Grieving Families Sue Astroworld, Travis Scott After Deaths

Your 5-minute read to start today: Lawsuits mount against Astroworld; Rittenhouse shot first man at close range; Max Cleland dies.

Aurora Borealis Displays More Likely In Active Solar Storm Season

As the sun approaches “solar maximum” in its 11-year cycle and the number of sunspots ramps up, we may see the northern lights more often.

Houston Police Shared Safety Concerns With Rapper Before Concert

Your 5-mintue read to start the day: Kenosha shooting: I “thought I was going to die”; study shows deer got COVID from people; elf shelved.

Pay It Forward By Volunteering: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Volunteering your time can increase happiness and bring fulfillment to your life, benefits similar to practicing gratitude.

Deer Caught COVID-19 From People, Study Shows, But Questions Loom

COVID-19 infections could have spread from people to deer through backyard feeding, sewage discharges or even by licking a plug of tobacco.

Exacto Blade In Candy Is No Halloween Myth, Sheriff Says

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Mourning begins in Houston after festivalgoers crushed; GOP bullish on midterms; 30 Days Of Gratitude.

How To Curb Angst Over Climate Change: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Rituals that inspire gratitude for nature can reduce the desire to over-consume — and the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change.

Concertgoers Recall Chaos, Horror At Deadly Astroworld Festival

Concertgoers at Friday's Astroworld Festival share what they endured during the deadly music festival.

Navy Ship Named For Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk Christened

The Navy has christened and launched a ship named after slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk.

Support Local Charities, Feeding America: 30 Days Of Gratitude

GivingTuesday aims to inspire others to not only give back, but also recognize and celebrate the generosity of others. Start planning now.

It Got ‘Worse And Worse’: Stampede Kills 8 At Music Festival

Your 5-minute read to start today: Chicago Blackhawks coach fired; court halts federal vaccine mandate; school covered up racist hazing.

Watch Lunar Eclipse, Century’s Longest, Turn Full Frost Moon Red

At 3½ hours, a partial lunar eclipse is the longest such event of the century, so plan a watch party to see the frost moon turn red.

‘Her World Is Just Gone’: Mom Loses Husband And Son Within Weeks

Your 5-minute read to start the day: “Let’s go us”; final rites for Colin Powell; vaccine mandate lawsuits; world’s largest 3-D community.

9 Good News Stories: Vote For Love; Dolphins Help Save Swimmer

All-girl football team tackles stereotypes; town gives Tom the Can Man an assist; girl gives all her money to neighbors for Halloween.

'Let's Go Brandon' Costs NASCAR Driver; He Wants You To Stop It

Your 5-minute read to start today: Arbery trial jury under scrutiny; “Tiger King” has cancer; Barstool founder "preyed" on women.

Here's Why Rapid Coronavirus Tests Are So Expensive And Hard To Find

Why are at-home tests still so pricey and hard to find in the United States?

5 Inspirational Quotes On Being Grateful: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Three-time Olympic gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong says practicing gratitude sends out a tide of disappointment so love can rush in.

Governor-Elect Vows To ‘Change The Trajectory’ Of One U.S. State

Your 5-minute read to start today: Carole Baskin wants to stop “Tiger King 2”; Aaron Rodgers has COVID-19; all-girls team hopes for a win.

Daylight Saving Time Ends, Deer ‘Rut’ Begins: Avoid Hitting Them

The deer mating season is in full swing, making sunset — an hour earlier starting Sunday — a precarious time on the nation's highways.

First Woman Elected As Boston Mayor; Minneapolis Keeps Police

Your 5-minute read to start today: Atlanta Braves win World Series; Rittenhouse trial begins; Biden unveils climate plan.

5 Things Patch Readers Are Grateful For: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Patch readers from five states weigh in on living with gratitude. We'll have more throughout the month in 30 Days Of Gratitude.

10 Great Ways To Honor Veterans In 2021

This Veterans Day, show your gratitude to those who have served our country with these thoughtful gifts from FTD Flowers.

Supply Chain Issues Gobble Up Thanksgiving Turkeys; Election Day

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Virginia election; Laundrie surveillance mistakes; mom who killed kids paroled; 30 Days Of Gratitude.

Tell Someone You’re Grateful For Them: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in your neighborhood for 30 Days Of Gratitude, running through Nov. 30.

Census Disappearing Act: You And Your Home May Have Vanished

Your 5-minute read to start the day: American Airlines flights may be affected Monday; “30 Days Of Gratitude”; Boston Red Sox legend dies.

Tributes Help ‘Stop The Bleeding’ As COVID Claims Nearly 5M Lives

Your 5-minute read to start today: Alabama cockfighting ring busted; Dems eye Tuesday vote on Biden spending bill; the week in photos.

Kids Can ‘Go Back To Something Better’ As FDA Authorizes Vaccine

Your 5-minute read for today: “Misidentification” didn’t affect Laundrie case; Capitol Police officer resigns; Kinzinger won't run again.

Northern Lights, Taurid Meteors And Venus In The Halloween Sky

Several U.S. states have a chance to see the aurora borealis this weekend. For everyone else, Venus dazzles and Taurid meteors fly.

Opera Singer ‘Died’ But Lives On As Pianist: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Patch observes “30 Days Of Gratitude” from Nov. 1-30. First, a story of gratitude from a man who lost his golden voice, a ticket to The Met.

9 Good News Stories: A Message Of Hope; Chicks Get Second Chance

Oddities on the railroad; police pull together to lift little boy's spirits; a family sets out to rebuild; 19-year-old's courage honored.

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Charged With Sex Crime

Your 5-minute read to start the day: The new Facebook; passenger sucker-punches flight attendant; “Nightmare On Elm Street” house for sale.

From Black Death To COVID-19, Pandemics Push People To Honor Death, Celebrate Life

How survivors of past pandemics tried to celebrate the triumph of life amid widespread death can add context to the present-day experience.

500 Rounds Of Ammo Found On ‘Rust’ Movie Set, Police Say

Your 5-minute read to start the day: LGBTQ advocates laud passport option; Tom Hanks crashes wedding; Julia Child’s former home for sale.

‘Dad Bod,’ ‘Fluffernutter’ Among Merriam-Webster’s 455 New Words

Other new entries reflect the ever-changing and expanding English language, including “bit rot,” “zero-day,” “amirite” and “deplatformed.”

As Holidays Near, Here's How To Help Hungry Families Near You

For millions of families living in cities across the United States, an extravagant holiday meal isn’t on the table this Christmas.

‘That Girl From The Bus’: Civil Rights Pioneer Wants Record Wiped

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Mistake allowed Laundrie to flee; Pop-Tarts go to court; lost hiker ignores rescue calls.

16 Inches Of Rain: California Gets Drenched

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Seemingly endless rain in California; mother who gave birth to quadruplets needs help; Rutgers mandate.

8 Unexpected Occasions When Sending Flowers Is A Great Idea

Sending a bouquet shouldn’t be reserved only for special events. We have ideas for making any friend or loved one’s day brighter.

Bipartisan 'Renaissance Man' Of Politics Dies

Your 5-minute read to start the day: former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods dies; bomb cyclone in Bay Area; Biden's voice of calm.

Future Hearing On Ban ‘Cold Comfort’ To Women Needing Abortions

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Laundrie remains sent to anthropologist; Baldwin told gun was ‘cold’; Pat Sajak sells radio station.