The game show host and household name for a half-century died Saturday morning, according to publicist Roger Neal.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
Posted inNew England, News
Hot air balloon lands on Vermont highway median after being stalled in flight
HARTFORD, Vt. — A hot air balloon made an emergency landing on a highway median in Vermont after becoming stalled in flight. Five people were aboard for a sunset ride Wednesday night when the pilot landed the craft safely on the Interstate 91 median in Hartford, the Valley News reported. Drivers reported seeing the balloon […]
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, News
Broadband subsidy program that millions use will expire next year if Congress doesn’t act
One of the programs set up to ensure affordable internet for all is set to run out by the middle of 2024.
Posted inNation & World, News
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
A host of Black civil rights leaders and a multiracial, interfaith coalition of allies rallied attendees on the same spot where as many as 250,000 gathered in 1963.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russia’s Wagner mercenaries face uncertainty after leader’s presumed death
The plane crash has raised questions about the future of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private army, which fought alongside Russian troops in Ukraine before his brief uprising against military leaders in Moscow.
Posted inNation & World, News
Floods fill tunnels leading to Detroit airport, force water rescues in Ohio and Las Vegas
More severe thunderstorms with torrential rains were possible over the region Thursday evening.
Posted inNation & World, News
Alex Murdaugh to plead guilty in theft case, marking the first time he admits to a crime
He’s serving a life sentence for killing his wife and son at their home two years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Economy’s solid growth could require additional Fed hikes to fight inflation, Powell says
Substantially higher loan rates, a direct result of the Fed’s rate hikes, have made it harder for Americans to afford a home or a car or for businesses to finance expansions.
Posted inBusiness
Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strikes against Detroit companies
United Auto Workers union said Friday that results are still being tallied, but so far 97% have voted in favor of authorizing one or more strikes against Stellantis, General Motors and Ford.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Democrats accuse tax prep firms of undermining effort for free file tax returns
The IRS in May announced that it would launch a pilot program for the 2024 filing season to allow taxpayers to file directly to the agency for free.