The Diocese of San Diego has officially filed for bankruptcy amidst a surge of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of minors by priests, religious, and lay members. Cardinal Robert McElroy made the announcement July 17th, marking the second time the diocese has sought bankruptcy protection. The decision comes in response to approximately 450 lawsuits, 16 months…
The California State Lottery is making a final appeal for the owner of a $2.9 million Mega Millions winning ticket to come forward as the deadline to claim the prize looms. The winning ticket was purchased on December 12 at the SK gas station on 11280 National Blvd. in West Los Angeles. The ticket matched…
Toyota is recalling over 100,000 pickup trucks and Lexus SUVs in the U.S. due to potential engine debris that could cause the vehicles to stall. This recall affects certain 2022 and 2023 Tundra trucks and Lexus LX models equipped with the V35A six-cylinder engine. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explained that debris from…
By George Stanton, Environmental Correspondent London, June 4, 2024 — In a surprising development, Asian hornets have managed to survive the harsh UK winter for the first time, according to recent analysis. While this doesn’t necessarily indicate an established population, officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of these invasive…
A significant severe weather outbreak looms over Kansas and Oklahoma today, promising long-track tornadoes among other threats. The forecast indicates the onset of severe weather by midday or early afternoon, particularly in west central Kansas. However, the greatest concern resides farther east in central and south central Kansas, where numerous long-track supercell storms are anticipated….
State Farm, California’s leading insurance provider, recently declared its decision to discontinue insurance policies for roughly 72,000 homes and apartments across the state, starting this summer. This move follows the company’s announcement in March, where it disclosed plans to terminate coverage for approximately 30,000 homes and 42,000 apartments. Reasons cited for these policy cancellations include…
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a warning on Friday, indicating potential deficiencies in the grid’s reserves from April 29 at 7 p.m. Central time through May 1 at 9 p.m. ERCOT may need to take preemptive measures, such as delaying or canceling planned power-plant outages, to shore up available supplies by approximately…
This weekend promises a wild ride for the Central U.S. as a slow-moving upper-level pattern sets the stage for various weather events. Severe thunderstorms are expected along a cold front stretching across the Southern Plains, bringing risks of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Damaging wind gusts, large to very large hail and tornadoes are…
Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to impact portions of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa later today, potentially affecting the evening commute. Hail with a diameter greater than 3 inches is possible according to the National Weather Service. It’s crucial to have multiple ways of receiving weather warnings to stay informed and safe. Throughout the afternoon and…
An elderly woman’s desperate financial situation led to a shocking turn of events as she allegedly robbed a bank at gunpoint in Ohio. Ann Mayers, 74, found herself ensnared in a web of deceit after falling victim to a scam, coupled with mounting debts owed to her sister and a friend totaling $70,000, according to…
