United Airlines flights experience a nationwide ground stop
Flight that were already airborne at the time of the ground stop were allowed to continue to their…
Continue ReadingNational-World
Water taxis return to Chicago, will operate until Thanksgiving
Organizers say Chicago’s “Work from Home” trends and the recovering labor market led to service delays this…
Continue Reading
Damar Hamlin visits and plays flag football with students
From there, the kids were given free backpacks, school supplies and CPR training. AEDs were also given to youth groups and the Police Athletic League…
Continue Reading
Tennessee zoo director announces name for spotless giraffe
“Kipekee” beat out several other suggested names in a public voting poll. It means “unique,” which is fitting for this…
Continue Reading
Firefighters in New York battle warehouse fire, no injuries reported
The fire broke out on Monday at a New York City Department of Transportation building. The four-alarm fire started on the roof of the one-story…
Continue Reading
Burning Man organizers lift lockdown, attendees took part in event
On Monday, a line of vehicles trying to get to the nearest paved road, about five miles away from the festival…
Continue Reading
Messi has 2 assists in front of star-studded crowd in Los Angeles as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1
Among the celebrities in attendance were Britain’s Prince Harry, LAFC co-owner Will Ferrell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, Owen Wilson, Mario…
Continue Reading
Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit ‘All Star,’ dies at 56
The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell “passed peacefully and comfortably” Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at his home…
Continue Reading
Two baseball teams finished a game that lasted 100 hours
The record was set at Macken Park in North Kansas City, Missouri. It’s now the longest baseball game in the world. The record was previously held by…
Continue Reading
A Massachusetts high school student dies due to tortilla chip challenge
A school district in Worchester, Massachusetts announced one of their students died Friday after officials say he was feeling sick and was sent…
Continue Reading
Key West residents hold parade to honor Jimmy Buffett
Thousands lined Duval Street to bid farewell to the beloved “Margaritaville” singer. The marchers sang some of Buffett’s best-known…
Continue Reading
Gunman on the run following shooting in Illinois
Authorities found one victim in his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he is said to be in stable…
Continue Reading
Plane crashed during a gender reveal party in Mexico
A small plane that was taking part in a gender reveal party crashed shortly after dropping pink smoke on the happy couple. The incident was caught on…
Continue Reading Nevada flooding keeps Burning Man attendees stranded
An estimated 70,000+ attendees were isolated at the venue known as the Black Rock City as rain returned on…
Continue Reading
Metallica postpones Arizona concert after James Hetfield tests positive for COVID-19
“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you. We look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat…
Continue Reading
Fatal shooting at a high school football game in Louisiana
In a game intended to unite the community, Friday night’s rivalry football game between Port Allen and Brusly High Schools ended early when two…
Continue Reading
2024 GOP candidate Nikki Haley on term limits, spending deadline and Trump
2024 Republican candidate Nikki Haley spoke with Robert Costa, on Face the Nation Sunday, about term limits, the spending deadline, and…
Continue Reading
Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson dies at 75
The Vice President of the Richardson Center, Mickey Bergman, said Richardson “lived his entire life in the service of…
Continue Reading
Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands at Nevada site; authorities are investigating 1 death
Organizers closed vehicular access to the counterculture festival and attendees trudged through mud, many barefoot or wearing plastic bags on their…
Continue Reading
For small biz reliant on summer tourism, extreme weather is the new pandemic — for better or worse
For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a…
Continue Reading