New law for rape victims in NY
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Unreported rape kits are only kept for a short time before being destroyed. That’s not giving survivors enough time to come forward to law enforcement.
“The best way I can describe this is a living nightmare. …
Anthology Coffee will move to Eastern Market
Anthology Coffee will move from its Corktown location to a new 2,900-square-foot space it’s building out in Eastern Market.
Since 2012, the shop has served its brew inside Ponyride, but the nonprofit is moving to a new space in New …
Board of Supervisors Ends Declaration of Emergency for Lilac Fire Victims
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to end a declaration of emergency involving the Lilac Fire, though residents still have a chance to file for federal aid if they haven’t yet done so. The state of …
Watch a 13-year-old Adam Rippon describe his Olympic dreams
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. – Olympic figure skating star Adam Rippon has been the talk of his Pennsylvania hometown following his debut performance in the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea.
His performance Monday helped secure a bronze medal for the …
MARTA now has free Wi-Fi on all buses and trains
MARTA now has free Wi-Fi on all buses and trains. The new connection allows riders to browse the web, send e-mails, read eBooks, and connect to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Passengers can connect by going to …
Why Google Stories will save, not screw, Snapchat Discover
Snapchat has a new ally or enemy depending on how you look at Google’s new mobile magazine format, but the social app is welcoming the search giant. Google’s clone of Snapchat Discover called AMP Stories officially launched today, allowing news …
Pres. Trump proposes cuts to food stamps, add packaged food delivery
WASHINGTON (WCMH/AP) — The White House has proposed a cut to the food stamps program in favor of a packaged food delivery system.
According to CNBC, the plan would make the government in charge of what foods …
Tea and Coffee Week stirs appreciation of kombucha, chocolate, and more
When plant biologist and tea entrepreneur Elias Majid founded Michigan’s Tea and Coffee Week back in 2015, it was envisioned as a way to give local communities a chance to really see what the area’s few tea shops had to …
Breitbart, Trump and Texas GOP Now Silent on Border Patrolman’s Death
Around 11:25 p.m. on November 18, Border Patrol agents Rogelio Martinez and Stephen Garland were found badly wounded in a 9-foot deep culvert near Van Horn, Texas. Martinez, a 36-year-old El Paso native, later died from his injuries. Right-wing media, …
Council Approves Tax Break for Owners of Vacant, Blighted Land in Exchange for Growing Fruits, Veggies
Owners of some vacant or blighted lots will be able to get a tax break in exchange for growing fruits and vegetables under a plan approved Tuesday by the San Diego City Council. The city is now covered by an …