The economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic is driving up food insecurity across America. “What we’ve seen, has been, unfortunately, a steady level of greatly, significantly increased need, since the pandemic started,” said Katie Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer of Feeding America. Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, says more than 54 million people in…… MORE
The world is one step closer to solving one of fast food’s stickiest mysteries: Is the McDonald’s ice cream machine broken or not? With just 2,000 lines of code, Rashiq Zahid, 24, created a website featuring a map that tracks which ice cream machines aren’t working at roughly 10,000 different McDonald’s restaurants across the US.…… MORE
Authorities recovered the bodies of an elderly couple killed in their home just outside of Grand Lake, Colorado, by the raging East Troublesome Fire, Grand County Sheriff Brett Schroetlin said in a video statement Friday. Lyle and Marylin Hileman, ages 86 and 84, didn’t want to leave the home they had spent many years with…… MORE
One debate devolved into chaos. Another one offered American voters a clearer contrast between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. And in between, Trump’s bout with coronavirus — including a hospital trip and a refusal to participate in a virtual debate — cost the President one of his last opportunities to change the…… MORE
Wide receiver Antonio Brown has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who cited unnamed sources. The agreement’s language still needs to be finalized and Covid-19 protocols would need to be passed, according to ESPN’s Schefter. CNN has reached out to Brown’s agent for comment.…… MORE
A heavily armed man arrested in North Carolina in May and indicted by a grand jury in September for possession of child pornography researched and traveled near the residence of former Vice President Joe Biden, according to information disclosed in a federal court filing. Between March and May 2020, Alexander Hillel Treisman conducted internet searches…… MORE
While the search for exoplanets has revealed more than 4,000 planets beyond our solar system over the last couple of decades, it begs the question of what may be looking back. That’s the question posed by two astronomers in a study published Wednesday in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. “In our search…… MORE
The US just marked a harrowing milestone: It recorded its highest one-day number of Covid-19 infections Friday at more than 83,000 — more than 6,000 higher than the country’s previous record set in July. And as the fall surge continues, the daily numbers will get worse, experts warn. “We easily will hit six-figure numbers in…… MORE
The chances of winning the lottery are slim to none, but one man’s luck has defied the odds. Michael Christiansen of Norfolk, Nebraska, hit the jackpot for a second time this year. Earlier this month, Christiansen won $100,000 after purchasing a 20X The Money Scratch ticket. He collected his winnings on October 15 at the…… MORE
Sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest impact. A 4-pound Chihuahua named MacKenzie proved that to be the case after beating more than 400 dogs to win the title of “the country’s most heroic canine,” according to the non-profit organization American Humane. MacKenzie was presented the award at the annual American Humane Hero Dog…… MORE
A house in Tracy, California has set up a fantastic display using thousands of lights and channels to completely nail Enter Sandman by Metallica for a Halloween lightshow! Magical Light Show made the display as a free event for the community and as fundraiser for the McHenry House, a local family shelter in Tracy, California. Not…
I know streaming gigs isn’t exactly seeing a live show, but it’s filling the void for now! Teenage Cancer Trust will be streaming Unseen, live shows with exclusive footage from Royal Albert Hall. The shows will be free to view on their YouTube channel where voluntary donations to Teenage Cancer Trust will be collected. The lineup…
Taco Bell knows you’ve been looking for a perfect pairing for your chalupa – the new “Jalapeño Noir” is on its way! The popular Tex-Mex chain, a major “drunk food” destination, has been expanding it’s “Cantina” concept selling margaritas and beer at many locations. This week, Taco Bell is rolling out the release of its…
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters came together in Grohl’s Studio 606 in Southern California to talk about their extensive music careers and life on the road. It was filmed for UK’s Sky Arts and will be premiered on September 17th, free-to-air later this month! “There’s never been a stronger need or demand…
