Additional units are expected to arrive on site on Wednesday and in the following days to help fight the fire. Officials say no buildings are currently in danger. A forest fire reported on Monday in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to the closure of roads, trails and campsites in the park, according […]
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, regional gasoline prices fell for the second week in a row, reaching an average price of $3.32 per gallon of regular gasoline on Monday, down from the previous week’s price of $3.36 per gallon. The average fuel price in the New England region has fallen by about 13 […]
5 minutes reading time United flight attendants demonstrate at Newark Airport: Video United flight attendants demonstrate at Newark Airport on August 28, 2024. NEWARK – United Airlines flight attendants held a demonstration at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, announcing that the union had voted overwhelmingly to vote to authorize a strike. The Association of […]
Red Lobster in trouble: 23 more closures It looks like Red Lobster is in trouble, as the company will close another 23 stores by September, bringing the total number of closures this year to over 120. Cheddar Basil’s in downtown Jackson is closing its doors. Michael Laskin, the manager of the downtown location, announced the […]
A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for allegedly attacking a couple with a gun in a Walmart parking lot in West Milwaukee, according to West Milwaukee police. On Sunday at 3:57 p.m., West Milwaukee police responded to a call at Walmart, 4140 W. Greenfield Ave., for a report of a man struck in the head […]
Hopes for a historic deal between the City of Tallahassee and North American Aerospace Industries – a company that was supposed to have an economic impact of $616 million – were dashed within months of a ceremonial announcement at City Hall. The failure of the launch, which only became known now after numerous requests for […]
HOUSTON — A southwest Houston restaurant owner was stunned and confused after his establishment was hit by robbers. As if that wasn’t shocking enough, details surrounding the break-in led the owner to believe this was not the work of inexperienced crooks. The break-in occurred at KP’s Kitchen, a shopping center located at 5427 Bissonnet St. […]
How do you submit a news tip to The Desert Sun? How do you send a news tip to The Desert Sun? Read on to learn what makes a good tip and who you should email it to. Palm Desert Mayor Karina Quintanilla received death threats at City Hall this week, several days after her […]
When gas prices are cheapest Tired of paying so much for gas? Discover how geopolitical events, seasonal demand and crude oil prices affect your price at the pump. Drivers preparing for Labor Day weekend can expect lower gas prices at the pump in California and across the country. According to AAA, the average price in […]
How to make a homemade air conditioner Build a portable air conditioner to keep cool this summer. Problem Solved, USA TODAY Is summer already over? Trick question! Summer never ends in Florida. We just get other seasons layered on top like pizza toppings. The unofficial (and meteorological) end of summer is Labor Day, which leads […]
