Brad Matthews

NYC asks state’s highest court for relief from obligation to provide shelter

As New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves for a tour of Central America aimed at dissuading migration, the city has also asked the New York Supreme Court for relief from the city's obligation to provide shelter.

October 4, 2023

Invasive snail species that poses health risks to humans confirmed in North Carolina

The apple snail, an invasive species native to South America that can spread rat lungworm and whose eggs contain a rash-causing toxin, has been confirmed to be present in North Carolina.

October 4, 2023

University of Maryland bus crashes into light pole, leaving 30 passengers with minor injuries

A University of Maryland shuttle bus crashed into a light pole in College Park, Maryland, sending 30 passengers to a local hospital with minor injuries and shutting down traffic.

October 4, 2023

Rays-Rangers’ Wild Card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 for non-pandemic MLB postseason

The first game of the three-game MLB American League Wild Card series between the visiting Texas Rangers and the home team Tampa Bay Rays drew the lowest non-COVID playoff attendance since 1919.

October 4, 2023

Plane crashes into an Oregon house, leaving two people dead and one injured

A small airplane crashed into the roof of a house in Newberg, Oregon, Tuesday, leaving two of the plane's occupants dead and another injured, fire and rescue officials said. The people inside the house got out safely.

October 4, 2023

128-year-old American mummy finally to be laid to rest in Reading, Pennsylvania

The accidentally mummified corpse of a thief who died in a Reading, Pennsylvania, jail in 1895 will be laid to rest later this week after more than a century on display.

October 3, 2023

DISH Network fined $150,000 for failing to suitably de-orbit satellite

DISH Network admitted liability and will pay $150,000 after the Federal Communications Commission found the company didn't properly de-orbit one of its satellites.

October 3, 2023

Chicago woman, 104, might have broken record as oldest to ever skydive if Guinness verifies jump

A 104-year-old Chicago woman who successfully skydived during a tandem jump could become the oldest person to ever skydive if the Guinness World Records verifies the feat.

October 3, 2023

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.2 billion, which would be lottery’s third-largest prize of all time

After no one won the Powerball jackpot of $1.04 billion on Monday night, the lottery's jackpot jumped up to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday's drawing.

October 3, 2023

Discovery of gravestone in suburban yard could derail Los Angeles area light rail expansion

The recent uncovering of a gravestone in the backyard of a residence in Lawndale, California, could derail plans to expand Los Angeles light rail through the town.

September 30, 2023

Bathrooms at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport win Best Restroom contest

Recently renovated restrooms at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have received national acclaim, winning the 2023 America's Best Restroom contest.

September 30, 2023

Flooding in New York City allows sea lion to escape enclosure within Central Park Zoo

A female sea lion was able to slip out of her enclosure at the Central Park Zoo Friday amidst a deluge in New York City.

September 30, 2023

Popular ‘Fat Bear Week’ contest could be postponed or canceled due to government shutdown

The annual "Fat Bear Week" contest held by Alaska's Katmai National Park and operated with the nature documentary network Explore.org could be postponed or canceled in the event of a government shutdown.

September 30, 2023

Toys R Us stores to come to cruise ships and airports as part of latest revival efforts

Toys R Us is planning to expand its physical presence with more flagships and stores on cruise ships and in airports, parent company WHP Global announced Friday.

September 30, 2023

Massive stingray netted, freed by Connecticut wildlife workers

A crew of Connecticut Fish and Wildlife workers made waves in Long Island Sound by trawling up a 400-pound roughtail stingray, which measured over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide.

September 29, 2023

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hitting new note with induction live stream on Disney+

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction celebration will be live-streamed on the Disney+ platform, the museum announced on X Thursday. This will mark the first time it'll be broadcast live.

September 29, 2023

Metro train derails near Reagan National Airport station; no injuries reported

A Metro train derailment near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station Friday morning did not injure any passengers but did cause traffic to stop between the airport station and Potomac Yard.

September 29, 2023

Ticket prices for Chiefs vs. Jets spike with rumors Taylor Swift will attend

Prices for the "Sunday Night Football" game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets have risen after rumors surfaced that pop superstar Taylor Swift would be attending.

September 29, 2023

Costco confirms sale of gold bars online, as well as consumer gold rush to buy them

The wholesale giant Costco is now offering 1-ounce bars of 24-karat gold for sale online, and company executives say it has caused a consumer gold rush.

September 28, 2023

Hattie McDaniel’s long-missing Oscar to be replaced, donated to Howard University

A replacement for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar awarded to actress Hattie McDaniel for her role in "Gone With The Wind," missing for decades, will be donated to Howard University and unveiled Sunday.

September 28, 2023