By Richard Horgan Los Angeles (Knewz) — Is your password strong enough? The answer is: unlikely. According to Dashlane, a company that offers tools for users to evaluate and improve their online protection, an ideal “Password Health Score” is 90 or mor…
Boy Scout Troop Dramatically Rescued After Being Stranded At Campsite
By David Wetzel New York (Knewz) — A boy scout troop was rescued in New Mexico after being stranded for several days due to severe weather that kept them from leaving their campsite. The dramatic rescue of a boy scout troop was caught on video and shar…
Company Accused Of Charging Charity Runners Millions In ‘Junk’ Fees, Feds Say
By Richard Horgan Los Angeles (Knewz) —Between the summer of 2011 and the spring of 2020, ACTIVE Network, a company based in Plano, Texas, sold $300 million in annual membership fees for its “Active Advantage” discount club, Feds say. The fees were oft…
Winter Forecast Released, Here’s What Your Area Can Expect
By Alex Lang New York (Knewz) — Good news if you’re in the south and like it dry. But it’s probably not a great prediction for crops or lawns. Up north, make sure to have your jacket ready. On Oct. 20, The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration re…
A Lion And Porcupine Playfully Check Each Other Out Inside The Zoo
By David Wetzel New York (Knewz) — A lion at the San Antonio Zoological Society made a prickly friend recently. Video shared to Twitter by the facility showed a lion inside an enclosure being enamored with a porcupine that came up to the window from in…
For Younger Voters, Inflation, Abortion Rights And Jobs Are Top Midterm Election Issues
By Richard Horgan Los Angeles (Knewz) — Inflation, abortion and jobs are on the minds of the youngest voters. Voters ages 18 to 29 were recently asked by Data for Progress to choose from a list of 16 different issues heading into the midterm election. …
Ready For Snow? It’s Already Arrived In Some Places As The US Gets An Early Blast Of Winter
By Alex Lang New York (Knewz) — It’s not quite winter, but some parts of the U.S. are already getting their first taste of snow. Throughout the week, social media users in Michigan, Minnesota, Alaska and other parts of the U.S. have been sharing videos…
3 Out Of 4 Believe The Midterms Will Have A Big Impact On The Country’s Future: Poll
By Alex Lang New York (Knewz) — As the midterm election near, many Americans say the decision made in the polling booths will have an impact on the country’s future. About 71 percent of all voters said they believe the midterms will have a great impact…
‘I Was Very Grateful’: Ghislaine Maxwell Thanks Trump For Backing After Arrest
By Alex Lang New York (Knewz) — Disgraced socialite and sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell said she was thankful former President Donald Trump offered her support after her arrest. Maxwell spoke to CBS for an upcoming special and offered her gratitude to…
‘It’s The Coolest Thing’ PE Teacher Earns Raves For Weekly Elementary Schoolkid Bike Commute
By Richard Horgan Los Angeles (Knewz) — It was supposed to be a one-time thing on April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day. But six months later, parents in northeast Portland, Ore. are making a habit Wednesday mornings of standing outside their homes and che…