Oldest living American and SC native passes away at age 116
America’s oldest living person who was also a Palmetto State native has died at the age of 116.
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McDonald’s introducing “BTS Meal” named after the Korean pop band
If you are a pop fan, McDonald’s will soon have a deal for you. The “BTS Meal,” named after the Korean pop band, is set to go on sale next month.
Officials say half of all U.S. adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
April 19 is the day President Joe Biden said every adult in the country would be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. As of this weekend, half of all adults have received at least one dose. Health experts say the next hurdle is getting everyone else to do the same.
British mom gives birth to twins conceived three weeks apart
A mother in the United Kingdom experienced an extremely rare pregnancy. The mom gave birth to twins conceived three weeks apart. It’s so uncommon that there are only a handful of cases documented in the entire world.
Researchers begin testing Pfizer vaccine on children as young as two
Researchers at Stanford Medicine say they’ve started testing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as two.
Reese’s launching its own makeup line with HipDot
We’ve told you about food chains getting into the cosmetic business like Chipotle, and now Reese’s is joining the bandwagon. It has teamed up with HipDot to launch a makeup line.
American Airlines to bring back 200 flight attendants in preparation for summer travel
American Airlines says they’re bringing back 200 flight attendants in July as it prepares for a busy flying summer.
Study looks into weight gain during the pandemic
A new study is looking at weight gain during the pandemic.
Testimony wraps in the Derek Chauvin trial
Chauvin decides not to testify in his own defense as testimony ends
(CNN) — Testimony has wrapped in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin opting not to testify in his own defense. The court is recess for the remainder of the week, and will resume Monday with the jury being sequestered until they are able to come back with a verdict….
CDC says about 5,800 vaccinated individuals have still been infected with COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 5,800 people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 still became infected. They’re known as vaccine breakthrough infections.
