Power Tools On The Weekend: When Is It OK To Make Noise? [Block Talk]

Some neighbors sleep late on weekends. Others like to get an early start on hot, noisy jobs. What’s the magic hour when the noise can start?

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $615M; MegaMillions Rises To $450M

Both the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have been growing since April, when winners claimed the top prizes in each game.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Likely In Nearly Half Of U.S. Water Taps: Study

The study is the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS, which can cause cancer, in tap water in both private and public water sources.

After West Wing Cocaine Find, Probe Is 'Incredibly Important': Biden

Secret Service agents found the powder in a small plastic bag on the ground in a heavily trafficked area during a routine White House sweep.

Federal Judge Limits Government Contact With Social Media Companies

​The order raises broad questions about whether — and how — officials can fight what they deem misinformation on health or other matters.

BelVita Products Sold At Walmart, Kroger Recalled; May Contain Peanuts

Three peanut allergy reactions have been linked to specific lots of belVita dark cholate and cinnamon brown sugar breakfast sandwiches.

3 Homes With Bowling Alleys And Other Places To Play: How Much House

Bowling alleys are among the options for fun in these three homes. And prepare to be amazed by a closet that most people only dream about.

Help Secure Your Home & Save Big With Early Prime Day Deals From Ring

Video Doorbells and Security Cameras are on sale for up to 40% off!

Happy Birthday, America: 4th Of July Holiday Origins And Traditions

The holiday celebrates the July 4, 1776, signing of the Declaration of Independence, but wasn't widely observed until after the War of 1812.

Surviving Heat, The 'Silent Killer': How To Keep Cool And Stay Safe

Heat kills more Americans than any other weather event, including tornadoes and flooding; most heat-related deaths are preventable, though.

Spotted Lanternfly Reaches Adult Stage: Squish Or Trap It Now

Established in 14 states, spotted lanternflies are reaching the adult stage. Squish these planthoppers now before they can lay egg masses.

Name Your Emotions

If you name your emotions, you can domesticate them. So indicates recent research, also suggesting why mediation works.

In 1 Year, Court Dashes Decades Of Abortion, Education Precedent

Overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating affirmative action were conservative goals for years. Now, both are reality.

9 Good News Stories: Kid Rocks; Helping Teachers; $1K A Week For Life

Besides stories about people doing good things, we “shoehorn” in a couple of stories about unique places to stay if you need a getaway.

Photos: Wildfire Haze Blankets The U.S. Once Again

The Canadian wildfires continue to bring smokey haze far south into the United States. See photos of the haze blanket several cities.

Nosy Neighbors: Should You Be Kind Or Call The Cops? [Block Talk]

When neighbors don’t mind their own business but are harmless, chill; some readers described situations that escalated far beyond nosiness.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Supreme Court rejects President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans, saying he exceeded his executive authority.

July 4th Traffic: When Is The Best Time To Get Out Of Town?

The peak summer travel period is off to a rocky start. Thousands of air travelers saw their flights delayed or canceled last weekend.

July Skywatching: 1st Of 4 Supermoons; Perseids And Other Meteors Fly

The full buck moon starts a string of four supermoons. The Perseid, Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteors also start flying in July.

World UFO Day: Whistleblower’s Spaceship Recovery Claim Adds Intrigue

The House Oversight Committee is planning a hearing on a whistleblower’s report of a covert operation to retrieve crashed alien spacecraft.

U.S. Supreme Court Guts Affirmative Action In College Admissions

The court's conservative majority held that race-conscious admissions programs violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.

​Families Fret Over Future Of Expanded Medicaid Caregiver Payments

The program was designed to provide a continuation of care and ease a home health worker shortage that grew worse after COVID-19 hit.

Is It A 'Richcession,' A 'Rolling Recession,' Or No Recession At All?

Despite higher borrowing costs, consumers keep spending, employers keep hiring, gas prices have dropped and grocery prices have leveled off.

Space Disco Cowboy? Couples Ditch Tradition For Out-There Themes

Experts say guests shouldn't be reluctant to quiz the bridal couple about appropriate dress codes as theme weddings become more popular.

3 Homes That Harness The Sun’s Energy With Style: How Much House

Solar panels are growing in popularity as utility costs soar. But with “solar architecture,” they don’t have to be ugly afterthoughts.

Contentment as Happiness

We all seek happiness. The question is, what do we seek when we seek happiness? I prefer the term “contentment” to happiness.

One Year Later, Court's Abortion Decision Is Both Scorned And Praised

Rallies were planned Saturday to mark the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Parasitic Stomach Bug Found In Multiple States Probed By CDC

According to federal health officials, the parasite is often found in different kinds of fresh produce.

7 Good News Stories: Lessons From A ‘Draft Dodger’; Wedding Cops

Sixth graders see food insecurity all around them and do something about it; Afghan family reunites in time for graduation; life well lived.

We Love You, Dad: 13 Awesome Fathers & Why They Rock

Find out if a father in your town got a special shoutout on Patch!

Listeria Concerns Prompt Widespread Frozen Fruit Recall: Full List

​The products were distributed to Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target, Whole Foods, Aldi and other stores in multiple states.

Nosy Neighbor Horror Stories: What Do You Do? [Block Talk]

How do get busybody neighbors to back off without completely crushing them? Or do you just run away and hide when you see them?

3 Opulent Gilded Age Homes For Sale Right Now: How Much House

Marble relief mantelpieces, cornices and other luxury design elements are stars in homes in Rhode Island, New York City and Washington, D.C.

Hunter Biden To Plead Guilty To Federal Tax Charges

The deal comes as congressional Republicans pursue their own investigations into nearly every facet of Hunter Biden's business dealings.

Barriers to Effective Listening

We have a problem with communication. And our major problem in communication concerns listening.

A Beginner's Guide To Juneteenth: How Can All Americans Celebrate?

Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America.

UPS Worker Strike Would Scramble Supply Lines, Home Deliveries

UPS profits have tripled in the past two years, largely due to the hard work of UPS drivers and warehouse workers, the Teamsters Union said.

Reddit Blackout Explained: Subreddits Protest Third-Party App Charges

Nearly 9,000 subreddits went dark this week, with than 4,000 still dark Friday, including communities with tens of millions of subscribers.

Daniel Ellsberg, Who Leaked The Pentagon Papers, Dies At 92

Amid growing mistrust of the government during the Vietnam era, the Pentagon Papers exposing Vietnam War secrets "opened into an abyss."

9 Good News Stories: Father’s Day Gratitude; 'Butt,' It Was Funny

Instead of “hoarding” his tips, a musically gifted teen aims to help veterans walk; after 51 years, class ring washes up; a “Swift” save.