People Keep Setting Their Homes on Fire While Trying to Melt Snow
Fire officials warn against using open flames to melt ice after a Massachusetts home was destroyed by a torch.
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Dense Fog in California Keeps Causing Massive Highway Pile-Ups
Dense tule fog in California’s Central Valley has caused massive multi-vehicle pileups, with near-zero visibility leading to dozens of crashes and multiple injuries.
Fun Facts About Nutella in Honor of World Nutella Day
Nutella has its own holiday on February 5. Here’s how it started, why it exists, and a few surprising facts about the iconic spread.
North Carolina Teen Faces Sentencing for 2022 Killing Spree
Austin Thompson, who pleaded guilty to killing his brother and four neighbors in a 2022 attack, is set to be sentenced in North Carolina.
Police Arrest Three in Hazing Case Linked to NAU Student Death
Three fraternity leaders were arrested on hazing charges after an 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student died at a rush event.
Punxsutawney Phil Only 35% Accurate at Predicting Weather
Punxsutawney Phil has 35% accuracy rating while Staten Island Chuck hits 85% according to NOAA rankings of weather-forecasting groundhogs.
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Feb 1, 2026 4 min readU.S. Population Growth Slows to Near-Standstill
Census Bureau reports 0.5% population growth in 2025, the slowest rate since COVID, as immigration dropped from 2.7 million to 1.3 million.
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Feb 1, 2026 4 min read8 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Single Adult
Spending Valentine’s Day single doesn’t mean skipping the fun. These low-pressure ideas make it easy to celebrate on your own terms, without awkwardness or expectations.
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Jan 31, 2026 6 min readOver 10,000 Flights Canceled as Winter Storm Disrupts Travel
Over 10,900 flights were canceled Sunday as winter storm hit airports nationwide, marking worst cancellations since March 2020.