Tigers bounce back, rough up A's in shutout fashion DETROIT — That's a little more like it. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
How to join Threads, Meta’s new Twitter alternative Mark Zuckerberg is taking his rivalry with Elon Musk to another social media platform, launching the Threads app, which is expected to rival Twitter. Musk bought Twitter last year for $44 billion. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
SC gets taste of ‘Bidenomics’ as president unveils clean energy partnership that could bring 600 jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. -- “Bidenomics” is to thank for bringing hundreds of new clean energy manufacturing jobs to the South Carolina Midlands, President Joe Biden said Thursday, standing inside a West Columbia facility that will begin partnering in the production of solar energy products. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Biden set to send cluster munitions to Ukraine despite concern President Joe Biden has agreed to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, fulfilling a request from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy despite concern from arms control groups and human rights activists about the potential harm to civilians. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Kernza: The wonder grain still building a grassroots following CASTLE ROCK, Minn. — The farmers got off the yellow school bus and walked into the field of waist-high Kernza, a perennial wheatgrass that someday could undergird breads to beers across the nation. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Parents turn to local baby stores as big-box chains falter MINNEAPOLIS — First-time parents-to-be Katie and Andrew Beiswenger bounced back and forth on more than 20 glider chairs at the Baby Grand store in St. Louis Park before they tried their luck testing car seats. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Bankrate: How to pay off your mortgage early Some homeowners are eager to get out of their mortgage early, with reasons ranging from eliminating the psychological pressure of debt to slashing interest payments. For retirees, especially, paying off a home loan early can help increase cash flow. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Fourth victim found dead after shooting at block party in Shreveport, La. A fourth victim was found dead shortly after a mass shooting during a Fourth of July block party in Shreveport, Louisiana, which also left another seven people wounded. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Georgia utilities regulator elects new chair The Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates utilities, elected on Thursday Commissioner Jason Shaw as its incoming chairman effective July 22. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Michael Protzman, leader of Dallas QAnon group, dies after crash in Minnesota Michael Brian Protzman, the leader of a QAnon-centric group who brought hundreds of followers to Dallas to await the supposed resurrections of long-dead President John F. Kennedy and his son — tearing countless families apart in the process — died following a crash last month, according to authorities in Minnesota. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
FBI warns California parents of child predators using ‘group grooming’ tactic online The FBI is warning people of predators targeting children online using a tactic called “group grooming.” Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
OceanGate suspending ‘all exploration and commercial’ operations after Titan sub implosion OceanGate said it is suspending “all exploration and commercial operations” after five people were killed — including the company’s CEO Stockton Rush — during a deep-sea expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Family lied about Texas man, Rudy Farias, being missing for years, police say A Texas man who was reported missing eight years ago at age 17 actually returned home the following day, Houston police said Thursday. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
How to claim your share of Google’s $23 million privacy settlement Google users can now apply for their share of a $23 million privacy lawsuit settlement. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Atlanta council member pushes back on state’s ban of treatment for trans minors Atlanta City Council member Liliana Bakhtiari has introduced a resolution that pushes back against state lawmakers’ recently passed law banning some treatments for transgender minors.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Bankrate: Filing a home insurance claim If you’re dealing with loss or damage to your home, whether it’s due to a weather event, home burglary or other unexpected event, you’re likely to feel overwhelmed. When it comes time to file a claim with your home insurance, you don’t want to encounter more stress in the process.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 US job market shows fresh strength with ADP and layoff data The U.S. labor market showed fresh signs of resilience on Thursday, as private hiring surged, layoffs slowed and filings for unemployment benefits stayed relatively low.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Ford notches 10% Q2 sales gain as US auto market remains strong DETROIT — As the U.S. auto industry shows signs of continued strength, Ford Motor Co. on Thursday reported a nearly 10% increase in its second-quarter sales — notching its best Q2 sales results since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 San Diego is spending $3 million on a design event. Is it worth it? SAN DIEGO — San Diego is shelling out $3 million on an event that most residents have never heard of.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Twitter rival Threads already has 30 million users, Zuckerberg says Twitter rival Threads — the Meta-owned app seen as a major rival to Elon Musk’s troubled microblogging platform — already has 30 million signups, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday morning.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Ricky Martin, Jwan Yosef split after 6 years of marriage Ricky Martin and husband Jwan Yosef are getting a divorce, six years after tying the knot.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Television Q&A: Has Season 4 of 'Snowpiercer' been permanently derailed? You have questions. I have some answers.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Analysis: How Georgia’s green jobs boom turned into a political clash Ten years ago, then-Vice President Joe Biden arrived at Savannah’s bustling port and gave Georgia politicians seeking a massive dredging project everything they had hoped: unequivocal support for the $662 million plan.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 California bill to ban caste bias progresses in Assembly. Here’s how it has changed A state bill to bolster California’s civil rights protections by banning caste discrimination cleared a major obstacle Wednesday, passing through the Assembly Judiciary Committee by a 9-0 vote after some language changes.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 ‘We all stand together’: Sacramento Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities show solidarity amid hate Bonita A. experienced a flood of emotions as she headed back from a walk to her front porch: anger, worry, confusion and frustration.