US renters remain burdened, but some metro areas saw relief in first half of year
American renter households remained "rent burdened" in the first half of 2023, facing a 30.2% rent-to-income ratio for those seeking an average-priced apartment.
Judge denies Texas Pete's request to dismiss lawsuit that hot sauce is made in North Carolina, not Texas
A California judge said that she won't dismiss the false advertising case against the maker of North Carolina-based hot sauce Texas Pete.
Property insurance going up or away for many in brewing crisis
Major property insurance companies are reducing coverage in a number of states or leaving them altogether as losses mount, and consumers are seeing their coverage yanked.
Video shows Delta Air Lines plane deploying emergency slides in Atlanta after tires blow out during landing
A video shows emergency slides being deployed from Delta Air Lines Flight 1437 after its tires blew out after landing Wednesday night in Georgia.
Krispy Kreme giving lottery losers free doughnuts as consolation
People who tried who played the lottery and came out unsuccessful can get a free sugary snack from Krispy Kreme, the doughnut chain said. The offer ends Wednesday.
FAA investigating after close call between Allegiant Air flight, private jet in Florida
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after Allegiant Air Flight 485 and a Gulfstream business jet were involved in a close call on July 23.
DeSantis-backed board ends Disney district’s DEI and race-based programs: ‘illegal’ and ‘unAmerican’
The self-governing district that largely regulates Walt Disney World says it will abolish all of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and race-based hiring practices.
GA nuclear power reactor enters commercial operation, 1st new American reactor built from scratch in decades
A nuclear power reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has entered commercial operation. This is the first new American reactor that was built from scratch in decades.
DeSantis: Disney's Florida employees sided with me in feud
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told OutKick that Disney's Florida-based employees sided with his government's position amid its feud with the company over parents' rights in education.
Lowe's rehires woman who was assaulted, suffered black eye while trying to stop alleged shoplifters
A Georgia woman was offered her job back at Lowe's after being fired for trying to stop three alleged shoplifters.
Messi mania hits South Florida: Fort Lauderdale mayor applauds star’s economic impact
Lionel Messi’s decision to sign with Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale is more than just a win for team. The city's mayor said the star's arrival is already helping the local economy.
DeSantis asks state to investigate AB InBev for failing shareholders by pushing ‘radical social ideologies’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is instructing the executive director of the State Board of Administration to investigate Anheuser-Busch InBev for failing to uphold its duty to its shareholders.
Tornado damage to North Carolina Pfizer plant will create long-term shortages of certain drugs, experts fear
After a tornado inflicted damage at a Pfizer plant in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, experts worry that it will create longer-term shortages to badly-needed drugs.
AAA stops renewing some Florida insurance policies, points to 2022 hurricane season
AAA says it will not be renewing "a very small percentage" of insurance policies in Florida, becoming the latest company to reduce its exposure in the hurricane-prone state.
Burger King employee allegedly served customers fries from the trash: police
A South Carolina Burger King employee is accused of dumping fries in the trash and then serving them to customers, according to the Union County Police Department.
American Airlines bans North Carolina teen who tried popular travel hack
American Airlines has imposed a three-year ban on the North Carolina teenager recently busted trying to use a popular track hack to fly to New York City.
Newly formed conservative group spending big bucks to target Trump in key early voting states
A recently formed conservative group is spending an initial $3.5 million to target former President Donald Trump with ads in the crucial early voting states of Iowa, South Carolina
North Carolina mom and son both win big in lottery less than one month apart: 'We are blessed'
A North Carolina mother and son are a lucky duo after both of them have taken home big lottery wins less than a month apart. Each winner took home over $350,000 in winnings.
Fire breaks out at Dow's Louisiana chemical facility
An explosion at Dow's Plaquemine, Louisiana, chemical facility caused a fire to break out. Officials are looking into the cause of the explosion.
State Farm doubles down on Florida after Farmers Insurance pulls back
State Farm Insurance says it has no plans to leave Florida after competitor Farmers Insurance became the latest insurer to reduce coverage in the state.

















