49 states and territories have hate crime laws — but they vary
Hate crimes, defined by the United States Department of Justice, are crimes motivated by bias. The Justice Department clarifies that…
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Have European countries made a mistake in halting AstraZeneca shots? Here’s what health experts say
Within the space of a few days, the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine has ground to a standstill in virtually all of western Europe.…
Continue Reading A giant manta ray jumped out of the ocean and photobombed a surfer in Florida
A lucky photographer captured an amazing shot of a giant manta ray that leaped out of the water as he was taking pictures of surfers from a Florida…
Continue Reading Interstellar object ʻOumuamua may be a fragment of Pluto-like planet
The first observed interstellar object zipped through our solar system in October 2017 — and astronomers have been trying to understand it ever…
Continue Reading Robert Durst’s murder trial will resume on May 17 in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles judge announced Wednesday that the murder trial of millionaire Robert Durst, the subject of the HBO crime documentary “The…
Continue ReadingIs Guinness really ‘good for you’?
Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick’s Day. It has also been touted as being “good for…
Continue Reading DC and Marvel Comics will celebrate Pride month with comics featuring their queer characters
Comic book giants DC Comics and Marvel Comics are celebrating Pride month by releasing graphic novels celebrating queer characters. The companies…
Continue ReadingBoost your happiness with that extra hour of daylight
The birds are chirping, the crocuses are sprouting and we have one extra hour of daylight upon us. Spring is within spitting distance (no germs,…
Continue ReadingDo we really need pants? And other lessons from a pandemic year
We’re one year, or roughly 31,536,000 seconds, into this new, strange pandemic life. We’ve missed loved ones and weddings and funerals,…
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2 dead after Southern California fireworks explosion
Two people were killed Tuesday after a powerful commercial fireworks explosion in Ontario, California, according to the city fire department.…
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City of El Centro to provide COVID update on Wednesday
The City of El Centro is expected to provide A COVID update on Wednesday via…
Continue Reading8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep
Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake…
Continue ReadingCanada expands use of AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors even as other countries pause its rollout
Canada has expanded its rollout of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, reversing an earlier recommendation that it not to be given to…
Continue ReadingAttacks against Asian Americans are on the rise. Here’s what you can do
“We’re just tired,” Will Lex Ham of New York City tells CNN. “We’re tired of being scapegoated.” Ham’s…
Continue ReadingTwo jurors excused in Derek Chauvin’s trial after saying city settlement affects ability to be fair
The jurors selected so far in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd are unnamed and unseen on camera, but we do know basic details…
Continue Reading Buckle up. Murder hornet season is around the corner
Winter is on its way out. The days are getting longer, vaccinations are ramping up and an end to the pandemic could be in sight. But murder hornets…
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8 dead in Atlanta-area spa shootings, suspect arrested
A 21-year-old suspect was taken into custody about 150 miles south of Atlanta on Tuesday night, and police say they believe he was likely responsible…
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Construction at U.S. 95 scheduled for March 22-23
The Arizona Department of Transportation said utility contractors are replacing power lines that will require them to close at milepost 36…
Continue ReadingDirty Dozen 2021: View the list of foods with the most and least pesticides
Strawberries continue to lead the “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by…
Continue ReadingIt’s not Happy St. Patty’s Day, but St. Paddy’s Day. Here’s why
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no vibrant, green parades, group celebrations, or religious coming-togethers for a second year in a row…
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