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Lockdown has made London a boomtown for rats
It’s just before daybreak in Richmond on the southern bank of the River Thames, and pest controller Michael Coates is patrolling the rubbish…
Continue Reading New Mars image from rover landing site shows the red planet in high definition
The Perseverance rover has had a chance to settle in on Mars since landing last Thursday, so it’s doing what every new resident does these days…
Continue Reading Texas storm victims are facing a now-familiar battle: Covid
While most Texans had more than enough to worry about in last week’s icy storm that led to power outages and water problems, some, like Tania…
Continue Reading More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ than ever before, poll finds
A new poll shows that an unprecedented number of US adults identify as LGBTQ — and that young people, especially Generation Z, are driving the…
Continue Reading The Florida official who set up a vaccine site for affluent ZIP codes and created a VIP list is under investigation, sheriff’s office says
A Florida sheriff’s office is investigating whether a Manatee County official broke the law when she organized a Covid-19 vaccine drive limited…
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FDA paves way for approval of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, calls it safe and effective
WASHINGTON, DC — Johnson & Johnson and the FDA on Wednesday released respective detailed analysis on the one-shot Covid-19 vaccine, with the FDA…
Continue Reading Amazing close-up of Venus captured by NASA Parker Solar Probe
While on a journey to study the sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has captured an incredible new view of Venus. The mission, which launched in…
Continue Reading Here’s what we know about Tiger Woods’ car wreck and injuries
The world held its breath awaiting news of Tiger Woods’ condition after the golf legend suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a rollover crash…
Continue Reading US sprinter Grant Holloway breaks the world record for the indoor 60m hurdles in Madrid
US track and field athlete Grant Holloway just broke the world record for the indoor 60-meter hurdles. Holloway, 23, set the record Wednesday in…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods won’t face charges; sheriff says car crash was accident
LOS ANGELES, California — The rollover car crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods outside Los Angeles on Tuesday was an accident and…
Continue Reading Hispanics in the US Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Hispanic population in the United States, via the Census Bureau. Facts The Office of Management and Budget describes…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods is recovering from major surgery after a high-speed car crash
Tiger Woods was “awake, responsive, and recovering” in the hospital from major surgery, according to a statement on his Twitter account…
Continue Reading What exactly are Tiger Woods’ injuries? And what might they mean for his future?
Tiger Woods’ rollover car crash led to serious leg injuries and a flurry of medical terms most people aren’t familiar with. The…
Continue Reading Billy Crystal Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of comedian Billy Crystal. Personal Birth date: March 14, 1947 Birth place: Long Beach, New York Birth name: William…
Continue Reading The inspiring hidden message in the Mars Perseverance rover’s parachute
A video shared by NASA on Monday revealed the first-ever look at a spacecraft landing on Mars — and the internet was quick to take up a…
Continue Reading Protesters gather in Rochester streets after announcement that no officers will be charged in Daniel Prude’s death
Dozens of protesters marched in Rochester on Tuesday night, just hours after New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a grand jury voted not…
Continue Reading TikTok user raises $7,000 and drives for 12 hours to bring supplies to struggling Texans
KILLEEN, Texas — Chris Wieland was scrolling through TikTok when he saw the devastation that last week’s winter storm wreaked on Texans.…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods is awake and recovering from surgery after serious accident
Golf legend Tiger Woods is awake and recovering from surgery, according to a statement posted early Wednesday on his official Twitter account. Woods,…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods had a rod inserted in his leg during an emergency surgery after a high-speed crash
Golf legend Tiger Woods’ lengthy emergency surgery following his one-vehicle rollover crash required the insertion of a rod, screws and pins to…
Continue Reading More than 160 Confederate symbols came down in 2020, SPLC says
More than 160 Confederate symbols came down last year after the killing of George Floyd prompted a nationwide reckoning with racism. That count comes…
Continue Reading In the days leading up to his crash, Tiger Woods had been teaching golf to movie and sports stars
In the days leading up to the crash that authorities say he was lucky to survive, golf legend Tiger Woods was in his element, hosting a PGA tour…
Continue Reading He had to drop out of Morgan State for financial reasons. Now he’s given $20 million to the university
Two years after Calvin Tyler first enrolled at Morgan State College, he had to drop out because he couldn’t afford it. He took a job as a UPS…
Continue Reading How Texas’s deregulated market for power led to exorbitant electric bills
Katrina Tanner typically pays around $120 a month for her electric bill during the winter. But last week, as a winter storm caused power outages for…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Howard Thurman
He was a shy man who didn’t lead marches or give dramatic speeches. But Howard Thurman was a spiritual genius who transformed history. Thurman was…
Continue Reading Puppy born with six legs is a ‘miracle,’ vet hospital says
Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom. But the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 24: Covid, Capitol riot, Rochester, White House, China
The jobless rate in the US is dropping, but the Federal Reserve is looking beyond that number to see just how much the economy — and…
Continue Reading FAA directs air carriers to inspect engines similar to the one that failed on the United Airlines flight
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday directed air carriers to inspect all Pratt & Whitney engines similar to the one that dramatically…
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