Steve Nedved
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Jan 17
Facebook removes more accounts linked to ‘coordinated inauthentic behavior’ in Russia
Facebook(NEW YORK) — Facebook has unfriended more fraudulent accounts tied to Russia. The social media giant, in a blog post credited to Nathaniel Gleicher, head of cybersecurity policy, said Thursday that it’s removed “multiple Pages, groups and accounts that engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior on Facebook and Instagram.” The two operations discovered by Facebook originated …
Jan 17
Texas mayor resigns amid accusation of using city funds to see Michelle Obama
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(FOREST HILL, Texas) — A pair of Texas politicians resigned after they allegedly misused public funds to attend an event on Michelle Obama’s book tour. Forest Hill, Texas, Mayor Lyndia Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Beckie Hayes submitted their resignations on Wednesday, ahead of a public hearing over alleged misconduct and expenses related to …
Jan 17
Mitchell city officials meet with Governor Kristi Noem
Mayors and City Administrators representing South Dakota’s first-class municipalities met with Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Wednesday in Fort Pierre. Mayor Bob Everson and City Administrator Stephanie Ellwein represented Mitchell. “The things that I was excited to hear about was they are taking a strong position with economic development and how they …
Jan 17
Police: Pair busted at airport for smuggling 159 pounds of marijuana
Metro Nashville Police Department(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — If the four oversized checked bags don’t give you away, the drug sniffing dog will. Two men found that out the hard way at Nashville International Airport this week when they allegedly tried to smuggle 159 pounds of marijuana through the city on their way to Jacksonville, Florida. Trung …
Jan 17
Michigan State interim president resigns after criticizing victims of sexual assault
wellesenterprises/iStock(EAST LANSING, Mich.) — Michigan State University’s interim president resigned on Wednesday amid backlash over comments he made about survivors of sexual assault. John Engler said he would step down, effective Jan. 23, after he appeared to criticize victims of the now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The resignation came hours after Michigan State University’s board …
Jan 17
Dylan Scott is ready to get “rowdy,” as he unleashes the Nothing to Do Town Tour on America
CurbTonight, Dylan Scott sets his Nothing to Do Town Tour in motion with a sold-out show at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre. He tell ABC Radio, “I’m bringing Seth Ennis along, who also is a co-writer on ‘Hooked,’ and a good buddy of mine.” “It’s gonna be a lot of fun. I mean, I’ve done a headlining tour before, …
Jan 17
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 2:11AM MST until January 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…Widespread Snow Expected On Friday… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Localized higher amounts are possible. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and
Jan 16
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 9:32PM MST until January 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota.
Jan 16
TSA chief: Financial hardships from shutdown prompting absences at major airports
martince2/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The head of the Transportation Security Administration acknowledged to his staff on Wednesday that frontline officers are increasingly calling out of work due to financial hardship caused by the government shutdown, spokesperson Michael Bilello told ABC News. The agency, tasked with securing the nation’s aviation system, reported an unscheduled absence rate of 6.1 …
Jan 16
American killed in Nairobi terror attack wanted ‘to help people,’ his parents say
KTRK-TV(HOUSTON) — The American who was killed in Tuesday’s terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya, was a loving son, brother and uncle who had traveled around the globe, helping entrepreneurs in developing countries grow their businesses, according to those who knew him. Jason Spindler, 40, was among more than a dozen people who Kenyan authorities say …