Disney World’s crowds are getting smaller, signaling that the high entry costs to the theme park as well as competition from other destinations may be taking a toll on attendance, Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Passy told CBS News. “We specifically looked at July 4, which over history has always …
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Family, friends mourn the death of pro surfer Mikala Jones: “Legend”
Professional surfer Mikala Jones died Sunday after a surfing accident in Indonesia, his father told The Associated Press. Friends, family and members of the surfing community took to social media to mourn the loss of Jones, who was known for shooting stunning photos and videos from inside barreling waves. Daughter …
Read More »Research found these mosquito repellents are the most effective ways to get rid of the pests
Immo A. Hansen is an associate professor of biology at New Mexico State University and Hailey A. Luker is a doctoral student in biology at New Mexico State University. Now that summer is in full swing, mosquitoes have come out across the United States. The use of mosquito repellents can protect both your health and sanity …
Read More »Meta’s “Twitter killer” app Threads is here – and you can get a cheat code to download it
Meta late Wednesday debuted a social media app called Threads that the social media giant describes as “Instagram’s text-based conversation app.” The new service, which looks set to compete with Twitter, launched a day early in Apple’s App Store. Originally, the app had been scheduled for release on July 6. …
Read More »Stranded motorist shot dead by trooper he shot after trooper stopped to help him, authorities say
A North Carolina state trooper who stopped to help a motorist stranded on an interstate Monday evening was shot by the driver but returned fire and killed him, authorities said. The state highway patrol said Trooper Jeffrey Dunlap was aiding Wesley Scott Taylor, 57, of Leicester, N.C. on I-26 in …
Read More »Titan sub passengers signed waivers covering death. Could their families still sue OceanGate?
As the operator of a tourist submersible designed to dive 4,000 meters below the sea’s surface, OceanGate asked its customers to sign liability waivers before stepping inside the 21-foot vessel — paperwork that outlined their risks in stark terms, including the possibility of death, emotional trauma or physical injury. That …
Read More »Oklahoma death row inmate plans to skip clemency bid despite claiming his late father was the killer
Oklahoma City — A man scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student plans to reject his chance for a clemency hearing, saying there is little hope the state’s Republican governor would spare his life. Anthony Sanchez, 44, said in a …
Read More »Celebrating Black Music Month with Detroit artist Alise King
(CBS DETROIT) – Award-winning artist and Detroit native Alise King, also known as The Soulful D.I.V.A., began her singing journey at the age of 10. She is known around Detroit and beyond for her powerful voice and beautiful spirit. The “D.I.V.A” (Divine Instrument Vocalizing her Ability) has opened up for …
Read More »UPS workers vote to strike, setting stage for biggest walkout since 1959
UPS workers are gearing up for a potential strike that would be the biggest U.S. labor walkout since the 1950s. Members of the Teamsters union, which represents about 340,000 workers at the package delivery company, voted overwhelmingly on Friday to strike if no agreement is reached with UPS by the …
Read More »With student loan forgiveness in limbo, here’s how the GOP wants to fix college debt
Millions of Americans with student debt are in limbo as they wait for the Supreme Court to rule on the Biden administration’s student-debt relief program. But in the meantime, some Republican lawmakers are proposing their own methods for tackling what they describe as the “skyrocketing” cost of college. The Lowering …
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