These days, whooping cough is really giving the US a hard time. It's been increasing for months, and there's no sign it's slowing down. By mid-December, over 32, 000 cases were reported, which is almost six times more than last year and the highest since 2014. Called pertussis, it's a super contagio
Imagine being on a plane that suddenly hits a flock of birds, losing control, and needing to emergency land in thick fog. That's what happened to Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 564. Out of 62 passengers and 5 crew members, 29 were taken to hospitals in Kazakhstan. The Embraer 190 aircraft was traveling
In a troubling turn of events, Pakistan's airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan have taken the lives of 46 people, with most of the casualties being women and children. This grim news was reported by a Taliban government official on Wednesday. The strikes targeted four locations in the district of Barma
Get ready for a mixed bag of weather this holiday season! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has some interesting predictions. Most of the country can expect mild weather, making travel a breeze. But folks on the West Coast and in the south-central U. S. might face some rough
It's been a while since the lawsuit between Division I college athletes and the NCAA started. Sedona Prince from Texas Christian University and Grant House from Arizona State University kicked things off in 2020. They wanted Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights and for the NCAA to remove restricti
Hey, weather watchers! Get ready for a change in the air. After tonight's nippy night, Baton Rouge is about to experience a cozy warmth just in time for Christmas. But here's something to consider: there might be a sprinkle or two. It's going to be cold again tonight and tomorrow morning, with temp
This December, Minnesota is grappling with an unexpected spike in norovirus cases. You might not know much about norovirus, but it's a tough bug that can give you a bad stomachache and diarrhea. A senior epidemiologist, Dr. Amy Saupe, says that norovirus can change over time. Even if you've been imm
Big names in the car industry, like Honda and Nissan, might be considering a merger to split costs and stay competitive. But mergers aren't always a smooth ride. They're tough to pull off, especially when two huge companies with different ways of doing things come together. Imagine trying to blend
Attention, winter is here! Over 10 million people from the Northeast to the Midwest are bracing for a chilly Christmas. Weather experts say an arctic air mass is making it cold and snowy. New York City might see some snow showers on Christmas Eve, but don’t expect a White Christmas. Chicago and Detr
In a surprising turn of events, New Mexico prosecutors have decided not to appeal a court's decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin. This case revolves around a tragic shooting incident on the set of the Western movie "Rust" in 2021, where cinematographer Ha
