North Texas is on high alert as a weather system approaches, bringing with it a mix of rain and stormy conditions. This system, currently moving through the southwestern U. S. , is set to reach the Southern Plains by Sunday evening. Rainfall is expected to start in the western parts of the region on Sunday afternoon, with the rest of North Texas experiencing showers ...
Atlantic City is stepping up its game to make sure smaller motels are safer places to stay. The city council just passed new rules that require these motels to have security cameras and other safety measures. This is a big deal because, for a long time, many of these places have been overlooked, leading to problems that the city has been trying to fix. The new rules...
With just two weeks left in the college football season, the College Football Playoff (CFP) picture is starting to take shape. The Week 13 games didn't shake things up too much, but there were a few key matchups that gave us a better idea of who might make the cut. One of the biggest games of the week was Oregon's win over Southern California. This victory pretty mu...
College approval, or accreditation, is a big deal. It’s like a stamp of approval that says a college meets certain standards. Without it, students can’t get federal aid like grants or loans. Recently, things have changed. Six Southern states decided to create their own approval group. This move has stirred up debates about politics and education. The change started ...
The Trump administration has big plans for offshore drilling. They want to open up areas along the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska for oil and gas exploration. This move is part of a larger push to boost U. S. energy production and jobs. But not everyone is on board. California and Florida, both heavily reliant on tourism and clean beaches, are strongly op...
Ever thought about swapping city life for a peaceful seaside retreat? Cape May, a charming town in New Jersey, might just be the perfect spot. It's not just any coastal town; it's known as the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort. This place is like a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively. Cape May is not just about beautiful beaches and ocean breezes. It's als...
A massive container ship caught fire while docked at the Port of Los Angeles, raising alarms about potential pollution. The blaze started on Friday night, causing authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby areas due to worries about hazardous cargo. By Saturday afternoon, the fire was mostly under control. Firefighters had to move the ship out to sea t...
Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain, is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury. This injury occurred during a recent game against the Boston Bruins, following a hit from Nikita Zadorov. Despite initial reports suggesting this injury is unrelated to past issues, medical expert Dr. Harjas Grewal has indicated that Matthews is not likely to return to...
Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six months. This includes everyone from farmers to delivery drivers, and...
The Southern Peaks League recently recognized some outstanding volleyball players from the San Luis Valley. In the Class 2A division, Sanford High School took the spotlight with five athletes making the cut. Bella Peterson and Avery Koenig earned first-team spots, while Claire Crowther and Brinlyn Smith were second-team picks. Rose Schwartz received an honorable ment...