Eric Fehrenbacher/iStock(BUENA, N.J.) — The parents of the high school wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a match say they’re overwhelmed by the support their son has received. Charles and Rosa Johnson released a statement through their lawyer, saying their son Andrew has been dealing with the aftermath of the controversial …
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Dec 24
Husband and wife who lost home in Hurricane Michael say ‘family’ is the only Christmas gift they need
iStock/Sergey Gordienko(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Rex Clark and his wife, Carol, hunkered down in their Florida home during Hurricane Michael, only to have it be destroyed around them. The couple was left with nothing but the difficult decision to move out and move on. Still, this Christmas, the only gift they asked for was to …
Dec 24
Mitchell Police investigating an assault involving two teenage boys
An altercation between two teenage males last Friday sent one to the hospital and the other into custody. Public Safety Chief Lyndon Overweg says a 17 year old boy and 15 year old boy were involved in an altercation in their team’s locker room at the Mitchell Activities Center. “The incident resulted in the 15 …
Dec 24
Indonesia’s tsunami early warning system hasn’t worked since 2012, official says
ABC News(JAKARTA, Indonesia) — Tsunamis have devastated the shorelines of Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries before, but the subsequent deaths and injuries still didn’t result in comprehensive warning systems. When a tsunami hit Indonesia early Sunday — killing more than 350 people and leaving hundreds of others injured or missing — the country’s residents …
Dec 24
Police confirm eyewitness reports of drones near Gatwick Airport after suggestions they may not have existed
iStock/Leonid Eremeychuk(LONDON) — Sussex police have confirmed they are investigating 67 reports of drone sightings from Gatwick and that they are investigating a device found near Gatwick Airport, after initially casting doubt on whether the drone existed at all over the weekend. “We are actively investigating sightings of drone activity at Gatwick Airport following 67 …
Dec 24
‘I don’t know about you, but I’ve already seen a Christmas miracle’: Cruise ship crew rescues fishermen lost in the Caribbean
iStock/AmArtPhotography(SAN JOSE, Costa Rica) — A pair of Costa Rican fishermen lost at sea for 20 days, one so weak he could no longer walk, were rescued by the crew of a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship that came upon the stranded men after altering its course to Cuba due to a storm, officials said. …
Dec 24
Texas woman pulled over with hundreds of allegedly stolen packages, envelopes crammed into her Jeep: Police
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC(NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas) — A Texas woman was pulled over with hundreds of allegedly stolen packages and envelopes crammed into her Jeep, according to local police. Officers in New Braunfels were called to the Caprock subdivision in the middle of the night Sunday following “reports of a suspicious person possibly tampering with the community mailboxes,” …
Dec 24
Dow Jones opens 170 points lower after Mnuchin comments on banks
Fischerrx6/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened lower on Monday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin shocked investors worldwide over the weekend by tweeting that he had spoken to the CEOs of the six largest U.S. banks to ensure they were liquid. The Dow opened 170 points lower, following the index’s worst week …
Dec 24
What to expect as the holiday travel rush reaches its peak
anyaberkut/iStock(NEW YORK) — Millions of last-minute travelers are set to hit the roads, rails or skies on Monday, hoping to be home in time for Christmas Eve dinner. And, for some travelers, the conditions may actually be favorable. “Christmas Eve this year ended up on a Monday. That means that over the weekend everybody got …
Dec 24
Rideshare companies gearing up for a busy New Year’s Eve
Tero Vesalainen/iStock(NEW YORK) — Are you looking to make some extra cash fast to help offset all of those gifts you bought this holiday season? If so, you might want to consider signing up to drive with a rideshare company, like Lyft or Uber. But you’ll need to be ready to work by next week. …