Millions of Americans continue to struggle to pay costly AC bills despite billions in federal aid
As heat waves continue to bring scorching temperatures, 30 million Americans are struggling to pay their AC bills. Only 3% of those struggling are receiving assistance.
The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages
The U.S. housing shortage is worse in several cities that have experienced a booming labor market, strong population growth and low housing inventory.
NYC Dollar Tree store closes over alleged rat infestation spotted by community group: 'Will not back down'
Residents of Queens, New York, turn to the Ozone Park Residents Block Association for advocacy help after spotting an alleged rat infestation at a local Dollar Tree store.
Meat business owner ordered to pay $1,143 fine after teen worker loses hand in grinder accident
The owner of a meat establishment in Michigan was ordered to pay a fine of $1,143, due to a 17-year-old employee suffering the loss of his hand in a grinding machine.
California suspects attempt to steal bank ATM using a forklift, video shows
Surveillance video released by police shows a forklift being used during the attempted theft of an ATM at a Safe Credit Union in North Sacramento
Massachusetts firefighters say electric car 'spontaneously' burst into flames outside home
The Wareham Fire Department says its firefighters spent three hours and used more than 11,000 gallons of water to extinguish a sudden electric vehicle fire.
Decades-long squatter takeover left to local Pennsylvania authorities: 'We're stuck dealing with it'
The city of Jeannette's fire chief says the department plans to use funds from Biden's rescue plan to demolish a remaining 250 vacant homes deteriorating from squatter activity.
Georgia kids would need parental permission to join social media under new law
Georgia Republicans are looking to legislate restrictions on social media that would give power to parents to decide if their children should have access or not.
Pennsylvania town experiencing problem of squatters in abandoned homes
Jeannette, Pennsylvania Fire Department Chief Bill Frye on the growing problem of squatters in abandoned homes and the safety concerns that come with this.
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.
Two US tech groups side with TikTok in lawsuit against Montana's ban
Two U.S. tech groups backed TikTok's lawsuit seeking to block Montana from enforcing a statewide ban on the social media app before it takes effect next year.
Newly passed California law squeezes ‘lots of costs’ out of mom-and-pop pork producers
As U.S. pork producers are faced with higher operation costs amid California's Proposition 12, shoppers will soon have to pay up for the Democrat-led law, too.
Dungeons & Dragons franchise bans artists from using AI to draw characters, scenery
An artist for Dungeon & Dragon was caught using artificial intelligence to create commissioned artwork. The franchise informed artists they aren't allowed to use AI.
Squatters turn Pennsylvania homes into drug dens, set indoor campfire to cook canned ravioli
Officials in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, are working to demolish a handful of vacant homes that have been the site of squatting and drug use, according the local fire chief.
Oregon motorists express confusion, excitement on social media following lift of self-serve gas ban
Oregon residents took to social media reacting to the state lifting the ban on self-service at gas stations. New Jersey will be the last state still banned from pumping their own gas.
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.
NYC outdoor dining permanent, but restaurants will be forced to remove structures in winter
New York City is making outdoor dining, which became popular during the coronavirus pandemic, a permanent feature of the city but with new rules.
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.
Home on Long Island Sound sells for record $139M
A 13,500-square-foot home on 50 acres of waterfront property in Greenwich, Connecticut, has sold for just shy of $139 million, Sotheby's International Realty said Thursday.
Massachusetts regulators investigate investment firms' use of AI
Massachusetts is investigating the use of artificial intelligence by investment firms in client-facing tools and marketing materials to ensure there are safeguards.