Study finds link between coronavirus mortality risk and obesity
The World Obesity Foundation released a new study Thursday that found a link between a country’s COVID-19 mortality and obesity prevalence in its population.
NCAA bubble trouble: Pandemic pushes mid-majors to margins
The economic downturn across college sports caused by the pandemic led Drake to slash its athletic budget, including a quarter of what it spends on men’s basketball.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday he would lift virtually all coronavirus capacity restrictions in public spaces.
Biden told union leaders ‘I’m all for natural gas’: report
President Biden personally promised union leaders his support for natural gas, United Association General Mark McManus said.
Hilaria Baldwin thanks ‘special angels’ who brought newborn daughter into world
The fitness instructor experienced a miscarriage in April 2019.
Capitol security threat fizzles after House adjourns session amid fear of attack
Senate lawmakers met without incident at the Capitol on Thursday after House leaders adjourned their session amid concern about a potential security threat from a far-right militia group.
Baltimore HS student fails all but 3 classes over 4 years, ranks near top half of class
A Baltimore high school student passed all but three classes over four years and still graduated near the top half of his class with a 0.13 GPA.
‘The View’ doesn’t disclose that Whoopi Goldberg headlined Cuomo fundraiser as show covers scandals
While CNN has been widely accused of having a conflict of interest as star anchor Chris Cuomo avoids the scandals plaguing his brother, Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, ABC…
Agency cancels Hawaii tsunami watch after huge Pacific quake
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled a tsunami watch Thursday for Hawaii that was issued after a huge earthquake occurred in a remote area between New Zealand…
Chicago restaurant pays almost $700G in back pay for wage violations
Tank Noodle Inc. reportedly agreed to pay the $697,295 in back wages in December, after the U.S. Department of Labor investigated the restaurant.