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LA Dodgers fan severely injures hands while lighting firework to celebrate World Series win

A Los Angeles Dodgers fan severely injured his hands after he lit a firework while celebrating the team's World Series victory over the New York Yankees.

November 1, 2024

Hawaii sees snowfall atop dormant volcano Mauna Kea

Hawaii's "Big Island" saw some winter weather at one of its highest points this week, when snowfall blanketed the top of Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano just over 13,800 feet tall.

November 1, 2024

Here’s why Wendy’s is closing 140 restaurants despite billion-dollar sales

Fast-food chain Wendy's is closing 140 stores worldwide by the end of 2024, company executives said on a third-quarter earnings call Thursday.

November 1, 2024

Tis the season: Kelce brothers spread holiday cheer with star-studded Christmas album

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is releasing a third Christmas charity album later this month, but a song from it featuring his younger brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is out now.

November 1, 2024

Man arrested in U.K. for stealing 24 tons of cheese

A 63-year-old man was arrested by London's Metropolitan Police this week for his purported role in defrauding a British cheese vendor and stealing over 24 tons of cheddar.

November 1, 2024

Hostile crowds celebrating Dodgers’ World Series win result in burned-out bus, 12 arrests

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series against the New York Yankees Wednesday, but rowdy celebrations led to hostile crowds throwing objects at police and several arrests.

October 31, 2024

Teenage girl dies, friend critically injured ‘subway surfing’ train cars in New York City

A 13-year-old girl died and another child was critically injured when the two engaged in "subway surfing" in New York City over the weekend.

October 31, 2024

China’s Luckin Coffee aims for U.S. market

Luckin Coffee, a major competitor to Starbucks in China, is planning an expansion into America.

October 31, 2024

Cookies sent to North Carolina election board sparks hazmat response

A hazmat team was called to the Wake County Board of Elections in North Carolina this week after a mysterious package arrived from Hawaii. It turned out to have cookies inside.

October 31, 2024

Disney’s $500 million lures Grammys away from CBS after 54-year run

Starting in 2027, the Grammys will air on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu, ending a 54-year partnership between the music awards and CBS.

October 31, 2024

Washington-area officials kick off new pedestrian, bicyclist safety campaign

A coalition of Washington-area governments has rolled out its new "Slow Down, Life Ahead" campaign, which will include increased traffic enforcement and messaging for drivers emphasizing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

October 30, 2024

Mother and two children presumed dead after intentionally going over Niagara Falls

New York State Troopers were unable to find the bodies of a mother and her two children who reportedly went over Niagara Falls intentionally earlier this week.

October 30, 2024

Kush Kat meets its match as Canadian Mounties raid ‘candy’ operation

The Mounties took on the munchies ahead of Halloween this year, with Canadian investigators busting a group alleged to have made and sold marijuana edibles in packaging similar to legitimate snack and candy brands.

October 30, 2024

Dodgers’ Betts shrugs off interference by Yankees fans

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts played down the fan interference against him in Los Angeles' 11-4 loss to the New York Yankees in Tuesday's Game 4 of the World Series.

October 30, 2024

Kids in Des Moines, Iowa, will go door-to-door on Halloween for first time in 85 years

Trick-or-treaters in Des Moines, Iowa, have made their rounds on Beggars' Night, the day before Halloween, since 1939. Now kids seeking candy will go out on Halloween itself.

October 30, 2024

Maryland, Delaware businesses sue feds over offshore wind project

Plaintiffs in Ocean City, Maryland, and Fenwick Island, Delaware, filed a suit against the Interior Department last week over a planned offshore wind energy project.

October 30, 2024

Pandas at play: National Zoo releases video of the new arrivals at their new home in the District

While the National Zoo's two new giant pandas are not due to meet the public until the beginning of next year, zoo officials released footage Friday of Bao Li and Qing Bao at play.

October 26, 2024

Apple offers bounty to anyone who hacks into new AI cloud servers

Tech colossus Apple is offering as much as $1 million to people who can hack into its new Private Cloud Compute system, meant to handle artificial intelligence requests too intensive for a personal device.

October 26, 2024

Wisconsin pizzeria owner apologizes for accidentally serving marijuana-laced food

The co-owner of a Wisconsin restaurant that sold pizza laced with THC, the chemical in marijuana, said he's sorry.

October 26, 2024

Fugitive Italian mafioso arrested in the Colombian hometown of drug lord Pablo Escobar

A fugitive Italian mafioso had his time on the lam ended earlier this week after his arrest in Medellin, Colombia, hometown and resting place of cartel leader Pablo Escobar.

October 26, 2024