A Nevada minor has died from an infection of Naegleria fowleri. Health officials say the young man may have been exposed to the amoeba at Lake Mead.
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY
Nestlé recalls some stuffed chocolate chip cookie dough due to ‘potential’ plastic pieces
The recall is isolated to Nestlé Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling products produced between June and September.
This nickel just sold for $4.2 million. There are only four more coins like it
The Walton 1913 Liberty Head Nickel was acquired by GreatCollections Coin Auctions for $4.2 million. Only five of the rare 1913-dated coins are known.
Meet ‘Pan Solo’: A California bakery’s 6-foot replica of the ‘Star Wars’ hero made of bread
One House Bakery in Benicia, California has created a life-sized, bread dough replica of Han Solo – inspired by the image of him frozen in carbonite.
What are the midterm elections? Here’s what to know about them and why they’re important
The midterms are elections that take place every two years – or halfway through a president’s four-year term. In 2022, the midterms are November 8.
CVS cuts costs of period products by 25%, pays customer ‘tampon tax’ in some states
The chain is reducing the cost CVS Health brand period products by 25%. It’s also covering applicable taxes on menstrual supplies in 12 states.
Endangered gray wolves die after being poisoned in Washington state, wildlife officials say
Washington officials are investigating the poisonings of six gray wolves. Wildlife advocates are offering rewards for information.
On Period Action Day, 1 in 4 struggle to buy menstrual products. 22 states still tax them.
One in four people in the U.S. who need menstrual products today struggle to afford them. And more than 20 states still tax period products.
Peloton to cut 500 additional jobs as ‘necessary step’ to save company, return to growth
Peloton is cutting about 500 more jobs, or about 12% of its workforce, as the exercise equipment maker continues efforts to return to profitability.
Pebbles, world’s oldest dog, dies at 22: Spent life ‘enjoying country music and being loved’
Pebbles was confirmed to be the world’s oldest living dog in May. The 4-pound toy fox terrier died on Monday, months short of her 23rd birthday.