A Virginia police officer spring into action to save three dogs from a burning townhouse. The pups made it out safely without any injuries. RELATED: Muffins just saved the day! Officers rescue pup with baked goods https://youtu.be/9bA4sReVTq4 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/4ucas3f8 » USA TODAY delivers current …
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Evictions are on the rise as rent goes up in US cities. What we know. | USA TODAY
Rent increases are fueling a rise in evictions across the U.S. Here’s how evictions can affect Americans. RELATED: ‘Shame on you!’ Hotel workers striking for better pay, benefits. https://bit.ly/44ahXAJ In New York − one of the country’s most expensive housing markets − the panel that sets rent rates for rent stabilized apartments last month approved increases of 3% for one-year …
Read More »Golden retriever lovers unite! Hundreds mark breed anniversary | USA TODAY
Hundreds of golden retrievers met in the Highlands, Scotland, where the dogs were first bred to mark the 155th anniversary of the breeds founding. Adorable golden retrievers gather in Golden, Colorado https://tinyurl.com/msn4mm74 This must be what doggy heaven looks like. Hundreds of golden retrievers gathered at the Scottish Highlands Thursday to celebrate the breed’s 155th anniversary, BBC News reported. The …
Read More »Developer sues 93-year-old woman over Civil War-era family property | USA TODAY
Bailey Point Investment Group is suing 93-year-old Josephine Wright over her property that’s been passed down through her family since the Civil War. RELATED: Reparations may be coming for Black Californians https://tinyurl.com/2yk29e84 Ninety-three-year-old Josephine Wright’s home has been in her family since the end of the Civil War. Now more than 150 years later, developers who tried to buy her …
Read More »FBI recover body of missing toddler, Wynter Cole Smith | USA TODAY
An FBI special agent announced the body of missing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith was found in Detroit, Michigan. RELATED: Police arrest man for shining green laser towards helicopter https://bit.ly/448yDsq The discovery of the child’s remains, about a half mile north of Interstate 94, confirmed the worst fears of investigators, along with those of hopeful volunteers who searched the child’s neighborhood …
Read More »SAG strike: Why Hollywood actors are walking out | JUST THE FAQS
The Hollywood actors’ union will join writers on strike. Here’s what we know about the impacts on the film and TV industry. https://tinyurl.com/mphhwn82 RELATED: Actors on SAG strike: ‘Greed is going to be the end of humanity’ https://youtu.be/PAaa3gFUnDE The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), the union that represents American film and TV actors, announced plans for a strike beginning at midnight …
Read More »George Santos faces censorship from House Democrats | USA TODAY
Republican Rep. George Santos might be facing censorship as House Democrats condemn him for lying to voters and fabricating parts of his background. RELATED: Rep. George Santos calls federal charges against him a ‘witchhunt’ https://youtu.be/sC0BOQ4bcbw House Democrats are planning to file a long-shot resolution aimed at formally censuring Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., for fabricating parts of his background and lying …
Read More »Watch: Carlee Russell disappearance update
An Alabama woman vanished after calling 911 to report a child walking along an interstate last week, only to reappear two days later, but police still haven’t said what exactly happened to her during that time. Police in Hoover, Alabama, the city of over 90,000 residents just outside of Birmingham where Carlethia “Carlee” Russell disappeared, released new details about their …
Read More »US soldier Travis King ‘ran’ into North Korea, detained | USA TODAY
American soldier Travis King was returning to the U.S. to be released from the Army when he “willfully and without authorization” ran into North Korea. RELATED: Russian court denies appeal for detained Wall Street Journal reporter https://tinyurl.com/56uprs9n King is the latest person during Biden’s first term in office to be taken into custody by a hostile nation. While the bizarre …
Read More »From Margot Robbie to Tom Cruise, the ‘Barbenheimer’ fever is building | ENTERTAIN THIS!
With two big films, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” hitting theaters, moviegoers and stars are opting for the “Barbenheimer” double feature. RELATED: Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and more 2023 Emmy nomination snubs t.ly/VRITI » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/2rp7w733 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, …
Read More »Brooklyn Bridge hit, damaged by massive crane | USA TODAY
The Brooklyn Bridge sustained some damage after a large crane carried by a barge crashed into it. RELATED: A near miss! Pipe smashes through sunroof, almost hits driver https://tinyurl.com/mr3dptks » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/38Tzndx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, …
Read More »Woman’s phone falls overboard thanks to a flying fish | USA TODAY
A fish leaping out of the ocean knocked a woman’s phone out of her hand and into the water. RELATED: ‘He’s come to steal the fish!’: Man protects his catch from hungry sea lion https://youtube.com/shorts/wsFW23zF7_g » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/35qNC7H » USA TODAY delivers current local and …
Read More »Teen receives life in prison for murder of Spanish teacher | USA TODAY
A judge in Iowa sentenced 17-year-old Willard Miller to life in prison for the 2021 murder of his Spanish teacher, Nohema Graber. RELATED: Author Kouri Richins denied bail, faces murder charges of late husband https://youtu.be/nGMxS29HWvw The first of two Iowa teens who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder after bludgeoning a Spanish teacher to death with a baseball bat was sentenced …
Read More »Neighbors duck to avoid stray firework shooting straight at their porch #Shorts
Two people ducked to narrowly avoid injury but the house suffered minor damage after a stray, illegal firework streaked onto a porch. RELATED: Two people avoid injury by ducking to barely escape a stray firework https://youtu.be/RChF7Swh2fU » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/4ucas3f8 » USA TODAY delivers current local …
Read More »Hollywood on strike: Justine Bateman on AI and the future of entertainment | 5 THINGS
AI technology has emerged as a sticking point for workers in the entertainment industry. Actor, writer, director, producer and computer scientist Justine Bateman joins us to share her take. RELATED: AI is concerning scientists and tech leaders. Here’s why. https://youtu.be/6FczyhNTAeA AI technology has emerged as a sticking point for workers in the entertainment industry. Without any guardrails, writers and actors …
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