Social media chatter about Thailand pops 60% following ‘White Lotus’ premiere
Social media conversations about traveling in Thailand rose 60% after the premiere of the third season of “The White Lotus” on Feb. 16. The data measured social media chatter during…
Walgreens to go private in roughly $10 billion deal with Sycamore Partners
Struggling drugstore chain Walgreens is going private. The company on Thursday said it inked a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners that will take it off the public market…
Costco reports mixed second-quarter earnings, comparable sales growth
Costco on Thursday reported an earnings miss, but beat expectations for revenue for the second quarter as quarterly comparable sales rose. Shares ticked down over 1% in extended trading on…
SNYDE | Fake GoFundMe for late singer Angie Stone removed, donations refunded
As the family of late R&B artist Angie Stone wrapped details for her funeral, a fake GoFundMe campaign seeking donations was quickly shut down. The fundraising page, titled “Support Angie…
Nearly 40 lbs of meth found inside Cheetos bags, authorities say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – Authorities in Indiana said two people have been arrested after 40 pounds of methamphetamine were found at a local mail facility. According to the Vanderburgh…
Bluefield restaurant hosting fundraiser for McDowell County
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – This Sunday, the Ole No. 3 restaurant and bar in Bluefield will be hosting a fundraiser for the flood victims in McDowell County. The event will run…
Students showcase historical knowledge at Mercer County fair
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – The Mercer County Schools’ Social Studies Fair took place today at the Brushfork Armory. Rows of projects filled the room as students accepted awards for their hard…
Mercer County WIC providing supplies for those in need
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – WIC in Mercer County is assisting those in need, including those affected by the February floods. The WIC has been passing out water, cleaning supplies, clothes, and…
National News | U.S. surveillance balloon breaks free near Texas border, crashes outside Dallas
DALLAS (AP) — A large balloon used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for surveillance along the Texas border broke free and traveled about 600 miles to the north before…
National News | Car of Oregon family who went missing in 1958 likely found in river
Authorities in Oregon said Thursday that a station wagon they’re poised to pull from the Columbia River may belong to a family who went missing in 1958. The Hood River…