Debra Dolan
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Ida retired from lists of hurricane names in the Atlantic
The decision was made based on the mass destruction and number of deaths caused by the category 4 hurricane in 2021. → Read More
These air fryers have been recalled after reports of fire, injuries
More than half a million air fryers have been recalled after more than 100 reports about the product catching fire. → Read More
Teacher would rather be redeployed to Iraq than go back to the classroom
Justin Bullock was deployed to Iraq in 2009 and was preparing to begin training to become a drill sergeant to instruct new soldiers. He says his future is now in jeopardy after suffering multiple injuries at Liberty Hill. → Read More
Fiona the hippo is going to be a (very) big sister
The zoo’s director of animal care, Christina Gorsuch, said they weren’t planning to welcome another baby hippo this soon, but nature found a way. → Read More
Gas prices sink slowly after hitting record high
AAA cites the lower global price of crude oil for the drop in price. → Read More
Gas prices remain high, but falling oil prices halts daily surge in pump prices
AAA reports the national average fell a penny since Friday and held at that price throughout the weekend. → Read More
Gas prices hit highest cost in nearly a decade, surpass $4 in some states
The majority of U.S. states and cities have seen sharp increases, with the national average rising 11 cents since Monday, according to AAA. → Read More
Rising gas prices reflect uncertainties of Russia invasion of Ukraine
Experts say the uncertainty has pushed the price of fuel considerably in the last week and will remain elevated for the foreseeable future. → Read More
New FDA-approved eye drops help with age-related blurry vision
The FDA recently approved Vuity eye drops that can treat age-related blurry vision. → Read More
Wordle could help long-haul COVID survivors, psychologists say
Wordle has taken the internet by storm. The daily puzzle gives people six guesses to figure out the five-letter mystery word. → Read More
Bookstore owner raises over 100 copies of ‘Maus’ for teachers after being banned in schools
The owner of Fairytales Children’s Bookstore in Nashville started a book drive after receiving a large response from customers wanting to buy “Maus” to give to students. → Read More
Voluntary recall issued for at-home COVID-19 test illegally imported into the United States
The FDA has posted a voluntary recall of the Standard Q COVID-19 AG Home Test due to confirmed reports it was imported into the United States illegally. → Read More
Gas prices spike to highest levels since 2014
AAA says winter weather and geopolitical tensions are contributing to higher oil prices. → Read More
Casino tracks down tourist who walked away from winning slot machine jackpot
A man from Arizona who won a jackpot in Las Vegas in January is finally getting his prize. → Read More
Teen charged, accused of lighting another student’s hair on fire at school
The boy’s mother, who did not want to be named, said her son is at VCU Medical Center suffering from second- and third-degree burns. → Read More
Time is running out to return stolen goods to avoid paying taxes on them
According to the IRS, stolen property falls into the category of “other income” obtained throughout the year and must be documented. → Read More
WATCH: Man loses home to tornado, stops to play piano in praise
Surrounded by rubble the storm left behind, Jordan Baize stopped to worship in the midst of disaster. → Read More
World’s largest pot brownie unveiled to celebrate National Brownie Day
According to a press release, the 850-pound brownie measures 3 feet wide by 3 feet long and is 15 inches tall. It contains 20,000mg of THC. → Read More
Here’s how you can get a letter from Santa at the North Pole
The Greetings from the North Pole Post Office program helps deliver the letters to Santa and ensure your child gets a response from the North Pole. → Read More
Country Time, Tang, Kool-Aid, Arizona Tea voluntarily recalled for potential presence of glass and metal
According to the FDA, the recall involves select code dates of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea and limited Kool-Aid powdered beverages with “best when used by” dates between May 10, 2023 and Nov. 1, 2023. → Read More