Twitter was named after the sound that birds make. And now a parasite was named after Twitter. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen’s Natural History Museum of Denmark discovered a fungal parasite that feeds off of the reproductive organs of millipedes, they said, and decided to name it after the website on which it was
Continue Reading A federal judge has ruled that RMS Titanic Inc. can salvage the radio used to call for help by the fated ocean liner after it struck an iceberg in 1912. To get to the radio, divers would need to remove a part of the ship’s deckhand to reach the room known as the Marconi Suite,
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At some point, we will start returning to the office. Some people are looking forward to going back after stay-at-home orders are lifted. Others might be dreading it because they’re afraid of getting sick at work, no longer have childcare or fear commuting on crowded public transportation. Here’s what employees need to know about their
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Brad Pitt surprised graduating seniors at Missouri State with a special message from quarantine. The video was posted on MSU’s Twitter feed and starts with the university’s president, Clif Smart, saying he needed one more special guest to deliver a message to students who were graduating at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s when
Continue Reading A man from Winter Springs, Florida, told CNN on Monday that he has been stuck on a cruise ship and then a hospital ship in an Italian port for 62 days after testing positive for Covid-19 in early April. “Some days are really bad and some days are OK,” Taylor Grimes, 28, told CNN over
Continue Reading Laughing gas isn’t just something they give you at the dentist. It also comes out of penguin poop. How do we know this, you’re surely wondering? Well, a new study says just that. Published in the journal “Science of the Total Environment,” the study examined the effects of a King Penguin colony’s activity on soil
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TikTok users are changing their profile pictures to the black power symbol to stand against censorship of black creators. The protest, branded the #ImBlackMovement, is taking place across the platform on Tuesday in honor of Malcolm X’s birthday. Black creators are urging non-black allies to participate in the “black out” by changing their profile pictures
Continue Reading CNN is partnering with “Sesame Street” for a second special town hall about coronavirus, focused on kids and parents. “The ABCs of Covid 19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents” will air on Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. ET and tackle issues such as summer safety, play dates, schooling and how
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Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — Rick Huggins is back home after being hospitalized for nearly two months — much of it spent in the ICU fighting COVID-19. He and his wife, Patti, are able to enjoy again the simplicity of sharing a couch together. “It means the world to
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In response to the shocking news that President Donald Trump is taking hydroxychloroquine in an attempt to ward off the coronavirus, CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi what she made of that decision. Here’s what she said: “As far as the President is concerned, he’s our President and I would rather he not
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Dry weather and plenty of sunshine will persist the rest of the week. A weak cold front arrives later Wednesday and early Thursday cooling us down a bit with some low-end windy conditions. A nice weekend in store. For the latest forecast and Doppler radar: http://www.kvia.com/weather To catch Doppler Dave on twitter: @Dopplerdaves
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Lee’s Summit, MO (KCTV) — Crews are responding to a plane that landed on a Lee’s Summit highway Tuesday afternoon. According to MoDOT Kansas City, a plan landed on eastbound Interstate 470 past Douglas Street in Lee’s Summit just before 2 p.m. The Missouri Highway Patrol said the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Medford, OR (KPTV) — An Oregon State Police K-9 alerted to a large amount of cash during a traffic stop near Medford on Friday. At around 4 p.m., a trooper conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 going northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 37. OSP said
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(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with $1 million, but immediately get hit with a huge stock-market decline. “A major mistake I see people make is to assume that their investment returns will be average every year of retirement,” says Daniel
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(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste for fewer trips to the grocery store. Food waste also impacts our wallets. In fact, a recent Bosch home appliances survey conducted by OnePoll found that the average
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(BPT) – It will take some time to adjust and recover from the major disruption experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many consumers are figuring out how to cope with challenges when it comes to their financial health. A lot of people are feeling the financial strain of not being able to go to
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(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, “How do I keep up with my mortgage when I’m not working?” A home is a family’s most important asset. But now it’s more than that: It’s where they are hunkering down and staying safe.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Westbrook, CT (WFSB) — A video posted to YouTube appears to show a Connecticut State trooper acting belligerent toward a man pulled over for speeding. The unidentified trooper was out of the state police barracks in Westbrook, according to the post. Tuesday, state police issued a statement about
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EL PASO, Texas — Despite financial uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, the El Paso Independent School District on Tuesday adopted a nearly $550 million budget for the coming year that includes pay raises. The budget approved by EPISD’s Board of Trustees includes a 2% salary hike for all of the district’s teachers and employees
Continue Reading Wendy Williams is taking some time off from her popular daytime talk show to focus on her health. It was announced Monday on her verified social media accounts that Williams has been grappling with Graves’ disease. “Recently, Wendy has been dealing with symptoms from her Graves’ disease which is causing fatigue,” the postings read. “In
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As Premier League players in England slowly return to training, England’s cricket players look like they won’t be far behind. Players are set return to training in small groups after the sport was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, some players have expressed concerns about exiting lockdown to join up with the team, with
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As Premier League players in England slowly return to training, England’s cricket players look like they won’t be far behind. Players are set return to training in small groups after the sport was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, some players have expressed concerns about exiting lockdown to join up with the team, with
Continue Reading Former WWE star Shad Gaspard is missing after he was swept out to sea while swimming at a California beach, police said. Gaspard, 39, was at the newly reopened Marina Del Rey Beach in Venice on Sunday. He was swimming about 50 yards from shore, Los Angeles police said. “When last seen by the lifeguard,
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Former WWE star Shad Gaspard is missing after he was swept out to sea while swimming at a California beach, police said. Gaspard, 39, was at the newly reopened Marina Del Rey Beach in Venice on Sunday. He was swimming about 50 yards from shore, Los Angeles police said. “When last seen by the lifeguard,
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Pier 1, the seller of wicker chairs and scented candles, said it will go out of business and permanently close all 540 of its stores, including its three El Paso locations: Sunland Park Mall, The Fountains at Farah and Las Palmas Marketplace. The Fort Worth- based company said Tuesday that it
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. What are Fox News viewers to believe? Throughout the late-afternoon and into the night on Monday, the network’s hosts and doctors repeatedly contradicted each other when discussing President Trump’s announcement that he is taking hydroxychloroquine.
Continue Reading A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. What are Fox News viewers to believe? Throughout the late-afternoon and into the night on Monday, the network’s hosts and doctors repeatedly contradicted each other when discussing President Trump’s announcement that he is taking hydroxychloroquine.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Mechanicsburg, PA (WPMT) — This time of year is normally big business for Kathy Monte, who normally sees around 35 weddings per year. In 2020, however, 15 of those ‘I do’s’ have already been canceled. So, the owner of Vows Wedding and Event Planning and Floral Design in
Continue Reading Rebecca Cutter is premiering her first television series during an unusual time in Hollywood. Speaking to CNN prior to the debut of “Hightown” on Starz, Cutter said it has been “wild” to be promoting the show she created just as her industry and the nation grapple with a pandemic. “I think like all of us,
Continue Reading Brian Austin Green has opened up about parting ways with his wife of nearly 10 years, actress Megan Fox. On his podcast, “…with Brian Austin Green,” the “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum said he and Fox have been separated for months, after realizing they’d grown apart. “It’s not something you go into a marriage considering,” Green
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