Do you know how much it costs to evacuate from a hurricane? Surprisingly, around 40% of Americans can't cover an emergency expense of $400. When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas Coastal Bend, evacuees spent roughly $1,200 on average. That's just for food, gas, and places to stay! If you have a car, yo
General Motors (GM) held an investor day, but Wall Street seemed unimpressed. GM highlighted plans to boost profits for both electric and traditional vehicles. While GM believes it's ahead in the EV race, investors are waiting for more details. GM's CEO, Mary Barra, focused on efficiency and cost di
Imagine the streets of North Texas transformed into a high-speed racetrack! IndyCar is set to hit Arlington in March 2026. The course will share the same roads as last year's World Series parade, but this time with open-wheel race cars zooming at over 180 mph. The Grand Prix of Arlington is a joint
Hard Rock Rockford’s new casino has made a big splash in Illinois! In its first full month of operation, it soared from ninth to second place in both gaming revenue and visitor numbers. The casino brought in $13.7 million and welcomed over 157,000 visitors in September. It didn't quite beat the top
Imagine a scary storm surge or powerful winds tearing down your street. Old weather videos are circulating online, showing what hurricanes can do. These videos were first shared years ago, but they're becoming popular again as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida. Milton might hit with winds up to
You might think that a 24/7 breakfast chain like Waffle House wouldn’t have much to do with serious storm tracking. But think again! In the South, when a big storm hits, the status of your local Waffle House can tell you a lot. If it’s open, even with a limited menu, it’s a good sign the storm isn’t
We've all been there, scrolling through Max for what feels like forever, hoping to stumble upon a great crime drama. But not today! Here are three brilliant choices that won't leave you disappointed. First up, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" from 2011. This movie is based on a bestselling novel a
The Cleveland Browns are having a tough season, and quarterback Deshaun Watson isn't helping. With a massive $230 million contract, expectations were high, but Watson's performance hasn’t met those standards. The Browns are last in offense, and Watson’s been sacked 26 times in the last 5 games, with
Imagine looking back at the 1960 U.S. presidential race, a time that sounds a lot like today. CNN's Chris Wallace takes readers back to a divided America. It was January, and Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts just announced his run for the presidency. The stage was set with colorful players
Ever wondered how to make your phone's battery last longer? Android 15 has a cool new feature called Charging Optimization. This feature lets you limit your battery charge to 80%, which can slow down battery degradation. This might mean your phone doesn't last as long each day, but it could make you
