How Safe Is It to Swim in Minnesota’s Mississippi River? Experts Weigh In
MINNESOTA — With over 10,000 lakes scattered across the state, Minnesotans are no strangers to water. From kayaking in the Boundary Waters to tubing down…
Two Georgia Teens Killed by Lightning While Fishing During Thunderstorm in Waresboro
WARESBORO, GEORGIA — A tragic lightning strike during a thunderstorm claimed the lives of two Georgia teenagers on Thursday night as they were fishing at…
Viral Post Slams Kentucky’s Urban Schools, Ignites Debate Over Education and Partisan Divides
KENTUCKY — A recent viral post has reignited political tensions in the Bluegrass State by calling out public schools in Louisville and Lexington, labeling them…
Fentanyl Disguised as FEMA Aid? Reality Hits at Canada–Alaska Port
ALASKA — A viral claim that fentanyl traffickers used FEMA-labeled boxes to sneak drugs across the Canadian border into Alaska has prompted intense scrutiny and…
U.S. Has Faced Over 400 Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Since 1980, Prompting Calls for Urgent Climate Action
UNITED STATES — As the U.S. confronts another season of extreme weather, a widely circulated post quoting former Labor Secretary Robert Reich is reviving a…
Jon Ossoff Builds Big Lead in Georgia Senate Race as Republican Opposition Stumbles
GEORGIA — With the 2026 midterms still over a year away, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is already gaining substantial momentum in Georgia’s hotly contested Senate…
Four ‘1-in-1,000-Year’ Storms Hit North Carolina and Illinois in One Week
NORTH CAROLINA — In a staggering display of extreme weather, the United States experienced four separate “1-in-1,000-year” storms in less than a week, including devastating…
Affordable Housing Complex ‘The Franklin’ Coming to Anderson, S.C.
ANDERSON, S.C. — A major step forward in Anderson’s push for accessible housing is on the horizon as city officials prepare to break ground on…
Oakman Dog With Injured Leg Rescued After Being Abandoned on Roadside
OAKMAN, ALABAMA — A heart-wrenching discovery in Oakman has stirred community action after a severely injured dog was found abandoned and left to die by…
New Laws Target Repeat Speeding Offenders and Punish Them With Tech That Limits Car Speed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that could transform how America handles dangerous driving, a growing number of U.S. states are introducing legislation that forces…