How 2024 became such an exceptional year for tornadoes

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  35 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  3 months ago

“Experts say 2024's tornado outbreaks set it apart, even in a year full of extreme weather. The U.S. recorded the highest number of tornadoes in a...”

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 months ago

“Santa came a little late, but he brought one person a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot as a stocking stuffer.”

Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  4 months ago

“The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people...”

Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap to provide major relief for cancer patients starting January 1

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  4 months ago

“Starting Jan. 1, older adults on Medicare will spend no more than $2,000 a year on prescription drugs when a new price cap on out-of-pocket...”

Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues him and his PR team following Blake Lively's complaint

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  4 months ago

“A former publicist for Justin Baldoni alleges his current PR team conspired to harm her and steal her clients, in conjunction with their efforts to...”

Lego is reinventing its iconic brick sets and keeping the toy industry afloat

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 months ago

“The toy industry is headed for its second consecutive annual sales decline, but it's got one thing propping it up: colorful, interlocking plastic...”

Key warning signs about bird flu are going in the wrong direction

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  49 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  4 months ago

“The bird flu outbreak has taken concerning turns, with more than 60 human cases confirmed. Experts outlined four signs that the virus is going in...”

AI traffic cameras could be watching you on the road

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  46 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  4 months ago

“Police around the world using AI-powered cameras to crack down on behavior like texting behind the wheel and driving without a seatbelt.”

U.S. to lift $10M bounty on de facto Syrian leader's head

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 months ago

“The U.S. is set to remove a $10 million bounty it had previously placed on de facto Syrian leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani”

U.S. delegation arrives in Syrian capital for first meetings since Assad's fall

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  4 months ago

“Senior U.S. officials arrived in Damascus on Friday for the first diplomatic mission to the Syrian capital since the fall of dictator Bashar...”