Washington county suing 3 homeowners for $7M after they allegedly cut down 142 protected trees to score a better view — and the culling was only caught thanks to a well-placed wildlife camera
What started as a routine wildlife check turned into a multimillion-dollar legal bombshell. A trail camera set up in Issaquah’s Grand Ridge Park to catch glimpses of local wildlife like bobcats and jaguars ended up catching something entirely unexpected: a tree hurtling down a hillside. “To see a tree just flying down the hill like […]
Secret Service works to crack down on criminals who’ve been ‘stealing food from the mouths of children’ — how the crime works and what to do to avoid it
A special multi-agency operation took place in parts of Tennessee and Mississippi to fight a growing and costly form of fraud — one that can directly impact families in need who rely on electronic benefit transfers (EBT) to get by. From July 8-9, the Secret Service, along with local law enforcement officers, launched a coordinated […]
From coast to coast, Canadians are gearing up to discover the beauty in their own country — for the first time
Canada is a pretty big country, with plenty to see and do, to say the least. This should be news to exactly no one, but many Canadians have not traveled through much of their own country. A new survey from Go RVing Canada reveals almost eight in 10 Canadians say they’re interested in exploring more […]
‘We have been ignored and left behind’: 5 years after 2 dams failed and caused catastrophic flooding in Michigan, residents are suing the state for money they say they’re owed
Many people in Michigan’s Midland area remain underwater financially after a catastrophic dam failure in 2020 forced the evacuation of 11,000 residents and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. "So many of us are still not just back to where we were, but not even a level of financial stability, of not having a home […]
Mark Cuban said this will be the ‘No. 1 housing affordability issue’ for Americans — and predicts Florida will have ‘huge problems.’ How you can protect yourself in 2025
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. There’s passionate debate about how to solve America’s ongoing housing crisis, much of which revolves around mortgage rates, zoning issues, immigration and construction. However, billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark […]
I’m 51 and have no debt except a mortgage. My job is offering me a payout when I leave — should I take a $71,000 lump sum or $455 per month for life?
Lester, a 51-year-old from Pittsburgh, has no debt aside from his mortgage. The company he works for recently sent a letter to employees offering them a lump-sum payment when they leave in return for ending their participation in the company’s pension plan. He can choose a one-time payout of $71,000, or he can opt to […]
This North Carolina woman says she narrowly avoided ‘unimaginable tragedy’ when her car burst into flames after getting repairs done at the dealership — briefly trapping her daughter inside
When Tina Betterson picked up her 2019 Kia Optima from the dealership following engine repairs, she expected to drive home with some peace of mind. But instead, she found herself recording a terrifying video just hours later as her car had burst in flames in her driveway. Betterson’s daughter, who was initially trapped inside the […]
Here are the 3 most ‘affordable’ cities to buy a house in the US — plus why they stand out in spite of today’s challenging housing market. Is it time to make a move?
As home prices and mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, finding an affordable place to buy a home has become a nearly impossible dream for many Americans. The national median home price hit $419,000 in early 2025, pricing out potential buyers across the country. And with mortgage rates hovering near 7%, even modest homes now come […]
This Florida family was left with staggering $700,000 in flood damage after Costco fridge installation turned into nightmare — why ‘free’ service often costs far more than you think
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. What should have been a straightforward home upgrade has turned into an ongoing nightmare for one family in Jacksonville, Florida. The problem started when Bradley Byrd purchased a $3,500 […]
Drivers across the US are hitting a dead end trying to get compensation for the paint flaking off their cars ‘in sheets’ — this Florida driver says it’s happened to him with 3 different cars
Thousands of drivers across the country are discovering their car paint jobs are literally peeling away — and fixing it could cost them thousands out of pocket. For Ed Rinkowitz, a Florida Hyundai owner, the flaky paint job is a familiar and frustrating sight. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]