As Texas’ deep freeze wreaks havoc on land, sea animals also suffer in its icy waters. This week, more than 2,600 turtles have been rescued around South Padre Island at the southern tip of the state. Volunteers and wildlife officials scouring bays and beaches for stranded turtles suffering from “cold-stun,” a condition which inhibits turtles’
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Canada is experiencing a drop in new COVID-19 cases, which is mirrored in countries like the U.S. and India, and experts are trying to understand the exact reasons behind the downward trend. According to CTV News’ COVID-19 tracker, 7,137 new cases were reported
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Governor Tom Wolf proposed his historic Nellie Bly Scholarship Program on Feb. 17 at a press conference where he was joined by Shippensburg University President Laurie A. Carter, Edinboro University senior Sam Bohen, and Acting Education Secretary Noe Ortega. According to the press release
Continue ReadingCongressional hearings often involve a lot of grandstanding. But as the House Financial Services Committee prepares to grill major players in the GameStop saga that shocked investors last month, there are still some big questions that need answers. What’s happening: Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, Melvin Capital CEO Gabe Plotkin, Reddit CEO
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The Biden administration is leaning on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help state and local authorities combat domestic extremism in the United States. The new guidance directed by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was announced by FEMA to state and local officials in a briefing last week, an administration official said. The agency, often
Continue ReadingSome vaccine providers have been forced to cancel Covid-19 vaccine appointments due to the winter weather that has ravaged much of the US and caused delays in vaccine deliveries. That can be worrisome for people who were set to receive their second dose of the two-dose Covid-19 vaccines, which are supposed to have a second
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Bloomington, Minnesota (WDJT) — Toro is recalling nearly 7,000 snowblowers due to an amputation hazard. Toro says they’ve received five reports of incidents related to auger failing to disengage when the control lever is released. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported as of Feb. 18. According to their
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Rogers, Arkansas (KFSM) — Emergency crews responded to a boat fire at the Rocky Branch Marina on Beaver Lake Wednesday (Feb. 17). Beaver Lake Fire crews responded with Piney Point and NEBCO FD to assist with the fire. According to the Rocky Branch Fire Department, the fire started
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Some politicians are worried that countries will borrow too much to prop up the economy over the coming year. Christine Lagarde doesn’t share their concerns. The European Central Bank president told CNN Business’ Richard Quest on Thursday that her biggest fear isn’t that the European Union will accumulate a mountain of debt, but that governments
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s will tie executive pay to diversity goals and aim to hit gender parity in management by the end of 2030 as the company tries to overhaul its workplace culture. CEO Chris Kempczinski described the new goals in a letter sent to employees Thursday. The company aims to increase the percentage of women in the
Continue ReadingOver a month after this year’s virtual CES tech trade show, touting new and conceptual products of the future, I was left wondering whether these products actually worked. At this year’s show, we saw splashy announcements like transparent TVs and rollable phones. I wanted to test some of the tech that promised to make life
Continue Reading Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to release some migrant families in detention to accommodate the arrival of migrants arrested at the US-Mexico border, according to two Homeland Security officials. Over recent weeks, there has been a growing number of migrants apprehended at the US southern border, though the majority continue to be turned away
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Another 861,000 workers filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week, according to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday from the Labor Department. That’s nearly 100,000 more claims than economists had predicted and the highest number in a month. it was also an increase from the week before — which was revised higher as
Continue ReadingA group of businesses and nonprofit organizations are banding together to speed up and strengthen their companies’ response to the pandemic. Five groups, including the Ad Council, CDC Foundation and the Business Roundtable, announced Thursday they are forming a new partnership called the Health Action Alliance. Its aim is to assist businesses of all sizes
Continue ReadingCongresswoman Maxine Waters plans to thoroughly investigate the GameStop trading frenzy by holding multiple hearings on the matter. Waters, the chairwoman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee, told CNN Business she will likely hold three hearings, with the first one occurring Thursday. Subsequent hearings could focus on expert testimony and potential legislation, Waters said.
Continue ReadingUpon hearing about Rush Limbaugh’s death on Wednesday, many fans said he was irreplaceable. For the time being, his distributor is not going to try. “Rush’s voice will continue to be heard, providing comfort and continued insight to his legions of loyal fans,” Premiere Networks said in a statement obtained by CNN Business. Premiere Networks
Continue ReadingLanding day is finally here. The NASA Perseverance rover has been on a nearly 300 million-mile journey since it left Earth more than 6 months ago. If all goes well, it’s expected to land on Mars around 3:55 p.m. ET. Humanity’s love affair with Mars is an enduring one, full of wonder about the possibility
Continue ReadingThe search for signs of ancient life on Mars. The first helicopter fly on another planet. The first recordings of sound on the red planet. NASA’s most sophisticated rover to date has a packed agenda for the next few years once it lands on the surface of Mars today. If all goes well — and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Greenville, South Carolina (WHNS) — Deputies say an escaped suspect is back in custody in Greenville County, and the sheriff’s office says he was still in handcuffs when found. According to dispatch, deputies responded to a call for a suspicious person just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February
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