Microsoft is resurrecting its 38-year-old flight simulator game
After a 14-year hiatus, Microsoft is launching a new version of its “Flight Simulator” video game — now with features like live weather and traffic as well as a massive world map.
Big brands are trying everything to keep you consuming their stuff at home
Big food and drink brands really want you to keep consuming what they make during the coronavirus pandemic, and they are coming up with some crafty ways to make it happen.
Shootings across US continue with summer surge in gun violence
Chicago and New York are among a number of cities that saw heightened levels of gun violence this weekend, continuing a trend of increased violence over the past few months.
Worried voters are buying stamps and merch to fund USPS
The USPS implemented procedural changes this month, with modifications that will slow delivery and capacity as the United States gears up for the November election. In response, Americans are flocking to USPS’s website to buy merchandise in an effort t…
Opinion: The biggest lesson Scranton taught Biden
When Joe Biden’s father, Joe Sr., experienced financial hardship, he had to move his family into his wife’s parents’ home in Scranton, Pennsylvania. My mother, who was a friend of Biden’s mom and babysat for Joe Jr., recalled that “no questions were as…
Portland officers injured after protester throws a nearly 10-pound rock, police say
Portland police say two officers were hospitalized Saturday night after protesters allegedly threw a nearly 10-pound rock at them.
A rare fire tornado is spotted near a blaze in California
2020 has reached into its bag of tricks again and tossed out another surprise — this time in the form of a swirling fire. Or as meteorologists call it, a firenado — short for fire tornado.
How much longer can this greed-fueled rally last?
Is the stocks rally turning into a bubble? Consider the evidence: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are not far from record highs. The VIX volatility index has plunged in the past month.
A violent protest in Chicago leads to 2 dozen people arrested and 17 officers injured
Peaceful protests throughout Saturday were hijacked by agitators later in the day, leading to multiple arrests and officers getting injured, Chicago police said.
A surfer repeatedly punched a great white shark to save the woman it was attacking
An Australian surfer repeatedly punched a great white shark to save his female companion who was being attacked by the animal in New South Wales state on Saturday.
Syracuse University mistakenly sends out dozens of acceptance letters
If you received a letter of acceptance from Syracuse University, you may want to hold off celebrating.
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