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Staying active as temperatures plunge during the pandemic

Health experts say staying busy is an important way to stay healthy and even have some fun

(CNN) — -Even during a pandemic, health experts say it’s important to stay active. But during the Winter, as temperatures plunge and people tend to stay indoors that motivation to move may slow down, but they don’t have to. There are still some ways you can stay active , healthy, and maybe even have a little fun while doing it….

Jobless claims show number of Americans out of work on the rise

Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for a second straight week to more than 770,000

(CNN) New jobless numbers point to more and more Americans out of work as coronavirus cases continue to rise. According to the latest statistics, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for a second straight week to 778,000. experts say it’s due to the continued burden on the economy from the coronavirus and a recent surge in cases….

Co-Founder of the ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’, Pat Quinn dies at 37

The 37 year old who came up with the idea of the challenge died Sunday

(CNN) — The co-founder of the ALS ice bucket challenge has died of the disease he raised millions to fight. The ALS Association says Pat Quinn died at 37-years old Sunday. Quinn was diagnosed in 2013 with what’s also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The Association says Quinn’s ice bucket challenge raised about $115 million dollars to support its work….

Florida pet owner proves puppy love is stronger than the jaws of an alligator

For this dog owner it was his worst night mare come true, all caught on tape

(CNN) — A dog owner in Florida had his worst nightmare come true as his dog was taken into the jaws of an alligator. And he wasn’t going to let that gator win that easily so he jumped in to try to save his pup. Justin Kase shows us the scary encounter and how puppy love can sometimes be stronger…

Owlet hitches ride to the city that never sleeps in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

The night-bird was spotted as the tree was getting ready to be erected in New York City for the annual tradition

(CNN) — A truck driver who drove a 75-foot Norway spruce tree from Canada to New York found something he said he’s never seen in person. The baby owl who was stuck in the New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Michelle Brown has the story. Categories: National News

CDC urges people not to travel for Thanksgiving holiday

The CDC wants people to spend Thanksgiving at home, but have safety tips if you decide to gather

(CNN) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising Americans not to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. The recommendation comes, as coronavirus cases surge through out the United States. The CDC says traveling right now could spread the virus from one part of the country to another. But for those who are still planning to travel,…