Day: November 17, 2023

Texas woman disappears at Big Bend National Park after not showing up to campground

4:11 pm November 17, 2023

A Houston woman has been missing for more than a week after she did not show up for her reservation at a Big Bend National Park campground in southwest Texas on Nov. 9. Christy Perry, 25, rented a vehicle in Midland on Nov. 8 and parked the car at the Lost Mine Trailhead on Nov. […]

Elton John’s musical ‘Tammy Faye’ to hit Broadway stage, based on life of controversial televangelist

4:08 pm November 17, 2023

Elton John’s musical about televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker is coming to Broadway from London. “Tammy Faye” will land in New York City during the 2024-25 season, producers said Friday. John wrote the music, while Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears penned the lyrics. The musical was nominated for four 2023 Olivier Awards, including best musical, but […]

Colorado ex-cop admits failure to intervene in fatal standoff with man experiencing mental health crisis

4:06 pm November 17, 2023

One of two Colorado law enforcement officers accused of needlessly escalating a standoff that led to the death of a 22-year-old man suffering a mental health crisis pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor on Thursday and was sentenced to two years of probation. Kyle Gould pleaded guilty to failing to intervene to stop the unlawful use […]

5 things to do first if you got a new Mac

4:00 pm November 17, 2023

You know that feeling when you unbox a new Mac for the first time? It’s awesome, right? You can’t help but admire how sleek and smooth it looks and how bright and beautiful it glows when you turn it on. And don’t get me started on those crisp and clean keys that make typing a […]

New Jersey teachers union urges governor end basic skills test for new educators: ‘An equity barrier’

4:00 pm November 17, 2023

A New Jersey teachers union wants to change the state’s standards for entering the profession. The Garden State requires that candidates for a teacher certification pass a basic skills test called the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, which demonstrates proficiency in reading, writing and math. As another way of showing competency in basic skills, […]