Bourbon Street in New Orleans was buzzing with New Year's celebrations when a vehicle suddenly plowed into a crowd early Wednesday morning. The incident claimed at least 10 lives, casting a shadow over the city's lively festivities. Bourbon Street is known for its vibrant nightlife and was packed wi
2024 wasn't a great year for many restaurant chains. With consumers cutting back on dining out due to inflation, sales took a hit. This led to some big names shutting down underperforming locations. Wendy's, for instance, closed 140 restaurants by the end of the year. Their CEO, Kirk Tanner, said th
The world of wrestling was on fire on December 31, as NXT brought the heat to the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The pre-taped show, which aired on December 31, was full of action-packed matches and unpredictable moments that had fans on the edge of their seats. Kicking things off, Kelani
On December 22, a tragic event unfolded in New York City. A woman, later identified as Debrina Kawam, age 57, from New Jersey, was killed in a brutal way. She was set on fire while sleeping on a subway train in Brooklyn's Coney Island. The police, after facing challenges, eventually named the victim
Five years after health officials first learned about the mysterious pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, it's hard to believe how much has changed. The World Health Organization (WHO) got its first clue on December 31, 2019. Experts soon realized that the virus, later named COVID-19, would spread like
The new year brings a mix of good and bad news for women in politics. While the number of women in Congress is dropping slightly, women are making big strides in state governments. The 119th Congress will have 150 women, down from the previous record of 152. This is the first time since 2016 that th
In 2024, the small town of Plainfield saw some significant shakeups, mainly in the business scene. The year kicked off with a wave of restaurant closures, leaving locals wondering what was next. But fear not, because the town also welcomed new businesses to fill the void. One of the biggest headlin
In the quiet town of Lexington, South Carolina, a disturbing incident took place. A young man, named Daniel Peter Ferguson, from Hiddenite, North Carolina, was finally caught and brought to justice. The trouble started when a child, under the age of 11, reported that Ferguson had assaulted them. Thi
On a sunny Saturday, a 20-year-old hiker found themselves in trouble deep in California's Ventana Wilderness. The hiker, located near Sykes Hot Springs, needed urgent help. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team sprang into action. They hiked 16 miles through rough terrain to reach the
As we kick off 2025, the weather is taking a cooler turn. High pressure is moving in, bringing dry and breezy conditions. Expect temperatures to peak in the mid-to-upper 50s today, but don't get too comfortable—it's going to get colder. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to lower 30s
