Why most bank deposits are safe, despite the Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the second-biggest bank collapse in U.S. history, called into doubt the fate of roughly $175 billion in customer deposits.
Days later, the U.S. government guara…
9th grader sues school district after staffer allegedly ‘physically assaulted’ her when she didn’t recite the Pledge of Allegiance
9th grader sues school district after staffer allegedly ‘physically assaulted’ her when she didn’t recite the Pledge of Allegiance(LEXINGTON, S.C.) — The family of a 15-year-old Black honor student is suing her South Carolina school district, alleging…
Top Republican senators slam DeSantis for calling Ukraine war a ‘territorial dispute’
Scott Olson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Several top GOP senators are pushing back on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ position that “becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia” is not a vital U.S. national interest.
DeSan…
Suspect crashes helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento airport: Police
Google Maps Street View(SACRAMENTO) — Authorities are looking for a suspect who crashed a helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento Executive Airport in California early Wednesday.
No one was injured in the crash and no one is in custody, S…
Defense Secretary Austin speaks to Russian counterpart about US drone incident
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that he spoke with Russia’s defense minister about what he called “risky” behavior by Russian fighter jet pilots who the U.S. says caused an American drone to crash int…
No clear association between Paxlovid and COVID-19 rebound, FDA says
Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration analysis did not find a clear association between the COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid and illness rebound, the FDA said in a new report….
Following ‘uptick’ in airplane close calls, FAA holds safety summit
P_Wei/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Following a series of close calls involving commercial flights, aviation leaders met Wednesday to discuss the incidents and work to identify patterns and factors fueling risks to the industry.
At the safety summit in …
John Mulaney returns to Netflix with ‘Baby J’ special
Netflix/Marcus Russell PriceEmmy winner John Mulaney is returning to Netflix on April 25 with a new stand-up special, John Mulaney: Baby J.
It will be the third special on the streaming service for the actor, writer, comedian and new dad.
Mulaney and…
Here’s what you need to know as Google expands its health care AI
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Google is expanding use of its health care artificial intelligence, including helping detect diseases, such as cancer, earlier and answering medical questions.
During the technology company’s annual …
James Gunn announces he’s directing ‘Superman: Legacy’, due out July 2025
Warner Bros. DiscoveryOn Instagram Wednesday, James Gunn revealed that he is directing his script for Superman: Legacy after all.
The Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director-turned-co-CEO of DC Studios broke the news in a very personal caption to a co…