FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo
TD Bank has been hit with a massive $3 billion fine and has pleaded guilty to failing in catching money laundering schemes. This all happened because drug cartels and other criminal groups managed to transfer large amounts of illegal money through TD Bank branches in New York and New Jersey. The ban
It's been almost a year since the US military's X-37B spaceplane started its unusual journey in a highly elliptical orbit. Now, the Space Force has something exciting in store. They plan to use a technique called aerobraking to help the spaceplane return to Earth. This means the X-37B will dip into
DirecTV is shifting gears with the launch of a free, ad-supported TV streaming service called MyFree DirecTV. This service will offer a mix of content that isn't typically found in their premium packages. The new platform will be available online, on mobile devices, and on select smart TVs and strea
When you think of early aviation, the Wright Brothers often come to mind. But did you know that over 100 years before their flight, people were already soaring through the skies in balloons? The Victorian era was a time of daring exploration and scientific discovery. One of the most remarkable feats
Netflix is stepping up its game by partnering with comedian John Mulaney for a live weekly talk show in 2025. This news comes after the success of Mulaney's previous live series, "Everybody's in LA," which was part of Netflix's "Netflix is a Joke" festival. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria announc
Sidepit, a fintech startup from Berkeley, California, has just secured pre-seed funding. This investment will help the company develop a game-changing trading platform. The star of the show is Sidepit's patented Decentralized Limit Order Book (DLOB) technology. This clever tool aims to make trading
During a campaign event in Coquitlam, B.C. NDP Leader David Eby vowed to add 45,000 new health care workers over the next four years. This wasn't a new promise, as Eby reiterated goals and commitments announced during his time in government and at the start of the campaign. Joining him were local ca
Get ready for a scary good time! Commack's beloved Halloween house, the Peppermint Chop Shop, is making a comeback on October 26 and 31. This isn't just any Halloween event; it's a chance to scare, laugh, and raise money for a great cause. The McMahon-Alesi family is behind the magic, and they're pu
When two devastating hurricanes, Milton and Helene, struck the southeastern U.S., celebrities stepped up to lend a hand. Some stars with roots in the affected regions, like western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, were particularly quick to help. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Bra
