CHICAGO (CBS) — Authorities on Thursday announced terrorism and hate crime charges against the man accused of shooting an Orthodox Jewish man in the West Ridge neighborhood last weekend, and then opening fire on police and paramedics. Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, …
Read More »He was in agonizing pain from a birth injury
Tyler Theroux came into the world with a brachial plexus birth injury that kept his left arm dysfunctional and contorted in pain. As a child, he couldn’t engage in playground activities like the monkey bars, and his classmates would bully him about the injury. Eventually, Theroux dropped out of school …
Read More »Wilmer Valderrama surprised by message from high school teacher who believed in him
Wilmer Valderrama, star of “That ’70s Show” and “NCIS,” credits his high school teacher, Mr. Tucker, for believing in him at a crucial moment in his life. In his new memoir, “An American Story: Everyone’s Invited,” Valderrama reflects on how Mr. Tucker stood by him when other teachers questioned whether …
Read More »Justin Timberlake’s lawyer claims singer wasn’t intoxicated when arrested for DWI on Long Island
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. – A lawyer for singer Justin Timberlake claimed Friday his client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June. During a procedural conference, Sag Harbor Village Justice Justice Carl Irace ordered Timberlake to be re-arraigned Aug. 2 with the …
Read More »U.S. Olympic team athletes make their debut on Roblox gaming platform
The Olympic world’s ever-expanding quest to draw in young fans is meeting them where they are — on Roblox. The U.S. Olympic team and NBC are collaborating with the kid- and teen-friendly gaming platform to produce a new “Obby” — that’s Roblox for obstacle course — and other features that …
Read More »Why some doctors are recommending Apple Watches to manage health conditions
Apple watches and other wearable devices may be more useful to your long term health goals than you think. Some doctors are recommending them as a medical tool to help diagnose and manage certain conditions, including heart disease monitoring and post-surgery recovery. “There are a lot of health benefits” in …
Read More »Insurance wouldn’t pay for his vasectomy. Such birth control coverage may become more elusive.
David Engler had been pretty sure he didn’t want children. Then a frustrating school day two years ago helped seal the deal for the now 43-year-old substitute teacher. “It was wild. I had to call the office seven times to get kids pulled out,” he said. “The next day, I …
Read More »Texas juvenile arrested, accused of more than 100 bomb threats in several states
TEXAS — A Texas juvenile has been arrested after the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI executed a search warrant in Smith County on Saturday, June 29. Investigators say the juvenile was actively trying to stay hidden from law enforcement using “sophisticated techniques” …
Read More »Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglary, says she was checking on loved one with Alzheimer’s
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week. On Tuesday, the Becker County Attorney’s Office charged 49-year-old Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, with first-degree burglary. According to police, officers were called at about 4:45 a.m. Monday …
Read More »Unexpected side effect from popular weight loss drugs studied for help with addiction treatment
As drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have become popular weight loss tools, some doctors and patients are also seeing a surprising side effect: diminished cravings for alcohol. Megan Johnston started taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in several brands of weight loss drugs, last year to try to lose weight. The …
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