Former President Trump to launch his own social media network
Former President Donald Trump is coming back to social media. His spokesperson, Jason Miller told Fox News that the former president is launching his own network in a few months.
Author: CNN
Gas price spike, plus pizza and Pac-Man in this Consumer Update
Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the latest in Consumer News
(CNN) (WOLO)– From the latest on the jump in Gas prices in the Midlands, to a new limited edition Pizza Hut Pac-Man box, Crysty Vaughan has the latest in this Consumer News update. Air travel in the United States has hit a new pandemic record. The Transportation Security Administration says more than 1.3 million people were screened at airports on…
California woman helps senior neighbors book their vaccine appointments
For many, booking a COVID-19 vaccination can be a challenge. In Palm Springs, California, a group of senior citizens is getting help from a generous neighbor, who is asking absolutely nothing in return.
Academy ditching webcams at this year’s Oscars
New details are in about the upcoming 2021 Oscars ceremony. The Academy says the event will be aired live and no webcamming in will be allowed. Producers for the award show have requested all nominees attend in person.
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.’
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%.
