TSA announces new gender-neutral screening changes at airport security checkpoints

New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.

Youth tackle football: Americans differ on whether kids should play, survey finds

Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”

Wordle answer March 30: What caused 2 ‘correct’ answers

Confused Wordle players chimed in on Twitter Wednesday asking others why there were two different correct answers.

‘Sesame Street’: Newest muppet Ameera uses wheelchair, loves science

The new character, Ameera, is scheduled to premiere next week on “Ahlan Simsim” — the local version of “Sesame Street” in the Middle East and North Africa.

CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.

Nostalgia may help reduce our perception of pain, study shows

A recent study found that viewing positive nostalgic photographs decreases activity in pain-related areas of the brain.

Pennsylvania pileup: I-81 remains closed after deadly pileup

A stretch of an interstate highway in Pennsylvania remains shuttered a day after at least three people were killed and more than a dozen others injured when several vehicles lost control and slammed into each other during a snow squall.

US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows

The demand for lithium has grown in recent years because of its use in rechargeable batteries for electric and hybrid cars, lawnmowers, laptops and cell phones.

Mexico to rent out presidential jet for weddings and parties

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has now essentially given up on his quixotic bid to sell off the presidential jet, and will rent it out for weddings or coming-of-age parties.

Woman breaks world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in 1 minute

Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.

'RoboBurger': Robot grills burgers at mall in New Jersey

In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.

Get paid $1,000 to binge watch old March Madness Games

The odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket are absurd, so college basketball fans may want to take a gander at this contest instead.