US govt, states sue Facebook for ‘predatory’ conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Wednesday sued to force a breakup of Facebook. This as 48 states and districts accused the company in a separate suit of abusing its market power in social networking to crush
Boeing 737 Max back in air 2 years after grounded by crashes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Commercial flights with Boeing 737 Max jetliners have resumed for the first time since they were grounded worldwide following two deadly accidents nearly two years ago. Brazil’s Gol Airlines became the first
Why did Mount Everest’s height change?
BEIJING (AP / 77WABC) — The world’s highest mountain is now officially a little higher, but that might not be the end of the story. China and Nepal agreed this week on a new standard height for
UK probing if allergic reactions linked to Pfizer vaccine
LONDON (AP / 77WABC) — British regulators have warned that people who have a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. This as they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first
President-elect Biden Nominates Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin As Secretary Of Defense
The Biden transition team announced Tuesday that President-elect Biden has named retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as his nominee for secretary of defense. The former commander of the US Central Command would make history as the first
President Trump Signs Executive Order To Give Americans Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccines
President Donald Trump announced a decree Tuesday aimed at granting Americans priority access to vaccines. Trump’s executive order would “ensure that American citizens have first priority to receive American vaccines,” but it was unclear whether it would
Adam Eaton Returning to White Sox on One-Year, $7 Million Deal
Free agent outfielder Adam Eaton has re-signed with the White Sox, agreeing to a one-year, $7 million deal. The team has an option for a second year worth $8.5 million. Eaton, 32, is expected to be the
Michigan-Ohio State Game Cancelled Due To Increase In Positive COVID-19 Cases
For the first time in more than 100 years, Michigan has canceled Saturday’s rivalry game with Ohio State. The program announced the cancellation on Tuesday due to “an increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases and student-athletes in
HBO To Premiere Second Bonus Episode of Euphoria In January
The second of two special episodes of Euphoria is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max Jan. 24. The episode follows Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, as she reflects on the year during the Christmas holiday. The
Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, And More To Appear Virtually At Cyndi Lauper’s “Home for the Holidays” Benefit Concert
Cyndi Lauper has revealed the lineup for her annual Home for the Holidays benefit concert. The virtual show will feature appearances and performances from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Dolly Parton, Amanda Shires
