Sid Krofft, a Canadian‑born creator who helped bring imaginative children’s shows to life in the 1960s, has died at age 96. He worked closely with his brother Marty to produce the quirky series “H. R. Pufnstuf, ” a live‑action puppet adventure that first aired in 1969 and later became a beloved cult
When summer rolls in and families head outdoors, it’s easy to forget the basics of staying safe around dogs. A recent spike in attacks in Metro Detroit has reminded people that understanding a dog’s signals can keep everyone out of harm’s way. The first thing to remember is that dogs communicate th
Chicago residents should prepare for a week of unpredictable weather, with several chances for strong to severe storms starting Monday afternoon. The first potential showers appear during the morning commute, as warm temperatures and humid conditions set the stage for possible rain. Morning dew poin
A wet spell will keep Iowa soaked for most of the week, but danger rises on Monday night and again Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service says that northern counties in the north‑central and northeast parts of the state face a modest risk for severe storms as early as 6 p. m. Monday. Ev
In a startling turn of events, a 20‑year‑old from Texas was taken into custody after he hurled an incendiary device toward the San Francisco house of a prominent artificial‑intelligence chief. Video footage captured the suspect, identified as Daniel Moreno‑Gama, tossing a homemade Molotov cocktail
The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will clash in a four‑game stretch that starts on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Both teams sit at 8–7, but the A’s have been on a hot streak, winning five straight games, including a 1‑0 victory over the Mets where their pitching shut out the oppositi
The U. S. has long been a keeper of public records, letting citizens look back at government actions. People can request files through freedom‑of‑information laws and courts have upheld that right. In past decades, archives grew with paper piles and digital snapshots of former presidents. Even on
Dan Levy, best known for the beloved series that ended five years ago, once wondered if he would ever revisit that world. He even toyed with the idea of a sequel, but the loss of a key cast member made it impossible. Instead, he branched out into projects that surprised many: hosting a cooking show,
Last year, Meta began developing a facial‑recognition feature for its upcoming smart glasses. The idea is to let the device scan people in front of it and pull up information from social media. That plan has sparked a sharp backlash. More than seventy civil‑rights groups, from the ACLU to Fight for
Gainesville doctors and firefighters are trying new ways to use AI. Some say it can help with quick notes or finding patterns in data. Others worry about privacy and accuracy. A fire chief says the department only uses AI for simple admin tasks. They keep patient files safe and do not shar
