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Philadelphia's water 'safe to drink' through Tuesday afternoon after chemical spill
Monday, March 27, 2023
City officials assured residents on Monday that the water was safe to drink throughout the day, but added that they are continuing to test the water supply.
Idaho is the latest state to permit execution by firing squad
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Four other states — Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah and South Carolina — also currently permit executions by firing squad, according to the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
Mississippi and Alabama face a painful recovery after storms and a tornado killed 26
Sunday, March 26, 2023
President Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Mississippi. Officials said dozens were injured, while hundreds were displaced. More bad weather is expected in the Southeast into Monday.
A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library
Sunday, March 26, 2023
The nonprofit, which has a mission to provide "universal access to all knowledge," says it will appeal the ruling.
Photos show the devastation caused by the deadly Mississippi tornado
Saturday, March 25, 2023
The destructive tornado killed at least 26 people, leveled buildings and left thousands of customers without power.
At least 25 are dead after a rare, long-lasting tornado tore through Mississippi
Saturday, March 25, 2023
A rare, long-track tornado left a trail of devastation — tearing buildings and leaving thousands without power. The tornado spanned roughly 170 miles and lasted over an hour, a NWS meteorologist said.
5 planets could be visible in the night sky next week
Thursday, March 23, 2023
On Monday and Tuesday, you may be able to catch a glimpse of Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars all at once.
The SEC charges Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and others with illegally promoting crypto
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and three of his companies were also charged with crimes related to the promotion and sale of two digital currencies, Tronix (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT).
That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The agency issued a consumer alert urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence. They can be used by criminals hoping to swindle people out of money.
Ex-Florida lawmaker behind the 'Don't Say Gay' law pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Joseph Harding, who resigned after his December indictment, pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on small business loans.
A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr. Pickles just became a father of 3. It's a big 'dill'
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
It's significant, according to officials with the Houston Zoo, because the radiated tortoise is a critically endangered species whose numbers are in decline.
Celebrations are underway for Nowruz, Persian New Year, marking the start of spring
Monday, March 20, 2023
Revelers feast and jump over fire to mark the beginning of the new year, but recent protests across Iran and the faltering economy have cast a pall over this year's celebrations.
The body of a teenager found dead near the Murdaugh estate in 2015 will be exhumed
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Stephen Smith's death was ruled a hit-and-run. His body was found 15 miles from the estate of former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was found guilty this month of killing his wife and son.
Putin makes a surprise visit to Mariupol and tours an occupied city destroyed by war
Sunday, March 19, 2023
The trip was Putin's first-ever visit to the Donbas region, which Russia illegally annexed last year. It followed the International Criminal Court's decision to issue a warrant for him on war crimes.
T-Mobile buys Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile in a $1.35 billion deal
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the telecom giant would use its size and resources to "supercharge" Mint, which is best known for ads starring the actor who is part owner of the smaller company.
The small but mighty French bulldog is now the top purebred dog breed in America
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The crinkly-faced canine became the most popular breed in the U.S. last year, according to the American Kennel Club, breaking the Labrador retriever's 31-year reign.
There were 100 recalls of children's products last year — the most since 2013
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Nineteen of the recalls were related to the risk of lead poisoning, and 32 recalls were of clothing, the group Kids in Danger said.
Masatoshi Ito, who brought 7-Eleven convenience stores to Japan, has died
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Convenience stores known as konbini have become a consumer staple in Japan. The country had more than 20,000 7-Eleven stores as of 2018.
The Biden administration approves the controversial Willow drilling project in Alaska
Monday, March 13, 2023
Environmental advocates opposed to the oil drilling project have called it a "carbon bomb," but proponents such as Alaska politicians and labor unions say it will bring jobs and revenue to the state.
Climate is changing too quickly for the Sierra Nevada's 'zombie forests'
Monday, March 13, 2023
One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.