Joshua Thurman went to Club Q for a night of fun and excitement Saturday night. Instead, he was inside fighting for safety before figuring out his friends were among those killed in the mass shooting that left at least five people dead and more than two dozen hurt. “I lost …
Read More »“Star Trek” comic book sells for record $46,500
The first “Star Trek” comic book sold at an auction for a record-breaking price of $46,500, according to Certified Guaranty Company, a Florida-based comic book grading service. The comic book “Star Trek No. 1,” which was published by Gold Key in 1967, was sold at a Heritage Auctions sale on …
Read More »Purdue University student accused of fatally stabbing his roommate seeks insanity defense
The Purdue University student who last month was accused of fatally stabbing his former roommate is planning to use an insanity defense amid an ongoing criminal trial. The student’s defense team filed a notice to the court asking that medical professionals are appointed to evaluate his psychological state and decide …
Read More »“Mattress Mack” wins record $75 million sports bet payout after Astros World Series win
A Houston, Texas, furniture store owner has made history for winning the largest sports bet payout ever after the Houston Astros won the World Series Saturday. Jim McIngvale, also known as “Mattress Mack,” earned a $75 million payday after the Astros bested the Philadelphia Phillies in six games, the 71-year-old …
Read More »Johnny Depp to appear in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show
Johnny Depp is set to appear in Rihanna’s upcoming fashion show, a source confirmed to CBS News on Thursday. It will be one of Depp’s first major appearances since the defamation trial with his ex-wife and fellow actor Amber Heard earlier this year. Depp’s appearance, which was first reported by TMZ, will be …
Read More »FBI says it has credible information about a “broad threat” to synagogues in New Jersey
The FBI said on Thursday it had received credible information about a “broad” threat to synagogues in New Jersey. The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect your community and facility.” In a tweet, the agency said it would “share more information …
Read More »Biden administration offering $13 billion to lower energy costs. Here’s how to qualify.
The Biden administration on Wednesday said it is providing more than $13 billion to help Americans lower their energy costs this winter and improve the efficiency of their homes over the long term. The announcement comes as winter energy costs are expected to soar this year, with the average household …
Read More »Workplace spying surged in the pandemic. Now the government plans to crack down.
The U.S.’ top worker lawyer plans to crack down on businesses’ ability to spy on their workers. In a Monday memo, the general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board urged the board to disallow employers from using productivity software in cases where it can interfere with workers’ ability to …
Read More »Judge refuses to ban group from watching Arizona polling places
A federal judge Friday refused to bar a group from monitoring outdoor ballot boxes in Arizona’s largest county, saying that to do so could violate its constitutional rights. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Liburdi issued the ruling Friday. Local and federal law enforcement have been alarmed by reports of people …
Read More »7 credit card moves to help stretch your budget
As prices on goods and services soar, every bit of value squeezed from credit cards helps. Perhaps paying an annual fee became less appetizing. Maybe you’ve scaled back expenses in certain categories a credit card once rewarded, or you’re seeking opportunities to save with your credit cards. Americans are piling …
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