Diba Mohtasham
Stories
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A man sues Powerball after being told his $340M 'win' was a mistake
In early January 2023, John Cheeks saw that the winning Powerball numbers online matched his lottery ticket. But when he tried to redeem the prize he was told it was a "mistake." Now, he's suing.
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Environment
Cougar attacks five mountain bikers on a trail in Washington state
Cougars are solitary animals rarely seen in the wild, but on Saturday, five people were attacked by one on a trail in Washington. No one died, but at least one of the cyclists was hospitalized.
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National
In wake of mass shootings, some parents hesitate bringing their kids to big events
About half those injured in the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting were children. With such incidents continuing to happen, some parents now think twice about bringing kids to big, crowded events.
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Food
Skip candy this Valentine's Day. Here are some healthier options
Most of the candy that you see on grocery store shelves is processed and high in sugar. Consider a healthier alternative for your loved one this year.
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Business
Drivers using Apple Vision Pro headsets prompt road safety concerns
Videos of Apple's new mixed-reality headset being used behind the wheel have led to concerns about distracted driving. Experts say they pose dangers since they don't perfectly reproduce human vision.
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Sports
Napkin used to secure Messi's first contract with FC Barcelona to be sold at auction
Soccer star Lionel Messi's first unofficial contract with FC Barcelona was done on a napkin. It's now going to auction with a starting bid of nearly $400,000.
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Politics
Sen. Tom Cotton repeatedly grills Singaporean TikTok CEO if he's a Chinese Communist
TikTok faced scrutiny Wednesday along with other social media sites over child safety. But its Singaporean CEO was grilled over his nationality when a senator repeatedly asked whether he has CCP ties.
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National
Syphilis cases rise to their highest levels since the 1950s, CDC says
Cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022, according to the CDC. Rates increased among all age groups, including newborns, and in all regions of the country.
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National
Toyota says 50,000 U.S. vehicles are unsafe to drive due to defective air bags
Toyota issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for thousands of older models in the U.S., warning that a faulty air bag inflator has the potential to explode and seriously injure drivers or passengers.
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Science
A Florida park just saw a record number of manatees gather together in its waters
Nearly 1,000 manatees gathered at Blue Spring State Park on one of the coldest winter days of the season. Here's why the growing number of manatees at the park is encouraging.