Gun sales in January set a new record after Capitol Hill insurrection
(CNN) — The Capitol Hill insurrection and the inauguration of a Democratic president who campaigned on strengthening gun control measures helped the firearms industry set a JanuaryRead More
Great-grandmother crashes into home trying to escape shootout
Houston (KTRK) — A 78-year-old great-grandmother is recovering from bruises, swelling, and an injured eye after surviving a wild crash on Monday prompted by aRead More
Fully vaccinated people can skip Covid quarantines, CDC says
(CNN) — People who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus — right now that means with two doses of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccineRead More
It’s so cold, rare ‘Pancake Ice’ is forming
GENESEO, IL (WQAD) — When temperatures plummet below the zero-degree mark for several days on end, you’ll begin to see some rare and unique thingsRead More
The suspect in the Buffalo shooting told a motel owner ‘tomorrow my work will definitely be done’
(CNN) — A 67-year-old man who appeared to have financial problems told a motel owner in Buffalo, Minnesota on Monday not to worry about givingRead More
Aldi plans to open 100 new US stores this year
(CNN) — German discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday it will open 100 new stores this year in the United States, continuing its rapid growth in the country.Read More
Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political activists was released from prison Wednesday, her family said, after serving nearlyRead More
Walgreens, Uber team up to help get people to COVID-19 vaccination sites
Walgreens and Uber are teaming up to help get people in underserved communities to vaccination sites. The companies plan to unveil several initiatives like freeRead More
CDC study finds two masks are better than one vs. COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. government researchers found that two masks are better than one in slowing coronavirus spread, but health officials stopped short ofRead More
McDonald’s is bringing back orange Hi-C to its menu after a customer revolt
(CNN) — McDonald’s has heard the complaints and is bringing back the fan-favorite Hi-C Orange drink after a nearly four-year absence from soda fountains. The orange-colored beverage will beginRead More