‘Sesame Street’: Newest muppet Ameera uses wheelchair, loves science
The new character, Ameera, is scheduled to premiere next week on “Ahlan Simsim” — the local version of “Sesame Street” in the Middle East and North Africa.
The new character, Ameera, is scheduled to premiere next week on “Ahlan Simsim” — the local version of “Sesame Street” in the Middle East and North Africa.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Suspect arrested in NYC McDonald's assault and robbery
The NYPD has arrested a suspect in the violent assault and robbery of a man inside a Manhattan McDonald's.
The NYPD has arrested a suspect in the violent assault and robbery of a man inside a Manhattan McDonald's.
Nostalgia may help reduce our perception of pain, study shows
A recent study found that viewing positive nostalgic photographs decreases activity in pain-related areas of the brain.
A recent study found that viewing positive nostalgic photographs decreases activity in pain-related areas of the brain.
Coffee shop opens on platform of 86th Street subway station in Manhattan
Improvements are percolating in the New York City subway system. The MTA is trying to burnish its image with the opening of a coffee shop on the Q line platform at the 86th Street station in Manhattan.
Improvements are percolating in the New York City subway system. The MTA is trying to burnish its image with the opening of a coffee shop on the Q line platform at the 86th Street station in Manhattan.
Single woman throws wedding-gown party with mom who has cancer: Incredible gift of love
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
An excuse to get outdoors: Wednesday is Take a Walk in the Park Day
Wednesday, March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Get outdoors and explore America's natural beauty at one of its more than 400 national park sites.
Wednesday, March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Get outdoors and explore America's natural beauty at one of its more than 400 national park sites.
NYC restaurants: 3 new eateries open in Forest Hills
Three new restaurants have cropped up just blocks from one another in Forest Hills, Queens. These eateries are giving residents lots of food options.
Three new restaurants have cropped up just blocks from one another in Forest Hills, Queens. These eateries are giving residents lots of food options.
US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
The demand for lithium has grown in recent years because of its use in rechargeable batteries for electric and hybrid cars, lawnmowers, laptops and cell phones.
The demand for lithium has grown in recent years because of its use in rechargeable batteries for electric and hybrid cars, lawnmowers, laptops and cell phones.
Woman breaks world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in 1 minute
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
'RoboBurger': Robot grills burgers at mall in New Jersey
In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.
In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.
Emoji drug code decoded: Parents, do you know what that text really means?
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
Get paid $1,000 to binge watch old March Madness Games
The odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket are absurd, so college basketball fans may want to take a gander at this contest instead.
The odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket are absurd, so college basketball fans may want to take a gander at this contest instead.
Ready-to-eat chicken meal kits recalled due to ‘misbranding and undeclared allergens’
“FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed,” the agency wrote Friday.
“FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed,” the agency wrote Friday.
Premature baby abandoned on hood of car in Connecticut, cops say
Connecticut State Police are searching for the man believed to have abandoned a newborn child on the hood of a parked car.
Connecticut State Police are searching for the man believed to have abandoned a newborn child on the hood of a parked car.
Gas tax suspension plans in NY, NJ, CT
Some state lawmakers are introducing legislation that would suspend the gas tax in their states.
Some state lawmakers are introducing legislation that would suspend the gas tax in their states.
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
‘Ukraine Take Shelter’: 2 Harvard teens develop website to help refugees find homes
The teenagers, Avi Schiffmann and Marco Burstein, hope the website will “really puts the power back in the hands of the refugee.”
The teenagers, Avi Schiffmann and Marco Burstein, hope the website will “really puts the power back in the hands of the refugee.”
Travel warning issued for Tijuana, Baja California
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
Pepsi and IHOP team up for new maple syrup cola
Pancake and soda lovers are in for a sweet treat thanks to Pepsi and IHOP. The two companies have partnered for the release of a new maple syrup cola.
Pancake and soda lovers are in for a sweet treat thanks to Pepsi and IHOP. The two companies have partnered for the release of a new maple syrup cola.