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Man goes to store for milk, wins $1M lottery prize
The father reportedly decided to buy a scratch off lottery ticket on a whim while in the store buying milk, just before Christmas. He's now much richer. → Read More
Money saving tips, as we head into 2022
It might seem easier said than done, especially during a pandemic, but here are some helpful suggestions on how to possibly transform your financial life. → Read More
Biggest scams of 2021, and what to watch out for in 2022
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ways fraudsters trick unsuspecting people changes all the time. Here's what to beware of going into the new year. → Read More
Moderna says booster works against omicron, stock shares jump
The company suggested Monday that a booster, or a half dose of its vaccine, would increase antibody levels against omicron according to preliminary data. → Read More
Chris Wallace is leaving Fox News, joining CNN
The veteran Fox News anchor says he's leaving the network after 18 years and is “ready for a new adventure” he said Sunday. → Read More
Fauci on origins of COVID-19, would support 9/11 commission-style investigation on US response
Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a CBS interview that aired Sunday, he's still focused on coronavirus animal to human transmission, and the Wuhan wet market theory. → Read More
Thanksgiving with a twist: A diverse America, and the dishes we're grateful for
Many of the world's diasporas call the United States home, and once a year when we all give thanks together, we also bring our many culinary influences to the table. → Read More
People can now claim part of nearly $100 million TikTok class action settlement
Users of the app could see money ahead as claimants can now file for a portion of the $92 million settlement, and one state is singled out to get more money. → Read More
Spotify, Snapchat and other apps coming back online after Google Cloud issues
Tuesday, Google Cloud Networking said issues reported were partly resolved but at one point could not give an estimated time on when services would be back up fully. → Read More
Instagram tests pause feature 'Take a Break' meant to curb overuse
Instagram says it wants users to "shape" the app in more of the way they want to use it, but the move comes as it recently scrapped its version for kids. → Read More
Robinhood data breach exposes user details including emails
The online trading platform said it doesn't believe Social Security numbers, bank account numbers or debit card numbers were exposed. → Read More
Veterans Day 2021: What's open, what's closed
Veterans Day comes again as the country is fighting against a sustained pandemic. Here's a look at what'll be open this year during the holiday. → Read More
Thanksgiving 2021: Which stores will be open, closed
Many retailers including Target, Walmart, Best Buy plan to be closed on Thanksgiving this years. Whole Foods and Kroger are among those planning to be open. → Read More
Daylight saving time: How states are trying to 'lock the clock' and end time changes
A state-by-state look at the efforts to 'lock the clock' and end or make daylight saving time permanent so there's no more falling back or springing forward. → Read More
Flight recorders, wreckage recovered from plane that crashed in ocean off Hawaii
The Boeing 737-200 cargo plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean, in the waters off Oahu, back in July. → Read More
FDA panel considers Pfizer's COVID-19 shot for young children
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will decide if they'll recommend a dose of the shot to the age group under 12, then the decision moves on to the CDC. → Read More
After US deaths, Walmart recalls Better Homes and Gardens room spray
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert on the recall, and said that two deaths were being investigated. → Read More
Watch: Nicole Kidman transforms into Lucille Ball in 'Being the Ricardos'
Kidman impressively nails the accent and expressions of the TV icon in Aaron Sorkin's biopic set for theatrical and streaming release. → Read More
Global outage reported for Facebook services, including Instagram
Multiple reports highlighted user frustration as Facebook's news feed reportedly became frozen, while WhatsApp users reported trouble loading in the app. → Read More
Amazon joins Target in early holiday shopping deals promotion
Amazon is calling their promotion "Black Friday-Worth Deals," and put out a large press release early Monday trying to drum up sales ahead of the holiday. → Read More