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A Eurasian eagle owl has escaped from the Central Park Zoo and is still loose
Friday, February 03, 2023
The owl, who lives in the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, was discovered missing around 8:30 p.m. Thursday after its exhibit was found vandalized. Zoo employees have eyes on the owl.
SNAP recipients will lose their pandemic boost and may face other reductions by March
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Congress ended the temporary benefit meant to help low-income households with pandemic-era hardships. A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.
Two YouTubers from popular Schaffrillas Productions have died in a car crash
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Christopher Schaffer, 25, and Patrick Phyrillas, 22, were pronounced dead at the crash site in Pennsylvania. James Phyrillas — Patrick's brother — was in stable condition in the hospital on Tuesday.
A mysterious flying spiral above Hawaiian night sky likely caused by SpaceX launch
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A Japanese telescope captured images of the shape on Jan. 18. It was likely caused by the sun illuminating leftover fuel expelled from the rocket of a SpaceX launch.
The Jonas Brothers receive Walk of Fame star and announce new album's release date
Monday, January 30, 2023
The pop group, composed of brothers Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas, formed in 2005. Their next album, titled The Album, will be released May 5.
A curious Colorado bear strikes a pose for 400 selfies on a wildlife camera
Friday, January 27, 2023
Photoshoots are an unintended — but amusing — use of the cameras. The Open Space and Mountain Parks department in Boulder, Colo., set up nine of them to learn about and protect local wildlife.
We need native seeds in order to respond to climate change, but there aren't enough
Friday, January 27, 2023
Native seeds are crucial for land restoration efforts after disasters, which will grow more extreme as climate change worsens. "Time is of the essence" to bank sufficient seeds, a new report says.
Southwest faces investigation over holiday travel disaster as it posts a $220M loss
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Department of Transportation says it is looking into the airline's flight scheduling practices and will hold it accountable for refunds. The 16,700 canceled flights cost Southwest $800 million.
What tracking one Walmart store's prices for years taught us about the economy
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Inside our shopping cart is a story of global trade, extreme weather, shrinking packages and rising prices.
'Sesame Street' co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dies at 93
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Sparked in part by the civil rights movement, the show aimed to teach children basic skills. His hope was to "help those children who would otherwise not succeed in school, do better," he said.
Panic! at the Disco is ending after nearly two decades
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Brendon Urie, the band's frontman and last remaining original member, made the announcement on Instagram. He said with he and his wife expecting their first child, he wants to focus on his family.
M&M's replaces its spokescandies with Maya Rudolph after Tucker Carlson's rants
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Fox News host attacked the minor brand changes as "woke" and declared that M&M's wouldn't stop until "you're totally turned off." Maya Rudolph will replace the cartoons as M&M's spokeswoman.
Disney World's Splash Mountain runs dry, as the iconic ride closes for good
Monday, January 23, 2023
Sunday was the last day for the ride in the Florida park. Controversy surrounded the ride, based on the 1946 film Song of the South and its racist themes. It will relaunch as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Looking for Amazon alternatives for ethical shopping? Here are some ideas
Monday, January 23, 2023
Amazon ended its charity donation program, AmazonSmile, after a series of other cost-cutting measures. Many shoppers expressed disapproval on social media and have been searching for alternatives.
Nearly 6-pound 'Toadzilla' found in Australia breaks the record for largest toad
Friday, January 20, 2023
Cane toads are notorious pests in Australia, colonizing habitats and poisoning other wildlife. Park rangers euthanized the 5.95-pound animal, whose body will be donated to the Queensland Museum.
Amazon ends its charity donation program AmazonSmile after other cost-cutting efforts
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The company says the AmazonSmile program didn't have enough financial impact. But some charities say the support "made a huge difference," and shoppers have expressed disapproval on social media.
Nemat Shafik is named the first woman to be president at Columbia University
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Shafik, who was born in Egypt and grew up in the United States, has extensive experience across global financial institutions and higher education.
The world's oldest person, Sister André of France, dies at age 118
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Born Lucile Randon in 1904, Sister André spent most of her life in religious service as a Roman Catholic nun. The oldest living person is now Maria Branyas Morera of Spain at age 115.
Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins. The findings suggest that simple interventions could be meaningful.
First orca whale to be stranded in southeast U.S. in decades showed signs of illness
Friday, January 13, 2023
A killer whale more than 20 feet long died after beaching itself in Palm Coast, Fla. This is the third known orca to be stranded in the southeastern U.S. and the first since 1956, an official says.