Thursday, February 29, 2024

Wendy's denies plans for surge pricing after backlash

The fast food company says it has no plans to raise prices during busy periods.

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Moon lander pictured on its side with snapped leg

The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continues to stream data back to Earth

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Canada mass killer's last words revealed at inquest

A coroner's inquest also revealed Myles Sanderson died of an overdose shortly after his 2022 arrest.

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Dense fog transforms New York into a city on clouds

The fog seen on Tuesday morning was caused by easterly winds blowing over the cool waters of Long Island Sound.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Pentagon clears Austin of hospital stay wrongdoing

A review finds Secretary Austin had no "ill intent" in not notifying seniors of his cancer treatment.

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U.S. Department of Education Releases Voter Toolkit

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today released a "Toolkit for the Promotion of Voter Participation for Students" to provide resources for educational institutions to help them identify and implement actions to assist eligible students with voter registration and voting. Recognizing that our nation's schools, colleges, and universities have a critical role in promoting civic engagement, the toolkit will provide them with strategies to support their students.

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The Last of Us star condemns homophobic hate

Actor Nick Offerman uses an awards speech to call out some viewers' reaction to his character.

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Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder

With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British...