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Meteorologist Karen Rogers says we'll be chasing record highs this weekend and humidity ramps up.

Lowe's on Wednesday missed Wall Street's sales expectations for the first quarter, as cooler spring weather hurt demand for supplies for outdoor do-it-yourself projects. Here's what the company reported for the quarter ended April 29 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv:

One million have died from Covid-19 in the United States, a catastrophic milestone that was reached despite the wonders of modern science and the wealth that courses through this country. More than two years into the pandemic, it is hard to shock people any longer. One hundred thousand deaths, it seemed, attracted far more attention.

After a century of attempts by Black activists and lawmakers, President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act on the White House lawn, surrounded by Black politicians, clergy, and nonprofit leaders. The new federal law makes lynching a hate crime. Representative Bobby Rush, the bill’s sponsor in the House of Representatives, called the moment “a day of enormous consequence for our nation.” But I had questions. Doubts really. Do white supremacists kill Black people because we did not have a federal anti-lynching law? If not, then does Congress think that such a law will be a deterrent? Will federal prosecutors listen to Black families who say their children were lynched – or to police and coroners who call suspicious deaths “suicides”? Will this law punish civilians for violence but reward them if they join police departments?

Professional footballers who have a second career are rare nowadays, but Richard Mbulu is one of a select few. When the striker – who plays for Baroka FC in South Africa – is not firing shots at goal he can be found firing on the shooting range in his job as a soldier.

Axon is a high-growth money-making opportunity in the law enforcement market. The company’s revenue is growing at a remarkable rate driven by the company’s highly disruptive products. Long-term investors can buy the company’s shares gradually on pullbacks to maximize their gain. Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) is a long-term...

52-year-old man killed after a motorcycle crash in Red Bluff (Red Bluff, CA)Nationwide Report. A 52-year-old man lost his life following a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Red Bluff. As per the initial information, the fatal motorcycle crash took place at around 4:35 p.m. on Reeds Creek Road and Johnson Road [...]

New York Times "conservative" columnist Bret Stephens claimed in an opinion piece on Tuesday that overturning Roe v. Wade should not be a conservative position. After Politico leaked a Supreme Court draft opinion that suggested an overturning of the landmark abortion case, several media pundits and Democrats denounced it. In Stephens’ piece "Overturning Roe Is a Radical, Not Conservative, Choice," the former Wall Street Journal columnist wrote that the right should do the same.

Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead fadeaway jumper with 3:53 left as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Miami Heat 113-104

50-year-old man seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in San Diego (San Diego, CA)Nationwide Report. On Monday, a 50-year-old man suffered serious injuries following a two-vehicle accident in San Diego. As per the initial information, the motorcycle crash took place moments after 3:15 p.m. in the 4200 block of Mission Bay Drive [...]

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has added to their Urology department with the hiring of Dr. Brent Williams. He joins Dr. Christopher Cost as the second Urologist at the hospital. A native of Cavalier, Dr. Williams previously worked in Fargo and offered outreach urology...

On Sunday, May 22, from 11 a.m. till 12 p.m., Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, will have regular morning service. Pastor Jeffery White will bring forth the morning message. Music rendered by the praise team. Every Tuesday noon day prayer is held on Facebook. Bible Study every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. on Facebook (Face masks are required.)

Clouds will thicken up this morning with the approach of a warm front. Some showers may develop this afternoon, with the best chances later in the day. Showers and some storms will develop tonight into early Thursday as the front passes. We then get into warmer air that will stay through Saturday before cooling off again.

Mumbai, 18th May 2022 (NewsHelpline) - After teasers and posters, actor Varun Dhawan drops a trippy new video post from Jug Jugg Jeeyo, and confirms that the trailer will be out on Sunday.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A person had to be taken to the hospital after a crash between a car and a motorcycle in Springfield’s Forest Park neighborhood Tuesday night. According to Springfield Fire Capt. Drew Piemonte, the crash happened in the area of 657 Sumner Avenue. One person...

A state park in Groton is closed due to a police investigation on Wednesday. The State Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection said the investigation is at Bluff Point State Park. The park is closed at this time. Authorities have not released details about what they are investigating. It's unclear...

The Atascosa Health Center announces the promotion of Elizabeth Tofani- Garcia, LCDC, LPC-S to the position of Director of Behavioral Health Services. AHC conveniently located at 310 W. Oaklawn in Pleasanton provides quality healthcare to all ages and incomes. AHC provides healthcare services to residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen and Wilson counties. AHC serves everyone, regardless of income status. They accept all major insurances and offer a sliding scale discount program for underinsured and uninsured patients. AHC has Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health services.

Jourdanton High School hosted their National Honor Society induction ceremony on May 12. Fourteen students were inducted this year after an intensive application process. Students were selected based on their scholarship, character, leadership, and service to the community. Pictured left to right are: Kylee Flory, Kandice Garcia, Anaya Gonzales, Raelyssa Lozano, McKenzie Bauerle, Sophia Castillo, Marti Ducote, Kayla Fair, Madison Garvin, Ava Gutierrez, Matthew Hicks, Adrian Mendez, Ely Rankin and Drake Vyvlecka.

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (BDN) -- Foxcroft Academy will hold classes remotely on Wednesday after receiving threatening comments, officials said on Tuesday. “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, faculty and staff, there will be no in-person classes, athletic contests, or extracurricular activities taking place on Wednesday at Foxcroft Academy, or involving Foxcroft Academy students,” school officials said in a statement released on Tuesday afternoon.