Here some headlines from Cheddar News that are Good 2 Know.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL EXPANDS
The National Park Service is set to expand the Lincoln Memorial with a new exhibit space underneath the iconic monument. The exhibits will highlight the history of the monument as a backdrop throughout the Civil Rights movements. Singer Marian Anderson sang at the Lincoln Memorial to a crowd of 75,000 people after being denied the right to perform at a Washington, D.C. concert hall in 1939. The new space is set to open in 2026 ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
MARDI GRAS BEGINS
Break out the King Cake. It's Fat Tuesday and the start of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the last day to revel in food and drink before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of lent. Over the years, the celebration has evolved into a citywide party featuring foods, dance crews, and elaborate floats.
TIKTOK TRIVIA
TikTok is hosting a series of live trivia events this week, starting tomorrow and running through Sunday. All users who are 18 or older can play. Each round will be live-streamed on the app. The questions will be multiple choice with categories such as beauty, sports, lifestyle, music, and entertainments. Players will have a chance to win a pooled prize worth $500,000. The rounds will be held twice a day from 8-9 p.m. and from 9-10 p.m. ET.
Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication.
The British publisher of the Daily Mirror apologized for one instance of snooping on Prince Harry but denied his other claims Wednesday.
On this edition of Stretching Your Dollar, professional resume writer Richard Lambert joins us to discuss common mistakes around formatting and length. He also highlights the importance of including the right keywords in your resume to get the attention of recruiters and hiring managers.
Be Well: What to Consider For Your Own Finances Amid Banking Collapses
Colette Morales, instructor at Core 95, joined Cheddar News to teach a few basic yoga poses aimed at strengthening multiple areas of the body simultaneously.
Be Well: Shopping for the Perfect Pair of Sunglasses
While Disneyland is considered by many the happiest place on Earth, it can actually be a nightmare if you don't come prepared. Luckily, Cheddar's own Shannon LaNier happens to be an expert, and here he shares his top tips on everything from scheduling rides and beating long lines to taking advantage of your hotel's free continental breakfast.
The FDA is weighing a possible rule change that would make birth control pills available without a prescription from a doctor for the very first time. This comes after manufacturer HRA Pharma sought approval for its over the counter drug Opill.
A Louisiana man faces aggravated assault and battery charges after firing a gun at children who were playing hide and seek outside his home, wounding a 14-year-old girl, according to the local sheriff's office.
The Pentagon says the United States will provide $1.2 billion more in long-term military aid to Ukraine to further bolster its air defenses.
