These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, January 7, 2020:
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Feds Sue Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America.
Guns and Tigers Replace Violence in the World of Cartel TikTok
TikTok isn't just gaining popularity among teens, the Mexican drug cartel is using the platform to promote its illicit activities. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo reports.
Now That We're Used to WFH, 2021 Will Need to Bring Some Boundaries
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed to Americans that employers have been able to maintain business as employees work from home. Now, companies are looking to rollout features to improve WFH productivity. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo reports.
Need2Know: What's In the Stimulus, UK Sealed Off & NBA Opening Night
Jill and Carlo go over the most important parts of this $900 billion stimulus package. There's some unsettling callbacks to the bad old days of spring, with the UK all but sealed off and California cases out of control.
Illegal Winery Busted at Alabama Town's Sewage Plant
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says it got an anonymous tip about an alcohol operation at a municipal building in the town of Rainsville on Thursday.
Coronavirus Safety Measures Can’t Stop Santa from Bringing Holiday Cheer
Malls are working to continue Christmas season traditions with Santa meet and greets but with restrictions due to the pandemic. Cheddar's Chloe Aiello reports.
Virginia's Lee Statue Has Been Removed From the U.S. Capitol
A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that represented Virginia in the U.S. Capitol has been removed. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said in a statement that workers removed the statue from the National Statuary Hall Collection early Monday.
Bryant Park's Iconic Holiday Market Filled With Cheer and Safety Precautions
The Bank of America Winter village is up and running but with a new look in light of the pandemic and enforced safety measures. Cheddar's Chloe Aiello reports
Need2Know: Stimulus Checks Coming, Vaccine VIPs & Christmas Star
Jill and Carlo have the deets on the stimulus bill, expected to pass today. Plus, class warfare on the vaccine line, new lockdowns in London, spectacle in the sky and end-of-year predictions.
