Former WDEF newsman Ray White dies
Ray White bridged generations in TV, from the pioneer generation he began with, to the modern journalists in the 21st century.
Rainbow Family of Living Light coming to Georgia Mountains
Thousands will arrive for July 4th National Gathering near Dahlonega.
Longtime Elvis Presley drummer D.J. Fontana has died
By ADRIAN SAINZ and HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – D.J. Fontana, a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer who rose from strip joints in his native Shreveport, Louisiana to the heights of musical history as Elvis Presley’s first and longtime drummer, has died at 87, his wife said Thursday. Karen Fontana told The Associated Press that her husband died…
U.S.-North Korea summit: Fallout continues over joint statement
President Trump shows the document that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed acknowledging the progress of the talks and pledge to keep momentum going, after their summit at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore on Tue., June 12, 2018. Reuters WASHINGTON — A tired President Trump emerged from Air Force One earlier Wednesday, having returned…
U.S.-North Korea summit: Fallout continues over joint statement
President Trump shows the document that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed acknowledging the progress of the talks and pledge to keep momentum going, after their summit at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore on Tue., June 12, 2018. Reuters WASHINGTON — A tired President Trump emerged from Air Force One earlier Wednesday, having returned…
Senate blocks vote on Corker tariff amendment
Senator Corker rants that members of his party are afraid “to poke the bear.” Hear his comments.
Trump showed Kim movie trailer depicting them as heroes at Singapore summit
The White House aired a movie trailer depicting the possibilities ahead for U.S.-North Korea relations to set up the president’s press conference following his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Seven billion people inhabit planet Earth,” the voiceover begins. “Of those alive today, only a small number will leave a lasting impact. And only the very few will…
A Tale of Two Kims
On the left, Kim Kardashian West appears with Donald Trump in the Oval Office after their May 30 meeting. On the right, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un walks with U.S. President Donald Trump during a break in talks at their historic US-North Korea summit, at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore on June 12, 2018. Twitter via…
A Tale of Two Kims
On the left, Kim Kardashian West appears with Donald Trump in the Oval Office after their May 30 meeting. On the right, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un walks with U.S. President Donald Trump during a break in talks at their historic US-North Korea summit, at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore on June 12, 2018. Twitter via…
No light display for Walnut Street Bridge for now
City leaders pull the project from this year’s budget, but will bring it back next year.
Buyer of this “ghost town” can own piece of the Wild West
The refurbished saloon in Cerro Gordo, California, a genuine “ghost town” for sale that was used by silver miners in the 19th century. Bishops Real Estate A “ghost town” established by silver miners in the 19th century is up for sale in California, and it can be yours for less than what a home typically costs in San Francisco. Founded…
A life cut short: Trying to understand suicide
A LIFE CUT SHORT by personal despair is a reality that’s happening with increasing frequency across our country. And the news of two celebrity suicides this past week only hints at the dimensions of this public health crisis. Our Cover Story is reported by Tony Dokoupil: She was the woman behind the handbags, her name a by-word for elegance, while…
What’s this maker of scary robot animals really up to?
BOSTON – It has never been clear whether robotics company Boston Dynamics is making killing machines, household helpers — or something else entirely. For nine years, the secretive firm, which got its start with U.S. military funding, has unnerved people around the world with YouTube videos of experimental robots resembling animal predators. In one, a life-size robotic wildcat sprints across…
Philippines leader defends onstage kiss: “We enjoyed it”
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte kisses a Filipina woman during a live televised event in Seoul, South Korea. RAPPLER/YOUTUBE MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte brushed off claims of misogyny Wednesday after he kissed a Filipina woman on the lips onstage in Seoul — saying they had both “enjoyed it.” The 73-year-old grandfather had offered a free book in exchange…
Amazon yanks “smart” toy over security risks
That soft teddy bear seems harmless — until hackers can use it to spy on your kids. Amazon said it has pulled CloudPets, a smart toy that researchers said was riddled with security flaws, from its online store. Last week, Walmart and Target stopped selling the toy. Amazon began removing CloudPets on Tuesday morning. The decision comes a day after…
Amazon yanks “smart” toy over security risks
That soft teddy bear seems harmless — until hackers can use it to spy on your kids. Amazon said it has pulled CloudPets, a smart toy that researchers said was riddled with security flaws, from its online store. Last week, Walmart and Target stopped selling the toy. Amazon began removing CloudPets on Tuesday morning. The decision comes a day after…
Philippine leader draws fire for soliciting on-stage kiss
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte kisses a Filipina woman during a live televised event in Seoul, South Korea. RAPPLER/YOUTUBE The often controversial leader of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte, has again drawn condemnation for his treatment of women by kissing an overseas worker from his own country — on stage and in front of dozens of video cameras — during a…
Alternatives to straws that choke ocean life
Plastic straws are under attack. From a proposed ban by the European Union to efforts by individual towns and companies, the ubiquitous sipping tools are being targeted for littering beaches and ocean beds and harming animals. But the environmental effort comes in fits and starts. McDonald’s (MCD), for instance, recently moved its plastic straws behind the counter in the U.K,…
Why Democrats are worried about Tuesday’s California primaries
What’s a “jungle” primary, and why are Democrats worried about them in California? Let’s take these one at a time. A jungle primary, or a nonpartisan blanket primary as it’s more formally known, puts all candidates together in one big primary regardless of what party they belong to. So instead of Democrats choosing a candidate and Republicans choosing another, all…
Whitfield County lands the most powerful solar plant in the U.S.
South Korean company would avoid new Trump solar tariffs by making products in Georgia.
EU proposes banning plastic straws to cut marine litter
BRUSSELS — The European Union has proposed banning plastic products like cotton buds, straws, stirs and balloon sticks when alternatives are easily available in an attempt to reduce litter spoiling beaches and ocean beds. The European Commission said its proposal would seek to cut marine litter in half for the ten most prominent items and avoid environmental damage estimated at over…
Amazon exec “misspoke” about Orlando facial recognition test
Amazon (AMZN) is drawing heat on multiple fronts as a result of its facial-recognition technology. Days after being blasted by civil-liberty advocates for being in the government surveillance business, the retailer found itself at odds with a city pilot-testing the software. Records publicized by the American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday showed the Orlando (Florida) Police Department was trying out…
Why McDonald’s won’t ban plastic straws in U.S.
In a week that’s seen McDonalds facing sexual harassment claims and protests over worker pay outside its new corporate headquarters in Chicago, Thursday’s annual meeting was a remarkably controlled affair. In just over an hour, the fast-food giant dispensed with a handful of shareholder proposals, including one calling attention to the plight of marine life threatened by plastic pollution — specifically, plastic…
FDA warns teething products unsafe, wants them off market
Teething products containing benzocaine can cause dangerous side effects in babies, the FDA warns. Getty Images/iStockphoto Federal health officials warned parents Wednesday about the dangers of teething remedies that contain a popular numbing ingredient and asked manufacturers to stop selling their products intended for babies and toddlers. The Food and Drug Administration said that various gels and creams containing the…