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Republican governors become leading figures in states’ push for social media reform
alexsl/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As 2024 presidential optics continue to loom over the current political landscape, at least two high-profile Republican governors and potential presidential hopefuls ...
Alisa Wiersema, ABC News May 26, 2021

Amazon will acquire MGM for $8.45 billion
jetcityimage/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Amazon on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement to acquire Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) for $8.45 billion. MGM's vast catalog of more than 4,000 films include Basic I...
Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News May 26, 2021

Instagram gives users option to hide likes
5./15 WEST/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Big news for Instagram users! The photo-sharing social media app is now giving users the option to hide likes, Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced exclusively Wed...
Zoe Moore, ABC News May 26, 2021

Pringles' new limited-edition snack tastes just like Wendy's Spicy Chicken sandwich
Pringles x Wendy's(NEW YORK) -- Pringles is giving chicken sandwich lovers something to snack on! The popular snack brand is teaming up with Wendy's to launch Spicy Chicken-flavored crisps. According ...
Zoe Moore, GMA May 25, 2021

TSA screening seven times more passengers than this time in 2020: DHS
Jodi Jacobson/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened seven times more passengers this past weekend than this time in 2020, Department of Homeland Security Secr...
Amanda Maile and Luke Barr, ABC News May 25, 2021

Lack of paid leave could be preventing people from getting COVID-19 vaccines, experts say
Ridofranz/iStock(NEW YORK) -- As the government seeks to increase vaccination rates, especially among communities of color, some experts say a lack of paid time off is keeping many from getting the co...
Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News May 25, 2021

Memorial Day gas prices expected to be highest since 2014: AAA
NithidPhoto/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Taking to the road over Memorial Day weekend? Experts say gas prices will be around $3.00 per gallon -- the highest since the 2014 holiday weekend, according to AAA. Ac...
Amanda Maile, ABC News May 25, 2021

Five tips to plan a budget-friendly party
maikid/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Planning a party can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Saba Lausch is the owner of Sparkle and Twine Parties, an event-decorating company in Illinois. Having be...
GMA Team, ABC News May 25, 2021

H&M introduces rental clothing service ONE/SECOND/SUIT
H&M(NEW YORK) -- As offices slowly begin to open back up, H&M has a sustainable new initiative that men who are ready to ditch their sweatpants for slacks will appreciate. The global fashion b...
Jacqueline Laurean Yates, GMA May 24, 2021

Iconic 'Charlie bit my finger' video to be removed from YouTube after being sold for $760K
Youtube(NEW YORK) -- One of YouTube's first viral mega-hits, the beloved clip of two young British brothers known by its catchphrase "Charlie bit my finger," has sold for some $760,999. The video was ...
Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News May 24, 2021
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