Day: November 30, 2023

Kentucky-born country star Tyler Childers to perform at Gov. Beshear’s inauguration

11:13 pm November 30, 2023

A country music star will perform at Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s second inauguration, while health care workers and public school educators will serve as grand marshals of the parade as details of the daylong ceremonies on Dec. 12 came into focus on Thursday. Other inaugural events in Kentucky’s capital city will include a breakfast reception, […]

Kirk Herbstreit backs Al Michaels amid ‘Thursday Night Football’ criticism: ‘I think it’s a bunch of bulls—‘

11:12 pm November 30, 2023

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit defended legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michaels this week amid what Herbstreit called a continuing “narrative” surrounding his enthusiasm during “Thursday Night Football” games. Herbstreit, speaking on the Barstool Sports’ podcast “Pardon My Take,” explained that the value of games being played on Thursday could be to blame. “I think Al, when […]

Texas school blames ‘not always perfect’ background checks for prostitute being allowed to volunteer

11:07 pm November 30, 2023

A Texas school district is explaining how a convicted prostitute actively advertising as an escort was able to become a committee member and volunteer in the school district, pinning some of the blame on “not always perfect” background checks from the state Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Godley Independent School District (ISD) issued a […]

UK government intervenes in potential takeover of Telegraph newspaper by Abu Dhabi-backed fund

11:07 pm November 30, 2023

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government said Thursday it has asked media and market competition officials to investigate whether a potential Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of The Telegraph newspaper would impact press freedoms. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said she issued a “public interest intervention notice” after considering the possible impact of the offer by the investment fund […]

CDC Director says ‘no new’ virus out of China despite surge in respiratory illness

11:05 pm November 30, 2023

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Mandy Cohen said during a Congressional hearing that there’s no reason for the public to be alarmed over a spike in respiratory illness in China. Cohen made the comments during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on Thursday. Chinese authorities from the National […]

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