Consumer News: LeBron James coming out with an energy drink, YouTube looks to take on TikTok and more!
PepsiCo has teamed up with LeBron James to launch a new energy drink called ‘Mountain Dew Rise Energy.’
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U.S. House hold moment of silence for Atlanta spa shooting victims
We’re learning more about the victims of Tuesday’s deadly shooting that left eight people dead in the Atlanta area. The medical examiner has released the names of four of the women killed at two spas in the city.
President Biden and VP Harris to meet with leaders in Atlanta about spa shootings
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to visit Atlanta Friday, after the shootings at three spas earlier this week left eight people dead, including six Asian women. This has sparked outrage against the rising violence against Asian Americans.
CDC releases updated guidance on coronavirus testing in places like school and work
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new, more extensive guidance when it comes to coronavirus testing. The guidelines are aimed at places like schools, workplaces and healthcare providers. They say its a critical part of the approach to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Homelessness on the rise in the U.S.
Homelessness is on the rise in the United States. Thursday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its 2020 Homeless Assessment Report. The report shows that homelessness increased nationwide for the fourth year in a row. According to HUD, on a single night in January of last year, more than 580,000 people were without a home.
Consumer News: Housing market going strong, AMC re-opening theater doors and more!
The housing market is still going strong despite higher mortgage rates. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate of a 30-year mortgage is now 3%.
FBI releases new footage from Capitol riots showing officers being assaulted
he FBI has released graphic new videos from January’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, showing protesters assaulting police. In one video, a rioter can be seen grabbing an officer by the helmet and smashing his head against a door. Other videos show protesters using poles and other weapons to assault police.
Scientists say low-dose aspirin can reduce risk of severe COVID-19 complications
One drug that may reduce the risk of most severe coronavirus cases may already be in your medicine cabinet. New research shows that low dose aspirin may lower the risk of going to an Intensive Care Unit or dying from COVID-19.
Latest forecast predicts over 596K total American coronavirus deaths by July 1
The latest forecasts show more than 596,000 Americans will have died of coronavirus by July 1. That’s the latest projection from the institute for health metrics and evaluation at the University of Washington.
Severe weather, tornadoes already hitting some southern states
Weather officials say severe weather has already hit states like Alabama and Mississippi, with reports of tornadoes, downpours and hail.
