HBO Max Wants To Know, How You Doin’? As It Teases ‘Friends’ Reunion
WarnerMedia announced the six principle cast members of ‘Friends’ will reunite for an unscripted special in May 2020 — 16 years after the iconic sitcom went off the air.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Launches Political Group To Boost Progressive Candidates
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., rolled out a political action committee to help raise money for outsider candidates — some running against her own House colleagues.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves Major Opposition Party
The court said the party’s leader violated election law because he gave the new party about $6 million – far more than Thai law allows for political donations. He insists the money was a loan.
Canadian PM Trudeau Says Rail Barricades ‘Must Come Down’, Doesn’t Say How
Protesters have blocked key railways, shutting train traffic in much of the country. Demonstrators are trying to stop a pipeline project being built through the lands of the Wet’suwet’en people.
Family Demands Video Release After Alabama Mall Shooting Death
Police initially said Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr., who died Thanksgiving night, shot a teenager during a fight. But officials later retracted, saying it was unlikely he fired the shots that injured two.
UNF/FCN Feb. 20 Florida Presidential Poll Results
Here are the complete results of a poll conducted by the University of North Florida Public Research Lab done in conjunction with First Coast News. | Read story coverage of the poll Poll note: n= number of respondents If the general election were held today and the candidates were Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg, who would you vote for? Answer …
5+ Effects Of Covid-19 Lockdowns On The Casino Industry
Without a doubt, the effects of Covid-19 have been felt by almost all kinds of industries. Some of them have been facing, and they still have to face, serious consequences in terms of sales opportunity and growth. Just to mention a couple of industries that have been deeply affected by the pandemic period, consider the tourism and travel industries. With …
Slideshow: Jacksonville Beach’s Deck The Chairs
Photos by David Luckin/WJCT Deck The Chairs in Jacksonville Beach is now on display nightly through January 1, 2020. Now in its seventh year, the annual lighted sculptural exhibit uses the iconic lifeguard chairs from the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps. The lighted works of art focus on promoting things that are considered “uniquely Beaches,” reflecting a holiday theme …
UNF Poll Of Florida Voters On DeSantis Job Performance, Recreational Pot, Other Topics
UNF’s latest poll finds a large majority of Florida voters approve of the job Gov. Ron DeSantis is doing. The poll also asked a variety of other questions. [ Read the story ] Poll Questions And Results n=stands for the number of respondents. Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Ron DeSantis is handling his job as Governor …
UNF Poll Of Florida Voters On Trump Impeachment Inquiry And 2020 Election
The latest public opinion poll by researchers at the University of North Florida finds Democratic and Republican voters pretty evenly split on the issue of impeaching President Donald Trump. [ Read the story ] Poll Questions And Results n= stands for the number of respondents. Do you approve or disapprove of the House of Representatives formally starting an impeachment inquiry into President …
WJCT Radio Tower Outage Update
Updated October 14, 2019 4:00 p.m. As of 4PM Monday, 10/14, we continue to restore power to our FM service. As of now, our HD radio stations and radio reading service should be available. We anticipate operating at full power within the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, our service continues to be available via online streaming, at wjct.org, via the WJCT …
WJCT Partners with BritBox The Largest Streaming Collection of British Content, To Launch Newest Member Benefit
Contact: Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.358.6304 • nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PBS Passport + BritBox offering combines streaming services to provide access to the best collection of British content Unique bundled offering to be available later this year (Jacksonville, FL, September 23, 2019) – Coming later this fall, WJCT will launch its newest member benefit, PBS Passport + …
Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here’s The Science
There are many elements to consider: climate, animal welfare, greenhouse gas emissions, land use. And with so many factors at play, sometimes the answer gets complicated.
Markets In Argentina Plunge After Poor Primary Showing For Incumbent President
Investors feared that the country could default on its $57 billion IMF loan if President Mauricio Macri loses October elections to his leftist rival.
As Hong Kong Protests Continue, China’s Response Is Increasingly Ominous
For weeks Beijing largely ignored the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. But as they have continued, China’s government has become increasingly outspoken.
Energy Boom That Trump Celebrates Began Years Before He Took Office
President Trump tours a Pennsylvania petrochemical plant Tuesday to highlight the U.S. energy boom. Trump claims credit for surging oil and gas production, but the trend began before he took office.
It’s The Go-To Drug To Treat Opioid Addiction. Why Won’t More Pharmacies Stock It?
It can be hard enough finding a doctor who prescribes buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction. But patients also report difficulty with pharmacies that refuse to stock the drug.
Police Crack Down On Protesters Occupying Honk Kong’s Airport
Operations at the major aviation hub initially appeared to be returning to normal early Tuesday, but by the afternoon, hundreds of pro-democracy activists had returned to departure areas.
Trump Administration Seeks Decertification Of Immigration Judges’ Union
The administration argues that immigration judges are managers who are barred from forming a union. The leader of the union says the administration wants the judges to speed up deportation cases.
Trump Administration Makes Major Changes To Protections For Endangered Species
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the revisions will make the landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plants and animals as they face mounting threats.
WATCH: Kangaroos Discover Snow
In Southeastern Australia, a troop of marsupials is giving new meaning to the word “frolic.”
Feds: Dayton Gunman’s Friend Helped Hide Body Armor And Ammo From Shooter’s Parents
Authorities say Ethan Kollie did not help plan the massacre but that he allegedly bought and hid items the gunman used in the shooting.
Thousands Of Guns Turned Over To New Zealand Police In Buyback Program
Following the March attack on two mosques in Christchurch, officials banned a range of guns. Thousands have been turned in to police.
To Find The Next Antibiotic, Scientists Give Old Drugs A New Purpose
Scientists discovered that a medication used to treat parasites in horses can fight deadly staph infections. It’s a promising new approach to solving the problem of antibiotic resistance.
Guatemala’s Incoming President Faces Tense Migration Talks With The U.S.
Voters elected conservative candidate and former prison director Alejandro Giammattei to lead the country. It was his fourth bid for the presidency. He faces poverty and Washington threats.
‘Serious Irregularities’ At Jail Where Epstein Died, Attorney General Says
Attorney General William Barr says he was appalled by the death of Jeffrey Epstein at a New York City jail over the weekend. He blamed the correctional center for failing to “adequately secure” him.