New gene editing technology could correct 89% of genetic defects
Scientists have developed a new gene-editing technology that could potentially correct up to 89% of genetic defects, including those that cause…
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British luxury brands fight to keep US customers as tariffs hit
A group representing 270 UK luxury brands caught in the middle of a trade spat between the United States and the European Union is preparing to…
Continue ReadingFive Disney fans could get $1,000 for binge-watching movies
Calling Disney fans — some of you could earn $1,000 by binge-watching your favorite movies. Media site Reviews.org said it is seeking the…
Continue ReadingTiny shell fossils reveal how ocean acidification can cause mass extinction
Ocean acidification caused a mass extinction of marine life 66 million years ago, research into tiny shell fossils has shown. This could have…
Continue Reading‘The Facts of Life’ cast is back together for a holiday special
If getting the cast of “The Facts of Life” is on your Christmas list, you’re in luck. “You Light Up My Christmas” will…
Continue ReadingSeaWorld, Sesame Workshop announce second Sesame Place theme park in San Diego
If you’re looking for sunny days where the air is sweet, this may be just the place for you. SeaWorld Entertainment and Sesame Workshop…
Continue ReadingAsian markets mostly move higher, following Wall Street’s lead
Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday, tracking a positive session on Wall Street overnight. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.1%. Hong Kong’s Hang…
Continue ReadingFlorida Senate Rules Committee votes not to reinstate sheriff suspended after Parkland school shooting
The Florida Senate Rules Committee voted Monday to support the governor’s removal of Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel over his…
Continue ReadingEvacuation orders lifted after Palisades Fire leaves 2 injured and burns at least 40 acres in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Fire Department lifted its mandatory evacuation orders after a fire ripped across the hillside of the affluent Pacific Palisades area…
Continue ReadingThe Bell Game has a rich tradition
The Bell belongs to Centennial, at least until Friday. Eight of the last nine years Centennial has beaten Central in the Bell Game, including the…
Continue ReadingOne week after ABC’s Syria video screw-up, the network still hasn’t explained how it happened
One week after making an egregious error on its evening and morning newscasts, ABC News still hasn’t explained how it happened. Video…
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Court documents: Suspect that led deputies on car chase connected to other county crimes
El Paso County court documents reveal that the male suspect involved in Friday’s high-speed chase that damaged multiple cars and injured a…
Continue ReadingIndian students wear boxes on their heads during exam to prevent cheating
A school in India has apologized after photos emerged of students wearing cardboard boxes on their heads during an exam to discourage cheating. The…
Continue ReadingA powerful tornado churned through northern Dallas, knocking out power and leaving damage in its wake
Authorities went door to door in parts of northern Dallas Monday after a powerful weekend tornado knocked out power and caused severe damage. A line…
Continue ReadingChicago’s teacher strike heads into another week, with no end in sight. Here’s what’s at stake
Chicago public schools students will miss classes for a fourth day on Tuesday as a teachers’ strike drags on. The Chicago Teachers Union and…
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Grass fire ignites northeast of Colorado Springs, is quickly quashed
A grass fire that ignited east of Marksheffel and south of Woodmen roads on the northeast side of the city Monday night was quickly brought under…
Continue ReadingAn African American security guard fired after he asked a student to not call him the n-word is ‘back’
An African American security guard in Wisconsin who was fired for asking a student not to call him the n-word is celebrating his reinstatement.…
Continue ReadingWeWork is set to weigh last-ditch financing options
The fate of WeWork is about to be decided. The embattled coworking space operator is said to be weighing last-ditch financing options this week to…
Continue ReadingMajor Trump donor plans private fundraiser with Romney
Stephen Schwarzman, an informal adviser and donor to President Donald Trump, is hosting a fundraiser with Sen. Mitt Romney in support of several…
Continue ReadingBuckle up — Canada’s election will be a cliffhanger
Nasty. It is not a word associated much with Canada — except perhaps with the winters here. But during this election campaign, nastiness has…
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