What is wind chill and how can it hurt you?
Here’s a look at wind chill, how it is calculated and what you can do to protect yourself against it.
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Winter weather: How to shovel, remove snow safely
Shoveling snow can pose health risks. Here are tips on how to shovel snow safely.
Hypothermia and frostbite: Signs and how to safely treat a person
Prevention is the key, but how can you spot hypothermia and frostbite?
Winter weather: What to do if your pipes freeze?
A large part of the country is experiencing winter weather and with winter weather comes its own set of problems.
5 things you won’t want to leave in a freezing car
We use our cars as an extension of our homes, sometimes even as storage for those items you either don't want to take inside, or simply forget.
Stay safe while driving on black ice
When winter hits, some of the country can deal with the aftermath of the snow and ice, while other areas, where snow is infrequent, may need a refresher on how to drive in what Mother Nature drops.
Can you eat snow? Experts weigh in
Is a memory of youth safe? Should you scoop up some snow and take a bite?
Winter storm: Why do people stock up on bread, milk?
You know a storm is imminent when store shelves are cleared of bread and milk.
5 things you didn’t know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his mark on the U.S. and the world when he pioneered for civil rights and equality decades ago.
IRS releases 2026 tax year brackets
The Internal Revenue Service has released its 2026 tax year brackets, and there are some changes.
Social Security recipients to get 2.8% COLA increase in 2026
The Social Security Administration said that payments will get an annual cost-of-living adjustment in 2026.
New Year’s Day superstitions: Don’t wash clothes; do look for a tall, dark, stranger; eat greens
Many of us become superstitious as the old year turns into a new one.
Humbug! Here are some memorable adaptations of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on film, TV
Charles Dickens wrote his classic novella, “A Christmas Carol,” in six weeks, publishing it on Dec. 19, 1843. The well-received work has been a staple in film and television -- especially on Christmas Eve -- beginning with “Scrooge; or Marley’s Ghost” as a silent screen movie in 1901.
USPS, UPS, FedEx set holiday shipping deadlines
The holiday season is in full swing and the post office, UPS and FedEx have set the deadlines to make sure your cards and packages to their destinations in time for the celebrations.
What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah or Chanukah is the “festival of lights” for Jewish people around the world. It is a celebration that lasts eight days and starts at sundown.
