U.S. passport fees going up by $20
Few things are escaping the scourge of inflation these days and that will soon include U.S.…
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How safe is it to attend holiday religious services as the Omicron variant spreads? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering whether you should go to in-person religious services during the winter holidays this year, CNN…
Continue ReadingTaco Bell is adding a surprising new menu item
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Taco Bell is adding a new menu item that fans might not associate with the taco chain — and it’s only…
Continue ReadingStocks surged in 2021, as Wall Street rolled its eyes at Covid
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The year’s last day of trading is shaping up to be a quiet one. Stocks were down just…
Continue ReadingFDA investigating outbreak of listeria infections connected to Fresh Express packaged salads
By Eric Levenson and Ben Tinker, CNN The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it is investigating a multistate outbreak of listeria…
Continue ReadingJust in time for Christmas, look back at these best-selling toys from the last 70 years
By Scottie Andrew, CNN It’s not Christmas if there isn’t a highly coveted toy that rises above the rest. And it’s not the…
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Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by almost two years in 2020
According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy in the U.S. last year was 77 years, a decrease of 1.8 years…
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Study shows omicron variant has less severe lung infection than delta
New research adds to growing evidence that the omicron COVID-19 variant may be less likely to cause serious disease compared to…
Continue ReadingNo money? No problem. Here are 4 ways to give back without opening your wallet
By Ashley Vaughan, CNN It’s the season of giving! Even if you are low on funds, you can still make an impact. Here are four ways you can spread…
Continue Reading Omicron casts a new shadow over economy’s pandemic recovery
By PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers Just as Americans and Europeans were eagerly awaiting their most normal holiday…
Continue ReadingPerfectly preserved baby dinosaur discovered curled up inside its egg
By Katie Hunt, CNN An unprecedented fossil of a baby dinosaur curled up perfectly inside its egg is shedding more light on the links between…
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2M screened by TSA for fifth day in a row
Reports say the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has screen more than two million people for the fifth day in a…
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Rite Aid is closing more than 60 stores
Rite Aid announced Tuesday it is closing another 63 stores to save about $25 million…
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Biden to announce free at-home tests as Omicron takes over in U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Omicron variant is now linked to nearly 75% of the nation’s new…
Continue ReadingDozens of Pantene and Herbal Essences dry shampoo sprays recalled for cancer-causing chemical
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Procter & Gamble has recalled more than 30 aerosol spray haircare products, including many dry shampoos and dry…
Continue ReadingWalmart sued for allegedly dumping over a million hazardous items a year
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business California filed a lawsuit against Walmart Monday for allegedly disposing of hazardous waste at a rate of “more…
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Fentanyl becomes leading cause of death for ages 18 to 45
Families Against Fentanyl, an opioid awareness organization, says nearly 79,000 people in that age range died between 2020 and 2021, surpassing…
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Omicron Covid variant now detected in 45 states
According to a press releases from state officials, the Covid-19 Omicron has now been detected in at least 45 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and…
Continue ReadingTSA screens more than 2M passengers for third straight day, despite rise in Covid-19 cases
CNN By Sarah Fortinsky and Amir Vera, CNN Despite a rise in Covid-19 cases and new restrictions emerging across the country, travelers at US airports…
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Car salesman surprises woman with free Chevrolet for the holidays
By Scott Williams Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — Suzanne Giloy uses…
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