Author: WNKY Staff

Welcome to “gay hell”

(WDIV) A small Michigan town named Hell has been renamed “Gay Hell” as part of a YouTuber’s political statement. Comedian Elijah Daniel purchased three days of naming rights to the town and changed the name to make what he said is a statement against President Donald Trump’s decision that no U.S. embassy may fly the rainbow flag. Daniel said he…

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid

(NBC News) With his re-election campaign officially underway, President Trump is facing plenty of challenges, both foreign and domestic. The president launched his re-election bid Tuesday at a rally in Orlando, Florida. A new Quinnipiac poll shows six Democrats could beat him if the vote were held today. Back in Washington, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is being replaced, after…

Discovery could lead to Lyme disease treatment

(WSLS) A Virginia Tech researcher has made a discovery that could open the door to Lyme disease treatment. Brandon Jutras is an assistant professor of biochemistry in the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He’s discovered the cellular component that contributes to Lyme arthritis, a symptom that turns up in the late stages of the disease. “We think that…

Breakthrough could help relieve fibromyalgia pain

(KPRC) Millions of Americans, mostly women, are suffering from fibromyalgia. Patients often endure years of surgeries and medications like opioids without much relief to their full-body pain symptoms. Therefore, there’s been a big push to help identify and cure the illness. A University of Texas Medical Branch doctor thinks he’s made a discovery that could treat it. UTMB Dr. Miguel…

Facebook announces “libra” crypto-currency

(NBC News) Facebook has announced plans to enter the banking business by launching a new digital currency. The social media giant says it wants to make sending money around the world as easy as sending a photo or message with the new “Libra” cryptocurrency. Unlike Bitcoin, Libra will be tied in with regulated currencies and backed by a reserve of…

Trump 2020: Orlando prepares for campaign launch

(NBC News) Thousands of supporters have gathered in Orlando, Florida ahead of tonight’s official launch of the Trump 2020 re-election campaign. The huge crowd is filling the grounds around the Amway Center, waiting for President Trump’s arrival. Some, like Vivian Hall, have been here since early Monday morning. “It would only be Trump that would make me do this,” Hall…