2023 Was A Record Year For Weather Disasters, Costing Nearly $93B

The United States lurched through 28 weather disasters in 2020 that caused a combined $93 billion and shattered a 2020 record.

Twisted Metal, Rushing Wind: Jet's Wall Rips Away At 3 Miles High

The vacuum created when a section of a Boeing 737 Max 9's fuselage blew out sucked the shirt off teen; his seatbelt saved his life.

​Explosion At Historic Fort Worth Hotel Injures 21, Scatters Debris

Four people were in serious condition from the explosion, which investigators believe was caused by natural gas.

Blizzard Conditions Bear Down On Central U.S.

​Blizzard conditions with as much as a foot or more of snow shut down schools and highways in several Midwest states.

​United Arlines Says Loose Bolts Among Issues On Grounded Jetliners

After the fuselege blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet, all were grounded — and issues are showing up in inspections.

Call For Kindness Grants To Fund 40 Youth-Led Projects: How To Apply

Riley’s Way Foundation, a nonprofit encouraging youth leadership rooted in kindness, will accept grant applications through March 25.

Winter Storm Photos: Heavy Snow And Ice Ravage States

A major snowstorm swept through much of the East Coast, leaving many without power and several inches of snow to shovel.

Congressional Leaders Reach Agreement On Spending Levels

The agreement could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.

Be Aware and Beware of Your Prejudices

Prejudices can be useful and timesaving, like a habitual way of thinking. But they are also dangerous and deadly to relationships.

Biden To Give State Of The Union Address On March 7

This year's speech will offer an opportunity for Biden to detail his broader vision as he campaigns for re-election in November.

U.S. Employers Added A Surprisingly Strong 216,000 Jobs In December

Pollsters and economists say there has never been as wide a gap between the underlying health of the economy and public perception.

​Flu And COVID Got Worse Over Holidays; CDC Says More Misery Is Ahead

New CDC data shows 38 states now have high or very high levels of respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms.

New Gun Law Has Blocked 500 Firearms Purchases By Young People: DOJ

Those denied gun purchases under the sweeping bipartisan gun law include a convicted rapist and a suspect in an attempted murder case.

Supreme Court To Decide If Trump Can Be Kept Off Presidential Ballots

The Supreme Court will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot due to his efforts to overturn the election.

People Are Losing It At Target As They Snag Pink Stanley Cups

People are such Stanley cup stans — zealous fans — they’re “getting trampled” in Target as they try to get one, one person said on TikTok.

David Soul, Actor In TV's 'Starsky And Hutch,' Dies At 80

Actor-singer David Soul, a 1970s heartthrob who co-starred as the blond half of the crime-fighting duo "Starsky & Hutch," has died.

$100M Verizon Settlement Could Mean $100 For Some Customers

​Verizon has reached a $100 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that accused the company of hiding administrative fee increases.

2024 Neighbor Resolutions, A Look Back At Top 2023 Takes [Block Talk]

Readers made New Year’s resolutions for their neighbors about leaf blowers, free-range cats, nosiness and noisiness, and property upkeep.

TGI Fridays Is Closing 36 'Underperforming' Restaurants In 12 States

As part of the casual dining chain’s strategic plan, eight restaurants in the Northeast are being sold to former CEO Ray Blanchette​.

A Home In The Sky: 3 Penthouses, 1 With 10 Bathrooms: How Much House

With rapid improvements in elevator technology in the 1920s, architects turned undesirable attics into luxurious living spaces.

Jeffrey Epstein Documents: Here's What We Know So Far

The first 40 documents, of around 250 expected to eventually be unsealed, largely mention figures whose names were already known.

Cyberattacks By Iran Actors Expose Vulnerability Of U.S. Water Systems

A cyberattack on the tiny town of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania​, late last year was a wake-up call about risks to public water utilities.

What’s Going On With REAL ID? Here's What You Need To Know

The Department of Homeland Security has extended the deadline for REAL ID driver’s licenses multiple times, mostly due to COVID backups.

2024 Is A Leap Year, And We Want To Hear Your Leap Day Stories

The odds of being born on Leap Day are about 1 in 1,461. We want to hear about Leap Day birthdays, weddings, celebrations and traditions.

Court Docs Related To Jeffrey Epstein Set To Be Released; Not Clients

Some previously sealed court records will be made public, but most whose names appear are not accused of any wrongdoing.

U.S. Women Are Stockpiling Abortion Pills

Demand for "advance provision" abortion medications peaked at times when it looked like they might become harder to get.

Swift + Kelce, Debt-Erasing Gifts, Eclipse: 2023's Most Joyous Moments

Also among stories that made us smile or gave us hope: A spiritual homecoming in the Grand Canyon; the balsam​ fir's resilient return.

Quadrantids, 2024’s 1st And Perhaps Best Shooting Stars, Peak Nears

Timing is everything to observe the rich-in-fireballs Quadrantids, which peak at a rate of 120 meteors an hour — but only for a few hours.

Best Snacks For The Big Game: What’s Your MVP-Worthy Recipe?

We want to find snack and appetizer recipes that will make guests do a touchdown dance during the big game. That’s where you come in.

Master Anxiety

Anxiety always faces the what-if of tomorrow. This can generate a vivid, vexing sense that whatever comes could be beyond your control.

Lower Gas Prices Are Forecast For 2024: Here's Why

While prices may increase some with seasonal demand, $5 and $6 gas and diesel prices are expected to fade away along with 2023.

What’s Your 2024 New Year’s Resolution For The Neighbors? [Block Talk]

If you could make one New Year’s resolution for your neighbors, what would it be? Or maybe you resolve to be a better neighbor in 2024.

4.8M Blenders Recalled Because They Can Catch Fire, Blades Can Break

The popular BlendJet portable blenders have resulted in 49 injury reports and about $150,000 in property damage.

Weird News 2023: Stories That Made Us Scrunch Our Faces And Say ‘Huh?’

In 2023, a meteorite fell into a family’s house, a guy was pulled over while arguing with his parrot, and what’s up with all those bananas?

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $760M For Saturday Drawing: Odds Of Winning

No one matched the winning numbers in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing: 4, 11, 38, 51 and 68, with a Powerball of 5.

3 Homes With Dumbwaiters, Hyped By Thomas Jefferson: How Much House

Thomas Jefferson brought the concept of dumbwaiters from France, using them at his Monticello plantation and the White House.

9.9 Million Minimum Wage Workers Will Get A Pay Raise On Jan. 1

Some 17 million workers still earn less than $15 an hour — nearly half in the 20 states that use the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.

As The Endangered Species Act Turns 50, A Look At Its Mixed Legacy

The Endangered Species Act was just one in a raft of environmental legislation passed beginning in the mid-1960s As the Endangered Species A

Social Media Companies Made $11B In U.S. Ad Revenue From Minors: Study

Because social media companies to make money from children, Harvard researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation.

Looking Back At Some Of The Headlines That Captivated Us In 2023

Wildfire smoke cast a dystopian pall across multiple cities; search for missing submersible raises questions; a “hurriquake” in California.