May 2020

Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, stoking fears Thursday that the scourge is doing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the U.S. economy.

Officer accused in black man’s death involved in 3 shootings

(AP) - A white Minneapolis police officer accused of killing a black suspect by kneeling on his neck is a 19-year veteran of the force with a service record that includes three shooting incidents, one of them fatal, and nearly 20 complaints.

Dems pull surveillance bill after Trump veto threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Thursday pulled legislation from the House floor to extend FBI surveillance authorities after President Donald Trump and Republicans turned against the measure and ensured its defeat. The House later voted 284-122 to officially start those negotiations.

Suits accuse retail chains of flooding Ohio with painkillers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Five retail chains flooded two Ohio counties with tens of millions of prescription painkillers through their pharmacies while taking few if any steps to stop drugs from being illegally diverted, according to updated lawsuits unsealed in U.S. District Court in Cleveland.

Path to legalized sports betting heads to La. governor

BATON ROUGE (AP) — A proposal that paves the way for legalized sports betting in some Louisiana parishes is headed to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk.

Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

Spending moments together with loved ones carries obvious benefits like time to catch up and opportunities to bond, but sharing meals actually provides definitive value for families. With restricted social interactions and confinement at home due to COVID-1 9, many families are facing meal challenges that have shifted from juggling busy schedules to seeking new ways to mix up the traditional menu or using digital solutions to reconnect at a virtual table.

German Fruit Tart

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Recipe courtesy of Deanna Segrave-Daly on behalf of the FMI Foundation

Workforce bill clears the House

SB 79 by District 25 State Senator Mark Abraham was finally passed by the full House Wednesday with a vote of 97-0.

Welsh planning new shelter

WELSH - Officials here are looking at spending an estimated $5,000-$8,000 to rebuild the town’s animal shelter that was destroyed during bad weather in March.

Can hand sanitizer ignite if left in a hot vehicle?

Can hand sanitizer ignite if left in hot vehicle?