Jessica Goodman

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Emmy Award Winner, Digital Content Editor @CMGNationalNews, Published Author, Sourdough Maker, Fiancé, & Dog Mom https://t.co/2Luv2A2Dm5

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What is Hanukkah?

Dec 20, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Jessica Goodman

Hanukkah or Chanukah is the “festival of lights” for Jewish people around the world. It is a celebration that lasts eight days and starts at sundown. >> Read more trending newsHanukkah means “dedication” in Hebrew, according to The Associated Press. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem back in the 2nd century BC, the AP reported. It was after a group of Jewish fighters liberated the temple. When they did, a small supply of oil was found and they used it to light a menorah.
July 4: Why fireworks are part of the Fourth of July celebration

Jul 2, 2024 | theboneonline.com | Jessica Goodman

The Fourth of July holiday is celebrated every year with familiar traditions such as barbecues, pool time, parades, and of course, fireworks but where did fireworks come into the picture? Fireworks or pyrotechnics have been a huge part of the Fourth of July from the beginning. One of the founding fathers, John Adams, even predicted that they would be, according to The Associated Press.
Marilyn Monroe’s house declared cultural landmark, preventing demolition

Jun 28, 2024 | wsbradio.com | Jessica Goodman

LOS ANGELES — The house where Marilyn Monroe lived for a short time and died has been declared a historic cultural landmark in Palm Springs, California. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles City Council voted for the declaration decision on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. The council voted 12 to 0, according to The New York Times.
Marilyn Monroe’s house declared cultural landmark, preventing demolition

Jun 28, 2024 | wbli.com | Jessica Goodman

LOS ANGELES — The house where Marilyn Monroe lived for a short time and died has been declared a historic cultural landmark in Palm Springs, California. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles City Council voted for the declaration decision on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. The council voted 12 to 0, according to The New York Times.
Rainforest animal known as a kinkajou rescued from highway rest stop

Jun 28, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Jessica Goodman

YAKIMA, Wash. — A kinkajou was found in southeast of Yakima, Washington earlier this week, according to officials. “What’s that you say? It’s a nocturnal rainforest animal. Why was it at our east Selah Creek Rest Area over the wknd? We have no idea,” Washington State Department of Transportation said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We don’t know if it was dropped off or escaped,” the post said, according to The Associated Press. Hello from our friendly Kinkajou! What's that you say?
Longtime employee found dead inside chemical tank

Jun 28, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Jessica Goodman

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — A man has died after he was found in a chemical tank in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on Tuesday. Elizabethtown Police Department said they received a call around 4:30 p.m. Thursday that an employee Franklin Logsdon, 59, was missing, according to WLKY. Logsdon had worked for Metalsa and on Tuesday never clocked out from his shift, according to the news outlet. When officers arrived, they found his tools and other personal belongings where he was last seen working, according to WAVE.
Marilyn Monroe’s house declared cultural landmark, preventing demolition

Jun 28, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Jessica Goodman

LOS ANGELES — The house where Marilyn Monroe lived for a short time and died has been declared a historic cultural landmark in Palm Springs, California. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles City Council voted for the declaration decision on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. The council voted 12 to 0, according to The New York Times.
8 puppies rescued in 100 degree weather by deputies in Texas

Jun 28, 2024 | theboneonline.com | Jessica Goodman

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Multiple puppies were found earlier this weekend outside with no water in Tarrant County, Texas. Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said that on Monday, a litter of puppies was found inside a carrier that was left in a field in 100-degree weather. They also had no water. The person who found the puppies called the sheriff’s office, WFAA reported. Fort Worth Animal Care & Control took control of the puppies, the sheriff’s office said, according to People Magazine.
Bronny James, LeBron James’ son, 55th pick in NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers

Jun 28, 2024 | wduv.com | Jessica Goodman

LeBron James’ oldest son, Bronny James, was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers. The move sets up a possible father-son moment on the court for the Lakers, the team LeBron James has been playing for since 2018, according to The Associated Press. Bronny James was selected 55th overall in the second round of the draft on Thursday, according to the AP. With the 55th pick, the Lakers select Bronny James.
Wax sculpture of Abraham Lincoln melts in Washington, DC heat

Jun 28, 2024 | wduv.com | Jessica Goodman

A wax statue of President Abraham Lincoln has seen some better days after it started melting during a heat wave in Washington D.C. last weekend. The statue is about 6 feet tall. and was created by Richmond artist Sandy Williams IV, according to The Washington Post. For about three days, temperatures in the Washington, D.C. area were over the mid-90s and by Monday, part of Lincoln’s head melted, the newspaper reported.