over their disgust with restrictions early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Prosecutors are putting Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. on trial again after a jury in April couldn’t reach a verdict. Two… Continue reading Jury Selection Begins In 2nd Trial In Whitmer Kidnap Plot
Gov. Pritzker in D.C. as President Biden indicators Chips and Science Act into regulation, investing $200 billion in manufacturing
CHICAGO (CBS) — Governor JB Pritzker is in Washington D.C., as President Joe Biden signed the Chips and Science Act into regulation. “Fundamental change is taking place today, politically economically and technologically. Today is a day for builders. Today, America is delivering,” stated Biden. It will make investments greater than $200 billion within the subsequent 5… Continue reading Gov. Pritzker in D.C. as President Biden indicators Chips and Science Act into regulation, investing $200 billion in manufacturing
Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, said Tuesday he was hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in Russia’s release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. In cases like this, Richardson… Continue reading Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap
3 People Dead in Head-on Crash on Santa Fe Drive [Merced, CA]
Head-On Crash near Franklin Road Leave 3 Fatalities MERCED, CA (August 9, 2022) – Sunday morning, three people died in a head-on crash on Santa Fe Drive in Merced. The accident occurred just before 6 a.m., near the intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Franklin Road. Officials said a 34-year-old man driving a westbound Jeep… Continue reading 3 People Dead in Head-on Crash on Santa Fe Drive [Merced, CA]
TikTok short depicts individuals with helmets and towels in Majorca
Every traveller is familiar with the difficulty of finding the ideal sun lounger for a day of lounging by the pool. But as they frantically rushed to book their ideal location, these vacationers were taking no chances. The swarm is shown in video posted to TikTok dressed out in caps and towels, ready for a… Continue reading TikTok short depicts individuals with helmets and towels in Majorca