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Quaker Oats expands recall of granola bars and cereals for salmonella risk 01/12/2024 06:07pm • The Quaker Oats Company has added two dozen additional types of granola bars, cereals and snack foods to a December recall over possible salmonella contamination. The company, which is owned by PepsiCo., announced the additional recall in the U.S. and Canada on Thursday. The expanded recall include Data Doctors: How to use macros safely 01/12/2024 05:58pm • Q: What are "macros" and how are they used? A: In the world of computer software, macros are powerful tools available in programs you likely use every day. They essentially provide you with the ability to create a set of instructions that can be grouped and launched with a simple combination o Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico take aim at gun violence, panhandling, retail crime and hazing 01/12/2024 05:41pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's governor presented a broad suite of legislative proposals on gun control and enhanced penalties for violent crime Friday, vowing to forge new pathways through the complex landscape of constitutional law in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to exp Florida Dollar General reopens months after the racially motivated killing of 3 Black people 01/12/2024 04:58pm • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Dollar General store where three Black people were killed during a racially motivated shooting last summer reopened Friday morning in a northeast Florida community where it is among only a few stores selling fresh food to nearby residents. Nearly five months after the Patriots name Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick's successor 01/12/2024 01:03pm • FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jerod Mayo spent his entire professional football career learning from Bill Belichick, first as a player and then as an assistant. He’ll now have the weighty task of succeeding the future Hall of Famer and leading a New England Patriots team as its first new voice in mor NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 01/12/2024 10:44am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. ___ Discovery of a tunnel at a Chabad synagogue spurs false claims and c Nikolaj Ehlers scores with 1:05 left, NHL-leading Jets beat Blackhawks 2-1 01/12/2024 12:25am • WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers scored with 1:05 left and the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Thursday night to extend their franchise-record winning and points streaks. Gabe Vilardi tied it with 3:29 left, with Adam Lowry assisting on both goals, and Laurent Raddysh scores in overtime, Lightning beat Devils 4-3 01/11/2024 10:53pm • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Darren Raddysh scored 1:52 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday night. The defenseman got the game-winner from the left circle. NHL scoring leader Nikita Kucherov got his second assist on the goal, giving him 69 points this season. Reinhart scores with 0.7 seconds left, Panthers top Kings 3-2 in OT for 9th straight win 01/11/2024 10:50pm • SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored on a backhander with less than a second to play in overtime, Matthew Tkachuk scored late in regulation to tie the contest and the Florida Panthers rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday night to push their winning streak to nine games. Sam Benne The 'easy way' hackers are getting into unsuspecting users' Facebook accounts 01/11/2024 09:47pm • Following WTOP's reporting on two cases where Facebook users' accounts were hacked, the social media giant has taken down one of the hijacked profiles. A digital expert says there are steps you can take to prevent hackers from accessing your social media accounts. Erin Solomon, a schoolteacher fr Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial 01/11/2024 09:15pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump wrested an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial Thursday, unleashing a barrage of attacks in a six-minute diatribe before being cut off by the judge. In an extraordinary move for What to Know About Filing Taxes 01/11/2024 07:00pm • After several years of big changes, this year's tax-filing season is pretty simple. We're no longer dealing with pandemic-related tax laws and last-minute filing changes, but there are still some annual adjustments to know about -- such as the increased standard deduction and tax brackets adjusted f How Snowbirds Can Prepare Their Homes For Winter Vacancy 01/11/2024 07:00pm • It's that time of year for some lucky people -- they're moving to a warmer state while their house stays behind in the cold. If you're new to the world of being a snowbird, you will want to protect your home from the elements. Leaving behind your home for the winter without making sure it's up to th The Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2024 -- and How to Earn It 01/11/2024 07:00pm • The amount you receive in Social Security benefits each month will have an impact on your overall retirement budget. In 2024, the maximum Social Security benefit is $4,873 per month. Getting that much, however, depends on several factors, including how many years you worked, your level of income dur Water service restored, boil water advisory remains for part of Stafford Co. after water main break 01/11/2024 06:11pm • A water main break following heavy rain in the D.C. area has led to a boil water alert for part of northern Stafford County in Virginia. Those in the affected area should boil water or use bottled water for consumption. No current contamination has been detected but the advice comes "out of an ab