Strong thunderstorms that produced destructive winds and flash flooding caused water rescues and left thousands without power in the capital city on Wednesday. These storms blasted over the heart of the Lone Star State. About a dozen water rescues were reported by the Austin Fire Department, the most of which involved individuals trapped in cars…
After a Costco-hired installation crew installed their new refrigerator incorrectly, a Florida family alleges they sustained over $700,000 in house damages; the wholesaler is not paying for the repairs. Since the installation failed on Dec. 2, 2024, Bradley Byrd claims he has spent more than $300,000 to move his family and pay for improvements to…
To help reduce the city’s $258 million budget shortfall, the Midway homeless shelter is scheduled to close in the upcoming weeks. Although the 150-bed facility is located on San Diego County property, the county has so far declined to cover the expenses required to maintain the shelter’s long-term viability. The Midway neighborhood and other homeless…
Prepare for a period of reasonably damp weather starting on Wednesday and continuing through the end of the week. With the possibility of sporadic showers every day through Saturday, temperatures drop to the mid-60s on Wednesday before rising into the upper 70s by Thursday and Friday. As some humidity begins to rise with south winds,…
Experts are cautioning that cool water temperatures might turn lethal within minutes of submersion when Memorial Day brings beautiful weather to the Northeast. The weather is better for Memorial Day’s unofficial start of summer after a rare spring nor’easter slashed temperatures throughout the Northeast last week. On the holiday, some people may swarm to local…
Three store-made deli products in 11 states and Washington, D.C., have been voluntarily recalled by Albertsons Companies owing to possible Salmonella contamination connected to an ongoing incident that has affected almost 30 people. In 2025, a number of recalls have been started because of the possibility of contaminated items, foodborne sickness, damaged goods, and unreported…
Sudden and intense rains that are predicted for Sunday and Monday morning will cause flash floods in four states, which could affect plans for Memorial Day. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), over 45 million individuals are expected to commemorate the holiday by traveling at least 50 miles from their homes between May 22…
On Sunday, a slow-moving storm system scattered huge hail across multiple states, complicating preparations for Memorial Day weekend from the Plains to the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. On Sunday night, Texas was hit by hail bigger than grapefruits. The 5.5-inch and 6-inch huge hailstones fell in Afton, according to Colt Forney of Atmospheric Chaos. He compares…
The trustees of Penn State University decided to close seven of its 19 branch campuses due to financial strains, demographic changes, and dwindling enrollments, which supporters claim made the move essential. Following hours of debate behind closed doors and a nearly two-hour public meeting that was live-streamed online on May 23, 2025, the trustees voted…
Some long-standing restaurants are being forced to close as a result of rising rent costs as the Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant industry continues to grow. On Wednesday, Meddlesome Moth permanently closed its doors after 15 years of customer service. From the three well-known stained-glass windows that were originally part of the Hard Rock Cafe to the…
