Ricin is an illegal poison that’s found in castor beans. A package addressed to President Trump recently tested positive for the poison.
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
‘May her memory be a revolution’: Supporters say Rosh Hashanah brings special meaning to Ginsburg’s death
The world learned of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death as Rosh Hashanah began. Some say that is connected to righteousness in the Jewish faith.
‘Save Halloween 2020’: Deliver candy to trick-or-treaters from 6 feet away with this viral idea
How do you give trick-or-treaters candy while staying socially distanced at 6 feet away? Ohio dad says use a homemade “candy chute” amid COVID-19.
Cracked teeth, gross gums: Dentists see surge of problems, and the pandemic is likely to blame
Reports of a huge spike in cracked teeth are just the beginning of our pandemic dental woes, dentists say.
South Dakota dismisses ‘elite class of so-called experts,’ carries on with state fair after Sturgis rally fueled COVID-19 surge
The South Dakota State Fair opened Thursday after the state’s last major event, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, led to a surge of COVID-19 cases.
First COVID-19 death linked to massive Sturgis biker rally; cases reported across the nation
A Minnesota man who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has died from COVID-19, a health official said Wednesday.
Pregnant woman livestreams arrest over anti-lockdown event in Australia
The video shows Australian police handcuffing the woman and saying a search warrant allows them to seize all electronic devices in the home.
‘World’s oldest married couple’ have lived a combined 215 years and are still in good health
Guinness World Records says the couple from Ecuador have the “highest combined age of a married couple.” Their secret: “love, maturity, respect.”
Coronavirus updates: World deaths surpass 800K; New York blocks 175-person wedding; pandemic complicates California fire evacuations
Worldwide cases surpass 23 million while deaths reach 800,000. New York is blocking huge events. And the pandemic complicates California fire evacuations.
‘Game changer’ for community nonprofits: Gannett Foundation relaunches multimillion-dollar crowdfunding and grant program
A Community Thrives gives nonprofit groups the opportunity to fundraise on a national platform. Grants help further accelerate exceptional projects.