Heaven’s Gate survivor reflects on the cult’s mass suicide 25 years ago
ABC News(NEW YORK) — On March 26, 1997, an anonymous caller directed police to a mansion outside San Diego where authorities soon discovered the largest mass suicide on U.S. soil.
The 39 victims found within the home were all members of a strange and…
Latino, Black and Native American communities underrepresented in 2020 Census
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The U.S. Census Bureau said it undercounted Black, Latino and Native American residents in its 2020 national population count, according to a survey released Thursday.
Latinos were undercounted at a rate…
A record year for data breaches. Here’s how to protect yourself.
A record year for data breaches. Here’s how to protect yourself The U.S. set a record for data breaches last year – 1,862 – up 68% from 2020, according to the non-profit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
Two years into pandemic, Americans still feeling deadly impact of COVID-19
Tetra Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — March marks two years since the coronavirus pandemic upended life across the globe.
Although the nationwide quarantine was initially meant to last only 14 days, in the hope of slowing down the spread of the virus…
Permitless gun carry laws draw opposition from law enforcement
Steve Prezant/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Alabama became the latest state to remove permit requirements to carry a concealed gun in public, as multiple states debate similar measures this session.
Known as “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry” le…
How New York City is preparing for expected rising sea levels from climate change
Matteo Colombo/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The rise in sea levels has been imminent as concerns over climate change grow, and with the latest predictions and extreme weather events, cities are rushing to create long-term solutions to external events — e…
State Schools Chief Addresses Changing COVID Protocols With Board Of Education
In his update to the Board of Education, State School Superintendent Chris Reykdal reminded members the Board of Health technical advisory group recommended against adding COVID vaccines to the list of those required for kids to go
Federal mask mandate for travel extended another month amid policy review
Dmitry Marchenko / EyeEm(WASHINGTON) — Masks will continue to be required on planes, trains and buses for at least another month, the Transportation Security Administration announced Thursday. The agency said the federal mask mandate for transportatio…
It’s Time to Adjust Time…Again
Photo courtesy of Pixabay user Nattanan23 (SEATTLE) Daylight Saving Time returns to the Northwest early Sunday morning, in spite of the grouchiness of teenagers, lawmakers, and sleep experts. I think I know what you’re thinking, as I
Local aid worker: Most Ukrainian refugees want only to return home
PHOTO: A Ukrainian girl plays with her dog in a refugee shelter near the Poland-Ukraine border. (Credit: Sil Wong-Underwood)