Marketplace Estimated read time: 1-2 minutesThis archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.CNN — The online sensation that became "" has raised over $1 million for the organization and struggling performers impacted by the pandemic.The musical premiered on the social media platform New Year's Day and featured household names including Wayne Brady, Titus Burgess and Adam...…Marketplace Estimated read time: 1-2 minutesThis archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.CNN — The online sensation that became "" has raised over $1 million for the organization and struggling performers impacted by the pandemic.The musical premiered on the social media platform New Year's Day and featured household names including Wayne Brady, Titus Burgess and Adam...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN(CNN) A retired state trooper who was among the first to respond to the has died of Covid-19, the Connecticut State Police said.Retired Trooper First Class Patrick Dragon died Saturday, the state police said on theirCNN affiliate said he was 50.See moreDragon entered the State Police Training Academy in 1998. He then served as a patrol trooper in Danielson, a resident trooper in Sterling, and a detective in the Eastern District Major Crime Squad and the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, according to the CSP.He...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN(CNN) A retired state trooper who was among the first to respond to the has died of Covid-19, the Connecticut State Police said.Retired Trooper First Class Patrick Dragon died Saturday, the state police said on theirCNN affiliate said he was 50.See moreDragon entered the State Police Training Academy in 1998. He then served as a patrol trooper in Danielson, a resident trooper in Sterling, and a detective in the Eastern District Major Crime Squad and the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, according to the CSP.He...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A 7-year-old boy in Florida is being hailed a hero after he swam ashore to get help when his sister and dad got swept away by a current.Steven Poust told that he anchored his boat on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, to let his two children, Chase, 7, and Abigail, 4, swim, on Friday.All of a sudden, Abigail, who usually hangs out at the back of the boat, had to let go because the current was so strong, Chase said.The 7-year-old decided to also let go in order to try to keep her from drifting, but then he was stuck.Poust jumped in to...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A 7-year-old boy in Florida is being hailed a hero after he swam ashore to get help when his sister and dad got swept away by a current.Steven Poust told that he anchored his boat on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, to let his two children, Chase, 7, and Abigail, 4, swim, on Friday.All of a sudden, Abigail, who usually hangs out at the back of the boat, had to let go because the current was so strong, Chase said.The 7-year-old decided to also let go in order to try to keep her from drifting, but then he was stuck.Poust jumped in to...WW…

(CNN)The and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has who kneel for the national anthem at the Olympic trials in support of social or racial justice movements. The committee released guidance for the athletes, providing examples of the demonstrations that are allowed. They include raising a fist at the start line or podium, kneeling for the national anthem at the start line or podium, and wearing clothing that has social justice language such as "Black Lives Matter." Athletes may also advocate vocally for their causes. Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the USOPC, commended the work of the group's Council on...…(CNN)The and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has who kneel for the national anthem at the Olympic trials in support of social or racial justice movements. The committee released guidance for the athletes, providing examples of the demonstrations that are allowed. They include raising a fist at the start line or podium, kneeling for the national anthem at the start line or podium, and wearing clothing that has social justice language such as "Black Lives Matter." Athletes may also advocate vocally for their causes. Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the USOPC, commended the work of the group's Council on...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN(CNN) A man who went shopping in New Mexico came back to find his car was full of bees. Thousands and thousands of them.He called 911, as anyone would do if they returned to a car full of insects.Fortunately for him, the firefighter who responded also happened to be a beekeeper.See moreThe man's car was overrun by the after he left his window down at an Albertson's grocery store on Sunday in Las Cruces, the fire department"Firefighters learned the owner of the car returned from shopping, placed groceries in his vehicle...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN(CNN) A man who went shopping in New Mexico came back to find his car was full of bees. Thousands and thousands of them.He called 911, as anyone would do if they returned to a car full of insects.Fortunately for him, the firefighter who responded also happened to be a beekeeper.See moreThe man's car was overrun by the after he left his window down at an Albertson's grocery store on Sunday in Las Cruces, the fire department"Firefighters learned the owner of the car returned from shopping, placed groceries in his vehicle...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — San Francisco is launching a pilot program that will guarantee monthly income for artists affected byMayor London Breed announced the program on Thursday in It would guarantee monthly payments of $1,000 for around 130 San Francisco artists for six months beginning in May.The city partnered with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in an effort to reactivate the economy and the arts in San Francisco, according to the release.“The cash relief program will support artists living and working in the City of San Francisco who have been...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — San Francisco is launching a pilot program that will guarantee monthly income for artists affected byMayor London Breed announced the program on Thursday in It would guarantee monthly payments of $1,000 for around 130 San Francisco artists for six months beginning in May.The city partnered with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in an effort to reactivate the economy and the arts in San Francisco, according to the release.“The cash relief program will support artists living and working in the City of San Francisco who have been...WW…

(CNN)The cutest thief was rewarded after he continued to steal a purple unicorn from a Dollar General. The business in Kenansville, North Carolina, called on Sisu, a large male stray dog, because of his repeated thievery. He had come to the store five times to steal the same stuffed unicorn. However, instead of being left empty-handed, the Duplin County Animal Control officer who went to pick him up ended up buying the toy for Sisu instead. The department posted pictures on social media Monday of him cuddling his coveted treasure at the county animal shelter, and his story quickly went...…(CNN)The cutest thief was rewarded after he continued to steal a purple unicorn from a Dollar General. The business in Kenansville, North Carolina, called on Sisu, a large male stray dog, because of his repeated thievery. He had come to the store five times to steal the same stuffed unicorn. However, instead of being left empty-handed, the Duplin County Animal Control officer who went to pick him up ended up buying the toy for Sisu instead. The department posted pictures on social media Monday of him cuddling his coveted treasure at the county animal shelter, and his story quickly went...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , once on the endangered species list, are now thriving, according to a recent .The US Fish and Wildlife Service said in a new report that bald eagles have quadrupled in size since 2009. Over 316,700 bald eagles, and more than 71,400 nesting pairs, were present in the lower 48 states during the 2019 breeding season, according to the report.“This is truly a historic conservation success story,” US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland said in a news briefing.“The bald eagle has always been considered a sacred species to American Indian people...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , once on the endangered species list, are now thriving, according to a recent .The US Fish and Wildlife Service said in a new report that bald eagles have quadrupled in size since 2009. Over 316,700 bald eagles, and more than 71,400 nesting pairs, were present in the lower 48 states during the 2019 breeding season, according to the report.“This is truly a historic conservation success story,” US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland said in a news briefing.“The bald eagle has always been considered a sacred species to American Indian people...WW…

(CNN)Illinois has become the first No. 1 seed to lose in the after being upset by No. 8 seed The RambIers defeated the Fighting Illini, 71-58, on Sunday to be the first team to advance to the Sweet 16. Loyola Chicago center Cameron Krutwig was among the top scorers, tallying 19 points and 12 rebounds, along with senior guard Lucas Williamson, who scored 14 points to lead the Ramblers to their second Sweet 16 appearance in three years. Before the game, famed Loyola Chicago 101-year-old team chaplain, , gave the men's team a prayer of inspiration: "As we play the Fighting Illini, we ask for...…(CNN)Illinois has become the first No. 1 seed to lose in the after being upset by No. 8 seed The RambIers defeated the Fighting Illini, 71-58, on Sunday to be the first team to advance to the Sweet 16. Loyola Chicago center Cameron Krutwig was among the top scorers, tallying 19 points and 12 rebounds, along with senior guard Lucas Williamson, who scored 14 points to lead the Ramblers to their second Sweet 16 appearance in three years. Before the game, famed Loyola Chicago 101-year-old team chaplain, , gave the men's team a prayer of inspiration: "As we play the Fighting Illini, we ask for...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN(CNN) Everyone could use a little sunshine in their life right now, so a Wisconsin farmer decided that's what he was going to do, and planted more than 2 million sunflowers in his fields.Scott Thompson's family has been farming in Kenosha County for more than 70 years, and this is the first year that flowers are decorating the landscape. Usually, the pick-your-own farm consists of strawberries in summer and raspberries and pumpkins in the fall.Located just 10 miles from Kenosha, Wisconsin, in Bristol, is drawing people to...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN(CNN) Everyone could use a little sunshine in their life right now, so a Wisconsin farmer decided that's what he was going to do, and planted more than 2 million sunflowers in his fields.Scott Thompson's family has been farming in Kenosha County for more than 70 years, and this is the first year that flowers are decorating the landscape. Usually, the pick-your-own farm consists of strawberries in summer and raspberries and pumpkins in the fall.Located just 10 miles from Kenosha, Wisconsin, in Bristol, is drawing people to...WW…