Federal health officials said Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine is critical to fight the pandemic, ending an 11-day pause on its use.
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A woman was charged with a felony for not returning a VHS tape. She found out 21 years later.
A woman found out 21 years later that she was charged with felony embezzlement for not returning a VHS tape.
‘This affects all of us’: Marches, rallies against Asian hate crimes see widespread participation
People united across the country this weekend against crimes targeting Asian Americans. Marchers gathered in cities like New York and Washington.
Southern states brace for another round of severe weather, including tornadoes
A third round of severe weather, including tornadoes, in two weeks is predicted to hit several states in the South this weekend.
A skyscraper-sized cargo ship remains wedged in the Suez Canal, the first time in the canal’s 150-year history
After a day of blocked navigation at the Suez Canal, shippers look for alternate routes to avoid global economic impact.
‘Let kids be kids’: California considers bill requiring gender-neutral children’s sections at large retailers
In a push for inclusivity, a proposed bill in California will ban large retail stores from dividing children’s items by gender.
Latina lawmaker mocked for accent while discussing racial disparities in Maryland: ‘I was in disbelief’
Councilmember Nancy Navarro of Montgomery County, Maryland was discussing racial disparities in vaccination rates when she was mocked for her accent.
The CDC wants you to prepare for a zombie apocalypse. (Yes, you read that right.)
The Center for Disease Control recently updated its tips to prepare for a zombie apocalypse in an attempt to ensure preparedness for real disasters.
Black woman to take command of oldest federal law enforcement agency for the first time in 230 years
Pamela Smith is set to take command of the U.S. Park Police as its chief. She is the first Black woman to hold the position.
Potato Head goes gender neutral. What is gender neutrality and how can I be more inclusive?
As the US grows more diverse in terms of sexuality and gender, here’s an explainer on what gender neutrality is and how you can be more inclusive.