News roundup for Sept. 7, 2022
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit western China during a COVID-19 lockdown, forcing more than 20 million people to stay inside during the tremors. The earthquake left at least 74 people dead.
A power outage at an airport in Austin, Texas, led to major flight delays and road closures, forcing passengers to haul their luggage to the airport.
Juul will pay nearly $440 million to settle an investigation by 33 states, that found the company marketed its products to teens. Money from the settlement will go towards tobacco use prevention.
And the world’s second tallest roller coaster is closing after 19 years. The decision comes a year after an object fell from the ride, hitting a woman at the Ohio amusement park in the head.
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- A deadly earthquake hit Western China during a COVID-19 lockdown, forcing more than 20 million people to stay inside during the tremors. The earthquake left at least 74 people dead. A power outage at an airport in Austin, Texas, led to major flight delays and road closures, forcing passengers to haul their luggage to the airport.
Juul will pay nearly $440 million to settle an investigation by 33 states that found the company marketed its products to teens. Money from the settlement will go towards tobacco use prevention. And the world's second tallest roller coaster is closing after 19 years. The decision comes a year after an object fell from the ride, hitting a woman at the Ohio amusement park in the head.
