The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people, playing key roles in crowd control measures, on-site security staffing and the emergency response. The po…
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Rep. Gosar under fire for anime attacking Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar was facing criticism after he tweeted a video that included altered animation showing him striking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword.
School Board president Cavazos regrets the turmoil over Jara firing
The leader of the Clark County School District Board of Trustees apologized for tensions that have publicly gripped the board, most recently in the wake of …
With Buffalo behind him, Eichel ready for surgery, new life with Golden Knights
Had Jack Eichel undergone the surgery he wanted, when he wanted it, he’d most likely be long recovered and again playing hockey.
Rodgers remains as vital as ever to Packers’ aspirations
Much of the attention on the Green Bay Packers this year has focused on quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ off-field actions, from skipping the team’s mandatory minicamp to testing positive for COVID-19 amid revelations that he was unvaccinated.
California parents sue after getting another couple’s embryo
Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic and spent months raising children that weren’t theirs before swapping the infants, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles.
Biden hails NBA’s Bucks for activism and championship
President Joe Biden welcomed the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks to the White House on Monday, praising team members not just for their achievements on the court …
Biden asking Democrats do so much with so little in Congress
Rarely have the leaders of Congress been asked to do so much, with so little, as in navigating President Joe Biden’s big domestic vision into law.
21st-century art dealing: Market not quite set for nonfungible tokens
NFTs—or nonfungible tokens—are one-of-a-kind digital assets that are verified using blockchain technology to give owners or buyers proof of authenticity. NFTs are most recognizable in mainstream circles now as images, video loops or GIFs. Just like ar…
Supply chain issues will not interrupt charities’ plans to feed those in need on holidays
As supply chain bottlenecks are forcing many restaurants to alter their menus based on available product, one sector of Las Vegas has kept its shelves stocked at normal levels: …