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Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY

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Dunkin’ offering free coffee to teachers all day September 1 to honor start of school year

September 1, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Dunkin’ offering free coffee to teachers all day September 1 to honor start of school year

The national coffee and donut chain is offering educators one of its signature medium hot or iced coffees – free of charge, only on Sept. 1.

News

Man paddles 846-pound pumpkin on Missouri River to set world record. They call him ‘Cinderfella’

August 30, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Man paddles 846-pound pumpkin on Missouri River to set world record. They call him ‘Cinderfella’

Duane Hansen took it upon himself to paddle an 846-pound pumpkin across a river for 11 hours straight, garnering a world record and national acclaim.

Nation

Video captures panic as massive fire breaks out at Georgia Walmart, collapses roof

August 25, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Video captures panic as massive fire breaks out at Georgia Walmart, collapses roof

Three officers were injured after a roof collapsed during a massive fire at a Walmart in Peachtree City, Georgia, on Wednesday, authorities said.

Money

‘$70,000 CEO’ Dan Price, who cut his pay so workers earned enough, quits amid assault allegations

August 18, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘$70,000 CEO’ Dan Price, who cut his pay so workers earned enough, quits amid assault allegations

“My presence has become a distraction here,” said Dan Price, the Seattle CEO who cut his pay so employees could earn $70K. He resigned Wednesday.

World

Man appointed as menstrual health lead in Scotland; critics bash ‘absurd’ move

August 17, 2022August 18, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Man appointed as menstrual health lead in Scotland; critics bash ‘absurd’ move

Jason Grant, a former Tobacco sales rep, was hired to be the regional lead for Scotland’s Period Dignity group. The hire immediately drew criticism.

Nation

Mysterious metal object falls from sky, nearly hitting Maine Capitol Police worker

August 16, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Mysterious metal object falls from sky, nearly hitting Maine Capitol Police worker

A 6-7 pound sleeve-like object fell from the sky and landed 6-8 feet from a Maine Capitol Police worker. “It definitely shocked him.”

World

Scotland passes law requiring free period products: ‘We are the first but won’t be the last’

August 15, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Scotland passes law requiring free period products: ‘We are the first but won’t be the last’

Scotland has been at the forefront of making public health history, and now has an official law that requires establishments to carry period products.

World

Beluga whale that captured worldwide attention in France is euthanized after desperate rescue attempt

August 10, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Beluga whale that captured worldwide attention in France is euthanized after desperate rescue attempt

A Beluga whale that was more than 800 pounds underweight and stuck in France’s Seine River was euthanized after a last-ditch rescue attempt.

Nation

Ex-Colorado police officer sentenced for not intervening in arrest of woman with dementia

August 8, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Ex-Colorado police officer sentenced for not intervening in arrest of woman with dementia

A former Colorado police officer was sentenced to 45 days in jail for not intervening when an officer roughly arrested a 73-year-old with dementia.

Money

Georgia residents can claim embryo as a dependent for $3,000 on their state taxes

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Georgia residents can claim embryo as a dependent for $3,000 on their state taxes

In wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the state of Georgia now allows residents to claim up to $3,000 per embryo on their tax return forms.

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