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Drivers face 60 days in jail and $1,000 fine for breaking new December 1 ‘crosswalk’ law to protect pedestrians

Drivers face 60 days in jail and $1,000 fine for breaking new December 1 ‘crosswalk’ law to protect pedestrians

Several new state laws are set to reshape the driving landscape in the United States over the next year. From protecting visually impaired pedestrians in North Carolina to restricting lane use for semi-trucks in Michigan and tightening DUI and hands-free regulations in Oklahoma, these changes ...

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18-year-old arrested after speeding over 120 mph on interstate, police say

18-year-old arrested after speeding over 120 mph on interstate, police say

Authorities in Gibson County, Indiana, say an 18-year-old driver was taken into custody after being clocked at an astonishing 121 miles per hour on Interstate 69. The young motorist, identified as Lily Sharp, was pulled over by an Indiana State Police trooper near the 35-mile ...

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How to restart your Android phone without the power button: 2 easy ways

How to restart your Android phone without the power button: 2 easy ways

Restarting your phone might sound like a small thing, but it can make a big difference. I make it a habit to restart my Pixel 9 Pro at least once a week — usually every Saturday. It’s quick, simple, and brings an immediate boost to ...

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L.A. Metro Aims To Connect Westside To Valley In 20 Minutes With 8 Key Stops — Here’s The Route Map

L.A. Metro Aims To Connect Westside To Valley In 20 Minutes With 8 Key Stops — Here’s The Route Map

Los Angeles is investing boldly in the future of mobility. With ambitious projects that combine speed, connectivity, and sustainability, the city is reimagining how Angelenos move. Among the most transformative is the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, a heavy-rail project designed to connect the San Fernando Valley, ...

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GM Will Remove Apple CarPlay And Android Auto From All Its Cars, Not Just EVs

GM Will Remove Apple CarPlay And Android Auto From All Its Cars, Not Just EVs

General Motors is taking a bold step toward greater software control by phasing out support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all its vehicles over the coming years. The decision, confirmed by CEO Mary Barra on The Verge’s Decoder podcast, extends a move first ...

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Goodbye to Retirement at 67 – the new age for collecting Social Security changes everything in the United States

Goodbye to Retirement at 67 – the new age for collecting Social Security changes everything in the United States

For many Americans, the thought of retirement often revolves around reaching the magical age of 65. However, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits has been gradually increasing, and for those born in 1959, it will hit 66 years and 10 months starting ...

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FDA approved eye drop can help people regain near vision

FDA approved eye drop can help people regain near vision

HOUSTON — For millions of adults who can see distant objects clearly but struggle to read up close, there may finally be an alternative to reading glasses. A new innovation in eye care, Vizz eye drops, is helping users regain sharp near vision by gently ...

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At least 25 states plan to cut off food aid benefits in November

At least 25 states plan to cut off food aid benefits in November

Millions of low-income Americans could lose access to food assistance beginning November 1, as half of U.S. states prepare to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The looming cutoff would leave tens of millions without the aid they ...

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Sharon Stone, 67, says this shampoo helped grow back her hair after a stroke

Sharon Stone, 67, says this shampoo helped grow back her hair after a stroke

Finding a few extra strands in your hairbrush? Or maybe you’re unclogging a drain full of hair more often than you’d like? You’re definitely not alone. In the U.S., about 50 million men and 30 million women experience some form of pattern hair loss. It’s ...

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Freeze and frost warnings to hit over 50M in US, including tri-state area, as temperatures plummet

Freeze and frost warnings to hit over 50M in US, including tri-state area, as temperatures plummet

As winter’s icy breath arrives early, more than 50 million Americans will find themselves under frost and freeze warnings by Friday morning. From the Midwest to the East Coast, a powerful cold front is ushering in bone-chilling air that’s set to blanket much of the ...

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