Back-To-School Head Lice Infestations: It’s War; How To Arm Yourself

With back-to-school season here, comes the dreaded classroom lice infestations. Here's what to do about it:

Backyard Budgeting: How Much Are People Spending To Spruce Things Up?

Over 1,000 homeowners were surveyed about the outdoor investments they're making & how they plan to enjoy their yards.

The Top 10 No Demo Renovation Projects of 2024

Based on data from Thumbtack & Zillow, these projects can be inexpensively implemented without picking up a sledgehammer.

The Rare Blue Supermoon Is Just The Start Of Big And Bright Lunar Fun

Monday’s full moon is a true blue moon. It is also the first of four consecutive supermoons — full moons that appear bigger and brighter.

Annual Inflation Falls To 3-Year Low, Setting Up The Fed To Cut Rates

Some food prices, including for meat, fish and eggs, are still increasing faster than before the pandemic.

Colorado River States Await Water Cuts, Struggle With Long-Term Plans

The politics of water are especially tense as the Colorado becomes less relible after decades of overuse, rising temperatures and drought.

Here’s What La Niña Could Mean For Winter Snowfall And Temperatures

A La Niña​ climate pattern is exppected to bring wet, cold weather to most of the country throughout winter, The Farmers’ Almanac forecasts.

​COVID Levels ‘Very High’ In 27 States Amid ‘Largest Summer Wave Yet’

Wastewater tests reflect a 13-week surge in positive COVID tests reported to the CDC to more than 17 percent, up from 0.3 percent in May.

Older Americans Prepare For World Altered By Artificial Intelligence

Older adults who lived through the advent of refrigeration, the transition from radio to TV and the invention of the internet tackle AI.

Harris' Or Harris's? Apostrophe Battle Brews Among Grammar Nerds

If she wins in November, Harris would become the fourth U.S. president with a last name ending in S and the first since Rutherford B. Hayes.

​School Starts Soon; When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Laws

About 100 children died in bus-related accidents in the 2022-23 school year. Many drivers simply ignore stop arm laws, safety officials say.

Do Not Be a Quitter

Nobody likes a quitter. Especially the quitter himself. We develop disdain for ourselves if we give up or give in too readily.

Debby Moves Out Of U.S.; Power Outages, Flooding Risk Remain

The storm spent nearly a week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives as it moved up the East Coast.

Team USA's Top Moments Of Week 2 At 2024 Olympics [PHOTOS]

See the top medal moments and Team USA athletes in the final week of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

1-Ton Asphalt Roller Joyride; RFK Jr.’s Bear [Weird News & Oddities]

Dragonfly swarms terrify, delight beachgoers; stay in Polly Pocket’s compact house; auction price as eye-popping as Princess Leia’s bikini.

Does The School Drop-Off Lane Have To Be Torture? [Block Talk Survey]

The school drop-off and pick-up lane is torture because of some parents. Does it have to be this painful? What constitutes proper etiquette?

One Of These Is Not Like The Other: Weird Grocery Order Substitutions

Ginger wins the prize among readers who answered Patch’s informal survey. She ordered cereal but got a hammer and hacksaw blade instead.

Another Death, More Illnesses Reported In Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak

As of Aug. 8, a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats had killed three people and sickened 43, according to the CDC.

Extreme Heat Has Many Americans Sweating Their Electricity Bills: Poll

Around 7 in 10 Americans say in the last year extreme heat has had an impact on their electricity bills, ranging from minor to major.

U.S. Abortions Have Risen Slightly Since Roe Was Overturned: Study

Some Democratic-controlled states enacted laws to protect doctors who use telemedicine to see patients in places that have abortion bans.

20+ Back-To-School Shopping Deals That Will Save You Serious Money

Parents are looking for coupons, deals and sales to save on what’s expected to be a $38.8m billion back-to-school shopping spree this year.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2024 Peaks This Weekend: When To See Fireballs

Up to 100 shooting stars an hour may be seen as the fireball-rich Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Is a meteor storm predicted?

Final Image Of Simone Biles At Olympics Is More Than A Symbol Of Joy

Bowing to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade at the medal podium, Americans Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles​ showed where the sport is headed.

Hearing Probes Boeing Jet Blowout That Threw Flight Into 'Chaos'

Boeing factory workers told the National Transportation Safety Board about working at jobs they're not qualified for and other mistakes.

The Danger of Concepts

Be very careful about concepts and how you apply them. Why? Because you will live within them – for good and for ill.

U.S. Army To Expand Basic Training, Rebuild Force For Modern Warfare

This is part of a broader effort to restructure the Army to be better able to fight against a sophisticated adversary like China or Russia.

Coffee Shortages, Surging Prices Part Of The Industry’s Brewing Storm

The daily habit could cost Americans close to $200 more a year as prices for the nation’s favorite beverage continue to rise.

Paris Olympics Photos: Team USA's Top Moments Of Week 1

See some of the most amazing Olympic medal moments and the athletes who gave their all in Week 1 of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

Recalls: 7M Pounds Of Meat In Listeria Outbreak; 1.8M Teslas

The FDA finds more ground cinnamon products have elevated lead levels; Amazon’s on the hook for its third-party sellers’ hazardous products.

Community Facebook Page Etiquette: The Good, Bad And Ugly [Block Talk]

Bullies, conspiracy theories and politicizing everything can suck the fun out of interacting on community social media forums, readers said.

Gymnast Simone Biles Makes Olympics History With 2nd All-Around Title

Eight years ago in Rio de Janeiro, Biles was a teenage prodigy. Now, she's an icon. One who remains peerless even when she's not perfect.

Largest U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap In Post-Soviet History: What To Know

The 24 people freed included a collection of journalists and political dissidents, suspected spies, a computer hacker and a fraudster.

Can You Really Get $20 Down Payment Car Insurance?

You may have seen ads for low-cost car insurance, with some companies offering insurance for as little as $20 down. But is that for real?

7 Warning Signs You're Paying Too Much for Car Insurance

Avoiding these common mistakes can help you save money on auto coverage.

Amazon Responsible For 3rd-Party Sellers’ Unsafe Products, Agency Says

Amazon is legally responsible for about 400,000 hazardous products sold by third parties on its platform, a federal agency has ruled.

7 Million Pounds Of Meat Recalled Amid Listeria Outbreak

Seven million pounds of meat has been recalled amid a nationwide listeria outbreak that has sickened residents in 13 states.

973 Native American Children Died In U.S. Government Boarding Scho0ls

Schools gave Native American kids English names, put them through military drills and forced them to perform manual labor, officials said.

Simone Biles, Team USA Earn 'Redemption' By Powering To Olympic Gold

Simone Biles, at her sh0w-stopping best in the Paris Olympics, cemented her legacy as the greatest of all time in elite gymnastics.

Let’s Talk Weird Online Grocery Order Substitutions [Patch Survey]

Pay attention to text messages while the order is being filled or you may end up with 48 boiled eggs or pool floatie-sized pork roast.

U.S. Measles Cases On The Rise, Nearly Triple The Number In 2023

Centers for Disease Control data shows 188 cases in 27 jurisdictions, with seven states reporting their first measles cases of 2024 in July.