Spam text messages sent from your own number are from ‘bad actors,’ Verizon says
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
Jim Carrey ‘sickened’ by celebs applauding Will Smith’s Oscar win after slap
“I was sickened by the standing ovation,” actor and comedian Jim Carrey said in a televised interview Tuesday.
“I was sickened by the standing ovation,” actor and comedian Jim Carrey said in a televised interview Tuesday.
Pileup in Pennsylvania: Video shows fiery scene of massive I-81 crash during snow squall
A video captured the scene of a massive pileup along Pennsylvania’s I-81 during a snow squall, killing at least three people and injuring several others.
A video captured the scene of a massive pileup along Pennsylvania’s I-81 during a snow squall, killing at least three people and injuring several others.
Suspected drug dealer offers monthly payments in lieu of jail time, authorities decline
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Washington honors late Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young
Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young died earlier this month at age 88. He was the longest-Republican in the history of the House. Former colleagues honored him Tuesday as he lies in state at the Capitol.
Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young died earlier this month at age 88. He was the longest-Republican in the history of the House. Former colleagues honored him Tuesday as he lies in state at the Capitol.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
California man who kidnapped 26 children, buried them alive is recommended for parole
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Single woman throws wedding-gown party with mom who has cancer: Incredible gift of love
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
NJ rabbi returns from humanitarian mission at Ukrainian border
Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner and a team of people from Jewish groups collected donations from their communities, which resulted in about 30,000 pounds of supplies for refugees from Ukraine.
Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner and a team of people from Jewish groups collected donations from their communities, which resulted in about 30,000 pounds of supplies for refugees from Ukraine.
An excuse to get outdoors: Wednesday is Take a Walk in the Park Day
Wednesday, March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Get outdoors and explore America's natural beauty at one of its more than 400 national park sites.
Wednesday, March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Get outdoors and explore America's natural beauty at one of its more than 400 national park sites.
US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
The demand for lithium has grown in recent years because of its use in rechargeable batteries for electric and hybrid cars, lawnmowers, laptops and cell phones.
The demand for lithium has grown in recent years because of its use in rechargeable batteries for electric and hybrid cars, lawnmowers, laptops and cell phones.
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap: 'I was out of line'
Actor Will Smith took to Instagram to apologize to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars ceremony.
Actor Will Smith took to Instagram to apologize to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars ceremony.
After nearly a year in space, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is coming back to Earth
Russian Soyuz to undock from ISS on March 30 bringing a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts home.
Russian Soyuz to undock from ISS on March 30 bringing a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts home.
NJ snow squall alert: Snow squalls, snow showers expected
Heavy snow showers and snow squalls are possible in parts of New Jersey through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy snow showers and snow squalls are possible in parts of New Jersey through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Twitter users target wrong Will Smith after actor’s Oscars incident with Chris Rock
Twitter users targeted a man named Will Smith who they mistakenly thought was the actor following a confrontation between the Oscar-winner and comedian Chris Rock Sunday night.
Twitter users targeted a man named Will Smith who they mistakenly thought was the actor following a confrontation between the Oscar-winner and comedian Chris Rock Sunday night.
Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
'RoboBurger': Robot grills burgers at mall in New Jersey
In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.
In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.
Bodies of Marines killed in NATO drill crash returned to US
Hundreds of U.S. Marines, sailors, service members and civilians rendered final salutes to the fallen Marines in Norway before the bodies were flown to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Hundreds of U.S. Marines, sailors, service members and civilians rendered final salutes to the fallen Marines in Norway before the bodies were flown to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Former Trump advisers Dan Scavino, Peter Navarro face contempt vote from Jan. 6 committee
The House Committee will meet Monday to discuss whether to hold former Trump advisers Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress. It is likely to be approved by the Democratic-majority committee.
The House Committee will meet Monday to discuss whether to hold former Trump advisers Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress. It is likely to be approved by the Democratic-majority committee.