One of Montana’s largest health clinics, RiverStone Health, has been forced to cut back on services and lay off workers due to significant financial challenges. This move reflects a broader trend across the nation as safety-net health centers struggle with the aftermath of states purging their Medicaid rolls. RiverStone Health, based in Billings, is eliminating … Read more
A house in Rodanthe, North Carolina, has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean, marking the sixth such incident along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the past four years. U.S. National Park Service officials confirmed the collapse and subsequently closed about one mile of the beach along Ocean Drive. Sixth House Collapse in Four Years Visitors … Read more
The family of 25-year-old New York City dancer Órla Ruth Baxendale, who had a severe peanut allergy, filed a lawsuit claiming she died due to the gross negligence of a supermarket that sold her mislabeled cookies. Baxendale was killed on January 11 from anaphylactic shock after consuming a cookie containing undeclared peanuts, as detailed in … Read more
Over half a million power outages have been reported in Texas as severe storms ravaged the state over Memorial Day weekend and continued into this week. The latest wave of storms hit Texas and the Southern Plains on Tuesday, contributing to the ongoing severe weather crisis in the central U.S. that has claimed at least … Read more
Manhattanhenge is a breathtaking event that occurs when the sunset aligns perfectly with the east-west streets of Manhattan’s grid. This phenomenon results in the sun setting in a direct line between the skyscrapers, creating a stunning visual effect. It typically happens about four times a year: twice in the spring and twice in the summer. … Read more
T-Mobile, the second-largest mobile carrier in the United States, has announced plans to acquire a significant portion of U.S. Cellular for $4.4 billion. The deal, revealed on Tuesday, includes a combination of cash and up to $2 billion in debt. Chicago-based U.S. Cellular currently serves over 4 million wireless subscribers across 21 states. Following the … Read more
Insurance companies are significantly raising homeowners’ coverage costs to mitigate the growing risks posed by powerful storms, like those that devastated five states over the Memorial Day weekend. The storms left a trail of destruction in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Virginia, leveling homes and claiming at least 23 lives. The increasing frequency … Read more
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday afternoon, resulted in one fatality and seven injuries, including one person in critical condition. The blast, which occurred near Central Square, caused significant damage to a building housing a Chase bank and several apartments. Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the explosion, though initial … Read more
Dakota County officials have charged 23-year-old Jack Joseph Ball of Lakeville with two counts of second-degree murder following the death of his pregnant sister, 30-year-old Bethany Israel of Bloomington. The tragic incident occurred last Thursday evening, shocking the community and prompting swift legal action. Allegations and Charges Against Jack Joseph Ball Dakota County Attorney Kathy … Read more
On Tuesday, Iowa officials announced a devastating development in the ongoing battle against avian influenza: a highly pathogenic strain had been detected at a large egg farm in Sioux County, Iowa. Increasing Cases of Bird Flu in Iowa This discovery has led to the mandated culling of 4.2 million chickens, making it the latest casualty … Read more