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Scenes like this are common along the rivers and creeks that flooded during Hurricane Helene.

Massive Flooding Possible in KY, WV, TN, IN and OH

A historic rain weather event is bringing many hours of heavy rain over multiple days from the Ozarks, the Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley.
Gold reached a new high on March 14, 2025, breaking the $3,000 barrier.

Gold Sets Record High, Tops $3,000 per Ounce

Gold reached a new high on Friday, March 14, 2025, breaking the $3,000 barrier. That's up $100 in about a month.
This rash appears a few days after becoming infect with measles. Photo courtesy of the CDC.

Measles Outbreak Spreads to More States

While many worry about new or emerging diseases, there is a measles outbreak in Texas that has spread to New Jersey and Kentucky.
Coronavirus is back and causing trouble again. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Don’t Worry about Bird Flu, but Watch Out for New Wuhan...

A new virus, similar to both COVID and MERS, has been reported in bats found in China by the Wuhan Institute of Virology in...
A cold, snowy city street.

Another Massive Winter Storm Heading Across the Country

A massive storm is sweeping across the U.S., bringing sever rain to the South and Southeast and snow most of the northern states.
If you wanted eggs from Sam's Club earlier this week, you had to buy 90 and pay almost $32. Averaging $4.23 per dozen, that's a much lower price than many local stores.

New Bird Flu Strain Could Put Humans at Greater Risk

The D1.1 strain of H5N1 Avian Influenza, which killed a man in Louisiana and sickened a teen in Canada, has now been detected in six different cattle herds.
Food bank visitors. Photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash

More Americans Depend on Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens

Food inflation is making it tougher for Americans to feed themselves and their families, causing reliance on food banks to grow.
Driving in heavy snow can result in accidents or getting stranded on the highway.

Winter Storm Strands Georgia Drivers Overnight

Some drivers were stuck in their cars for more than 12 hours after a winter storm earlier this week clogged highways and made it impossible to drive.
Bird flu is driving up the cost of eggs again.

Egg Prices Surge 37 Percent

The cost of a dozen eggs is up 37 percent over the past year, thanks largely to the surge in bird flu cases
an FBI gun and badge

Outgoing FBI Director Says China has Hacked our Utilities

On his way out the door, the FBI Director admits Chinese hackers have penetrated our utilities and other infrastructure. Sounds like a failure on his part.
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