Timber Fire grows to 2,478 acres, threatens 259 structures in Big Sur
Timber Fire grows to 2,478 acres, threatens 259 structures in Big Sur The Timber Fire has grown to…
I Went Back to Work to Afford My Husband’s Caregiving Costs
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brenda Eicher-Beard, in her 70s and living in Virginia.…
Need long-term care? Many families are out of luck.
The family took out a home equity line of credit on Eyres’s house, and Webster contributed financially. She…
Officials warn of venomous wildlife washing ashore in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach police issue Portuguese Man o’ War warning THE EVACUATION ORDER WILL BE LIFTED. IT’S BEEN A…
Nebraska seeks to ban candy purchases with SNAP benefits
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska will soon make a request to federal officials to ban purchases of candy…
82 counties in North Carolina declared ‘natural disaster areas’ by US government
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The U.S. government has designated 82 counties in North Carolina as “natural disaster areas”…
2025 was another tough year for the Mass. labor market
Another year, another discouraging job market in Massachusetts. Local employers added just 1,300 jobs in 2025 even after…
Nursing no longer a professional degree? Change of many female-dominated fields impacts student loans
People who want to start a variety of healthcare careers may find it challenging to pursue their education…
Child’s swing tangled in Elk’s antlers North Carolina
A child’s swing became tangled in an elk’s antlers in North Carolina. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office posted…
Mass. mother dies after escaping burning boat with son, husband
One of the members of a family who became stranded on a Massachusetts island after jumping off their…
New Illinois laws impact health, safety, education
Abreanna Blose | Reporter assisted by AI Gov. JB Pritzker signed several bills into law on Aug. 15.…
Oregon’s unemployment rate hit 5% in July, the highest since 2021
Oregon’s unemployment rate hit 5% in July, its highest level in nearly four years. The jobless rate hasn’t…