Connecticut to pay unemployed workers $1,000 to get back to work
Office of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (HARTFORD, Conn.) — Connecticut announced plans to give thousands of long-term unemployed people $1,000 after two months of working at a new job. Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, unveiled the state’s
India surpasses 25 million COVID-19 cases as powerful cyclone slows response effort
daboost/iStock (NEW DELHI) — A cyclone pummeled India on Monday, the nation’s deadliest day of the pandemic, as the country also surpassed a grave milestone: 25 million COVID-19 cases. India, now the global epicenter of the pandemic,
Ami Cole cosmetics' makes quality makeup for melanin-rich skin more inclusive and accessible
Courtesy Ami Cole (NEW YORK) — While the desire for barely-there everyday makeup continues to trend, the options for people of color are few and far between. However, that may finally be changing, as evidenced by the
Jackson Magazine Releases Top Teacher Edition
Jackson Magazine recently released their top teacher issue, and they are already looking for nominations for next year. Marie Gore with more information… <!–[if lt IE 9]>document.createElement(‘audio’);<![endif]–> https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/380/2021/05/18151530/CUT73.wav Marie says where you can find your copy
Jackson College Softball Season Ends In Extra Innings
The Jackson College Softball season has come to a close after losing at Muskegon in extra innings 8-7. Head Coach Jamie Vandenburg kept her thought on the umpires officiating to herself even after many questionable calls…
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow recovering well from knee injury, on track to play Week One
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images (CINCINNATI) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will be ready to go when the team opens up the 2021 season against the Minnesota Vikings in September, Dr. Neal ElAttrache said
Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into parked police car
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook (ARLINGTON, Wash.) — Authorities in Washington state are investigating a crash involving a Tesla vehicle they say was in “autopilot” mode and which collided with a parked police car. There were no injuries
ESPN announces six-part documentary series on baseball legend Derek Jeter titled “The Captain”
Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images (NEW YORK) — One of the most talked-about figures in recent baseball history will be the subject of a six-part documentary series coming in 2022, ESPN announced today. Following the
Phoenix Suns' Monty Williams chosen by fellow coaches as Coach of the Year
cmannphoto/iStock (PHOENIX) — Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been chosen as the National Basketball Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year, sources tell ESPN. The award is voted on by all 30 of the NBA’s head
Reigning MLS champion Columbus returns 'Crew' to official team name after fan backlash
Photo by Eric Wagner / ESPN Images (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The reigning MLS champions, Columbus, are walking back some of their recent rebranding efforts, including the return of the word “Crew” to its official name and logo.