California boy saves his baby sister from drowning
A boy in California is being called a hero, after he saved his baby sister from drowning. His quick thinking enabled help to arrive in time to resuscitate the 18-month-old girl.
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Consumer News: Gas prices still going up, a Tom Brady rookie card sells for a record price and more!
Gas prices are still rising. Right now, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.49 a gallon.
Modified COVID-19 relief bill to return to House for final vote
Over the weekend, the Senate passed the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Some changes were made to the bill, including a narrowing of the eligibility of stimulus payments. A provision to boost the federal minimum wage to $15 was cut as well.
CDC releases newly guidelines for Americans vaccinated against COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing new guidelines for Americans who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Consumer News: New eBikes from Porsche, makeup inspired by Chipotle and more!
Best Buy and Apple are teaming up to help improve the lives and safety of older adults.
Clinical vaccine trials for younger children begin
Right now, the three COVID-19 vaccines on the U.S. market are for adults. You must be 18 or older to get Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and 16 or older for the vaccine made by Pfizer. Clinical trials are now underway for younger children.
Jay-Z selling majority stake of his music streaming service to Twitter CEO
Rapper and businessman Jay-Z is selling a majority stake of his music streaming service, Tidal to digital payment company, Square.
Delay in release of CDC guidelines for those vaccinated against COVID-19
There’s been a delay in the release of new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Health officials have been talking about it for weeks, and it was expected Thursday.
At 94, SC’s oldest crossing guard has no plans to slow down
A crossing guard who just turned 94 years young is in no rush to retire. Estella Williams is the oldest crossing guard in the state and one of the oldest in the whole country.
Senate debates COVID relief bill amid heightened security at the Capitol due to potential threats
Millions of Americans hoping for another COVID relief check may have to wait a bit longer, as the Senate argues over who should get how much money. Meanwhile, an intelligence bulletin warning militia extremists could try to take control of the U.S. Capitol in the next few days.
