The new vacuum from Bissell promises to make life easier for people with pets. It has two brush rolls inside one machine, so it can pick up big crumbs and tiny hair at the same time. This means you don’t have to switch tools or go over a spot twice. The machine also has a special filter that trap
A new overpass is coming to Columbia, but the old North Providence Road bridge will be taken down on Friday night. The Missouri Department of Transportation said the demolition will start at 9 p. m. , even though it’s raining. The work is part of a larger rebuild that will change traffic for m
Missouri will enforce a new rule that stops power and gas companies from cutting off service when it’s too hot. The change takes effect on June 1 and runs until September 30. The rule protects people who rely on electricity or gas for air conditioning. If the National Weather Service says that temp
Vermont’s weather is acting a bit out of season, with unexpected snow showers showing up in the higher parts of the state while rain takes over most lowlands. Two separate weather systems are heading north, each bringing a brief bout of precipitation. The first arrives today and continues into to
The first game of the UCF Knights’ run in the NCAA Tournament, set to face North Carolina State, was pushed back because of inclement weather. Plainsman Park had planned a 6 p. m. kickoff, but the start was shifted to 7:06 p. m. on May 29 as rain and thunderstorms threatened the area. The Knig
The world’s food networks are now tangled in politics, climate shifts and market swings that old rules can’t handle. Recent crises—from the 2008 crash to COVID‑19, and the war in Ukraine—show how a shock in one spot can ripple through farms, markets and borders. These events expose a gap: the
Los Angeles has seen a drop in violent crime over recent years, but that doesn’t mean everyone feels safer. Last month, an 84-year-old man with dementia was brutally attacked and killed just blocks from his downtown home. The crime happened in broad daylight near a place he frequented, showing how q
A lawyer known for defending controversial crime figures now stands as a polarizing pick in Colombia's upcoming vote. Once overshadowed by more traditional candidates, this self-styled "tiger" has quietly gained attention from business circles worried about economic stability. The usual market-frien
A legal fight has started over who should get money from a $1. 4 million settlement meant for inmates who worked at a Maryland recycling center. The issue isn’t just about the money—it’s about who gets paid first. Victims of crimes, who are legally owed restitution, might miss out because the deal d
Kenia Monge, a bright 19-year-old just days away from starting college in Denver, vanished without a trace on a March night in 2011. After leaving a club with friends, she disappeared forever, leaving behind only her phone at the venue. The search that followed uncovered a chilling message on her de
