Newsletter Jan 19, 2022
3 things you must know

  • Government website to receive free COVID tests operational

    Americans are now eligible to order free at-home COVID tests from the USPS’ website under the Biden Administration’s purchase of 500 million tests last month to help with the recent Omicron surge. The help arrives too late for many as cases are peaking in several major cities, but much of the nation is still seeing a massive spike in cases.

    FIND OUT HOW TO ORDER YOUR FREE COVID-19 TEST KITS

  • AT&T, Verizon delay 5G launch near airports to avoid mishaps

    Telecommunications companies AT&T and Verizon said on Tuesday that they will delay the launch of 5G service towers that are too close to airports after airline companies showed major concern over possible interruptions. New 5G technology has been deemed a threat to commercial air travel due to potential signal interference.

    SEE HOW 5G TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPACT AIRLINE SAFETY

  • Smaller cities cashing in on job growth during the pandemic

    COVID-19 has sent U.S. residents of population-dense cities to smaller, more spacious climes - and many are opting to stay after the pandemic fades. The major shift has yielded some surprising results in the latest job-growth rankings, including a shocking city at the top.

    FIND OUT HOW BOISE, IDAHO BECAME THE NEW HOT SPOT
Markets

As Omicron peaks, is end of COVID in sight?

As the Omicron variant spreads across the U.S., many are convinced that this mutation may signal the end of the COVID pandemic. But experts are warning that it may be too soon to foresee the virus coming to a close. Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that now is not the time to take Omicron lightly.

FIND OUT WHEN THE EXPERTS THINK THE PANDEMIC WILL END

Social media quizzes are fodder for hackers

Those silly quizzes on Facebook that claim to test your IQ or tell you which “Friends” character you are may seem harmless, but it’s best to steer clear of all social media quizzes. The topics might be lighthearted, but they can also help scammers or hackers find important information.

FIND OUT HOW SCAMMERS USE QUIZZES TO STEAL YOUR DATA

Grammy Awards move to Las Vegas in April

The Grammys will be held in Las Vegas for the first time this April after being postponed because of the surge of the Omicron-variant of Covid-19. The 64th annual Grammys, featuring nominees including Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, were to take place Jan. 31 in Los Angeles.

SEE WHAT CHANGES ARE BEING MADE TO THE GRAMMYS LINEUP

Third coast

When and where was the last time and place the Grammy Awards were held somewhere other than the cities of Los Angeles and New York City?

Tuesday's answer: Alaska has more than 6,640 miles of oceanic coastline - three times more than California, Florida and Hawaii's combined total.
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