Matt Delaney

Florida sends to some families one-time checks from unused federal money

Some Florida families will be receiving a one-time check that pays $450 per child from the state's unused funds from the federal government.

July 21, 2022

Fairy Godmother’s job gets gender-inclusive renaming at Disney parks

Disney is renaming one of its Fairy Godmother's positions to be more gender-inclusive at its parks in Florida and California.

July 21, 2022

Trans woman convicted of child pornography serving time at New Jersey women’s prison

A transgender woman convicted in a heinous child pornography case has been moved into the same New Jersey women's prison that recently saw another transgender woman impregnate two prisoners.

July 20, 2022

OSHA investigating death of Amazon worker in Prime Day event

An Amazon worker died at a New Jersey fulfillment center during the online retail giant's annual Prime Day event last week.

July 20, 2022

Merriam-Webster’s ‘female’ definition now includes nod to gender identity

Merriam-Webster has broadened its definition of "female."

July 20, 2022

Mega Millions jackpot grows to more than $600 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the fifth largest it's ever been.

July 20, 2022

COVID vaccine required for older students ahead of D.C. school year

D.C. parents will need to add the COVID-19 vaccine to their back-to-school checklist for their older children this year.

July 20, 2022

Climate activists target U.K. media offices over cheery heat wave coverage

British climate change activists smashed the office windows of two news outlets on Tuesday to protest their coverage of the nation's unprecedented heat wave.

July 20, 2022

AOC, Omar fake being handcuffed in protest outside Supreme Court

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pretended to be handcuffed Tuesday while U.S. Capitol Police arrested her and 16 other lawmakers during a pro-choice protest outside of the Supreme Court.

July 19, 2022

Joe Biden bike-accident site dubbed ‘Brandon Falls’ on Google Maps

A cheeky historical landmark titled "Brandon Falls" has been added to Google Maps, signifying the Delaware street crossing where President Biden fell off his bike last month.

July 19, 2022

Manhattan DA drops murder charges against bodega worker

Murder charges have been dropped against a New York City bodega worker whose case entered the national spotlight earlier this month.

July 19, 2022

Embattled Virginia research facility turns over beagles to Humane Society

Thousands of beagles that were bred for research are getting a new leash on life after the Virginia facility where they were housed was sued by the Department of Justice for multiple alleged animal welfare violations.

July 19, 2022

D.C. leads nation in monkeypox case rate

Washington, D.C., has the highest rate of monkeypox cases in the nation, and cases are largely concentrated in the District's gay male residents.

July 19, 2022

L.A. residents object to plans to convert landmark tower into homeless shelter

A businessman's proposal to turn a Los Angeles landmark into a massive homeless shelter wasn't well received by neighborhood residents during a meeting last month.

July 19, 2022

Dallas schools to require clear backpacks in response to Uvalde shooting

Clear backpacks will be required for older students in Dallas, as the school system makes safety adjustments following the elementary school shooting in May in Uvalde, Texas.

July 19, 2022

Report: Nationals exploring trade for Soto after outfielder rejects big money deal

Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals may be headed for a break-up.

July 16, 2022

Texas crypto mines briefly shut down to help conserve power during heat wave

Crypto mines in Texas temporarily shut down to alleviate pressure on the state's power grid during its heat wave this past week.

July 16, 2022

DOJ investigating Md. state police for discriminatory hiring, promotion practices

The Department of Justice is heading a civil rights investigation into the Maryland State Police (MSP) over whether it engaged in racially discriminatory hiring and promotion practices.

July 16, 2022

No health benefits from alcohol for young people, few for older people: Study

A new study out of the University of Washington found that drinking alcohol carries significant health risks, with a few perks for people over 40 and none for young people.

July 16, 2022

Hertz hit by dozens of lawsuits over alleged false reports of stolen rentals

Hertz is facing dozens of lawsuits after customers alleged that the car rental company falsely reported their vehicles as stolen, resulting in some customers being arrested at gunpoint and jailed.

July 16, 2022