December 29, 2025

Intense storm to hit Upper Midwest, Great Lakes before moving to Northeast

Those in the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes can expect to see an “intense cyclone” within the next 48 hours before the system travels to the Northeast, the National Weather Service reported Sunday. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected to continue into Monday. These blizzard conditions could lead to treacherous travel conditions and […]

December 28, 2025

Hawaii to add 11% ‘green fee’ climate tax on cruise passengers starting Jan. 1

An appellate court is scheduled to consider a temporary hold on a first-in-the-nation 11% tax on passenger cruise ships sailing to the Hawaiian islands — but not before the state begins collecting the tax. The “green fee” to fund climate change mitigation is set to take effect on Jan. 1. The Ninth District appellate panel […]

December 28, 2025

Can dogs have autism or ADHD? This is what researchers say

In recent years, there has been an increased number of people being diagnosed with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and more research into these conditions — for humans at least. Some researchers say, though, that they see similar behaviors and symptoms in dogs as well.  This doesn’t necessarily mean they can be diagnosed with autism and […]

December 28, 2025

$400k lobster heist leaves authorities fishing for answers 

How do you hide $400,000 worth of live lobsters? It’s one of the many questions authorities are hoping to answer after a truck carrying the crustaceans was stolen.  The logistics company responsible for the delivery, Rexing, says the lobsters were hijacked somewhere between Taunton, Massachusetts and Illinois. Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota were expecting […]

December 28, 2025

Russia hits Ukraine with 500 drones, 40 missiles overnight

Russia attacked the Ukraine with almost 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday. Dozens of people were injured and one was reportedly killed.  “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. Regrettably, there have been hits, and ordinary residential buildings have been damaged,” Zelenskyy said in an […]

December 28, 2025

Gaza’s displaced brace for winter as leaders prepare for peace talks

Thousands of displaced residents in Gaza are bracing for another round of winter storms, just days ahead of peace talks scheduled for Monday. Forecasters predict temperatures will drop further, accompanied by thunderstorms. “We have been living in this tent for two years. Every time it rains and the tent collapses over our heads, we try […]

December 28, 2025

Kennedy Center seeks $1 million from performer who canceled show

The president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts sent a musician a letter demanding $1 million after he decided to cancel a Christmas Eve performance. Chuck Redd, a drummer and vibraphone player, pulled out of the annual holiday “Jazz Jams” at the Kennedy Center days after its board announced it voted rename […]

December 27, 2025

Flat-headed cat once seen as ‘possibly extinct’ seen for first time in years

The endangered flat-headed cat, once considered “possibly extinct,” was recently rediscovered in Southern Thailand for the first time in three decades. Called “one of the world’s rarest wild felines,” the flat-headed cat’s existence was confirmed with remote camera trap images. Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) and Panthera Thailand, a global […]

December 27, 2025

New York, surrounding area hit with snow and ice; Thousands of flights delayed

New Yorkers and those in the surrounding region woke up to a fresh blanket of snow on the ground Saturday morning. Central Park saw its first snowfall greater than 4 inches since 2022. According to the National Weather Service, Central Park got 4.3 inches and LaGuardia Airport saw 4.1. Meanwhile, Islip was hit with 6.6 […]

December 27, 2025

Leftovers, shopping and martyrs: The charitable history of Boxing Day

The day after Christmas can often involve a lot of downtime, food comas and rest for Americans across the U.S. But our friends across the pond in Britain and our neighbors up north in Canada celebrate Dec. 26 with “Boxing Day.” And no, it doesn’t involve fisticuffs or recycling Amazon packaging leftovers. Boxing Day: What […]