Surprisingly, prices have been going up quicker than anyone thought in September. This unexpected rise in prices was mainly due to higher food and shelter costs, according to the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of stuff we buy and services we use, went up by 0.2%
In Detroit, a 17-year-old has been charged with the brutal murder of a 64-year-old gay man. The teenager, Ahmed Al-Alikhan, will be tried as an adult due to the severe nature of the crime. The incident occurred on September 24, when Al-Alikhan allegedly met Howard Brisendine through a dating app, ta
It’s hard to believe that Law & Order: SVU is still going strong in Season 26. The show has seen its fair share of guest stars over the years. One of the show’s stars, Mariska Hargitay, recently revealed something surprising about these guest star requests. It turns out that many celebrities have a
It's a special milestone for a Charleston-based group dedicated to women in technology: they're celebrating 10 years of support and advancement! Charleston Women in Tech is throwing a free party open to the public, happening at Red Palm Tavern on Romney Street from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This organizatio
Ever wondered why only your mom can pass on certain parts of your cells? It's all about the tiny powerhouses in our cells, called mitochondria. They make energy that keeps us alive. Unlike most other DNA, the DNA in mitochondria comes only from our moms. Why? Scientists have been puzzled, but new fi
Hurricane Milton is a powerful storm heading towards Florida's west coast, expected to hit on Wednesday night. The hurricane has been fluctuating between Category 4 and 5, but the main concern is its strength and the storm surge, flooding, and high winds it will bring. Make sure you're prepared by c
Georgia's university leaders have voted unanimously to ask sports organizations like the NCAA to ban transgender women from women's sports. This move comes after the state's lieutenant governor promised to pass a similar law. The regents want these organizations to follow the rules of the National A
Kamala Harris made headlines when she shared a beer with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. The Trump campaign wasn't pleased, calling her an "out-of-touch elitist." They claim she's trying to connect with regular folks, but they disagree because of her views on border control. Harris and Colber
Do you know how much it costs to evacuate from a hurricane? Surprisingly, around 40% of Americans can't cover an emergency expense of $400. When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas Coastal Bend, evacuees spent roughly $1,200 on average. That's just for food, gas, and places to stay! If you have a car, yo
General Motors (GM) held an investor day, but Wall Street seemed unimpressed. GM highlighted plans to boost profits for both electric and traditional vehicles. While GM believes it's ahead in the EV race, investors are waiting for more details. GM's CEO, Mary Barra, focused on efficiency and cost di
