New Zealand is dealing with the consequences of severe landslides that struck the North Island. The worst hit was a popular campground in Mount Maunganui. Heavy rains triggered the disaster. It happened on Thursday morning. The landslide buried parts of the campground under mud and debris. Up to nin
New Jersey is bracing for a significant snowstorm, and Governor Mikie Sherrill is stepping into her role just in time to face this test. The storm, expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow, is causing concerns about travel, power outages, and general disruptions. Sherrill has been proactive, start
New Mexico is making big moves to tackle its crime problem. The state's crime rates have been higher than the national average for years. Now, lawmakers from both parties are working together to make changes. One key area of focus is juvenile crime. New laws are being proposed to make it harder for
Florida's Black lawmakers are not happy. They say the state's attorney general is playing politics with people's lives. The attorney general, James Uthmeier, released an opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He said many state laws that help Black businesses and promote diversity are unconstitution
Florida lawmakers are debating a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to protect religious expression in public schools. The measure has sparked intense discussion, with supporters and critics presenting differing views on its potential impact. The proposed amendment would require public sch
New York's baseball teams are making big moves. The Mets just got a top pitcher, Freddy Peralta. He's really good and won awards. But they gave up some young players to get him. Now, people wonder if the Mets will make more changes, maybe in the outfield. They have a lot of pitchers, so they might t
New findings suggest that carrying extra weight in your 40s or 50s might not just affect your waistline but also your brain health later in life. The research points to a possible link between obesity and an increased risk of vascular dementia. This type of dementia is caused by problems with blood
Florida is in the middle of a bird debate. A state lawmaker wants to change the state bird from the mockingbird to the flamingo. This isn't just about picking a favorite bird. It's about conservation and recognition. The flamingo has a strong supporter in Jim Mooney. He's been pushing for the flami
New Orleans has always been a melting pot of cultures. People from all over the world have made this city their home. They have shaped its unique identity. From the Choctaw and Chickasaw to the Vietnamese and Filipino, each group has added something special to the city. This mix of cultures is what
Newspapers used to be a big deal. They were everywhere, and people loved them. But now, the internet and some political figures have made life tough for local news. This is a problem because when local news disappears, no one is left to keep an eye on those in charge. People who used to work in new
