Melanie Townsend

04/07/2024

Happy birthday America 🇺🇸 🎉🎊🧨🥳

03/07/2024

Ronaldo, a 6-foot Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England, was thought to be male — until the snake gave birth to 14 babies last month.

The boa had not had contact with another snake for nearly a decade, so she appears to have undergone a natural process of asexual reproduction called parthenogenesis.

The school said this is the third documented case of this type of birth that it is aware of from a Brazilian rainbow boa in captivity.

Parthenogenesis occurs when an embryo develops without being fertilized. The process is especially rare for vertebrates, including snakes.

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/U32BWY1OVKb

01/07/2024

The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has immunity for some of his conduct as president in his federal election interference case, but maybe not for other actions, adding another obstacle for special counsel Jack Smith taking the case to trial.

In a novel and potentially consequential case on the limits of presidential power, the justices voted 6-3 along ideological lines to reject Trump’s broad claim of immunity, meaning the charges will not be dismissed, but said some actions closely related to his core duties as president are off-limits to prosecutors.

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/dwRnP0aASKb

27/06/2024

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BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers draft Bronny James in the second round of the NBA Draft, joining his father LeBron James on the team.

If they do hit the court together, it would mark the first time a father-son duo will play on the same team at the same time.

The first round of the NBA Draft came and went Wednesday night without Bronny James being called out at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Lakers selected at No. 55 on Thursday.

Bronny James' limited basketball resume includes one season at the University of Southern California, where he scored 4.8 points per game in 25 contests, mostly coming off the bench.

More: nbcnews.app.link/ayxhS1StMKb

27/06/2024

BREAKING: Supreme Court allows Idaho doctors to perform abortions in emergency situations for now. nbcnews.app.link/qQhd3PkWLKb

26/06/2024

The iPhone is great at many things... but its ringtones could use a lot of work 😵 We're sharing the most hated ringtones according to a new survey...plus some of our favs! What was your favorite jingle back in the day? You won't believe what Genevieve's was! 😂😂

17/06/2024

Two perfect men in my life who nurture, love and provide for their family members… even the furry ones 🥰

30/05/2024

24/05/2024

Another fun night of emceeing an event for OCA Sacramento!!! 🎉🎊🍾

22/05/2024

It's pool time for many kids getting ready for summer break, but this could be an incredibly dangerous time for them as well. Three-time Olympic Gold medalist Rowdy Gaines is coming to the rescue with great tips from his 'Step Into Swim' public safety campaign! 🏊

29/03/2024

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Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for best supporting actor for playing a no-nonsense drill sergeant in “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982), has died, his family said.

Gossett’s triumph at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983 made him only the second Black man to win an acting Oscar, 19 years after Sidney Poitier won for his leading role in “Lilies of the Field.”

In an acting career that spanned six decades, Gossett appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, including the film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” (1961) and big-screen spectacles like “The Deep” (1977).

He won an Emmy for playing the old slave Fiddler in the seminal ABC miniseries “Roots” (1977), acting in three of the program’s eight episodes. He delivered a memorable late-career turn in HBO’s “Watchmen” (2019), playing a former vigilante known as Hooded Justice.

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/Awijay8vmIb

13/03/2024

ANOTHER ONE!! This woman had such a special and sweet aura about her, and that's evident in this story right here. Sherry McConkey has had the unfortunate experience of losing a husband, but turned that pain into purpose. That's why she's our next honoree for Remarkable Women.

05/03/2024

Throughout the month of March, FOX40's parent company Nexstar is honoring remarkable women in our community! We are highlighting four terrific nominees every Tuesday, one of which will go on to receive national recognition. Meet our first finalist, Gloria Parker! She's 95 years old, grew up during Jim Crow and has worked nearly everyday to make a difference in under-served communities. Check out her story!

28/02/2024

If you ever get the chance to inspire a young person to pursue their dreams and careers, take that opportunity and make it count… their bright smiles are worth it 🥰

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day my lil love bugs 🥰😘

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving my friends!!! 😘

21/11/2023

HEALTH MATTERS SPECIAL REPORT: A local couple has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, after almost losing their 7th child to a rare heart defect. They are turning their story of hardship into a hopeful one for other parents of sick children.

14/11/2023

Today is World Diabetes Day and we're asking all the important questions and getting helpful information from the experts. Listen to my interviews with Dr. Christopher Holliday from the CDC and CEO Charles Henderson of the American Diabetes Association about the high cost of care for diabetes and the risks of being prediabetic.

11/11/2023

He’s served our country for more than 20 years in the Air Force, and continues to be my biggest hero in every way. Happy Veterans Day my love 🥰

07/11/2023

HEALTH MATTERS SPECIAL REPORT: RSV season is back to sending kids to the hospital, and for children with underlying health problems... this virus can be deadly. Mathew and Bethany Hipwell share the story of how RSV revealed a hidden heart defect in their toddler, that is normally 90% fatal if left untreated.

01/11/2023

Halloween. It’s kind of my thing 😎🎃👻

13/10/2023

It's Bullying Prevention Month!!! Everyday, every second... a child is being bullied in school or online. Master Amitis Pourarian is giving kids the tools they need to defend themselves, not just physically... but verbally as well! Check out the sneak peek of her FREE workshop this Saturday at THE STUDIO Martial Arts and Fitness, and register here: https://trainatthestudio.com/

10/10/2023

DOUBLE FEATURE FOR TODAY'S 'HEALTH MATTERS'!! I have two very interesting interviews for you today: one examines the disparities in breast cancer treatment amongst black women and why mammograms are essential, the other dives deeper into the field of psychedelic drug therapy and how it can be a real gamechanger in treating mental illnesses. Check them out!

04/10/2023

A big thank you to two wonderful people on our show today: Courtney Quinn and Doug Carson from the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation. They joined me for Breast Cancer Awareness month to share their personal stories of cancer diagnoses, disparities in our community when it comes to care, their services and a free mammogram screening event happening today at
Mercy San Juan Medical Center with Dignity Health. Also check out their special 'Ride for Breast Cancer' event happening on the 21st!!
https://albieaware.org/monthly-calendar/

29/09/2023

Feinstein, elected in 1992, was a vocal gun control advocate who often sought common ground with Republicans, sometimes frustrating her more liberal colleagues.

29/09/2023

28/09/2023

HERE'S A TALKER FOR YA!! There's currently an app in the works that let's you rent someone's commode for up to 15 minutes for 15 bucks, you know... for those times when you just gotta go! But are you on board for this idea of Air BNB (more like Air PNP) for restrooms... or is pawning your potty a total invasion of space??

28/09/2023

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BREAKING: Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' movies, has died at 82, his family says.

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23/09/2023

Ok ok so what, we have fun 😜😎🎸

22/09/2023

Having too much “Top Gun” fun anchoring at the California Capital Airshow!! Come by and see us tomorrow morning at Mather once the gates open at 9!