Day: April 5, 2024

Jack Hanna’s family says famed zookeeper ‘continues to decline’ amid battle with ‘advanced’ Alzheimer’s

10:56 pm April 5, 2024

Jack Hanna’s family shared a heartbreaking update amid the famed zookeeper and TV host’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The 77-year-old former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s family released a statement in which they said Hanna’s condition has worsened as the degenerative brain disease progressed. “We wish we had good news to share, but […]

Josh Allen reportedly barked at Stefon Diggs after Week 1 loss: ‘It’s one f—ing game’

10:38 pm April 5, 2024

The Buffalo Bills gave the NFL offseason its latest surprise, trading All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans for draft compensation. But while Bills fan may not want to see Diggs in another uniform, there were rumors that he was on the trade block, and it’s not because of his contract situation. Talks […]

Former South Dakota tribal leader convicted on 6 wire fraud counts

10:06 pm April 5, 2024

A jury on Thursday convicted a former tribal leader in South Dakota of defrauding his tribe out of thousands of dollars. After a three-day trial, the jury convicted former Oglala Sioux Tribal President Julian Bear Runner, 38, of Pine Ridge, of six counts of wire fraud as well as larceny and embezzlement charges. TRIBES BLAST […]

Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza

10:05 pm April 5, 2024

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that it dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission, saying the officers had mishandled critical information and violated the army’s rules of engagement. The findings of a retired general’s investigation […]

Maryland lawmakers finalizing $63B budget with some tax, fee increases

10:04 pm April 5, 2024

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers headed toward a final vote Friday on the state’s $63 billion budget legislation, which includes tax and fee increases to help pay for transportation and education, though not as much as some lawmakers wanted. The General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats, mostly kept intact Gov. Wes Moore’s $63 […]