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Senate approves $2.8B plan to boost conservation, parks

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has approved a bipartisan bill that would spend nearly $3 billion on conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands. Supporters say the measure would be the most significant conservation…

Gas prices rise across the nation

The average U.S. price of regular grade gasoline rose 11 cents over the past two weeks to $2.16 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that the jump came as crude oil costs increased. The…

Disneyland reopening properties in July

Disneyland is doing phased reopenings of its Anaheim properties. The company says the reopenings will happen in July, pending state and local government approval. The Downtown Disney District which has shops and eateries will reopen on July 9th. Then it's…

Tamagotchi virtual pet from the 90s is back!

Remember those Tamagotchi virtual pets from the '90s that "lived" on electronic devices? They're coming back and pre-orders started Thursday. The new pets are called Tamagotchi on Wonder Garden. They cost $60 and will be available in July. The virtual…

Dunkin’ selling faces masks for a good cause

Need a new face mask? *donut* worry. Dunkin' Donuts is making masks. The company says since everyone who works there is required to wear a mask they decided to brand their own. There are five to choose from and two…

A look at Democrats’ sweeping proposals to overhaul policing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are proposing an overhaul of police procedures and accountability after the mass protests over the deaths of black Americans at the hand of law enforcement. The Justice in Policing Act is among the most ambitious law…

Summer heat unlikely to stop spread of COVID-19

The head of the National Institutes of Health says summer heat is unlikely to stop the spread of coronavirus. Dr. Francis Collins gave the assessment in a blog post today, citing experts in infectious disease transmission and climate modeling. He…

Oldest candy brand announces Necco Wafer return

This classic candy is making a comeback! They are called Necco Wafers and it's one of the oldest candy brands in existence. Thursday the Spangler Candy Company announced the flavored discs were heading back to store shelves. Necco Wafers were…

Hulu launches watch party feature

Hulu is testing a feature to make it easier to throw a watch party with your friends virtually. Hulu Watch Party allows eligible subscribers to watch movies and shows together and connect over long distance. It's a fun way to…