CNN– The family of Breonna Taylor settled its lawsuit with the city of Louisville, Kentucky for the wrongful death of Breonna Taylor who was shot and killed while police officers carried out a no-knock search warrant. The settlement was for $12 million and contains a list of required police reforms. Taylor’s mother says today was a win, but it just…
(CNN) — As stay-at-home orders popped up in different states this spring as the pandemic hit the United States, the number of COVID-19 infections in those areas dropped. Mandy Gaither shows us the argument behind staying home during a pandemic. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News Tags: pandemic, stay home
(CNN)— There’s more evidence now that not getting enough z’s makes it harder to control your appetite. In a new study researchers used information from Smartphone sleep tracking data to record sleep quality for 120-thousand people for up to two years. The results of that 2 year study show people with BMI’s of 30 or above, which is considered obese,…
(CNN) –President Donald Trump says he knew the virus was highly contagious but says on a recorded inyerview thay he downplayed the dangers to keep the public calm. That’s according to Journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, and recordings obtained by CNN. President Trump responded to the Woodward book Wednesday afternoon, defending his response to the pandemic and confirming he did…
(CNN) — Drug giant Astrazeneca has paused a trial of its coronavirus vaccine after one volunteer suffered an unexplained illness involving the spinal cord. Speaking to the Senate Health Committee Wednesday, The National Institutes of Health Director Doctor Francis Collins says despite the urgent need for a vaccine, there will be no compromise on safety. Astrazeneca says independent experts will…
(ABC News) — 2020 has been quite a year– and weather wise that’s no different– from hurricanes in the tropics to major temperature changing out west– a firestorm and at least 76 wildfires— its just seems “so 2020” whitney wild has the latest on the record-breaking weather events wreaking havoc for millions. Categories: National News
(CNN) — The U.S. is heading toward the start of fall and flu season. This comes as the country passes more than 189-thousand known COVID-19 related deaths. Health officials urging Americans to prepare for the upcoming flu season. John Lorinc reports. Categories: Health, National News
TSA is reporting record air travel for the pandemic era as Americans soak up what’s left of summer on this Labor day holiday. As holiday travelers gathered in large crowds on beaches and at parties, health experts worry this weekend could result in another coronavirus surge. Whitney Wild reports. Categories: Health, National News Tags: Coronavirus, Labor day
(CNN) — A Michigan boy with a birth defect finds his perfect match. The 2-year-old bonded instantly with his new dog after learning they both have cleft palates. Rachel Sweet has the heartwarming story of true puppy love. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News
CNN- Whether your child is heading back to the classroom or learning from home, planning for healthy snacks or packing a lunch that’s good for them can be difficult. Mandy Gaither has some tips. Categories: Local News Tags: Health minute
