Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 

Emma Pitts

Reba McEntire arrives at the 56th CMA Awards on Nov. 9, 2022, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Food
“Reba’s Place” — the restaurant that saved a little town
Iconic country singer Reba McEntire put roots down in her home state of Oklahoma to help save Akota from becoming a ghost town
By Emma Pitts
Arlington police investigate a shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas.
Police/Courts
Suspect arrested after 2 students are injured in Texas high school shooting
Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, is under lockdown as police investigate possible motives behind teen shooting
By Emma Pitts
Simply Nature frozen strawberries are pictured on the Food and Drug Administration’s website.
Food
Frozen fruit at Costco and Trader Joes recalled after hepatitis A outbreak
According to an FDA press release, frozen strawberries have been recalled because of possibly linked to hepatitis A in 5 people
By Emma Pitts
Taylor Swift attends an in conversation with Taylor Swift event at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Arts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour starts today
The highly anticipated and record-breaking tour is finally here and fans are in a frenzy
By Emma Pitts
A leprechaun high-fives parade watchers during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at The Gateway in Salt Lake City.
U.S. & World
Snakes and green rivers: The history and influence of St. Patrick’s Day
The Irish holiday is expected to have the highest number of celebrators in history this year. So if you aren’t wearing green, expect a pinch!
By Emma Pitts
A French bulldog walks on the beach.
Family
The French bulldog has taken the crown as America’s most popular dog breed
The Labrador retriever lost its 31-year reign as America’s favorite dog, according to the American Kennel Club’s dog rankings for 2022
By Emma Pitts
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Health
Report: Why families should talk about Alzheimer’s symptoms, seek help early
The Alzheimer’s Association report says individuals wait until it’s too late to tell their doctor they have symptoms
By Emma Pitts
A new cereal from Post called “Sweet Dreams” is pictured in a news release from the company.
Health
Trouble sleeping? A new cereal might be just what you need
‘Sweet Dreams,’ a new cereal by Post, is being marketed to become a ritual in consumers’ ‘healthy sleep routine’
By Emma Pitts
Boxes of Lunchables.
Health
Lunchables will soon be offered in school cafeterias nationwide
The “most loved U.S. brand by kids” has modified two lunch options to comply with new required health guidelines for K-12 grade school lunches
By Emma Pitts
Does a healthy diet lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? A new study weighs in.
Health
Can diet lower risk for Alzheimer’s? Study shows plant-based is the way to go
Ditching fast food now and eating more berries, fish and leafy vegetables might save your memory later, researchers say.
By Emma Pitts
Shoppers look for dairy items at Reams Food Store in Sandy.
Health
Cowless milk and cheese? Tech-made fermentation process mimics natural dairy
‘Animal-free’ dairy is hitting supermarket shelves, and proponents say it keeps milk’s benefits without environmental cost
By Emma Pitts
The safety notices page is pictured in this screenshot from the Maxi-Cosi webpage on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Family
Maxi-Cosi and Safety 1st recall 60,000 car seats
The recall is due to fears that the car seats may not properly restrain a child in a car crash situation
By Emma Pitts
Lauren Miller embraces Anna Zargarian after speaking at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas.
Health
5 women are suing the state of Texas over abortion restrictions
The lawsuit against the state is calling for government officials to clarify exceptions to the law regarding abortion
By Emma Pitts
Ben Savage at Wizard World Comic-Con at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
Politics
Actor Ben Savage announces run for Congress
The former ‘Boy Meets World’ star announced he is running as a Democrat in Los Angeles for the 2024 election
By Emma Pitts
Members of staff hold the painting “Murnau with Church II” by Wassily Kandinsky during a media preview of Sotheby’s auction in London.
Arts
Holocaust victim’s Kandinsky painting sells for $44.5 million
The great-grandchildren of an avid art collector and Auschwitz victim sold their great-grandparent’s painting to fund finding more of their lost art collection
By Emma Pitts
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Education
Is there a cost to free speech on college campuses?
A former adjunct professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the latest target of ‘cancel culture’ for a religious image she showed her class.
By Emma Pitts
The roof of La Azteca grocery store peeled off and landed on vehicles parked outside as a line of powerful thunderstorms rolled through Little Elm, Texas, on March 2, 2023.
U.S. & World
More than 60 million people are under severe weather warnings — and number will grow
Snow in California, golf-ball-sized hail in Oklahoma and tornadoes in Tennessee — what can’t this storm do?
By Emma Pitts
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Family
How did this couple rekindle their love 60 years later?
Ed Sneckenberger and Priscilla Matheny met in 1959 but didn’t tie the knot till 2022 — decades after he broke their engagement
By Emma Pitts
A happy multigenerational multiethnic family at home.
Family
Why Americans are choosing to live in multigenerational homes
Americans are more than twice as likely to live in multigenerational family households than they were half a century ago, sources say.
By Emma Pitts
Anti-government demonstrators shout slogans against Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
U.S. & World
Mexicans take to the street in protest of President López Obrador’s new elections bill
Citizens gathered for a massive protest in Mexico City over the weekend to oppose proposed changes to the country’s election process
By Emma Pitts
Cars for sale at Tim Dahle Mazda in Murray.
U.S. & World
With inflation high, why are Americans still spending?
Consumer spending increased in the month of January, causing the Fed to increase interest rates to curb inflation
By Emma Pitts
Maternal mortality rose across much of Europe and North America after 2016, a WHO report shows.
Health
Maternal mortality rate alarmingly high, experts say
According to a report by the World Health Organization, in 2020, 287,000 women died worldwide from pregnancy complications — and most deaths could have been prevented
By Emma Pitts
The new headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) on North Capitol Street in Washington on April 15, 2013.
Business
“An uncomfortable period of uncertainty,” NPR CEO says after 10% staff cut announcement
The media company has no choice but to cut staff after seeing no signs of budget recovery in the advertising market, NPR said.
By Emma Pitts
As global populations age, more people will have to rely on their own savings over pensions and other promises that previous generations enjoyed.
Family
Is retirement affordable only for the wealthy?
People around the world fear they will never be able to afford to retire
By Emma Pitts
A United Airlines jetliner taxis for takeoff from Denver International Airport.
U.S. & World
United Airlines announces new family seating policy
The airline will allow families with children under age 12 to sit together at no additional charge.
By Emma Pitts
A Ukrainian national guard serviceman stands atop a destroyed Russian tank.
U.S. & World
Russia has lost half of its tanks since invading Ukraine, report says
Putin is having to resort to less-equipped tanks in order to stay in the war against Ukraine
By Emma Pitts
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Washington. Monaco this week advised Americans against using the TikTok app for fear information will be passed to the Chinese government.
U.S. & World
‘I don’t use TikTok and I would not advise anybody to do so,’ federal official says
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said that any TikTok user is at risk of China collecting their data.
By Emma Pitts
A United Airlines jetliner taxis to a runway for take off from Denver International Airport on Dec. 27, 2022.
U.S. & World
United Airlines flight under investigation after near collision with ocean surface
Soon after takeoff, United flight 1722 came within close to 800 feet of hitting the ocean surface, flight data shows
By Emma Pitts
Children’s drawings are presented at a UNICEF organized exhibition of drawings by Ukrainian refugee children and Romanian children.
U.S. & World
Russia placed an estimated 6,000 Ukrainian children in ‘re-education’ camps: report
Russia sends Ukraine’s child population as young as 4 months into ‘pro-Russia’ programs, report says
By Emma Pitts
James “Jimmy” Rugami sorts through records inside his vinyl records stall in Kenyatta Market in Nairobi, Kenya.
Culture
How this WWII soldier sent love to his wife during war
While based in Mississippi, soldier Oscar Spaly sent his wife a vinyl expressing his love for her and his experiences in the war.
By Emma Pitts
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