Day: September 27, 2023

Norovirus spread on the Washington Pacific Crest trail — what to know and how to protect yourself

9:30 am September 27, 2023

The wilderness is full of surprise critters of all shapes and sizes — and last summer, hikers along the Washington Pacific Crest Trail discovered something they were not expecting as they communed with nature: They came into contact with a gastrointestinal illness presumed to be norovirus. “The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is routinely made […]

‘Price Is Right’ champ takes prize-winning trip to Switzerland, brings iconic ‘Yodely Guy’: ‘We love this!’

9:15 am September 27, 2023

“Come on down!” Those three simple words may just change a life — and for a New York resident, it appears that they did. Richard Shelton, 30, from Long Island, New York, has been an avid fan of the classic TV game show, “The Price Is Right,” for as along as he can remember. He […]

North Carolina law enforcement using AI to combat increase in distracted drivers

9:11 am September 27, 2023

Drivers preoccupied with smartphone distractions, such as texting and making phone calls, have become all too common – and many times fatal. North Carolina Highway Patrol reports that it has seen an uptick in distracted truck drivers, and now the agency is using artificial intelligence devices to help crack down on the safety hazard. Distracted […]

Conservative world leader torches Germany over migrant charities amid calls for naval blockade

9:00 am September 27, 2023

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni penned a letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz slamming Berlin for helping to fund migrant charity groups operating off the coast of Italy. “I have learned with astonishment that your administration — without coordinating with the Italian government — has allegedly decided to support with substantial funds non-governmental organisations engaged […]

This day in sports history: Yankees great Lou Gehrig hits first homer; Lions rookie ends 19-game losing streak

9:00 am September 27, 2023

New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig made his MLB debut at age 19 over a century ago, and on Sept. 27, 1923 – exactly 100 years ago – he hit his first home run against the Boston Red Sox. Gehrig made his first appearance for the Yankees June 15, 1923, in the ninth inning against […]