A fisherman in Florida had a wild night at sea after his boat broke down during Hurricane Milton. He spent the night clinging to an ice box in 25-foot waves, nearly 30 miles off the coast! The U.S. Coast Guard swooped in and saved him with a helicopter on Thursday. The strong winds and giant waves m
Oakland is in a tough spot, and many people are pointing the finger at Mayor Sheng Thao. The city's budget is a mess, and crime rates are soaring. Thao and the council haven't been able to handle these problems effectively. They've been juggling numbers and putting off tough decisions, which has led
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both making big promises to voters. Harris wants to make housing and healthcare more affordable, while Trump aims to support manufacturers and give tax relief. But these plans come with a hefty price tag. A new study says that Harris
Did you know that sometimes, even your favorite actors don’t get the exciting scenes they hope for? Take Isla Fisher, for example. She voiced Beans in the animated film "Rango," with Johnny Depp as the main character. They were told to act out their scenes physically, making them feel more real. The
Feeling hungry for good music? Northern Illinois Steelband is ready to serenade you at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ in Homewood on March 9. The show starts at 6:30 PM sharp! If you love the sound of steelpans, you’ll be thrilled to know that this band has been playing internationally since
Meet Stacy Hall, a candidate running for the Fairfax City Council. She believes that what matters most is not which political party you belong to, but what's best for the city. Stacy is interested in your thoughts as a neighbor, not your party affiliation. She was the first to speak at a recent meet
The electric vehicle (EV) startup Fisker is facing some serious heat. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into the company. This news comes after a tough week for the EV industry. Fisker's troubles started last year with their Ocean SUV launch, which didn’
As the mercury drops, the Bedford-Stuyvesant goldfish pond, a TikTok-famous attraction, faces an uncertain future. Created by Hajj Malik Lovick, the pond has become a beloved community spot, but its survival depends on a plexiglass system to keep the fish swimming through the colder months. Lovick h
The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes
The debate surrounding Bitcoin's future is often shrouded in partisan sentiment, with many crypto investors and experts weighing in on the potential impact of the upcoming US presidential election on the cryptocurrency's price. However, despite the heated rhetoric, it's crucial to separate fact from
