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NASA's Webb telescope has discovered its first exoplanet
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The exoplanet was found using a satellite and spectrography. It has a similar size as Earth, but is much hotter and completes its orbit around its star in two days.
Disney employees must return to work in office for at least 4 days a week, CEO says
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger sent a company-wide email to employees Monday, mandating them to come back to the office to promote creativity and collaboration.
Jill Biden had three skin lesions removed
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
When first lady Jill Biden went for routine surgery for a small lesion above her right eye, doctors found two more lesions, and removed them, too, the White House said.
A middle school teacher faces charges from alleged drug overdose in classroom
Monday, January 09, 2023
The art teacher is being charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of children.
U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin ties Lindsey Vonn's record for most alpine World Cup wins
Monday, January 09, 2023
Mikaela Shiffrin, 27, ties Lindsey Vonn's record for the most alpine World Cup wins for a woman. Shiffrin also has two Olympic gold medals and six world championships.
A biotech firm says the U.S. has approved its vaccine for honeybees
Friday, January 06, 2023
Global honeybee populations have been declining for many years, due to disease, loss of habitat and poor beekeeping practices. A newly approved vaccine helps fight American Foulbrood disease.
Members of the military will now get 12 weeks of parental leave
Thursday, January 05, 2023
The new guidance is for birthing and non-birthing parents, including parents who recently adopted a child and parents who used a surrogate.
Powerful storm slams into California, bringing power outages and fears of flooding
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
The powerful system was seen "undergoing bombogenesis" off California's coast, the NWS office in Sacramento said, referring to its rapid intensification.
How to stay safe using snow removal equipment
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Avengers actor Jeremy Renner was in a snow plow accident Sunday and is currently hospitalized. These are some ways to stay safe when removing snow.
Video game testers approve the first union at Microsoft
Wednesday, January 04, 2023
Quality assurance workers at Microsoft's ZeniMax Studios began voting on a union in December. Microsoft pledged to remain neutral through the process and let employees decide if they want to join.
Tributes pour in from across the sports world for Damar Hamlin
Tuesday, January 03, 2023
Support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin poured in from across the sports world and for a charity crowdfunding effort for children that Hamlin started after he collapsed in a game Monday night.
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing in a game
Monday, January 02, 2023
The Monday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field. Hamlin was in critical condition, the NFL said.
13 bison were killed in a road accident near Yellowstone National Park
Monday, January 02, 2023
The bison were hit by a semi truck. In the winter months, bison will move toward paved roads to make their travel easier.
A Colorado library will reopen after traces of meth were found in the building
Monday, January 02, 2023
The main library in Boulder, Colorado, had been receiving increased reports of drug use in the bathrooms over a four-week span. It has been closed since late December.
Target recalls weighted blankets after reports of 2 girls suffocating under one
Friday, December 23, 2022
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 204,000 of the children's weighted blankets, which were being exclusively sold at Target.
Greater exercise activity is tied to less severe COVID-19 outcomes, a study shows
Friday, December 23, 2022
A team of researchers' study suggests that COVID-19 health leaders incorporate exercise into their mitigation strategies.
A Chick-fil-A location is fined for giving workers meals instead of money
Friday, December 23, 2022
The employees are owed back wages for their work. The location also was fined for violating child labor laws.
Weather conditions across the U.S. mean bomb cyclones are possible. What are they?
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Regions across the U.S. are expected to get record low temperatures, wind chills and heavy snow, which could make for dangerous conditions for travel and simply being outside.
The death of Franco Harris only deepens nostalgia for 'The Immaculate Reception'
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The 50th anniversary of the late Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris's "Immaculate Reception" catch is Friday and will be commemorated throughout the weekend by the team. Harris died Wednesday at 72.
Airlines have started rebooking flights across the U.S. as winter weather intensifies
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Several airlines are waiving the fees to change flights as snow storms, high winds and low temperatures are expected across the U.S.