Two businesses price gouged face masks for over $25 each
Click here for updates on this story PENNSYLVANIA, USA (WNEP) — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that price…
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Elon University students speak out against in-person classes amid pandemic
Click here for updates on this story ELON, NC (WGHP) — Students are speaking out against attending in-person classes at…
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StormTRACK Weather: Near-record highs, showers return
Near-record, high temperatures are in the forecast for today. The record to beat to in El Paso is 103 degrees which was set in 2010, we will come…
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The eerie similarities between the anti-mask and the anti-vax
In the confusion and chaos of a global pandemic, a small but significant group of people who refuse to wear masks has emerged despite the now…
Continue Reading Audubon Zoo asking community to help write letter to Congress to help with funding
Click here for updates on this story New Orleans, LA (WGNO) — Audubon Zoo needs your help to reach out to Congress to…
Continue Reading Archdiocese of New Orleans removes Deacon after abuse allegations surface
Click here for updates on this story New Orleans, LA (WGNO) — On Monday, it was announced that Archbishop Gregory…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania unemployment offices increase staff, battle massive unemployment scam
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, PA (WPMT) — Since March 15, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and…
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Can you be good without God? The answer may depend on how rich you are, a new survey finds
Educated people who live in rich countries are far less likely to say belief in God is necessary for good morals, according to a massive new survey…
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Can the world’s oldest restaurant escape the pandemic’s grasp?
Restaurante Botín, a cozy eatery in Madrid, Spain, was founded in 1725 and holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest…
Continue Reading Big-city dwellers ask: Should I rent or buy a car?
With no end in sight to pandemic lockdowns, an increasing number of cooped-up, big-city dwellers are feeling the lure of the open road. After all, if…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Tuesday, August 4
Two more teenagers, between the ages of 14 and 17, have died from Covid-19 in Florida — bringing the total deaths of children and teens in the…
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Israel Folau remains standing as other players take a knee on Super League’s return
Rugby league star Israel Folau’s decision not to take a knee before a game should be respected as a “personal choice,” says…
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Right-wing media focuses on ‘imaginary controversy’ suggesting Biden won’t debate Trump
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Joe Biden is afraid…
Continue Reading We’re facing a ‘generational catastrophe’ in education, UN warns
The world is facing a “generational catastrophe” because of school closures during the coronavirus pandemic, UN Secretary-General Antonio…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 4: Coronavirus, census, election, economy, Spain
Isaias became a Category 1 hurricane last night, right before it slammed into the Carolinas. It’s been downgraded to a tropical storm since…
Continue Reading 10 ways sleep can change your life
What if someone told you there was a magic potion by which you could prevent disease, improve your intellect, reduce your stress and be nicer to your…
Continue Reading EVA Air introduces special flight to nowhere on a Hello Kitty plane
Taiwan continues to cater to the needs of its travel-starved population by offering yet another aviation experience that doesn’t actually take…
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Jails can spread coronavirus to nearby communities, study finds
Jails can be a large source of coronavirus spread both inside the facility and in the surrounding communities, researchers reported Monday. Inmates…
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How Bruno Fernandes transformed Manchester United’s fortunes
There hasn’t been much to shout about at Manchester United over the last few years. The success enjoyed under legendary manager Alex Ferguson…
Continue Reading She packed her bags, quit her job in law enforcement and moved to Mexico after George Floyd’s death
Demetria Brown knew the exact moment she decided she’d had it. She’d just watched a video of George Floyd pinned under an officer’s…
Continue Reading A dozen people hospitalized after hot air balloon crash in Wyoming
Twelve people were hospitalized in Wyoming on Monday after a hot air balloon crash, officials said. Three hot air balloons carrying a total of 36…
Continue Reading China saved the giant panda, but conservation efforts ignored other species, says new study
China has spent decades working to save its iconic giant panda and has celebrated real success in recent years, but those efforts have failed to…
Continue Reading St. Louis Cardinals executive says there’s no proof players went to a casino prior to outbreak
After Major League Baseball announced 13 members of the St. Louis Cardinals organization tested positive for Covid-19, an executive batted down…
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UTEP schedule in flux as Big 12 to allow one non-conference game for each team
EL PASO, Texas — With games against Texas Tech and Texas, UTEP’s football schedule for weeks has been hinging on the Big-12’s decision on whether or…
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Las Cruces pays respect to victims of El Paso mass shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The City of Las Cruces observed a moment of silence at the beginning of Monday afternoon’s City Council meeting to honor…
Continue Reading An Alabama high school principal turned ‘U Can’t Touch This’ into Covid-19 safety video
In a video for his students that went viral, an Alabama educator channeled his background in music to help his school prepare for reopening in the…
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Ceremonies for El Paso shooting anniversary wind down – but resilience remains
EL PASO, Texas — Twenty-three pillars lit up Monday to commemorate the lives lost during a shooting that targeted Mexicans at the Cielo…
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‘Forgiveness isn’t given lightly’: El Pasoans balance healing with anger a year after Walmart massacre
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been about a year since the lyrics to the Spanish-language ballad rang out in the parking lot of a shopping complex in…
Continue Reading LAPD officer among dozens seen without masks or social distancing at party for first responders
At least one of the people attending a party at a bar in Los Angeles on Friday night — without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing…
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Mourners revisit original Walmart shooting memorial in continued attempt to heal
EL PASO, Texas — As part of the one-year anniversary marking the horrific Aug. 3, 2019 shooting, more than 100 people gathered behind the Cielo…
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