Interpreters prepare for emergency response (7.19.19)
When the weather turns severe, you will see more of this. Local, state and federal officials will hold press conferences to warn residents of weather danger. Sign language interpreters tend to be a part of these press conferences. But how many times have you seen the news cameras zoom in, crop out the interpreter and […]
Sign1News 7.19.19
TODAY’S HEADLINES: -Interpreters prepare for emergency response -Congrats Jethro Wooddall on cert training! -Dangerous heat wave to affect 150M this weekend -Apollo 11 moon landing 50th anniversary -Brady Bunch fans get chance to stay in house
Update: House kills resolution to impeach Trump (7.18.19)
A resolution to impeach President Trump went nowhere in the House. The House voted overwhelmingly 332-95 to kill Democratic representative Al Green’s solo bid to impeach the President. Green’s impeachment attempt started with his belief that the President needs to be punished for his controversial tweets against four congresswomen of color. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi […]
Senator halts funding bill for 9/11 responders (7.18.19)
Last week the House passed a bill that would extend funding of the September 11 victim compensation fund until 2090. The current law was renewed in 2015 and is set to expire in 2020. At the time of this last renewal, Congress appropriated $4.6 billion to the fund, bringing the total appropriate amount of the […]
Multi-state E coli outbreak linked to flour (7.18.19)
The multistate E. coli break linked to recalled flour appears to be over but health experts worry there are still people at risk. Top brands affected include Pillsburty, King Arthur flour and Baker’s Corner. The Centers for Disease Control said even though there is no longer an outbreak, people may still have the items in […]
Entertainers join Puerto Rico protests (7.18.19)
Artists and entertainers are throwing their support behind calls for Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rossello to resign. Lin Manuel Miranda, the creator of the blockbuster musical Hamilton, joined a protest in New York Wednesday. Meanwhile singer Ricky Martin, musician Bad Bunny and rapper Rene Perez Joglar joined separate rallies in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Protests […]
DNC warns Faceapp developed by Russians (7.18.19)
So many people have rushed to download the popular app FaceApp that it is currently the top free app in Apple’s app store. FaceApp allows users to manipulate pictures in their smart phones to make them look older, younger, male or female or adding a smile to appear happier. The app went viral this week […]
Target offers costume for kids with disabilities (7.18.19)
Target has unveiled two Halloween costumes adapted for wheelchair users. One of the costumes offers wheelchair covers to transform the chair into a purple princess carriage. The other turns the chair into a pirate ship with a Jolly Roger flag and ocean wave for wheels. Two years ago Target added shark and unicorn Halloween clothing […]
Sign1News 7.18.19
TODAY’S HEADLINES:-Target offers costume for kids with disabilities-DNC warns Faceapp developed by Russians-Entertainers join Puerto Rico protests-Multi-state E coli outbreak linked to flour-Senator halts funding bill for 9/11 responders-Update: House kills resolution to impeach Trump
Nestle invents new no-sugar chocolate (7.17.19)
Nestle is giving chocolate lovers a reason to indulge without overdoing the calories. Tuesday the Swiss company revealed its new invention: chocolate without refined sugar. Nestle says it created a 70 percent dark chocolate made entirely from the beans and pulp of the cacao fruit. No added sugar needed. If you’re worried about the taste, […]
