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Suspected Chinese "spy balloon" flying over the United States- U.S. officials

Antony Blinken · Washington

Suspected Chinese "spy balloon" flying over the United States- U.S. officials

55% Center coverage: 267 sources

The government has been monitoring a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been hovering over the northern U.S. for the past few days, and they have discussed shooting it out of the sky, according to two U.S. officials and a senior defense official. See the Story

Australia is removing British monarchy from its bank notes

King Charles · Canberra

Australia is removing British monarchy from its bank notes

43% Center coverage: 143 sources

Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. But the king is still expected to appear on coins that currently bear the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II.See the Story

Police now say no evidence of planned big Hollywood shooting

Mass Shooting · Los Angeles

Police now say no evidence of planned big Hollywood shooting

74% Center coverage: 70 sources

Police on Thursday said there isn’t any evidence that a mass shooting was planned by a man who stockpiled guns and ammunition in his Hollywood high-rise apartment.See the Story

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Judge extends voting hours in a Pennsylvania county after paper shortage

Judge extends voting hours in a Pennsylvania county after paper shortage

Pennsylvania mom found partially buried two weeks after being reported missing

Pennsylvania mom found partially buried two weeks after being reported missing

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School District of Lancaster announces 3 finalists for superintendent

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

Jose Moreno has led Robstown ISD since 2018. He is the lone finalist for the superintendent position in Somerset ISD. Moreno said he will stay with the district for a couple more weeks but plans to be at Somerset by the end of the month. The district has not yet named an interim superintendent.See the Story

Lebanon County · Lebanon County

Multi-vehicle crash closes Lancaster County road

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A three-vehicle crash has closed a road in Lancaster County. Traffic is currently being rerouted and drivers are being asked to plan accordingly. The conditions of those involved in the crash are unknown at this time. Police say an update will be provided once the road is opened.See the Story

'Right time, right place': UPS driver saves woman who fell into frigid creek behind her home

96% Center coverage: 24 sources

Mariann Rott was taking trash to the burn barrel when she lost her balance and fell into the creek running through her backyard. Patrick Shore delivered Mariann's package and heard her cries for help. Patrick got Mariann inside, wrapped her in blankets and waited for first responders to arrive.See the Story

US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds

96% Center coverage: 23 sources

The United States spends more on health care than any other-income country but still has the lowest life expectancy at birth. The Commonwealth Fund says that compared with peer nations, the U.S. has the highest rates of deaths from avoidable or treatable causes and the highest maternal and infant death rates.See the Story

Most Americans support stopping sale of tobacco products, CDC finds

90% Center coverage: 29 sources

Study: More than half of US adults support ending the sale of all tobacco products. Nearly two-thirds said they support banning menthol cigarette sales. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the US. The FDA is still considering its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.See the Story

UPDATE: Missing juvenile in York County found safe

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The West York Borough Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Krystyna Strausbaugh. She was last seen on Wednesday, Feb. 1. She is described as: 5 feet, 5 inches tall115 pounds Blonde hair and blue eyes. If you have any information on her whereabouts, call 717-854-1975 or 911.See the Story

Business · Cupertino

A first generation iPhone going up for auction hopes to fetch $50,000

72% Center coverage: 36 sources

An unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 is hitting the auction block Thursday – with an estimated value of $50,000.See the Story

This Day in History: First Groundhog Day celebrated Feb. 2, 1887

96% Center coverage: 23 sources

The first Groundhog Day celebration was held on Feb. 2, 1877, at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The tradition of using rodents to predict the weather dates back much earlier and was brought to the U.S. by German immigrants. According to tradition, when a groundhog leaves its burrow, if it sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If the groundhog does not see its shadow in early spring is predicted.See the Story

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