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04/13/2024

Teens are also defaulted into settings that won’t allow them to be messaged by anyone they aren’t already connected to.

Instagram DMs will blur nudity for users under age 18

04/13/2024

96% of people in the U.S. with measles had either traveled internationally or were around someone who had been outside the country.

04/12/2024

But the two candidates have different weak spots. For Biden, it's widespread unhappiness on two issues: the economy and immigration. Trump, meanwhile, faces an electorate where substantial shares think he harmed the country on a range of issues.

Roughly 30% said neither Biden nor Trump benefitted them

04/12/2024

The deadline to file 2023 taxes is April 15.

Tax assistance will be available at 70 locations

04/12/2024

More than 277,000 Americans will have their federally-backed student loan debt canceled, a total of $7.4 billion of relief, in the latest round of debt forgiveness announced Friday by the White House.

So far, Biden has executed $153 billion in debt relief

04/12/2024

Lawyers for Drake, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, had argued during a court hearing April 1 in Houston that he was not involved in putting the concert together so was not liable for the deaths and injuries that had occurred.

Drake was a special guest of Travis Scott

04/11/2024

Consumer prices rose 3.5% from March 2023 and March 2024, according to the bureau, likely quashing hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year, starting in June.

Average rate on fixed 30-year mortgage rose to 7.29%

04/11/2024

The recall covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022. All have 1.5-liter engines.

Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 Escape and Bronco Sport SUVs

04/11/2024

: O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. http://specne.ws/4MCXbD?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City

04/11/2024

It’s the first time a limit has been imposed on PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, which often contaminate the water, soil, food and air near industrial and chemical plants.

Toxic “forever chemicals” are linked to cancers.

04/10/2024

An escaped mountain goat that somehow got stuck under a Kansas City bridge has survived a rocky rescue effort and now may be reunited with the owners who suspect he was stolen from their farm two months ago. http://specne.ws/ZKbUWV?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City

04/09/2024

Sentiment fell 0.9% in March to its lowest level since December 2012, according to the newest small business optimism index from the National Federation of Independent Business.

Inflation is the most important problem, businesses said

04/09/2024

Johnson has little choice but to work with Democrats to pass big bills over objections of his hard-right flank, but if he does, Greene is threatening to hold a vote to remove him.

She outlined her complaints in a letter to colleagues

04/09/2024

The NAIA’s Council of Presidents approved the policy in a 20-0 vote.

The NAIA is governs athletics at mostly small colleges.

04/09/2024

Spirit has been struggling with grounded planes resulting from the recall of some of the engines it uses in its fleet of Airbus planes.

The CEO said it's part of a plan to boost profits

04/09/2024

Following the guilty verdict, Majors was immediately dropped by Marvel Studios.

The 34-year-old star of “Creed III” had faced up prison time

04/09/2024

Transgender Catholics — as well as a priest who welcomes them to his parish — expressed disappointment Monday with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological s*x.

The Vatican rejected the concept of changing biological s*x.

04/09/2024

Did you miss the entire eclipse or do you want to relive it again?
Spectrum News has you covered. Here's a timelapse of the entire event.

04/09/2024

The governor’s decision is “devastating,” said Megan Crane, Dorsey’s attorney, in an email. The clemency petition included requests from 72 current and former corrections officers who vouched for Dorsey’s rehabilitation.

Parson has never granted a clemency request as governor.

04/08/2024

Health officials say hundreds of people died and more than 3,000 have been sickened from asbestos exposure in the Libby area.

Health officials say hundreds of people died.

04/08/2024

Here is the crowd enjoying totality in Perryville, Mo. The small town held a three-day SolarFest and was expected to double its population for the event.

04/08/2024

The Boeing 737 landed safely, and the passengers headed to Houston were being put onto another aircraft.

Southwest Airlines says the Boeing 737 landed safely Sunday

04/08/2024

Photos taken during the eclipse will help scientists map the sun.

Three apps to download to collect data during the eclipse.

04/08/2024

His accolades began with the CMT performance of the year award for his gospel-assisted rendition of “Need a Favor” at the 2023 CMT Music Awards nearly a year ago to the day.

Kelsea Ballerini hosted the awards for the fourth time

04/08/2024

"The states will determine by vote or legislation or perhaps both, and whatever they decide, must be the law of the land. In this case, the law of the state," he said. “At the end of the day, this is all about the will of the people."

He outlined his position in a video posted on Truth Social

04/08/2024

Track the path of the solar eclipse as it goes across the nation.

Starting at 1 p.m., watch live solar eclipse coverage on Spectrum News+ with NO LOGIN REQUIRED. Just click on "Open Access Pass" here: spectrumlocalnews.com/live.

04/07/2024

The recent pickup in inflation, though slight, has led some economists to postpone their projections for when the Fed will begin cutting rates.

Fed officials “see it as likely to be appropriate" to cut

04/07/2024

The Great American Solar Eclipse will darken the skies tomorrow and cast a shadow of totality across parts of 15 U.S. states. Here is what you need to know.

The total solar eclipse is Monday, April 8, 2024.

04/07/2024

The "Avatar"-themed land could be built soon after Anaheim approves Disney's $2 billion DisneylandForward proposal.

The proposal could pave the way for a new monorail connector

04/06/2024

In making the documentary, Heath told Spectrum News he peeled back the layers of who he was and who he is today. Bodybuilding, he said, allowed him to get through a lot of different pain points in his life, and it has allowed him to see how he sees himself when things don’t go right.

Stream “Breaking Olympia” on Prime Video, Apple TV

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Did you miss the entire eclipse or do you want to relive it again? Spectrum News has you covered. Here's a timelapse of the entire event.

Here is the crowd enjoying totality in Perryville, Mo. The small town held a three-day SolarFest and was expected to double its population for the event.

Track the path of the solar eclipse as it goes across the nation. Starting at 1 p.m., watch live solar eclipse coverage on Spectrum News+ with NO LOGIN REQUIRED. Just click on "Open Access Pass" here: spectrumlocalnews.com/live.

Get ready with Meteorologist Kaylee Wendt as she grabs the safety essentials for the upcoming The Great American Solar Eclipse! Are you ready? ☀️

Here's a minute-by-minute path of the solar eclipse. Starting Monday at 1 p.m., you can watch live solar eclipse coverage on Spectrum News+ with NO LOGIN REQUIRED. Just click on "Open Access Pass" here: spectrumlocalnews.com/snpluslive?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City.

What exactly is a total solar eclipse? Watch and learn about the science and how it will affect us … and even animals. http://specne.ws/keUNzn?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City

Are you prepared to catch the solar eclipse? We have some important safety tips to consider before you do! 😎Get the right eye gear ☀️Don’t forget your sunscreen Where do you plan on watching the eclipse?

What seemed like an ordinary group of runners out for their planned miles Wednesday morning in Cottleville, Mo turned out to be something more impressive. Paul Johnson, ultra-runner, led the pack as he ticked off miles on his route across America. http://specne.ws/noKbfY?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City

"Are you prepared to catch the solar eclipse? We have some important safety tips to consider before you do! 😎Get the right eye gear ☀️Don’t forget your sunscreen Where do you plan on watching the eclipse?"

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the middle arch of the existing structure of the Buck O’Neil was brought down. This is the second of three blasts to bring down the entire bridge.

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 p.m. You can track the storm on our radar: http://specne.ws/9AWBsF Download our app to get weather alerts to your phone: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/app

What's being done in the U.S. to protect minors online? Errol Louis talks to Dr. Nicole Cross about how social media affects the mental health of teens, and about how parents can protect their children, on the latest episode of "The Big Deal."

When Senator Margaret Chase Smith graduated high school, women could not vote. Decades later, she would be the first woman elected to both the House and the Senate, climbing upward despite the glass ceilings in her way. Today, Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine is one of the many women who hold elected office. She cites Senator Smith as an inspiration and acknowledges that Smith’s words immortalized in the “Declaration of Conscience” speech still resonate today. http://specne.ws/Xp7orj?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City

Miki Gorman was described as soft-spoken and small in stature. At just over 5 feet, some expected she would get lost in the pack as she embarked on her career as a marathon runner. But Gorman made a habit of breaking expectations. She won her first marathon and then she kept on winning. To this day, Gorman is the only woman to win the NYC Marathon and Boston Marathon twice. Spectrum News Anchor Bree Driscoll looks at Gorman’s life and career for Women’s History Month. http://specne.ws/k77poe?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City

The deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history happened last October in Lewiston. Learn why many are united in their grief but divided in how to solve the problem in the latest episode of Front Porch Politics with Tim Boyum - Storytelling. http://specne.ws/nkNDeH?cid=facebook_Spectrum_News_Kansas_City

A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors.

Women in America are increasing their presence in elected office. The number of women serving in Congress is at a record high, as is the number of women serving as governors. Errol Louis spoke with Sabrina Shulman of “Vote Run Lead” about the organization's efforts to help women run for office on the latest episode of "The Big Deal."