Author: Laura Pence

Man Makes Good on Nearly 30 Year Old Promise

A Wisconsin man who hit a 22 million dollar jackpot just made good on a promise he made 28 years ago. Friends, Tom and Joe shook hands in 1992 and promised that if either one of them ever won the Powerball jackpot, they would split it. Tom kept his word and gave half his winnings away. The men chose the…

Survey Says Summer Loses Its Magic as We Age

Two-thirds of Americans say summer loses its magic as you get older. Mainly because adults have too many responsibilities, not enough time, and have to work. But, here are the most loved old-school summer activities. Spending time with friends. 44% said it was one of the best parts of summer when they were young. Also, bonfires, camping in the woods,…

Having Long Thumbs Makes it Harder to Text

A study out of Denmark found that if you have really long thumbs, you might be worse at texting than the average person. Researchers tracked how fast people could hit targets on a smartphone, and how many mistakes they made and they found that how fat your thumbs are doesn’t matter much but, people with lengthy thumbs tend to be…

Masks Will Be Required on Local School Buses This Fall

The South Carolina department of education announced yesterday that students will be required to wear masks on school buses when the new school year begins. Along with that, the department also said that buses will be loaded from back to front and roof vents as well as windows will be opened for ventilation. There will also be a maximum of…

New CDC Guidelines Emphasize Schools Reopening This Fall

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there’s new guidance from the CDC on childcare and education. The new guidelines are heavily in favor of opening schools in the fall since children are less likely than adults to spread it and suffer from being out of school. But, it’s been recommended that local officials should consider closing schools, or keeping them closed,…

President Trump Cancels Jacksonville Part of GOP Convention

President Trump announced that he will no longer hold an in-person GOP convention in Jacksonville. The president’s decision was based on the rising number of covid-19 cases in Florida. But, he said despite the cancellation, virtual ceremonies will be held and he will deliver an acceptance speech in a different format. He added it was quote “not the right time”…

U.S. Unemployment Claims on the Rise Again

The U.S. government has reported another 1.4 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week. It’s the first time initial jobless claims have gone up in nearly four months. It comes as some states roll back reopening plans and newly reopened businesses close down again amid surging coronavirus cases. On a positive note, continued claims, which count people who…