With BA.2 omicron subvariants now representing nearly all COVID cases in the U.S., what symptoms should you be watching for? Cases of “stealth omicron” continued to increase in the United States over the last week, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saying that iterations of the subvariant are now responsible for more than
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The East Village sweep was part of Mayor Eric Adams’ ongoing efforts to clear the city of homeless encampments, which he has repeatedly argued is necessary for the dignity of homeless people. The sweeps, while not a new phenomenon under Adams, have drawn a drumbeat of criticism from homeless advocates, the City Council’s Progressive caucus,
A statewide preservation group Wednesday issued a pared-down list of “most endangered landmarks,” calling it a targeted call to action to save notable buildings or sites mostly controlled by government agencies. The list from Landmarks Illinois includes the Century and Consumers buildings on State Street, Gillson Park in Wilmette and an old caretaker’s house in
WASHINGTON — Although most airlines lifted mask mandates, the Federal Aviation Administration’s zero-tolerance policy against unruly passengers is here to stay. Under the policy, the FAA issues fines to passengers for unruly behavior instead of warning letters or counseling. The agency said the program has helped reduce the incident rate by more than 60 percent.
Kaley Cuoco Jennifer Rose Clasen/HBO Max The first season of The Flight Attendant was immensely entertaining, if somewhat unhinged. Its murder mystery, which centered around a messy, alcoholic flight attendant named Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco), unfolded with chaotic glee (and, sometimes, a loose grasp on reality). The second season of the HBO series, which airs
A suspected drunk driver was charged with murder in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 77-year-old bicyclist during a fundraiser ride in Griffith Park, authorities announced Wednesday. The cyclist, Andrew Jelmert, was making his way north on Crystal Springs Drive on April 16 when he was struck by a gray BMW. He died at the scene. The
House Democrats’ fortunes took a turn for the worse Wednesday when two prominent election forecasters shifted 16 congressional races towards Republicans’ favor. Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics shifted 11 races towards the GOP. Most of the changes in narrowly competitive GOP-held districts became “safe Republican,” or Democratic districts
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We’ll this certainly has gotten odd. When Trae Young got on the Atlanta Hawks’ team flight late Tuesday night, Gabe Vincent already was in the seat alongside. When Young got to his car in the airport lot, Vincent had already started it. And when Young got home, Vincent told him he already had taken out
As White House press secretary for the Biden Administration, Jen Psaki hasn’t been shy about debating Fox News’ Peter Doocy and others on the right. But she doesn’t insult them or try to bully them into silence — in contrast to Sean Spicer or Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who, as White House press secretaries in the
Politics “Time is running short,” Warren said in a recent piece for the The New York Times. Tom Williams Democrats could be headed for major losses during the midterm elections this November, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren is proposing steps for her party to avoid that outcome. In a recent op-ed for The New York Times,
A woman’s April Fools’ Day prank disguised as a large Amazon order is bringing the laughs in a now-viral TikTok video. The video clip, captioned, “Operation ‘let’s see how mad Nate gets’ is a go #aprilfools #amazon #boybye,” has been viewed 4.1 million times and liked 347,300 times since being posted on April 1. The
Tear down of fire-ravaged Englewood church underway; mural will not be saved
Suzanne Morphew was last seen alive on May 10, 2020, as she was leaving her home in Chaffee County in Colorado for a bike ride. Her disappearance triggered a widespread search that is still underway. While the mother-of-two has not yet been found, her estranged husband, Barry, was charged in September with counts of tampering
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a chilly stretch of spring weather, temperatures will be on the rise through the remainder of the workweek. But first, the region will have to endure one more cold morning. Lows will be in the mid and upper 30s for most of the morning on Thursday. A frost advisory is in
CHARLTON (CBS) — A man who was wanted on warrants in Illinois and Maine has been arrested after leading police on a wild chase on the Mass Pike Wednesday morning. 48-year-old Kevin Oldaker from Poplar Grove, Ill., was allegedly driving a stolen car that was last seen in Biddeford, Maine. Police say around 7:30 a.m.