McDonald’s begins phasing out plastic toys in Happy Meals
The company, which sells more than 1 billion toys each year, says the new goal will reduce its use of virgin plastic by 90%.…
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Mayorkas chief says images from border ‘horrified’ him
The border town of Del Rio, Texas, has seen an…
Lawmakers demand more cooperation with tech giants over user content
In a letter to tech giants Facebook, Twitter and…
Apple releases new software update for iPhone and iPad users
Tech giant Apple has released its latest software…
Samuel Adams is releasing a beer that will be illegal in more than a dozen states
Samuel Adams is releasing a new limited edition…
Search for Gabby Petito’s boyfriend continues after body found
Authorities are continuing to look for a Florida…
Police look for Laundrie in reserve; Petito still not found
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida…
Heavy police presence as protesters trickle in for DC rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — An hour before the rally for Jan. 6 defendants is set to start in Washington, few demonstrators are in place near the U.S.… Continue Reading
Fan-favorite Jeopardy host returns as search continues for replacement
Ken Jennings is getting a second shot as Jeopardy host. On Thursday, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that Jennings will join Mayim Bialik in… Continue Reading
Department of Justice uncovers health care schemes totaling $1.4 billion
The Department of Justice announced Friday that it uncovered a number of fraudulent health care schemes totaling $1.4 billion in loses. Dozens of… Continue Reading
Sheriff: More than 9,500 migrants now lined up at Del Rio, Texas border
A local sheriff says about 9,500 migrants have arrived in Del Rio, Texas, wanting to enter the United States.… Continue Reading
Investigators search Grand Teton National park for clues in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, as witnesses begin to provide pieces of the puzzle
Investigators are continuing to search for clues in the disappearance of Gabby… Continue Reading
Rocky III boxing gloves and Rocky story development notebook up for auction
Memorabilia from Sylvester Stallone’s personal life and career are going up for… Continue Reading
Coffee prices could stay relatively high through 2022
A coffee price high is likely to last through next year, that’s according to a new report from Fitch… Continue Reading
NASA finds evidence of ‘super eruptions’ on Mars over 500 million years
NASA scientists say they’ve found an area of mars that had thousands of ‘super eruptions.’ The scientists published their findings in the journal,… Continue Reading
Chevron puts big money into low-carbon energy sources
As concerns about the climate crisis grow, gas giant Chevron is taking measures to move away from fossil fuels. The company said this week it will… Continue Reading
Third child tax credit set to go out Wednesday
Millions of families will be receiving more money in their bank accounts, courtesy of the IRS. The agency will distribute its third child tax credit… Continue Reading