Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that the child whose skeletal remains were found in a Houston-area apartment Sunday along with three abandoned siblings died violently due to blunt force sometime around Thanksgiving last year. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said that the boy was 8 years old when he was killed via physical abuse allegedly by …
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Hundreds of thousand without power as severe Nor’easter hits New England and New York/Tri-State area
A severe Nor’easter pummeled southern New England and the New York tri-state area, bringing flooding rains, a dangerous storm surge and destructive winds gusting between 60 and 100 mph. The nor’easter knocked out power to more than half a million customers and forced school cancellations in eastern Massachusetts. Due to the storm’s pace of intensification, …
HBO renews drama series ‘Succession’ for Season 4
HBO has confirmed that the drama series ‘Succession’ has been renewed for Season 4. ‘Succession’ is created by Jesse Armstrong and stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin and Alan Ruck. The series follows the wealthy Roy family, led by Logan Roy (Cox), the owner of a media conglomerate. An officially show description …
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Documentary on Carole King and James Taylor in production for CNN and HBO Max
A music documentary about the partnership between Carole King and James Taylor is in production, set to air on CNN and HBO Max. The project, titled Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name, will explore the pair’s 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour that took place worldwide. King and Taylor have been friends for …
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Most Expensive Thanksgiving Dinner… Ever!
It looks like you’ll be paying a lot more for your family’s Thanksgiving meal this year. Nearly every ingredient, from the turkey to the fixins, is expected to cost more than ever. Due to inflationary prices, this year's Thanksgiving may be "the most expensive meal in the history of the holiday," according to The New …
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Closer to Reality
The advisory panel of the FDA today, Oct. 27, voted unanimously to expand COVID-19 vaccinations for children, 5 to 11. There was on abstention. They endorsed the Pfizer vaccine saying benefits outweigh any potential risks. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as …
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Work Though the Pandemic? Keep an Eye Out for Another Check
Mainers may be getting another check from the government. Hazard payments for those who worked through the pandemic may start showing up in your mailbox the next few weeks. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine The payments, around $275.00, are for those who kept working throughout last year. Those who make more than $75,000 individually, or …
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FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11
The vaccines advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted on Tuesday to recommend that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine be approved for children between 5 and 11 years old. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee convened to hear presentations for several hours before it held the vote. The FDA will consider the recommendation …
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President Biden nominates acting chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to become first female chief to head FCC
President Joe Biden nominated the Federal Communications Commission’s acting chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, to fill the post permanently, which would make her the agency’s first female chief. Rosenworcel took over as acting head of the FCC on Jan. 21 after former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai stepped down from his role upon Biden’s inauguration. Rosenworcel has served …
Dave Chappelle addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding his Netflix special “The Closer”
Dave Chappelle has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his latest Netflix special, The Closer, where the veteran comedian makes several jokes about transgendered people. Chappelle’s comments have been met with immense criticism; last week members of Netflix’s LGBTQ+ community staged a walkout in protest of Netflix’s decision to stand behind the comedian. Now Chappelle is …