The Deadliest Volcanic Eruption in the U.S. Occurred 41 Years Ago Today
Mount St Helens' eruption changed the landscape considerably and took the lives of 57 people and thousands of animals.
Some 'Long Haulers' Say Vaccine Helped Relieve Long Term Effects of Covid-19
Researchers are now studying if the Covid-19 vaccine is helping patients suffering from long-term effects of the virus.
Walmart To Allow Vaccinated Shoppers, Workers To Go Maskless
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, said Friday that it won’t require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores unless state or local laws say otherwise.
88% Of Children Covered By Monthly Payments Starting In July
The Treasury Department said Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15.
POLITICAL WRAP: COVID Restrictions Scaled Back
The CDC says vaccinated people can go out and about and leave their mask at home. But health officials strongly recommend unvaccinated people keep wearing their masks.
Some Aren't Ready To Give Up Masks Despite New CDC Guidance
Like more than 120 million other Americans, Jan Massie is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can pretty much give up wearing a mask under the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But she’s still covering her face.
Pipeline Operator Says "Normal Operations" Have Resumed
The operator of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline — hit earlier this week by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday it has resumed “normal operations,” delivering fuel to its markets, including a large swath of the East Coast.
Passing On Your Password? Streaming Services Are Past It
Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Amazon to Disney+ want us to stop.
Mom Thinks Her Child Has Hole In His Mouth
A "hole" in a baby's mouth turns out to be a sticker!
Israel Threatens Gaza Ground Invasion Despite Truce Efforts
Israel on Thursday said it was massing troops along the Gaza frontier and calling up 9,000 reservists ahead of a possible ground invasion of the Hamas-ruled territory, as the two bitter enemies plunged closer to all-out war.
Free Palestine March In Charlotte | VIDEO
Part of the Charlotte community came together on Thursday for an emergency protest for Palestine at Romare Bearden Park.
Launch Attempt #7 for NASA Suborbital Rocket Launch
Rocket launch attempt #7 from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia now scheduled for Saturday, May 15th.
Desperate For Workers, U.S. Restaurants And Stores Raise Pay
U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attract more applicants and keep up with a flood of customers as the pandemic eases.
Govt Eases Up Guidance On Indoor Mask-Wearing
In a striking move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
US Jobless Claims Sink To 473K As More GOP Governors Bar Aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Colonial Pipeline Says Every City They Serve Will Receive Fuel By Thursday Afternoon
Colonial Pipeline has made substantial progress in safely restarting their pipeline system and can report that product delivery has commenced in a majority of the markets they service. By mid-day today, they project that each market they service will be receiving product from their system.
Chick-Fil-A Experiencing A Sauce Shortage
Chick-Fil-A representatives said on Wednesday that the chicken chain is limiting the number of sauces it gives out per order due to a nationwide shortage.
84 Days with No Sunset for Utqiaġvik, Alaska
The northernmost point in the U.S. will not see a complete sunset for more than two and a half months!
U.S. Advisers Endorse Pfizer COVID Shot For Kids 12 And Up
U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday, just as expected new guidelines say it’s OK for people of any age to get the shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations.
White House Officials Share Plans To Deliver Fuel Across The Southeast Amid Shortage
White House officials provide an update on plans to deliver fuel across the southeast, as gas stations face a shortage due to panic buying in response to a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline.
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