From Doomsday Mom to Arizona's water crisis, a look at our top explainer stories of 2023
As we get ready for 2024, we are also taking a look at some of our top explainer stories on our website throughout 2023.
As we get ready for 2024, we are also taking a look at some of our top explainer stories on our website throughout 2023.
Sherwin-Williams’ color of the year for 2024 is Upward
The color descends from the blue family and features “a hint of silver lining.”
The color descends from the blue family and features “a hint of silver lining.”
What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry on October 28?
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
More women live in major East Coast counties while men outnumber them in the West; here's why
There are more women than men in some of the largest urban U.S. counties east of the Mississippi River, on the Eastern Seaboard and in the Deep South.
There are more women than men in some of the largest urban U.S. counties east of the Mississippi River, on the Eastern Seaboard and in the Deep South.
These US national parks will require a reservation in 2024
If you’re planning on visiting a national park somewhere in the United States in 2024, be sure to check if you may require a reservation to enter.
If you’re planning on visiting a national park somewhere in the United States in 2024, be sure to check if you may require a reservation to enter.
Here's how the US continues funding Ukraine's military — even as it says money has run out
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden touted a new military aid package worth $200 million for Ukraine. That may seem contradictory, but it’s due to the complex programs used to send aid to Ukraine.
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden touted a new military aid package worth $200 million for Ukraine. That may seem contradictory, but it’s due to the complex programs used to send aid to Ukraine.
What to know about abortion lawsuits in US courts this week
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
Do teachers who moonlight in adult content like OnlyFans have legal recourse?
At a small rural Missouri high school, two English teachers shared a secret: Both were posting adult content on OnlyFans, the subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content.
At a small rural Missouri high school, two English teachers shared a secret: Both were posting adult content on OnlyFans, the subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content.
What is Pantone's 2024 color of the year?
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
What is the 'card draining' scam? Police warn holiday shoppers purchasing gift cards
Shoppers buying gifts cards for friends and family this holiday season are being urged to carefully examine the cards to avoid a new scam.
Shoppers buying gifts cards for friends and family this holiday season are being urged to carefully examine the cards to avoid a new scam.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.
These may be the top housing markets of 2024
Eight metropolitan areas are predicted to break double-digit sales growth in 2024.
Eight metropolitan areas are predicted to break double-digit sales growth in 2024.
Holiday tipping guide: Who should you tip and how much
Despite the growing tipping fatigue, holiday workers are going relying on extra income this holiday season.
Despite the growing tipping fatigue, holiday workers are going relying on extra income this holiday season.
Verizon to offer Netflix and Max streaming bundle — Here's what customers will save
Certain Verizon customers will now have the option to bundle the streaming platforms, with the price set cheaper than the individual subscriptions.
Certain Verizon customers will now have the option to bundle the streaming platforms, with the price set cheaper than the individual subscriptions.
National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
Hanukkah 2023: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Apple releases urgent software update for all iPhone users: What you need to know
Apple discovered security gaps in WebKit, the company's web browser engine.
Apple discovered security gaps in WebKit, the company's web browser engine.
Christmas tree syndrome could trigger your allergies or asthma
Christmas tree syndrome can be caused by real or fake trees.
Christmas tree syndrome can be caused by real or fake trees.