Child Tax Credit Starts Hitting US Families' Bank Accounts
The child tax credit had always been an empty gesture to millions of parents like Tamika Daniel. That changed Thursday when the first payment of $1,000 hit Daniel’s bank account.
How The Expanded Child Tax Credit Payments Work
The Biden administration is beginning to distribute expanded child tax credit payments, giving parents on average $423 this month, with payments continuing through the end of the year.
US Unemployment Claims Fall To 360,000, A New Pandemic Low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession.
Popeye's Stockpiling Chicken For Nuggets Debut
Popeye's prepared for chicken nuggets debut with a stockpile of chicken. The new menu item comes just as the nation is experiencing a tight supply of chicken.
Edge On The Clock: Unpopular Twitter "Fleets" Feature Will End August 3rd
The social media platform announced Wednesday that the feature will end on August 3rd. Fleets allowed users to share text, photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours, like Snapchat or Instagram stories.
Candace Parker To Be First Woman On Cover Of NBA 2K Game
Candace Parker grew up playing video games, and now she’ll be the first female basketball player on the cover of one.
Watchdog: FBI Mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics Abuse Case
At least 40 girls and women said they were molested over a 14-month period while the FBI was aware of other sexual abuse allegations involving former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar.
Extreme Heat, Fires Ravage Western US
Oregon's Bootleg Fire has burned over 200,000 acres and is currently the largest wildfire in the nation.
FDA Adds Warning About Rare Reaction To J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not entirely clear the shot caused the problem.
The Weeknd And BTS Hope To Raise Billions For Global Citizen
The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will take part in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 25 that’s intended to raise money and awareness to fight worldwide threats including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.
Tyson Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken
Tyson Foods Inc. has recalled approximately 8,955,296 pounds of their ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) as of late last week.
Saharan Dust Pausing Tropical Formation
There is no tropical cyclone activity expected over the next 5 days as African dust gives us a break in the tropics.
Unopened Super Mario 64 Game From 1996 Sells For $1.56M
An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario 64 has sold at auction for $1.56 million.
Billionaire Richard Branson Heads For Space In His Own Ship
Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson is streaking toward space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet.
Robert E. Lee Statue Removed In Charlottesville
A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been hoisted off its stone pedestal.
African American Spelling Bee Champ Makes History With Flair
Zaila Avant-garde understood the significance of what she was doing as she stood on the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage, peppering pronouncer Jacques Bailly with questions about Greek and Latin roots.
Pfizer To Seek OK For 3rd Vaccine Dose; Shots Still Protect
Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Vaccinated Teachers And Students Don’t Need Masks, CDC Says
Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Reported near the California Nevada Border
Multiple earthquakes rattle California today including a magnitude 6.0.
Biden Says U.S. War In Afghanistan Will End August 31
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31, saying “speed is safety” as the United States seeks to end the nearly 20-year war.
