Here are the headlines from Cheddar News that are Good 2 Know.
FREE TICKETS TO HONG KONG
Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free tickets in a bid to revive the tourism industry after the COVID-19 pandemic put a serious dent in the city's economy. The "Hello Hong Kong" initiative, which launched last week, will dole out the tickets to the city's three major airlines, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Hong Kong Airlines, and in three separate releases. The first release will be available to people living in Southeast Asia on March 1, then mainland China on April 1, and the rest of the world on May 1. The effort will cost Hong Kong $254.8 million in total.
TIKTOK'S SLEEPY NOISES
You've probably heard of white noise, but what about pink noise? Or green noise? TikTok creators have started sharing their favorite noises to help them fall asleep, and there is some science to back up the social media trend. Sleep experts say the low frequencies of what are called brown sounds can help ease tinnitus symptoms. So-called green noise, meanwhile, is a more natural background, and pink noise is the closest to white noise (a more neutral sound). Ultimately though, what sounds are best is pretty subjective, so check them out yourself.
Authorities have released the cause of death for Lisa Marie Presley.
The past six months were the deadliest period for mass shootings since at least 2006, according to data.
Police reportedly have arrested a suspect in connection to the unsolved murders of at least 10 people whose bodies were found on Long Island's Gilgo beach over a decade ago.
This Sunday is National Ice Cream Day and to celebrate we've brought in a celebrity-endorsed ice cream brand with some very unique flavors.
Who hasn't imagined winning the Powerball and having your whole life change in an instance? Here to break down how we should smartly handle lottery winnings is certified financial planner Bobbi Rebell.
Disney theme parks are experiencing a significant slump in attendance this summer, resulting in shorter wait times and declining foot traffic. What's bad for Disney though could be an excellent opportunity for families looking to save money on their next summer vacation. Stephanie Opera, director of marketing at Pixie Travel and authorized Disney vacation planner, breaks down how to save.
Actor Kevin Spacey took the stand to testify under oath against sexual abuse allegations in the UK.
The United States has a reputation for having some of the safest tap water in the world. But experts are challenging that reputation after a new study found "forever chemicals" in tap water. Cheddar's Ashley Mastronardi has the story
Prosecutors rested their sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey in a London courtroom Wednesday after four men testified in the past two weeks that the Oscar winner preyed on them.
The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death penalty, a federal jury announced Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison.
