People throw away all kinds of things. A man found a heavy safe left on a sidewalk with a note saying the owner forgot the combination. He moved it to his garage and spent hours cracking it open. Inside sat fifty thousand dollars in old hundred-dollar bills. He planned to keep it, but his neighbor s
South Carolina’s upcoming race for state school superintendent just got more interesting. After polls closed on June 9, newcomer Sylvia Wright had a commanding early lead with 62% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Lisa Ellis, the experienced educator who ran last time, trailed with 38%. The fin
For the first time in years, Alaska’s children are doing worse than nearly every other state in the U. S. A new national survey puts Alaska at 47th place for child well-being, sliding down seven spots in just one year. Experts say this sharp drop shows years of underfunded schools, weak support for
California just picked its two main candidates for governor in a messy, multi-day vote count. Steve Hilton, a British ex-TV pundit backed by Donald Trump, and Xavier Becerra, a seasoned Democratic insider who once worked for Joe Biden, are heading to the November showdown. The surprise here? A self-
Southern California beaches saw some of the biggest waves in years last week, turning usually calm waters into dangerous surf zones. Orange County bore the brunt, with waves reaching up to fifteen feet in places like Newport Beach and Dana Point—so tall they crashed over protective rock barriers. Hu
Arizona’s monsoon kicks off June 15 and runs through September, bringing much-needed rain but also serious risks. Experts say this year’s monsoon could be wetter than usual, with a 30-50% chance of above-normal rainfall. That’s good news for the state’s water supply, but it also means preparing for
The Chicago region is in line for a serious weather shift this week. After some calm Tuesday evening storms, Wednesday and Thursday turn far stormier. Northern Illinois sits under the National Storm Prediction Center’s "enhanced" threat level, meaning damaging winds over 70 mph, large hail, and poss
Thomas Haugh, a top Florida basketball player, decided to stay in college for his final year instead of joining the NBA right away. He turned down a chance at a big payday—up to $26 million over four years—as a lottery pick. Instead, he’ll earn around $7 million from sponsorship deals and play with
Researchers wanted to see if where women with endometriosis live changes how the disease shows up in their bodies. They compared women from big cities to those from smaller towns and rural areas across Australia. The study looked at everyday habits, like diet and exercise, as well as things in the e
Two well-known actors have traded city lights for mountain air, making a quiet Colorado valley their permanent home. They own a sprawling ranch there, not just for weekend visits but as their main residence. The choice wasn’t about escaping fame but finding a way of life that felt more real. In thei
