DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A 29-year-old fitness instructor popular on social media in Saudi Arabia faces charges that could see her imprisoned over her posts, becoming the latest person targeted in a crackdown in the kingdom. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium … [Read more…]
The big picture: Shelandra Bell says: “Diabetes harms the entire body. “ In the news: New research is showing a very strong correlation between when you get diabetes and your chances of getting dementia later in life. Essentially, the research is showing that individuals diagnosed with diabetes at a younger age have a higher probability … [Read more…]
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Five staff members at a Nebraska prison were punched, kicked and stabbed with “manufactured weapons” when they were attacked by three inmates, the state’s Department of Correctional Services said. The injuries from the attack on Wednesday at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln were severe but not life-threatening, the state … [Read more…]
Lincoln’s Jonathan Frazier runs to a state title in the 3A boys 300-meter hurdles during the final day of the WIAA state track and field championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington, on Friday, May 26, 2023. Tony Overman [email protected] Lincoln High School senior Jonathan Frazier made hurdles history twice this weekend at … [Read more…]
Bonney Lake players celebrate at home plate after Isabella Jones (21) hit a home run first inning of a second-round game of the Class 3A state softball tournament against Stanwood on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Lacey, Wash. Pete Caster Pete Caster / The News Tribune Scattered around Washington, six softball clubs will hoist titles … [Read more…]
Emerald Ridge’s JaiCieonna Gero-Holt runs to a state title in the 4A girls 100-meter hurdles during the second day of the WIAA state track and field championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington, on Friday, May 26, 2023. Just minutes earlier, Gero-Holt won the high jump state title, giving her three state championships … [Read more…]
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Federal officials say more than 200 patients could be at risk of fungal meningitis after having surgical procedures at clinics in a Mexico border city. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it is collaborating with the Mexican Ministry of Health and U.S. state and local health departments … [Read more…]
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that will channel public money to scholarships for private school tuition, despite critics who say the measure hurts public schools, benefits wealthy taxpayers and helps mostly parochial schools that can discriminate against LGBTQ+ students. The bill, which has the governor’s support, was introduced by Omaha … [Read more…]
Ryan Takeshita’s birdie on the par-five 18th clinched the 4A boys golf title Wednesday, capping the Sumner sophomore’s two-under-par day and seven-under-par tournament. A shot back after day one, Takeshita out-dueled Bellarmine Prep’s JJ Bordeaux to win the WIAA’s state tournament by one at the Creek at Qualchan in Spokane. “It’s definitely a surreal feeling … [Read more…]
The Tasmanian budget is expected to include a pushed-back surplus and details about funds for a contentious $715 million new stadium. State Liberal Treasurer Michael Ferguson will on Thursday hand down the 2023/24 budget, almost two weeks after the government was plunged into minority when two MPs quit the party. He said the government was … [Read more…]