In Christianity, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here’s what to know about the history of the holy day and how people celebrate.
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY
‘Unacceptable’: NPR pushes back after Twitter labels it ‘state-affiliated media’
NPR maintained the nonprofit media company operates independently of the U.S. government. NPR CEO John Lansing called Twitter’s move “unacceptable.”
Peeps candies asked to remove Red Dye 3 from marshmallow treats over cancer concerns
Advocacy groups are calling for Peeps candies to stop using Red Dye 3 in its product offerings because of cancer concerns.
What’s open and closed on Good Friday? What to know about bank, school and mail service hours
Good Friday is not a federal holiday, and many people will be scheduled to work regular hours. But it’s recognized as a state holiday in some states.
Cash App creator Bob Lee, 43, dies after apparent stabbing in San Francisco
Bob Lee, Cash App creator and chief product officer of cryptocurrency company MobileCoin, died after an apparent stabbing in San Francisco Tuesday.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $414 million after no big winner Tuesday: See winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $414 million, with a cash option of $221 million, after no one won the lottery’s top prize April 4.
Tesla ordered to pay over $3 million to former worker who alleges racist abuse at factory
Owen Diaz, who is Black, said he was harassed and targeted by racial slurs while he worked as a contracted elevator operator at Tesla’s Fremont plant.
‘An emotional time for all of us’: Eaglet dies after beloved EagleCam nest falls out of tree
The bald eagle nest featured on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam fell out of its tree Sunday. The 1-week-old eaglet died.
Think twice before eating that cookie dough: Raw flour linked to Salmonella outbreak, CDC says
The CDC is investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to raw flour. Twelve illnesses and three hospitalizations have been reported so far.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $385 million after no big winner Friday: See the numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $385 million, with a cash option of $203.8 million, after no one won it all on the March 31 drawing.