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Month: March 2021

The marijuana breathalyzer is here. Next up: a breathalyzer to catch people infected with COVID-19

Click here for updates on this story     HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Hound Labs isn’t stopping to celebrate the debut of its marijuana breathalyzer that’s set to hit the market later this year. It’s already launched into its next breathalyzer: one to catch people infected with COVID-19. “Hound Labs created the COVID-19 breathalyzer based on the

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Scholastic is pulling a ‘Captain Underpants’ spin-off over concerns about Asian stereotypes

Scholastic has pulled a spin-off of the popular “Captain Underpants” series from circulation because it contains “passive” racist stereotypes and imagery of Asians. The children’s book publisher announced last week that it had halted distribution of “The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future,” a graphic novel published in 2010, with the

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State police liquor control enforcement issues Covid-19 violation notices and warnings

Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Pennsylvania State Police said 17 violation notices and 31 warnings were issued as a result of COVID-19 compliance checks at licensed liquor establishments this weekend. In the Pittsburgh area, there were two violations and five warnings, according to statistics released by police. Compliance checks

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Tracking windy conditions

MONDAY: Another breezy afternoon will kick off a new week. Gusts as highs as 40 mph will be possible, and with plenty of dry fuels around, any fires outside could get out of hand fast. Try to avoid any outdoor burning today. Those winds will help push temperatures into the low-mid 70’s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Mostly clear

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