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US urges Americans to leave Lebanon amidst fighting between Israel, Hezbollah
The U.S. government is urging Americans in Lebanon to leave the country as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. The State Department issued an advisory on Monday, Sept. 23, warning U.S. citizens to depart while commercial flights are still available. Although flights are still operating, they are at reduced capacity, and that can… -
Tamagotchi makes a comeback: 90s virtual pets in a new generation
A 90s classic toy is catching the attention of a new generation. Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped virtual pet is making a sales comeback. The pocket-sized digital devices, owned by Bandai Namco, are once again flying off the shelves, with global sales more than doubled between 2022 and 2023. For the first time ever, the company has… -
Kmart to close its last full-size US store, only 1 location remaining
Another once strong American retail chain is set to fall to one store in the U.S., not dissimilar to the fall of Blockbuster. Discount department store Kmart plans to shut the doors of its last full-size store in the U.S. The Long Island location will close on Oct. 20, leaving just one smaller Kmart left… -
FTC sues 3 top pharmacy managers over price inflation
In a major move against the pharmaceutical industry, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against three of the country’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The companies are CVS Health’s Caremark Rx, Cigna’s Express Scripts and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx. The FTC filed a lawsuit on Friday, Sept. 20, accusing the companies… -
Chechen warlord accuses Elon Musk of disabling his Cybertruck remotely
After claiming he was gifted a Cybertruck by Elon Musk, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov is now accusing the Tesla CEO of remotely disabling the vehicle. Back in August, Kadyrov took to social media to thank Musk for what he called “a gift from the heart,” and mentioned it would soon head to the battlefield. Once… -
Michelle Obama promotes new healthy kids drink to Costco shoppers
Shoppers at a Costco in northern California got a surprise visit from the former first lady, Michelle Obama. She wasn’t there as a regular shopper, but to promote her new healthy kids drink. She’s a cofounder of Plezi Nutrition, which is teamed up with actress Kristen Bell. The company is on a mission to help… -
Dali leaves US, ship heads to China amidst $100 million DOJ lawsuit
Nearly six months after a cargo ship triggered the Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse in Baltimore, the ship is finally leaving the U.S. The Dali officially left the Port of Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 19. The ship departed after undergoing repairs, which started back in June. Alongside the departure comes a $100 million lawsuit… -
Black girls in school face increased discipline: Report
A new report from a congressional watchdog reveals that Black girls in public schools face more discipline and harsher punishments than their peers from other racial backgrounds. The study, released Thursday, Sept. 19, was commissioned by Democratic congressional members. Some involved included Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.… -
Olive Garden teams up with Uber Eats amidst sales slump
Olive Garden is teaming up with Uber for food deliveries, after previously only sending employees to deliver on orders over $100. The multiyear delivery partnership announced on Thursday, Sept. 19, marks a major shift for the chain and its long resistance to third-party delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Darden Restaurants, the parent company… -
NASA’s ‘Hidden Figures’ receive Congressional Gold Medals
Some “Hidden Figures” were recently honored for their contributions to NASA. The group of Black women who played a pivotal role in the early successes of the U.S. space program were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill the week of Sept. 15. House Speaker Mike Johnson led the ceremony, praising the women… -
100-year-old coin collection unveiled, shatters auction records
A century-old treasure has finally come to light in Copenhagen. Nearly 100 years ago, a Danish butter magnate left behind a 20,000 piece collection of coins, notes and medals. In his will, Lars Emil Bruun ordered the collection to remain hidden for 100 years, to be used only if Denmark’s national coin collection was ever… -
State of calamity declared in Portugal, wildfires consume nearly 40,000 acres
Portugal is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in recent years, with more than 100 fires stretching the resources of thousands of firefighters and volunteers to their limits. The outbreak turned deadly this week during the week of Sept. 15, with seven lives lost and dozens of injuries. The lives of four firefighters and… -
Florida Python Challenge crowns winner after capturing 20 Burmese pythons
The results are in for this year’s Florida Python Challenge, and there’s a new champion. Ronald Kiger claimed the $10,000 grand prize after capturing 20 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunt in the Florida Everglades. Kiger, who came in second place last year, finally took the top spot for 2024. The competition brought in more…
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