Polar bears take over tiny town (2.11.19)
Transcript A remote town in Russian Island Town is facing a massive invasion of polar bears. Residents of the town of Novaya Zemlya have reported over 50 bear sightings, which is a lot in a town of just 2,500 people. There been reports of bears chasing people and entering buildings. A local state of emergency […]
Viewers disappointed in new ‘Aladdin’ trailer (2.11.19)
Transcript Last night the new ‘Aladdin’ trailer aired during the Grammys and many on social media expressed disappointment and horror. The remake of the 90s hit animated film will feature real actors. Mena Massoud plays Aladdin. However most of the criticism was over actor Will Smith’s betrayal of the famous genie character. Critics on social […]
FDA cracks down on dietary supplements (2.11.19)
Transcript On Monday the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to companies who are falsely claiming their dietary supplements can prevent or treat Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer. FDA Commissioner Doctor Scott Gottlieb says as the popularity of supplements has grown over the years, so have a number of companies who market potentially […]
Denver teachers walkout as strike begins (2.11.19)
Transcript Educators in Denver’s public school system have walked off the job in the first teacher strike in the city in 25 years. Monday’s walkout comes after more than a year of failed negotiations between the Denver Classroom Teachers Association and Denver public schools. The main stumbling block? Teacher compensation. The teachers union argues that […]
5 days to government shutdown (2.11.19)
Transcript If lawmakers don’t come to an agreement on a spending bill in the next five days, 800,000 federal workers will be facing another government shutdown. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed optimism but they haven’t announced a firm plan and the clock is ticking. Republicans have been willing to go lower […]
‘Vagina Monologues’ in ASL debuts in Atlanta this weekend (2.11.19)
Transcript Last month we told you the Deaf Women Coalition of Georgia was bringing the powerful stageplay the “Vagina Monologues” to Atlanta for the first time. After weeks of stage, lighting and technical rehearsals, opening night is just a few days away. The cast and crew held its final rehearsal on Sunday and our Sign1News […]
Sign1News 2.11.19
TODAY’S HEADLINES:-‘Vagina Monologues’ in ASL debuts in Atlanta this weekend-5 days to government shutdown-Denver teachers walkout as strike begins-FDA cracks down on dietary supplements -Viewers disappointed in new ‘Aladdin’ trailer-Polar bears take over tiny town
Average tax refund down 8 percent this year (2.10.19)
Transcript The Internal Revenue Service says early filers are seeing smaller average refunds this year. The average refund so far is down about 8 percent. Refunds for early filers average $1,865. That’s compared to $2,035 for the 2017 tax year. The total number of returns received by the IRS also dipped during the first week […]
Driver crashes into 9 pedestrians (2.10.19)
Transcript Police in Fullerton, California arrested 22-year-old Christopher Solis last night. He’s accused of driving his truck onto a crowded sidewalk and hitting nine people. Police believe Solis was on drugs when he hit the pedestrians and then crashed into a tree. Several people were trapped under the truck as well. Officers and people nearby […]
Violent abduction caught on camera (2.10.19)
Transcript We want you to watch this video very closely. Miami police are trying to identify a woman who walked into a shop Friday night and reportedly told witnesses “Call 911. He’s going to kill me.” Moments later a man pulls up in a car, hit the woman about 20 times and forces her into […]
