'Tiger King' Roadsize Zoo Raided; Nearly 70 Big Cats Seized

The government seized 68 big cats from Tiger King Park, where owner Jeff Lowe rose to fame in the Netflix murder-for-hire series.

Sheriffs In More Militarized Counties Reap Election Rewards

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Show Must Go On

How theater can help communities heal from the losses and trauma of the pandemic.

A Down Payment On Reviving American Cities

Pandemic-stricken mass transit would get $85 billion in Biden stimulus plan.

Meals On Wheels Making A Difference In The Community

Meals on wheels volunteers help 2.4 million US seniors get enough to eat while staving off loneliness.

Supermoon And Red Blood Lunar Eclipse Closes In

It's all happening at once, but what does that mean?

Scientists 'Unsure' On Necessity Of COVID Booster Shot: Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday said it's still “possible” an additional shot would be needed later this year to ward off coronavirus infection.

Get On Your Dancing Shoes

If you are vaccinated, you can dance the night away.

Anxious Workers Struggle To Adjust To New Mask Policies

While some employees at companies like Kroger, Walmart and Home Deport are cheering, some are protesting the rollbacks in mask requirements.

Police Violence Remains High Concern In U.S.: AP-NORC Poll

About 6 in 10 Americans say racism in the United States is a serious problem, according to poll by The Associated Press.

Does Banning People With Felonies From Dating Apps Actually Make Anyone Safer?

“It's using the justice system as a barometer of someone's worth.”

Carolyn Shulman Releases Stunning Debut Album, Out Today

The Americana laced singer-songwriter brings in the help of some big names for "Grenadine & Kerosene"

13 Good News Stories: Horse Pen Pals; Sharks’ BFF; Flying Cat

Deputy single-handedly lifts car, frees woman; music connects priest and parishioner during pandemic; cat and puppy dog tales (a bird, too).

Internet Scams See Uptick In All But 1 State Amid Pandemic

Americans lost more money to online scammers in 2020 than the previous year, a recent analysis found.

Boating Safety Tips For Memorial Day Weekend 2021

Hundreds of thousands of first-time boat owners could be on the water this year. Here are some safety tips to know before leaving the dock.

House Approves $1.9 Billion Plan To Fortify U.S. Capitol

The bill to better protect the Capitol building after the Jan. 6 insurrection passed by one vote, as Democrats pushed past GOP opposition.

Planning A Trip? U.S. News Releases 2021's Top Vacation Spots

The annual list ranked more than 1,100 destinations on things like sights, culture, food, nightlife and adventure.

Hillsborough Mini-Grant Award Recipients Working on Neighborhood

Each of the 19 neighborhoods is awarded up to $5,000 in grant funding to help them complete their proposed project.

Patch's Memorial Day 2021 Road Trip Playlist

Getting out of town this Memorial Day? Here are some road-worthy song recommendations courtesy of Patch editors and staff.

Defund Police? A Look At Budget Changes 1 Year After George Floyd

See how some cities have handled the call to lower police department funding since protests were held across the country last summer.

It Turns Out The ‘Bottomless’ Supply Of 17-Year Cicadas Really Is

Fungus with the same psilocybin as “magic mushrooms” causes the 17-year cicadas to copulate until their genitals fall off, research shows.

Stark Racial Disparities Persist In Vaccinations

State-level CDC data shows diversity.

4 Insights On U.S. Capitol Siege From Established Insurgencies

Was the siege chaotic, impromptu and disorganized, or was it the work of a well-planned force of far-right militias, as evidence suggests?

Why I Use The NRA As A Case Study For How Nonprofits Shouldn't Operate

The National Rifle Association keeps getting itself into trouble by flouting the best practices all nonprofits should follow.

Masking Dramatic Miscalls From 2020 Election

Survey experts have yet to figure out what caused the most significant polling error in 40 years in Trump-Biden race.

The Typical Child Care Worker In The US Earns Less Than $12 An Hour

Caregivers in few states are paid what’s considered a living wage.

Shape-Shifting Computer Chip Thwarts An Army Of Hackers

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

How 6 Eyewitnesses Misidentified A Murderer

Here's what went wrong in the lineup.

Colorectal Cancer Screenings Aren't Fun, But They're Worth It

New guidance issued by a federal task force recommends screenings should start at age 45 instead of 50.

Big Gaps In Vaccine Rates Across U.S. Worry Health Experts

The highest coronavirus vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

Super Flower Blood Moon: Where And How To See The Lunar Eclipse

Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you’ll see? There's this: May's full moon is 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.

Pedestrian Deaths Spike In 2020; Bad Driver Behavior Likely Cause

The pandemic brought out the worst in drivers. As a result, U.S. pedestrian deaths rose by 4.8 percent, according to a new report.

Unemployment Claims Across America Drop To New Pandemic Low

The number of weekly jobless claims has declined steadily since the start of 2021, with 34,000 fewer reported Thursday than the week before.

Child Tax Credit Payments: Will They Cut Child Poverty In Half?

The monthly checks of up to $300 per child for millions of U.S. families could lift 45 percent of children above the poverty line.

Catalytic Converter Thefts Soar With Price Of Precious Metals

The platinum, palladium and rhodium found in catalytic converters attracts thieves who can cost car owners thousands in just a few minutes.

Memorial Day History: 5 Things To Know As Fallen Vets Are Honored

The history of the late May holiday that recognizes the lives lost amid military service dates back to the end of the Civil War.

Memorial Day Swimming Safety: States With Highest Drowning Rates

Holiday travelers across America can take note of the risks associated with visits to lakes and beaches as summer 2021 approaches.

Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts June 1

Here's what forecasters are watching right now.

House To Vote Wednesday On Capitol Riot Commission

The commission, which would investigate the Jan. 6 siege, will be a difficult sell in the Senate, where it needs 10 GOP votes to pass.

Antarctica Is Headed For A Climate Tipping Point By 2060

Catastrophic melting is in our future if carbon emissions aren't cut quickly.