Fat Bear Week — the one time a year where you can openly and proudly cheer for your favorite chubby bear — is back. The annual competition, held by Katmai National Park in Alaska, crowns the fattest bear in the state’s Brook River. Created six years ago, the competition features the area’s largest bears competing…… MORE
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Anger erupts in American cities after charging decision in Breonna Taylor case
A Kentucky grand jury’s decision to charge only one officer in connection with Breonna Taylor’s killing fanned the nation’s simmering outrage over racial injustice, with demonstrators taking their anger to the streets over the weekend. Police brutality protests have erupted across the country since May, when George Floyd died in the custody of Minneapolis police.…… MORE
2 new California wildfires burn nearly 10,000 acres in a day and force evacuations
Two new wildfires grew by nearly 10,000 acres in a day in California, where more than 3.6 million acres have burned this year. Fueled by dry conditions and high winds, the Zogg Fire in Shasta County and the Glass Fire further south in Napa County had torched 7,000 and 2,500 acres, respectively, by Sunday night…… MORE
Mother of teacher who died of Covid-19 dies from it weeks later
The mother of a South Carolina teacher who died from Covid-19 earlier this month has died after she was infected by the virus, according to a relative. Shirley Bannister, 57, passed away from complications from Covid-19 on Sunday, according to her brother, Dennis Bell. Bannister is the mother of Demetria Bannister, a 28-year-old elementary school…… MORE
Maryland man sentenced to 1 year in jail for holding large parties, violating state’s Covid-19 rules
A Maryland man was sentenced to a year in jail for holding two large parties and violating the state’s order against large gatherings, according to the Charles County state’s attorney’s office. Shawn Marshall Myers, 42, was arrested after holding the parties in late March. Maryland’s Covid-19 social distancing rules banned gatherings of more than 10…… MORE
A Muslim athlete was disqualified from her high school volleyball match for wearing a hijab
A Tennessee high school athlete was disqualified from a volleyball match for wearing a hijab, prompting calls for a statewide rule change. Najah Aqeel, a freshman at Valor Collegiate Prep in Nashville, was warming up for a match on September 15 when her coach said a referee had refused to let her play due to…… MORE
M. Night Shyamalan has revealed the title and poster for his upcoming movie
Director M. Night Shyamalan announced on Saturday the beginning of filming for his new movie titled “Old.” “Feels like a miracle that I am standing here shooting the first shot of my new film,” Shyamalan said on Twitter along with a picture of himself on set. “It’s called Old.” Shyamalan also released the film poster,…… MORE
NFL legend Joe Montana tussles with woman who attempted to kidnap his grandchild, police say
Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a woman suspected of trying to kidnap their grandchild Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Montana told police the woman — later identified as Sodsai Dalzell — entered his home in Malibu, California, removed his 9-month-old grandchild from a playpen and held the…… MORE
New York City schools’ return to in-person classes leaves parents with tough choices
This week is a big test for the New York City public school system, the largest in the nation. After a chaotic couple of months, officials say they’re finally ready to invite students back into classrooms. Now they have to convince parents and teachers it’s safe. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo first announced August 7…… MORE
Two female coaches and a female official make NFL history by being on the field at the same time
For the first time in the NFL’s history, three women were on the gridiron Sunday in an official capacity during a regular-season game. A female coach was on each sideline and a female official was on the field when Washington Football Team faced off against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Callie Brownson…… MORE
