US determines Wall Street Journal reporter jailed in Russia 'wrongfully detained'
DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has officially determined that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being “wrongfully detained” by Russia, a designation that will allow the U.S. government to
Russia-Ukraine live updates: US announces $2.6B in new security aid for Ukraine
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the countries are fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian troops
Jackson-area contractors to be featured on WKHM for Local Contractor Week
Jackson, Mich. — The last week of April is Local Contractor Week on WKHM – Jackson’s NewsTalk 970AM / 101.5FM and there will be a lineup of special guests each morning. Local Contractor Week was started at
Strike begins for unions representing 9,000 Rutgers University faculty and staff
DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images (NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — Thousands of academic workers at Rutgers University, including professors and graduate student workers, launched a strike on Monday, picketing outside of campus buildings and urging colleagues to forego teaching classes. The
Migrant boats with 1,200 aboard being rescued in Mediterranean
pop_jop/Getty Images (ROME) — A migrant boat adrift in the Mediterranean with about 400 people on board was in “huge danger” amid high waves on Monday, Sea-Watch International, a non-governmental rescue operation said. Italian Coast Guard ships
Jon Rahm wins Masters green jacket
Laurence Mouton/Getty Images (AUGUSTA, Ga.) — Jon Rahm has a new jacket to add to his wardrobe. The 28-year-old Spanish golfer won his first Masters on Sunday. He shot three strokes under par in the final round
'Bare Minimum Mondays' work trend sheds light on self-care
Marko Geber/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As young professionals navigate the workforce with an emphasis on valuing self-care and work-life balance, behavioral trends like “quiet quitting” and pushes for a four-day workweek have emerged. Now, the latest
Volunteer opportunity for Jackson residents to clean up local parks
Jackson, Mich. — April is National Volunteer Month and a Jackson-area resident volunteer group called People for the Parks and Trails (PPT) has volunteer opportunities coming up for those who are looking to make a difference in
Prince William, Princess Kate and kids coordinate in royal blue for Easter celebration
Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images (LONDON) — The prince and princess of Wales stepped out in their Sunday best alongside their three children during a church outing at Windsor Castle to celebrate Easter. In their first
Scoreboard roundup — 4/9/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Pittsburgh 1, Chicago White Sox 0 Texas 8, Chicago Cubs 2 San Francisco 3, Kansas City 1 AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 4,