Texas City Is In Search Of Kyles In An Attempt To Break Guinness Record
Over Labor Day weekend, Kyle, Texas, is hoping to set a world record by gathering the most people named Kyle. The name has to be spelled: Kyle.
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News Brief: Budget Framework, Cuomo Resignation, Delta Variant
The Senate approves a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. New York's lieutenant governor will take over after Gov. Cuomo's steps down. More than 93% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases involve the delta variant.
Average Wages Are Going Up, And So Are Prices
Employers have figured out what it takes to find workers in a tight job market: higher wages. Restaurant wages have increased almost 10% over the last year, which could affect menu prices.
The State Of Arkansas Has Only 8 Empty ICU Beds, As COVID-19 Cases Resurge
Among the states hardest-hit by a new wave of coronavirus cases linked to the highly contagious delta variant, Arkansas has "startling numbers" of new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Asa Hutchison says.
How To Have Your Vaccine Confirmation On You At All Times
The cards need to be both protected and available to show when needed. You can carry the original paper card with you, plastic coated perhaps. But lots of people stash it away and show a digital copy.
A Year Ago, The Midwest Was Hit With The Costliest Thunderstorm Event In U.S. History
Iowan Nick Bergus remembers being caught off guard by the derecho that pummeled his home state on Aug. 10, 2020, with hurricane-force winds, leaving billions of dollars in damage in its wake.
Kathy Hochul Will Soon Become New York's Governor — Here's How She Differs From Cuomo
With the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to become the first woman governor of New York state.
A Democratic Dynasty Crumbles With New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Resignation
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned under pressure over mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. The first woman governor of New York Kathy Hochul will take the reins in 14 days.
What The Passing Of The Infrastructure Bill Could Mean For Future Senate Cooperation
The Senate voted with a bipartisan majority to advance a key piece of President Biden's agenda, approving a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Is it a sign that Washington may become functional again?
As The Taliban Move Through Afghanistan, U.S. Envoy Scrambles To Salvage Peace Talks
As the Taliban take over more cities and towns in Afghanistan, the U.S. special envoy is rushing off to Doha, the capital of Qatar, to try to salvage peace talks.