People with blood type O may have lower risk of Covid-19 infection and severe illness, two new studies suggest
People with blood type O may be less vulnerable to Covid-19 and have a reduced likelihood of getting severely ill, according to two studies published Wednesday. Experts say more research is needed.
Dunkin' adds a spicy donut for the first time ever
Dunkin' is adding its first-ever spicy donut, and it's spooky too. The Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut is described as a "deliciously daring donut." It's baked with a classic yeast dough and topped with strawberry icing that's mixed with a blend of cayenne and ghost pepper, one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. Dunkin' is offering the donut beginning Wednesday through December across its US restaurants.
They Can’t Keep Getting Away
Astros drop second close game to Tampa to fall behind 2-0 in the 2020 ALCS
The Houston Astros find themselves in a very bad situation going into Tuesday’s Game 3 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although this is a seven-game series, this is a “Must Win” game for Houston as they trail in the series 2-0.
Biden says he's 'not a fan' of court-packing and that he doesn't want to make the election about the issue
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Monday that he's "not a fan" of court-packing, providing his clearest position on an issue he has sought to avoid discussing following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Delta warns investors: 'It may be two years or more' for air travel recovery
Yet again, Delta Air Lines posted massive quarterly losses --- and the company is warning investors "it may be two years or more" for air travel demand to return to normal.
Justin Bieber launches Crocs collection
This year has certainly been unexpected, and what better icing on the cake than Justin Bieber launching his new collection of.... Crocs.
JPMorgan posts surprise profit gain as loan book withstands turmoil
JPMorgan Chase unexpectedly grew its bottom line last quarter as the bank's Wall Street business continued to shine and its Main Street arm withstood turmoil in the US economy.
Online shopping has been turbocharged by the pandemic. There's no going back
The coronavirus crisis has divided retail companies into two distinct groups: those with functioning e-commerce businesses, and those without. Many of the have-nots won't survive.
Trump administration gives notice to Congress on three planned arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration has alerted Congress of its intent to move forward with three advanced weapons sales to Taiwan, a congressional aide and a source familiar told CNN Monday.
Nursing home patients anxious to see loved ones amid coronavirus restrictions
When the coronavirus pandemic began, Gov. John Bel Edwards regulations confined nursing home patients to their facilities. They couldn't go out and their families couldn't go in.
Trump mocks virus as he launches potential superspreader sprint to win reelection
Donald Trump on Monday launched a three-week quest to save his presidency, behaving as though the pandemic that has killed 215,000 Americans was already a memory in front of a packed-in crowd -- even amid chilling new warnings about the resurgent virus.
This rare 'peacock' star system in our galaxy is doomed to explode
A rare star system has been found in our Milky Way galaxy, but it's doomed to end in a massive explosion.
I'm voting for Joe Biden. I also think the Senate should confirm Judge Barrett
The coming weeks may be brutal: The level of partisan rancor and performative outrage that we've seen over the timing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination may intensify during the confirmation hearings. And if that's the case, the hearings will be more than just terrible TV. They will underscore the fact that the American people -- and their senators -- are sorely lacking in basic civic knowledge. There may be protesters from the gallery shouting, for example, that Judge Barrett hates women's uteruses, and senators will likely be pandering to such unfounded criticism.
Antonin Scalia's legacy looms over the Amy Coney Barrett hearings
Antonin Scalia, the late Supreme Court justice known for his rigid conservatism and wicked turn of phrase, might appreciate that his specter lurks over the Amy Coney Barrett hearings.
AMC Theatres could run out of money by the end of the year
Illustrating how dire the situation is for the movie theater industry, the world's largest theater chain could run out of money by the end of the year.
Clare Crawley's journey on 'The Bachelorette' 'doesn't end well'
"The Bachelorette" really may be headed into its most dramatic season ever. Clare Crawley's journey starts tonight and the latest trailer for the show teases a rocky road to love for the newest Bachelorette, complete with tears and shouting.
Joshua Jackson replacing Jamie Dornan in 'Dr. Death' series
"Dr. Death" is reportedly getting a new star. Deadline reports that Joshua Jackson is replacing Jamie Dornan as the star of the new Peacock limited series.
Volunteers rescue native prairie plants from future high school site
Earth movers will tear out a reconstructed prairie from the site of the planned new Cedar Falls High School when work begins next spring.
'Hunker down': The fall Covid-19 surge is here
Just as predicted, the US is now grappling with a new Covid-19 surge -- one that could overwhelm hospitals, kill thousands of Americans a day by January and leave even young survivors with long-term complications.
Surveillance video captures truck with Trump flags on fire
An arson investigation is underway after a fire at an apartment complex parking lot was caught on camera.
