A suspected shoplifter is accused of shooting a Chicago police officer Thursday. Officers said the suspect had also allegedly shot a security guard at a nearby Home Depot. Additional police caught up with the gunman and returned fire, shooting him.
Hundreds of Americans are facing charges for crimes related to federal COVID relief programs. The Justice Department said 474 people are accused of breaking the law, after investigators identified more than half a billion dollars taken from relief programs using fraud.
If you’ve been rushing to get your taxes done before the April 15 deadline, the IRS has extended the deadline until May 17.
The owner of several chain restaurants, like Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse says his employees are getting a raise. The hourly employees will be taking home at least $10 an hour, including tips, starting next week. That will increase to $11 next year and to $12 in 2023.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can now be stored at normal freezer temperature for two weeks, according to the European Medicines Agency. The EMA says that the change is supported by new stability data, and that the new storage option gives more flexibility with its distribution.
Lowe’s is celebrating spring by giving out free garden-to-go project kits to customers. The gardening kits include a variety of gardening products like saplings, seeds and recipes.
Dyson released a new vacuum that uses lasers to find hidden dust. The appliance company is releasing the Dyson V15 Detect. It uses lasers to detect hidden dust as small as 10 microns. It’s also equipped with a sensor to prove what’s been sucked up.
Mark Zuckerberg testified virtually before House lawmakers on Thursday, saying Facebook is not responsible the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee grilled Zuckerberg and other social media CEO’s for not policing their platforms.
Six people are dead after at least 23 tornadoes tore through Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia on Thursday. One person died in Georgia, where officials are describing the damage southwest of Atlanta as “catastrophic.”
A new study has found COVID-19 vaccines are effective and safe in pregnant and lactating women.
