Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
LAFD responds to unusual call for service after man tapes himself to billboard in publicity stunt
Firefighters and law enforcement Thursday responded to an unusual call for service when they were told that a man duct-taped himself to a billboard in Hollywood.
Firefighters and law enforcement Thursday responded to an unusual call for service when they were told that a man duct-taped himself to a billboard in Hollywood.
Brach’s launches ‘turkey dinner’ flavored candy corn
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
Ageless love: 76-year-old nursing home resident proposes to 71-year-old girlfriend
The pair got engaged on Aug. 6, much to the delight of the health care staff.
The pair got engaged on Aug. 6, much to the delight of the health care staff.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Canada's last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming
Canada's 4,000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf on the northwestern edge of Ellesmere Island had been the country's last intact ice shelf until the end of July when ice analyst Adrienne White of the Canadian Ice Service noticed that satellite photos showed that about 43% of it had broken off.
Canada's 4,000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf on the northwestern edge of Ellesmere Island had been the country's last intact ice shelf until the end of July when ice analyst Adrienne White of the Canadian Ice Service noticed that satellite photos showed that about 43% of it had broken off.
Tourist accidentally breaks toes off 200-year-old statue while posing for picture in Italian museum
An Austrian tourist was leaning on the 200-year-old statue for a picture when it appeared that the toes broke off.
An Austrian tourist was leaning on the 200-year-old statue for a picture when it appeared that the toes broke off.
Tennessee grandma, 58, faces charges after teen's driving lesson leaves 5 hurt: police
A 58-year-old grandmother in Tennessee faces DUI and other charges after trying to teach her 13-year-old grandson to drive, resulting in injuries to five pedestrians, police say, according to reports.
A 58-year-old grandmother in Tennessee faces DUI and other charges after trying to teach her 13-year-old grandson to drive, resulting in injuries to five pedestrians, police say, according to reports.
‘It actually happened!’ Weather enthusiast finds the end of a rainbow
He appeared to have found the end of a rainbow on top of an antenna tower in Ontario.
He appeared to have found the end of a rainbow on top of an antenna tower in Ontario.
Allan Lichtman, who has correctly predicted every presidential race winner since 1984, calls 2020 election
American University's Dr. Allan Lichtman predicted President Donald Trump's 2016 election victory.
American University's Dr. Allan Lichtman predicted President Donald Trump's 2016 election victory.
Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year, will peak next week — here’s how to watch
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
Florida man buys $140,000 Porsche with check printed from home computer
The suspect tried to then purchase 3 Rolex watches.
The suspect tried to then purchase 3 Rolex watches.
Tough love: Phoenix family gives away teen's belongings after high-speed joyride in family's Range Rover
It's safe to say 14-year-old Angel Martinez will not forget about the lessons he learned anytime soon.
It's safe to say 14-year-old Angel Martinez will not forget about the lessons he learned anytime soon.
Splash Mountain ride vehicle became submerged underwater with guests onboard, video shows
Another rider posted photos of the incident as well, showing their feet submerged in water and the ride vehicle wet and submerged underwater.
Another rider posted photos of the incident as well, showing their feet submerged in water and the ride vehicle wet and submerged underwater.
Man loses nearly 200 pounds in less than a year to ride new roller coaster
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses ‘toxic work environment’ in personal letter to staff
After news broke that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was under an internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia following a series of complaints alleging a “toxic work environment,” a letter was sent out by DeGeneres personally addressing alleged incidents by staffers.
After news broke that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was under an internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia following a series of complaints alleging a “toxic work environment,” a letter was sent out by DeGeneres personally addressing alleged incidents by staffers.
'A miracle I was there': Nurse sees man having heart attack in front yard and helps save his life
An Ohio man was saved when a cardiac nurse just happened to be driving by his house when he had a heart attack in the front yard.
An Ohio man was saved when a cardiac nurse just happened to be driving by his house when he had a heart attack in the front yard.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House Coronavirus Task Force is getting his own bobblehead
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
On Opening Day, Tampa Bay Rays tweet 'it's a great day' to arrest Breonna Taylor's 'killers'
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.