Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Japan’s Emperor Steps Down
Japan’s Emperor Akihito began his abdication ceremonies Tuesday morning to make a spot on the Chrysanthemum Throne for his 59-year old son. The new Reiwa, or “beautiful harmony” era ...
Apr 30, 2019
Should White House championship visits be ended?
University of Virginia men’s basketball is the latest championship team to say they’re turning down an invite from the White House. As with prior declination, some players have publicly vo...
Apr 29, 2019
Research: Kids need more recess
American students need more recess! That’s the finding of research by Georgia State professor Olga Jarrett. CBS News reports physical activity in schools has taken a backseat in an effort to imp...
Apr 29, 2019
Americans spent a lot more money in March
Americans spent a lot more money in March, mostly due to increased healthcare costs and automobile purchases. In the latest data released by the US Commerce Department Monday, consumer spending increa...
Apr 29, 2019
Measles cases now top 700 in US
The number of reported measles cases in the US continues to rise. Already surpassing the most since the disease was declared eliminated in the states. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 704...
Apr 29, 2019
Several States Want To Ban Releasing Helium Balloons
Releasing balloons into the air is an eye-catching way to mark a special occasion. But a number of states want to take the air out of the party. As many as six states are considering bills that would ...
Apr 29, 2019
Is Russia Training ‘Spy Whales’?
It sounds like something out of a James Bond movie, but officials believe the Russian navy might be training an army of whale spies. Last week, fishermen off the coast of Norway encountered a white be...
Apr 29, 2019
NoKo – Russia Summit Closes
A summit between the leaders of North Korea and Russia has come to a close. ABC News reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Vladivostok, Russia by way of his armored train Friday. The three ...
Apr 26, 2019
Amazon computers can automatically fire you
Nobody likes getting fired. What could be worse? How about being fired by artificial intelligence? The system Amazon uses to track the company’s warehouse personnel can also automatically termin...
Apr 26, 2019
Russian Agent Butina Sentenced To 18 Months
Maria Butina, the 30-year-old Russian operative to tried to infiltrate the NRA and various conservative political connections, was sentenced to 18 months behind bars on Friday. Prosecutors say Butina,...
Apr 26, 2019
