Day: September 21, 2024

New COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say

5:47 am September 21, 2024

The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to data from the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS), as WebMD reported. Some of the states with the highest cases — 10 or more each — include […]

Social media erupts after president throws to Jill Biden to speak at Cabinet meeting: ‘All yours, kid’

5:41 am September 21, 2024

Social media erupted after First Lady Jill Biden presented at what may be one of President Biden’s final Cabinet meetings in the White House. Biden convened his Cabinet on Friday for the first time since Oct. 2, 2023 – this time with the first lady joining him to speak about the White House Initiative on […]

Oregon amusement park files lawsuit against ride manufacturer after it leaves guests hanging upside down

5:30 am September 21, 2024

An Oregon amusement park is passing the blame to the ride manufacturer after a topsy-turvy ride malfunctioned earlier this year, stranding two dozen riders who were left hanging upside down for roughly 30 minutes. The lawsuit is the second stemming from the June incident that made waves after horrific images of the stranded riders circulated […]

Soldiers were first: How and why the states started and now handle early and absentee voting

5:28 am September 21, 2024

The election process is officially underway in many states across the country, but how voters are casting ballots differs by state. The first in person votes were cast Friday in three states. In Minnesota and South Dakota, absentee voters were able to head to the polls. In Virginia any registered voter can now cast a […]

Joey Bosa details Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s unorthodox approach to cold plunges

4:56 am September 21, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has had success at the college and NFL levels. Aside from his ability to lead a team, Harbaugh has also developed a reputation for being one of the quirkier characters in coaching. Khakis have seemingly become synonymous with Harbaugh because he frequently wears them during games and practices. […]