New Zealand is dealing with the consequences of severe landslides that struck the North Island. The worst hit was a popular campground in Mount Maunganui. Heavy rains triggered the disaster. It happened on Thursday morning. The landslide buried parts of the campground under mud and debris. Up to nin
New Jersey is bracing for a significant snowstorm, and Governor Mikie Sherrill is stepping into her role just in time to face this test. The storm, expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow, is causing concerns about travel, power outages, and general disruptions. Sherrill has been proactive, start
Arizona's Attorney General, Kris Mayes, has reached a settlement that puts an end to a troubled chapter in elder care. The agreement bars the former owners of Heritage Village Assisted Living in Mesa from ever providing care to vulnerable adults again. This comes after years of complaints and allega
New Mexico is making big moves to tackle its crime problem. The state's crime rates have been higher than the national average for years. Now, lawmakers from both parties are working together to make changes. One key area of focus is juvenile crime. New laws are being proposed to make it harder for
New York's baseball teams are making big moves. The Mets just got a top pitcher, Freddy Peralta. He's really good and won awards. But they gave up some young players to get him. Now, people wonder if the Mets will make more changes, maybe in the outfield. They have a lot of pitchers, so they might t
New findings suggest that carrying extra weight in your 40s or 50s might not just affect your waistline but also your brain health later in life. The research points to a possible link between obesity and an increased risk of vascular dementia. This type of dementia is caused by problems with blood
Michigan is in for a rough ride this January. The state is bracing for a deep freeze that will last well into the next couple of weeks. The good news? There's a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's still a ways off. Roads are a mess right now. The tiny snowflakes that come with extreme cold pac
California is thinking about a new tax. This one targets billionaires. It's called a wealth tax. The idea is to take a small cut from their total assets. Not just income. This has sparked a big debate. Some people see it as a fair way to share the wealth. Others think it's a dangerous move. David S
Michigan is about to experience some seriously chilly weather. We're talking single-digit highs and wind chills way below zero. Some folks are even talking about trees exploding. But is that really possible? Let's talk about frost cracks. These are long cracks that can go up and down a tree trunk.
New Orleans has always been a melting pot of cultures. People from all over the world have made this city their home. They have shaped its unique identity. From the Choctaw and Chickasaw to the Vietnamese and Filipino, each group has added something special to the city. This mix of cultures is what
