The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resigned Wednesday after reports saying she purchased shares in a tobacco company. Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald stepped down from her post one day after Politico reported her investment in Japan Tobacco Inc. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement that Fitzgerald was unable to divest in a definitive period of time and the department's secretary accepts her resignation.
Spotify is testing a new app that sounds a lot like Pandora. "Stations" allows users to listen to curated and personalized playlists, allowing them to enjoy music in a hands-free fashion. The company calls the free platform, "the easiest way to listen to the music you love."
President Trump's first State of the Union address was quickly followed by Stormy Daniels stopping by "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The adult film star who allegedly had an affair with the president declined to answer most questions about the story. She did acknowledge that the signature on a signed statement denying the report is different from her own.
Nancy Mello, an animal communicator with Medium, joined Cheddar News to discuss how her love of animals led to a change from doing readings with people and spoke of her experiences and the process of helping animals. Mello also does a live pet reading in studio.
A study published this week in the Journal Frontiers in Pain Research found that listening to sad songs when you're in pain could actually help relieve that pain.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous attractions in New York City but there's a lot more to this landmark than one may think. Rafael Abreu, vice president of marketing with Statue City Cruises, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss the park's operations and Park Ranger Laurel Brierly also joined from inside the statue's famed crown to talk about visiting the landmark.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week, we have a timeless hair-raising movie, a spooky experience that tugs at your deepest fears and MI6 puffer fish. Plus: a non-creepy Halloween classic.
Jeff Lee, CEO and co-founder of the DIBS Beauty brand, which is a finalist in the CEW Beauty Awards' make-up tools category, spoke with Cheddar News to discuss his background, career, and success in fashion -- and eventually working with baseball great Alex Rodriguez and influencer Courtney Shields -- after a career as a corporate lawyer.
