​Taurid Meteors ‘Fireball Swarm’: Why 2022 Is A Year To Watch

If the 7-year pattern holds true, the Taurid meteor shower will offer a “fireball swarm.” Nov. 8 total lunar eclipse is the last until 2025.

The Problem with Gaining Patience

One problem with gaining patience is you want it right away. It can be difficult to be patient while waiting to become patient.

Pelosi Attack Shocks Country On Edge About Democracy Threats

The ambush was a savage reminder of the extremism that has coursed through American politics in recent years.

9 Good News Stories: The Halloween 2022 Special Edition

It’s scary, but not as scary as childhood cancer; a quiet zone; grateful hearts; the “Brave Face” of a Dutch-German child in World War II.

Flu Season Starts Early And Hard, Underscoring 'Tripledemic' Threat

Influenza, which practically vanished over the past couple of years amid COVID-19 precautions, is back, according to "ominous" CDC data.

Democrats Cautiously Campaign On Jan. 6, Democracy Threats

Some Democrats' reluctance to talk about Jan. 6 acknowledges that voters are primarily focused on inflation and other pocketbook issues.

Why Midterm Election Results May Not Be Known Right Away

Results released on election night are unofficial and always incomplete. They inevitably change as more ballots are counted.

​U.S. Economy Returned To Growth Last Quarter, Expanding 2.6%

Pockets of strength include the vitally important job market. 2022 is on track to be the second-best year for job cre

Election Day Is Nov. 8, But Legal Challenges Have Already Begun

More than 100 lawsuits, largely filed by Republicans, offer a preview of a potentially contentious post-midterm election period.

What People Really Think About Trick-Or-Treaters [Block Talk]

People aren’t hiding because they’re Halloween-hating misanthropes, but because kids don’t show up. Also, who says a treat has to be candy?

Mortgage Rates Cross 7%, Causing More Upheaval In Real Estate Market

Some buyers are putting off the decision to buy a home, and sellers are taking less for homes as Fed aggressively raises interest rates.

Skunk ‘Fall Shuffle’: What's The Best Way To Get The Stink Out?

What are your best home remedies to get rid of the putrid stench after dog-versus-skunk or car-versus-skunk encounters?

APACALDA Comes to Life on "Male Gaze"

Perfection!

Laurence DaNova Goes the Distance on "This Island"

An epic release for your radar

Naomi Tessler Delights "Till The Shadow"

Perfect for an Autumn day...

Angela Saini Reveals "In It For The Ride"

The song of 2022!

U.S. Schools Get Nearly $1B For 'Clean' Electric School Bus Fleets

Transitioning away from diesel engines will give 25 million children who ride school buses every day a “healthier future,” EPA chief says.

Harvard, MIT Among 2023’s Best Global Universities: U.S. News

U.S. News on Tuesday released its annual list ranking 2,000 universities throughout the world.

Teens Report More Traumatic Events, Suicidal Behaviors During Pandemic

A new CDC report on ACEs builds on earlier studies that show U.S. students’ anxiety increased during the pandemic, but also before it.

8 Easy And Affordable Ways To Improve Your Work-From-Home Setup

Deep cleaning your home office, repainting the walls and buying new furniture can all help you spruce up your workspace.

Is Your Home Kid-Safe? Watch Out For These 10 Common Safety Hazards

From electrical outlets and sharp edges to pools and windows, eliminate these home hazards if you have kids around.

As RSV Cases Rise, Experts Warn Of ‘Tripledemic’: 5 Things To Know

Children’s hospitals are seeing a distressing surge in the common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies.

‘Wake-Up Call’: Nation's Report Card Shows Big Slide In Math, Reading

The COVID-19 pandemic spared no state or region in dealing historic learning setbacks and widening racial disparities, test results show.

There is More Than One Way to Listen

There is more than one way to listen. If you really want to hear another, you need to listen with your heart as well as your ears.

Concussion Suit By USC Footballer's Widow Could Be A First

Former USC linebacker Matthew Gee died in 2018, and his wife's lawsuit against the NCAA could be the first to reach a jury.

High Mortgage Rates Push Down U.S. Home Prices, Seller Profits: Report

ATTOM, a curator of nationwide real estate data, released its third-quarter 2022 U.S. Home Sales Report on Thursday.

9 Good News Stories: TikTok Kidney; Planes, Trains And (Hmm) Sailboats

A veteran gives into his curiosity and finds a way to honor a fallen Green Beret. Bats are unfairly villainized, so how about adopting one?

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Trump, Demands He Testify

The subpoena accuses Trump of “personally orchestrating” a multi-part effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Do You Oblige Trick-Or-Treaters? Or Do You Hide? [Block Talk]

Kids (littles and bigs) have figured out their costumes and are ready to ring your doorbell. But will you answer? Block Talk wants to know.

11 Last-Minute 2022 Pop Culture Halloween Costumes Ideas

Check out some of the top pop culture moments from this year that would be perfect for a Halloween costume.

Adding COVID To CDC Vax Schedule Doesn’t Mean What You May Think

Despite what you may have heard, the CDC does not have the authority to require COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of school enrollment.

NOAA Winter Outlook: What The 3rd La Niña Winter Means For U.S.

A La Niña climate pattern returning for the third consecutive winter may bring warmer temperatures to some areas, but also extend drought.

‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’: How To Watch Free On AppleTV+

For the last couple of years, fans of the “Peanuts” holiday classics have been able to watch them on PBS. That’s no longer the case.

Sharp Increases In Winter Heating Costs Cause Worry, Anxiety To Spike

Winter heating costs are expected to increase 28 percent for natural gas customers as worry mounts assistance programs will fall far short.

Mary Clements Reveals the Brilliant "Bonne Nuit"

An immediate favorite...it will be yours too!

Lyzzie is an Immediate Favorite with "IJWYD"

We're head over heels!

Janice Jo Lee Unveils Strong Single "Here I Am"

A song for the times

Dan Pallotta Unveils "The Mailman" from 'American Pictures' LP

An intriguing one for your radar!

Cabin Fever Orchestra Delivers the Goods on "Ever Presence"

Magic in the making

​COVID-19 Linked To Increase In U.S. Pregnancy-Related Deaths

Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80 percent since 2018, with COVID-19 a factor in a quarter of the 1,178 deaths reported in 2021.