Steve Nedved
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Jun 21
Thanks to new EP, you can now “Catch” “Acoustic” takes on five Brett Young songs
Big Machine Brett Young is stripping things down for a new acoustic EP coming this fall. The new collection contains five tracks he co-wrote from his Ticket to L.A. album, including his most recent number one. The new version of “Here Tonight” is available now, as well as a new, intimate performance of his latest single, “Catch,” recorded at …
Jun 21
How some moms supplement income working for grocery shopping apps
fstop123/iStock(NEW YORK) — The art of the side hustle may not always be as easy as it seems, but some moms are finding flexible jobs that offer a little financial boost and allow them to work hours that also work for their families. Hilary Gordon has a lot to take care of at her home …
Jun 21
NY poised to decriminalize small amounts of pot, expunge criminal records
Nastasic/iStock(NEW YORK) — The New York state legislature voted overnight to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and expunge the records of low-level pot offenders across the state. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is expected to sign it into law. The senate voted on the measure Thursday …
Jun 21
Women working more, sleeping less than they did a year ago, data suggests
PeopleImages/iStock(NEW YORK) — Women are working more and sleeping less than they were a year ago, while men are going in the opposite direction, new data suggests. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual American Time Use Survey looks at breakdowns for work and play by gender and engagement. On days that they worked, employed men …
Jun 21
Explosions rock refinery in Philadelphia; no injuries reported
MattGush/iStock(PHILADELPHIA) — Authorities in Philadelphia are urging residents near a refinery fire in south Philadelphia to shelter in place until notified otherwise. “A large amount of first responders are on scene. Avoid area. Further updates to follow,” the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management said via Twitter. Update: Philadelphia Fire has narrowed the shelter-in-place request to …
Jun 21
Texas police officer dies after being shot in the line of duty, officials say
amphotora/iStock(MISSION, Texas) — A police officer died Thursday night after being shot in the line of duty in Mission, Texas. The unnamed officer, a member of the Mission Police Department, was shot when he was “waved down for a suspect with a weapon,” city officials said. The officer was in critical condition when he was …
Jun 21
Man brawls with TSA agents at Phoenix airport: Video
stellalevi/iStock(PHOENIX) — Authorities have released surveillance footage of an incident earlier this week in which a man attacked multiple Transportation Security Administration agents at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The brief video, released Thursday night by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department, shows the man rushing through a security checkpoint without warning on Tuesday morning. …
Jun 21
California teen describes being attacked by sea lion
Courtesy Pagnini family(NEW YORK) — Hanging out and taking selfies on the beach is hardly an unusual pastime for a 13-year-old girl. But Megan Pagnini never expected a day at the shore to turn into the nightmare of being attacked by a sea lion. The teen was in Pismo Beach, California, along the state’s central …
Jun 21
FAA prohibits ‘all US carriers’ from flying over Iran as tensions rise
AlexeyPetrov/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Aviation Administration has prohibited “all U.S. carriers and commercial operators” from flying over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, near Iran, in the wake of the country shooting down an unmanned drone early Thursday. The FAA announced the decision, called a notice-to-airman, or NOTAM, alert, late Thursday. “All flight operations …
Jun 21
Sunset Repeat in New England: Why Luke Bryan believes this may be his last chance to tour with Cole Swindell
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight in the Boston area, Luke Bryan brings his Sunset Repeat Tour to its biggest audience so far, playing Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots. The “Knockin’ Boots” hitmaker reveals he’s particularly glad to have Cole Swindell along for this run, because he figures he’ll only be at the …
