It’s 75 feet and feels like Christmas. Rockefeller Center tree arrives Saturday
Christmas is coming to New York City. The 75-foot tall, 11-ton Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is arriving on Saturday. This year’s tree, a Norway spruce that’s 75 years old, is from East Greenbush, New York, the Rockefeller Center said. It was donated by the Russ family, who has had it on their property for over […]
Sign here: What your signature reveals about your self-esteem
Your signature is a quick flick of ink that you repeat without thinking, but it could reveal how you see yourself. Researchers say that the size, shape and even direction of your handwriting may be connected to personality traits like confidence and narcissism. Fast Company recently highlighted decades of research showing that the amount of […]
USDA backing Washington ranchers in standoff with state authorities
A years-long legal battle between a generational ranching farm in eastern Washington and state regulators has caught the eye of the nation’s top agricultural official. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says she’s going to intervene on behalf of ranchers in Washington state who are facing a criminal investigation over their use of public […]
Democrats will reopen government for 1 year Obamacare subsidy extension
Senate Democrats proposed a new deal to Republicans Friday afternoon, announcing they’ll immediately vote to reopen the government in exchange for a one year extension of Affordable Care Act tax subsidies. The proposal is being sold as a compromise, although Republicans immediately poured cold water on the idea. “Democrats would like to see an end […]
Farmers’ Almanac to publish final weather predictions after 208 years
The Farmers’ Almanac, the well-known publication that has been giving its famous seasonal weather predictions since 1818, is shutting down permanently. The annual publication’s 2026 issue will be its final edition, the company announced in a statement. “It is with a great appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we write to share some sad news. After […]
US Navy building hypersonic hub in Hawaii
The U.S. Navy is re-centering a large portion of its time-sensitive strike force in the Pacific. The service is moving hypersonic-armed ships and submarines to Hawaii in a modernization push intended to shave days off transit times to contested waters near China and Taiwan. The step signals a major operational bet on hypersonic Conventional Prompt […]
Rising furniture costs making homebuying more expensive
Buying a home isn’t just about the sticker price. There are hidden and ongoing costs that affect your budget, including closing costs, insurance, taxes and maintenance. One more cost to consider: increasing furniture prices. Rising furniture prices Bedroom furniture — like beds, dressers, nightstands and more — has become 11% more expensive since February 2020, […]
Airports see hundreds of cancellations, thousands of delays in new FAA rules
Nearly 1,500 flights and counting have been canceled across the U.S. It’s the result of the FAA ordering airlines to cut flights to address a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the ongoing government shutdown. Flight cancellations Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Trump administration would be cutting 10% of flights at 40 “high-impact” airports […]
Temps could plummet to record lows. What to do to prepare
It’s time to finally bust out those winter coats. Temperatures are about to get frigid across the majority of the country. The National Weather Service Prediction Center says an arctic cold front could bring record-breaking lows as far south as Miami by early next week. The winter wake-up begins Sunday and peaks around Monday or Tuesday, […]
