Would you watch an anchor-free newscast?
Tribune Broadcasting in Houston has decided to try out an anchor-free newscast starting full-time in October. A preview broadcast was done o July 30. The broadcast is similar to surfing the Internet or if you remember the old newsreels seen at the movies decades ago. Voice-over narration of pre-taped stories with video and still images done in a rapid-fire format. Not only are anchors missing but also not found are the correspondents except during live news. There are already news broadcasts in England and parts of Europe that are like this.
It all comes down to money. Anchors make large salaries for often doing less work than the segment producers. Additionally, in the past Anchors edited their broadcasts but that had decreased in recent years.
The weapon of choice in an assault at a Maryland Giant Supermarket in Gaithersburg will surprise many. Semen. Michael Wayne Edwards Jr. put his semen in a small plastic spray bottle. While the Edge crew made a few laughs from this story, it should be noted that the semen is being tested for HIV.
Michael Edwards
During Edwards interview with police it was discovered that there have been other victims. He was released on $4,000 bail and charged with second degree assault so could face up to ten years in prison. Edwards had no prior criminal record.