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Blue Whale of Catoosa unveiled as final medal in Route 66 Marathon series

Tuesday, July 1 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -The Williams Route 66 Marathon will mark its 20th anniversary in November with thousands of runners and their families expected to descend on Tulsa for a weekend of races and celebration.What began as a local race has evolved into an internationally recognized event, drawing participants from across the country and around the... Read More.

Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew featuring Gayle King and Katy Perry

Monday, April 14 by AP

Private spaceflight company Blue Origin is scheduled to launch an all-female crew on a suborbital flight Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET.Among the six-person crew are journalist Gayle King, singer Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez – a pilot, journalist and vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund who is also engaged to Amazon founder Jeff... Read More.

Iceland Volcano Erupts, Forcing Evacuation of Nearby Grindavik and Blue Lagoon Tourist Destination

Wednesday, April 2 by CBS News

A volcano began erupting in southwest Iceland on Tuesday, just hours after authorities evacuated a nearby community and the Blue Lagoon spa, one of Iceland's biggest tourist attractions.Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik, where some 40 homes were evacuated, national broadcaster RUV reported. The... Read More.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to Require at-Home Injections for Some Asthma Medications

Tuesday, February 18 by News 6

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), under its parent company Health Care Service Corporation, is changing how certain asthma injections are administered.Effective April 15, 2025, some patients will need to self-administer asthma medications at home rather than receiving them at a clinic. The affected medications include Fasenra, Tezspire, Nucala, and Xolair.BCBS will update coverage... Read More.