March 2023

Randolph County man charged with murder after drug overdose

March 30, 2023 10:55 AM Matthew Sanders

A Randolph County man was charged Thursday with murder after a deadly drug overdose.

Miami Seaquarium to announce future plans for Lolita

March 30, 2023 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

By WFOR Staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — It’s the end of an era at the Miami Seaquarium as its most famous resident, Lolita the orca, will soon be on the move. Where and when will be officially announced Thursday morning. Lolita, also known as Tokitae or “Toki,” has been

House GOP approves broad bill to ‘unleash’ American energy

March 30, 2023 10:52 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have passed a sprawling energy package that would counter virtually all of President Joe Biden’s agenda to address climate change. The bill approved Thursday would sharply increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, and ease permitting restrictions that delay pipelines, refineries and other

“I want him to go to jail”: Minnesota families who lost thousands to pool contractor Charles Workman applaud federal charges

March 30, 2023 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

By JENNIFER MAYERLE Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Federal prosecutors just charged Charles Workman with defrauding homeowners of more than three-quarters of a million dollars in what they call a “swimming pool contracting scheme.” WCCO’s Jennifer Mayerle spoke with families who say Workman took their money, but never did the

Minnesota derailment spills ethanol, prompts evacuations

March 30, 2023 10:50 AM Associated Press

By JOSH FUNK A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said. The BNSF train derailed in the town of Raymond, roughly 100 miles (161 kilometers) west of Minneapolis, about 1 a.m., according to a statement from Kandiyohi

Bang for the buck: How USD exchange rates have changed for 10 major travel destinations

March 30, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

If you’re itching to get back to international travel, consider how the U.S. dollar compares with local currencies, thanks to data from TravelPerk.

Credit scores stayed steady as consumer debt balances rose in 2022

March 30, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

Experian reviewed anonymized credit report data to see how consumers’ credit scores have changed over the past year and to understand the pandemic’s impact on how they use credit.

Gen Z heads to major cities as other generations leave

March 30, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

Today’s Homeowner analyzed Census Bureau data to better understand where people are moving to and from, as well as how each generation’s moving patterns differ.

House passes sweeping GOP energy policy bill

March 30, 2023 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House voted on Thursday to pass a sweeping energy policy bill put forward by Republicans that the GOP majority has highlighted as a key priority — even though it is expected to be dead on arrival in the Senate. Republicans have touted the bill as a plan

20 failed celebrity business ideas

March 30, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

Stacker compiled a comprehensive list of 20 celebrity businesses that failed within three years.

New York identifies over 1,700 “disadvantaged communities” that will receive boost in climate funding

March 30, 2023 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

By LI COHEN Click here for updates on this story New York (WCBS) — As part of New York’s plan to limit its impact on climate change and the health and environmental issues that go with it, the state set out to identify “disadvantaged communities” that could use an extra financial boost to make that

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

March 30, 2023 10:47 AM Associated Press

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas who has previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation’s health law. The ruling Thursday by U.S. District Judge Reed O’ Connor blocks the requirement that most insurers cover preventive

Banking crisis won’t hurt America’s credit rating unless stress intensifies, Moody’s says

March 30, 2023 10:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN The banking crisis that caused US officials to launch emergency interventions is unlikely to have significant direct costs for the federal government, according to Moody’s Investors Service. The credit ratings firm said late Wednesday that at this stage, the biggest bank failures since 2008 are not expected to meaningfully hurt America’s

DNA evidence solves 1984 homicide case in Lincoln County

March 30, 2023 10:40 AM Associated Press

TROY, Mo. (AP) — After nearly four decades, a cold case killing in eastern Missouri has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence. Authorities in Lincoln County announced Wednesday that a DNA match identified the victim as Jack Langeneckert,a 50-year-old real estate agent from Florissant. Langeneckert was reported missing in 1982. The body was found on

The FTC should investigate OpenAI and block GPT over ‘deceptive’ behavior, AI policy group claims

March 30, 2023 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN An AI policy think tank wants the US government to investigate OpenAI and its wildly popular GPT artificial intelligence product, claiming that algorithmic bias, privacy concerns and the technology’s tendency to produce sometimes inaccurate results may violate federal consumer protection law. The Federal Trade Commission should prohibit OpenAI from releasing future

Federal judge says insurers no longer have to provide some preventive care services, including cancer and heart screenings, at no cost

March 30, 2023 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby and Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge in Texas said Thursday that some Affordable Care Act mandates cannot be enforced nationwide, including those that require insurers to cover a wide array of preventive care services at no cost to the patient, including some cancer, heart and STD screenings, and tobacco programs. In

Severe weather threat ramps up as western storm pushes east

March 30, 2023 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The same storm system that brought so much rain and snow to the western US is moving east and intensifying, making for a potential severe weather outbreak that could impact nearly 70 million people from the Mississippi Valley to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Friday. “A concerning scenario appears

Jennifer Aniston dice que ahora “toda una generación” considera ‘Friends’ ofensiva

March 30, 2023 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — Según informes, Jennifer Aniston está reflexionando sobre el hecho de que “Friends” ahora se sienta desfasada en los tiempos actuales. La actriz promocionaba su nueva película de Netflix “Murder Mystery 2”, coprotagonizada por Adam Sandler, cuando surgió el tema. “La comedia evolucionó, las películas evolucionaron”, dijo Aniston a AFP en París, según

Used car prices are surging. Here’s why you should buy now

March 30, 2023 10:25 AM Associated Press

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer Well, it was nice while it lasted. For nearly a year, the average used vehicle in the United States had been edging toward affordable again for millions of people. The relief felt belated and relatively slight, but it was welcome nonetheless. From an eye-watering peak of $31,400 in April

Used car prices are surging. Here’s why you should buy now

March 30, 2023 10:25 AM Associated Press

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer Well, it was nice while it lasted. For nearly a year, the average used vehicle in the United States had been edging toward affordable again for millions of people. The relief felt belated and relatively slight, but it was welcome nonetheless. From an eye-watering peak of $31,400 in April

Month: March 2023