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BREAKING: Shooting leaves one dead, police request public’s help | Local
Cedartown Police are asking for information from anyone who knows about a shooting late Monday night that left a man dead. Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome said officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Central Street near the intersection of Rock Street at around 11:45 p.m. When they arrived they …
Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza early Tuesday, hitting the high-rise home of a Hamas field commander and two border tunnels dug by militants, as Hamas and other armed groups fired dozens of rockets toward Israel. It was an escalation sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem. Since …
Apple accused of breaking UK competition law by overcharging for apps | Apple
Apple is facing a billionpound legal claim after being accused of breaking UK competition law by overcharging millions of people for apps on its App Store. The tech company has been accused of deliberately shutting out the competition in the store and forcing people to use its own payment processing system, generating “excessive” profits for …
Man charged with breaking into schools, churches
Redeemer Lutheran Church and School in Redwood City. Google photo. BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer A man has been charged on suspicion of breaking into Redwood City schools and churches, the District Attorney said today. An employee of St. Michael Preschool, at 401 Hudson St., on May 5 found Oscar Banegas, 41, in one …
Glenn Youngkin Wins G.O.P. Nomination for Virginia Governor
In a statement, Mr. McAuliffe compared Mr. Youngkin to other Republicans who “fawn all over Donald Trump” and “fully embrace his extreme, right-wing agenda,” adding, “Now, Glenn Youngkin has paid enough to purchase the Republican gubernatorial nomination so he can run Donald Trump’s dangerous playbook here in Virginia.” Republicans have not won a statewide election …
Government to deliver ‘pandemic budget’ as Josh Frydenberg pledges ‘record commitments’ on services; Extreme weather warning for multiple states; England to ease more virus restrictions; US rules teenagers can get Pfizer vaccine
By Mark Saunokonoko 10 May 2021 22:30 Tonight’s budget will make clear when Australia’s borders will finally open for international travel, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hinted. The budget would reveal the Federal Government’s “assumptions” on vaccine rollout, border closures and containment measures, he said. The Treasurer would not be drawn on speculation the government is …
Man who fled Houston neighborhood with tiger to surrender on evading-arrest charge, attorney says
Authorities identified Victor Hugo Cuevas, 26, as the man who captured a tiger roaming the 1100 block of Ivy Wall. He fled with the exotic animal in an SUV, leading police on a chase before officers lost sight of him, authorities said. Police said a felony evading arrest charge has been filed, but court records …
BREAKING: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 12+
(WLNS-TV) – The FDA approves the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and up on Monday. Health experts believe expanding vaccination efforts will help fight the spread of the virus. However, some parents like Andrea Bidlack from Lansing, are against the idea of getting children vaccinated. “We don’t know the true effects especially young people they’re …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Adolescents in Another Important Action in Fight Against Pandemic
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2021 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA …
Man Who Abducted Baby in East Orange, Captured in Livingston
Livingston NJ Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a man who abducted a baby at gunpoint in Essex County around 1:03 p.m. today. Police in Livingston spotted the suspect in the vehicle in the westbound lanes of Route 10 around 3:12 p.m and after a brief pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody. The child has been …
