Travis Leder
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Spanx CEO gives employees $10K, first-class plane tickets after acquisition
The CEO and founder of women’s clothing brand Spanx gave her employees a huge surprise after the company was acquired by alternative asset manager Blackstone. → Read More
Taco Bell offering free breakfast burritos on Thursday
Taco Bell has announced it will give away free breakfast burritos on Thursday. → Read More
ESPN announcer Dick Vitale reveals second cancer diagnosis in 3 months
Longtime ESPN college basketball color commentator Dick Vitale has announced he is battling two forms of cancer after a recent diagnosis. → Read More
McRib returning to McDonald’s menu once again
One of the most popular limited-time offerings on the McDonald’s menu will soon be available for purchase again. → Read More
YouTube announces it will block anti-vaccine content, channels
YouTube has announced a major expansion of its ban of content critical of vaccines considered safe by health authorities. → Read More
Amazon relaxes marijuana policies as it pushes support for federal legalization
Amazon has announced several policy changes regarding marijuana use, and the tech giant is also planning to push for federal legalization of the drug. → Read More
Police arrest man claiming he was struck by Tesla after reviewing onboard camera
A man was arrested after officers said a car’s rear camera proved he wasn’t struck by the vehicle. → Read More
Walgreens to increase starting pay to $15 an hour
Pharmacy chain Walgreens is joining a growing list of businesses increasing starting pay to at least $15 an hour. → Read More
Wireless Emergency Alert test to appear on millions of cellphones Wednesday
Millions of people will receive an alert on their cellphone as part of a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system. → Read More
Deputy drowns after attempting to help child while paddleboarding
A sheriff’s deputy died Sunday after she tried to help a child while paddleboarding in Oregon. → Read More
Police: Florida infant found unresponsive after ingesting fentanyl, mother arrested
Police arrested a Florida woman after officers said her 7-month-old daughter overdosed on fentanyl. → Read More
Police: Suspect in murder investigation arrested after commenting on department’s Facebook post about her
A woman who was wanted for accessory to murder was arrested one day after commenting on a police department’s Facebook post. → Read More
Police: California man shoots, kills armed home intruder
Police say a man died after being shot while invading a California home. → Read More
Caught on camera: Driver flips vehicle over interstate median, somehow avoids serious injury
A driver and passenger are fortunate to have avoided serious injuries after their vehicle flipped over the median of an interstate highway into oncoming traffic. → Read More
Caught on camera: Video shows Florida condo building collapse
A video shows a large portion of a residential building in South Florida collapse. → Read More
Lego to sell new LGBTQ set to mark start of Pride Month
Lego has announced a new set designed to celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ community. → Read More
Why you may soon pay more for Huggies, Scott bathroom tissue and other household essentials
Some household supplies are expected to cost more at the grocery store in the coming months because of market impacts. → Read More
Increased SNAP benefits to remain in place with stimulus funding
Those who receive benefits from the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may receive additional funding for several more months as a result of stimulus funding. → Read More
Stimulus check calculator estimates how much your payment will be worth
Millions of people will soon receive a new stimulus payment from the federal government, and there is an easy way for recipients to find out how much money they will get. → Read More
National gas price average increases 40 cents in one month
Drivers are continuing to pay more at the pump following February’s winter storm in Texas. → Read More