Blythedale Children’s Hospital teaches students throughout pandemic
Michael Uyaguari, 12, attends year-round in-person school at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.
Michael Uyaguari, 12, attends year-round in-person school at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant winner suffers head injuries after previous winner snatches crown from head
The 2021 winner of the “Mrs. Sri Lanka” beauty pageant said she suffered injuries after a previous winner snatched the crown off of her head, claiming that she was ineligible.
The 2021 winner of the “Mrs. Sri Lanka” beauty pageant said she suffered injuries after a previous winner snatched the crown off of her head, claiming that she was ineligible.
Harlem's Alibi Lounge stays open; owner, landlord reach deal
Alibi owner Alexi Minko needed to come up with about $15,000 by April. And he did it. He credited the generosity of donors and his landlord.
Alibi owner Alexi Minko needed to come up with about $15,000 by April. And he did it. He credited the generosity of donors and his landlord.
FDA approves new ADHD drug for children, the first in more than a decade
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
Target car seat trade-in: Retailer will take old baby seat in exchange for discount on new one
Target will allow customers to trade in an old baby car seat for a 20% off coupon toward a brand new one from April 5 through April 17.
Target will allow customers to trade in an old baby car seat for a 20% off coupon toward a brand new one from April 5 through April 17.
‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
Krispy Kreme unveils Oreo glazed and cookie doughnuts
Krispy Kreme has revealed two new Oreo cookie glazed doughnuts: a cream-filled treat coated with an Oreo glaze, or topped with "cookies and kreme" icing and a crunchy Oreo cookie wafer.
Krispy Kreme has revealed two new Oreo cookie glazed doughnuts: a cream-filled treat coated with an Oreo glaze, or topped with "cookies and kreme" icing and a crunchy Oreo cookie wafer.
Northern Virginia couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary
A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.
A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.
Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
Researchers surveyed ‘parental burnout’ across the globe and found American parents among the most exhausted
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Dairy Queen bringing back Dreamsicle Dipped Cone, non-dairy 'Dilly Bar' for spring
Dairy Queen has updated its spring menu with returning favorites, new beverages, and even a non-dairy Dairy Queen dessert.
Dairy Queen has updated its spring menu with returning favorites, new beverages, and even a non-dairy Dairy Queen dessert.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for coffee with Bitcoin via Bakkt digital wallet app
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
4/3/21: Saturday's unique date draws lines for Las Vegas wedding licenses
Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas ahead of a unique date to tie the knot: 4/3/21.
Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas ahead of a unique date to tie the knot: 4/3/21.
NYC show venues reopen; some say they can't survive at reduced capacity
Performance venues in New York are allowed to reopen at 33% capacity. But venue owners and operators say they can't make the numbers work at that level.
Performance venues in New York are allowed to reopen at 33% capacity. But venue owners and operators say they can't make the numbers work at that level.
COVID rates in NY remain high despite new CDC guidelines
The coronavirus positivity rate is still 3% in New York, and is at 4.3% on Long Island.
The coronavirus positivity rate is still 3% in New York, and is at 4.3% on Long Island.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Walt Disney World sold out for Easter weekend and beyond
As of Friday morning, the only availability next week is on Wednesday and Saturday at EPCOT.
As of Friday morning, the only availability next week is on Wednesday and Saturday at EPCOT.
The woman behind this Irish whiskey embraces being a 'caretaker of precious things'
Alex Thomas, a master blender from Ireland's northern coast, created The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. She is one of only a few female master blenders in the industry.
Alex Thomas, a master blender from Ireland's northern coast, created The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. She is one of only a few female master blenders in the industry.