January 2021

Bernie Sanders’ inauguration memes help raise $1.8 million for charity

January 28, 2021 8:02 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

“We’re glad we can use my internet fame to help Vermonters in need,” Sanders said. “But even this amount of money is no substitute for action…

GameStop’s stock is extremely volatile after Robinhood shuts down trades

January 28, 2021 8:00 AM CNN

GameStop traders sent the stock on a wild ride Thursday. The stock was up about 13% Thursday morning after tumbling about 15% earlier. Sending it on…

Kraft Launches pink mac and cheese for Valentine’s Day that tastes like candy

January 28, 2021 7:55 AM Dominique Newland, NBC News

(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – There are a lot of foods that pair together perfectly to spark a little romance. Spaghetti and meatballs, for instance.…

Man who challenged Kelli Ward in AZ GOP chair race requests an audit

January 28, 2021 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

Kelli Ward, the chair of the Arizona Republican Party who promoted President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020…

Europe has a vaccine shortage. So why is it fighting with AstraZeneca?

January 28, 2021 7:37 AM CNN

The European Union has been locked in a very public and acrimonious fight with AstraZeneca over vaccine delays. The temperature may have cooled…

More than 30 lawmakers sign on to letter requesting ability to use congressional allowance for security

January 28, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

More than 30 House members sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday requesting more…

Thursday’s forecast

January 28, 2021 7:26 AM Dominique Newland

YUMA, Ariz., (KYMA, KECY) – Partly sunny skies today with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the…

Health workers, stuck in the snow, administer coronavirus vaccine to stranded drivers

January 28, 2021 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

Unlike many who have to drive miles to get a Covid-19 vaccine, some travelers in southwestern Oregon had the vaccine come to them Tuesday under…

Parkland shooting survivor calls for House GOP leader to denounce Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

January 28, 2021 7:04 AM CNN

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg called on Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Thursday to denounce Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who…

Republican Rep. Kinzinger: I voted to impeach ‘knowing … it could very well be terminal to my career’

January 28, 2021 6:58 AM CNN Newsource

Rep. Adam Kinzinger is willing to lose his seat over his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump, the Illinois Republican told CNN’s David…

5 ways Biden plans to reset health care

January 28, 2021 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

Strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Restore abortion protections. Lower drug prices. President Joe Biden has a long list of health care promises…

A Philadelphia student is giving away homemade pizzas to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness

January 28, 2021 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

Ben Berman was planning to make pizzas for a dinner party with friends when the coronavirus pandemic hit. It was March last year, and it was clear…

GameStop continues to surge — now up 2,500% this year

January 28, 2021 6:40 AM CNN

So much for what goes up must come down. GameStop continued to defy gravity Thursday. Shares soared another 30% in premarket trading thanks to…

Chipotle is testing curbside pickup

January 28, 2021 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

Chipotle is testing curbside pickup at 29 locations in California to give customers a way to get their tacos and burritos without having to go inside…