Nearly $1B Mega Millions prize due to long odds, slow sales
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after moreRead More
3 dead in military helicopter crash were experienced pilots
MENDON, N.Y. (AP) — The three National Guard members killed when a helicopter crashed in an upstate New York field this week were experienced pilotsRead More
19-year-old man charged with scamming nearly $1 million from grocery store
(CNN) — A Georgia man was arrested and charged with scamming almost $1 million from a grocery store and using it to buy clothes, gunsRead More
McDonald’s offering ‘throwback’ deals with menu items for 35 cents or less
(WHDH) — McDonald’s has launched a new “throwback” deals promotion that features an array of popular menu items for $0.35 cents or less. Every ThursdayRead More
Hand sanitizer is hurting more children’s eyes, some severely, study finds
(CNN) — Hand hygiene is an important way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and, when soap and water isn’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer isRead More
Google threatens to pull search engine in Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Google on Friday threatened to make its search engine unavailable in Australia if the government went ahead with plans toRead More
This couple married for 70 years were scheduled to get the Covid-19 vaccine, but died from the virus before their appointment
(CNN) — Childhood sweethearts who were inseparable during their 70 years of marriage died of Covid-19 while holding hands in an Ohio hospital, their familyRead More
The Great Lakes just set a record for lack of ice
(CNN) — Most years, by January the majority of the Great Lakes are so cold they look like a scene from “Frozen.” This year, that’sRead More
The US can vaccinate up to 85% of adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says
(CNN) — Despite challenges with distributing and administering Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of adults by the end of summer, infectious disease expertRead More
‘My 81-year-old dad would have never figured this out:’ Inside America’s vaccine sign-up process
(CNN) — For Caroline Brant, attempting to get a vaccine appointment for her in-laws in Pennsylvania felt like trying to “win a seat at theRead More