In East St. Louis, Illinois, a tragedy at a MetroLink station highlighted the need for improved safety in public transit. A city that once bustled with commuters now sees about 74% of pre-pandemic riders returning as of September 2023. This has prompted transit systems to tackle the issue of safety
Last Wednesday, St. Lucie County in Florida was thrown into chaos when an EF-3 tornado swept through. The weather service reported wind speeds between 140 to 150 miles per hour, causing widespread destruction, especially around Orange Ave. and South Rock Rd. The biggest hit was seen in the Spanish
In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the coroners from Berkeley and Charleston counties are making child death investigations a top priority. Recently, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell organized a training session for over 70 attendees from various agencies across the region. This comes afte
Ever since Charleston rolled out the King Street Safety Initiative, the crime rate downtown has taken a plunge. The city, led by Mayor William Cogswell, teamed up with local businesses and police departments to enhance safety and livability in the Central Business District, which includes King Stree
This election season, several states are letting voters decide on new tax rules. Some states want to give childcare centers a tax break, while others hope to fight inflation by raising the minimum wage or removing taxes on daily purchases. Missouri, for instance, might exempt childcare facilities fr
On Wednesday, a tornado touched down in Port Salerno, near the intersection of U.S. 1 and Cove Road. The National Weather Service confirmed the event, with reports of fallen branches and minor home damage, but no injuries. Similar incidents happened across St. Lucie and Martin counties due to Hurric
You might think you know how to measure your blood pressure, but did you know there's a precise way to do it? According to health experts, taking an accurate reading involves more than just wrapping a cuff around your arm. First, ensure you're relaxed and haven't eaten, drunk, exercised, or smo
TikTok, with its never-ending stream of videos and constant notifications, has states and Washington D.C. worried. They've teamed up to sue the app, highlighting features such as infinite scrolling and push notifications that might cause issues like anxiety and depression in young users. But the con
This week, China is putting a new tax on brandy coming from the European Union. Customs officials will start collecting deposits, around 30.6% to 39% of the brandy's value, from companies importing the drink. This change comes after a previous decision in August not to impose any taxes, despite find
Are you ready for more control over your iPhone? iOS 18.1 beta 6 has just dropped, and it's bringing a whole new set of toggles to the Control Center. In this latest update, Apple has finally added AirDrop and Satellite to the connectivity lineup, making every type of connection available at your fi
