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Travel Thursdays: Thieves target cars parked in airport parking lots at major US airports

by Tom Roussey WASHINGTON (7News) — Thieves have been targeting cars parked in garages and lots at various U.S. airports. ABC News reports car thefts have more than tripled at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta and a theft ring has allegedly stolen more than 50 cars at Dallas Fort Worth Airport in order to resell them inContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Thieves target cars parked in airport parking lots at major US airports”

Travel Thursdays: Delta, United integrate Apple AirTags to track luggage

Delta and United have announced a new feature that allows customers to share live location data of Apple AirTags to help keep track of luggage. by Bridget Chavez SEATAC, Wash. — If you’re one of the more than 7 million travelers flying this holiday season, you might be able to breathe a little easier atContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Delta, United integrate Apple AirTags to track luggage”

China Urges Lifting Domestic Demand With New Trump Term in Sight

by Josh Xiao (Bloomberg) — China’s powerful planning body added to calls for the government to bolster domestic demand in an article published a week after Donald Trump’s reelection, underscoring Beijing’s focus on strengthening the economy with the threat of US tariffs looming.  “In the coming period, the domestic market in China will more clearlyContinue reading “China Urges Lifting Domestic Demand With New Trump Term in Sight”

How San Francisco’s ranked-choice voting works, and why results can be surprising

SFGATE politics reporter Alec Regimbal has compiled a guide to ranked-choice voting for anyone confused about how it works by Alec Regimbal Though San Francisco has used ranked-choice voting for local elections for 20 years, this method of picking more than one candidate when marking your ballot can be confusing for first-time voters. Even regular voters may not understandContinue reading “How San Francisco’s ranked-choice voting works, and why results can be surprising”

Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December

With the election weeks away, members of Congress felt added pressure to put a deal together before voting begins in earnest. by Kevin Freking WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months, averting a possible partial government shutdown when the newContinue reading “Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging

A new study details the chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food. by Shannon Osaka Shrink-wrap sealed around a piece of raw meat. Takeout containers filled with restaurant leftovers. Plastic bottles filled with soft drinks. These are just a few types of food packaging that surround humans every day. And a new study released MondayContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging”

True Crime Sundays: Kohberger scores win in court as trial is moved out of Moscow

by Joe Miller MOSCOW, Idaho – The quadruple murder trial of Bryan Kohberger will be moved out of Moscow after his defense team successfully argued that a fair trial could not take place in Latah County.  Judge John Judge allowed the change of venue motion after discussion from both the defense and prosecution.  The defenseContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Kohberger scores win in court as trial is moved out of Moscow”

Travel Thursdays: These 7 Unique Airbnbs In Idaho Are Exceptional In Every Sense Of The Word

by Courtnie Erickson When you get away, you want to go someplace memorable — someplace you will never forget. While there are hotels with luxury and comfort, we love staying in vacation rentals. The best accommodations not only offer cozy amenities and are in prime locations where you can feel just like a local, butContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: These 7 Unique Airbnbs In Idaho Are Exceptional In Every Sense Of The Word”

True Crime Sundays: Alcatraz Escapes: 14 Breakout Attempts from the Island Prison

To ditch the infamous federal penitentiary, inmates tried everything from paper-mâché masks to a military impersonation to a bloody revolt. by Aaron Randle Ever since Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary opened as a maximum-security lockup in 1934 on a desolate island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, officials touted it as “America’s most secure prison.” During its nearly 30Continue reading “True Crime Sundays: Alcatraz Escapes: 14 Breakout Attempts from the Island Prison”