LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Cellphones are banned inside Kentucky classrooms under a new law, but specific policies are being left up to individual districts. There are exceptions to the law for cellphone use during instructional time, but otherwise students aren’t allowed to have their phones out during class. More Local News: Kentucky Derby memorabilia, including…
Stephen Colbert is getting support from his fans and peers following the news that his beloved Late Show is being scrapped. On the July 14 episode of his famed late-night talk show—which debuted in 2015—Colbert shamed Paramount for agreeing to a $16-million settlement in their 2024 lawsuit from Donald Trump, who accused CBS (which is…
Key Takeaways U.S. equities were mixed at midday with the market reacting to a strong report on the U.S. economy while awaiting the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Humana now expects a smaller decline in Medicare Advantage memberships that previously anticipated. Mondelez International said skyrocketing cocoa prices will hurt earnings. U.S. equities were mixed at…
On July 31, 1977, Robert Violante and Stacy Moskowitz were on their first date sitting in his parked car in a Brooklyn “lovers lane” when they were suddenly shot in their heads by “The Son of Sam” serial killer who terrorized New Yorkers for more than a year before his arrest 40 years ago today….
London Heathrow Airport (File photo) A technical issue briefly grounded flights and led to diversions in Britain on Wednesday before engineers were able to restore the system, the UK’s air traffic control operator said.The National Air Traffic Service (Nats) noted that the glitch happened at its control centre at Swanwick, southwest of the capital London,…
Believe it or not, fall is just around the corner (where did the time go?!). Although we’ll soon be switching to sweater weather, I have no intention of abandoning my warm-weather wardrobe. After all, heat waves often linger past Labor Day, so I’m holding onto a few lightweight essentials that can transition between seasons—namely, my…
Michigan football’s proposed trip overseas to open the 2026 season has been a hot topic in recent days. And while the program says the deal to move the scheduled game against Western Michigan to Frankfurt, Germany, is not done yet, it’s in “advanced discussions,” suggesting an announcement could come soon. The news drew ire on…
Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim and Birte Falconer, Mike and Becky Hughes, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Martin-Fabert Foundation, Craig McKibben and Sarah Merner, University of Washington and…
The “worst-case scenario” is unfolding in Gaza. Though there are larger hunger crises in the world in terms of sheer numbers, Gaza is, in many ways, the most intense. By September, leading humanitarian groups predict, 100 percent of the population will face acute food insecurity, meaning they will be forced to routinely skip meals. Half…
Apple quarterly earnings reports are not usually fodder for consumer interest. It’s a lot of sales numbers and explanations about why the falling dollar, rising yen, or China headwinds are impacting sales and earnings results. Without the benefit of product introductions, it can be a snoozefest, but this time should be different, and mostly because…