As they sweltered, Jen Hatton’s newborn was struggling. And so was her ailing cat. First in a series recalling the scorching summer of 2021.

The newly released grand jury report says that from April 2025 to February 2026, the number of membership households — which ...

For Illinois residents, Castle Rock State Park offers an escape that doesn’t require extensive planning or travel. You can ...

Backyards in 2026 no longer serve as simple patches of grass with a grill tucked in the corner. Homeowners now treat outdoor spaces like functional extensions of the house, packed with purpose, ...

A new map is coming to popular extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. As part of the Frozen Trail update, the new map features “a new landscape in the Rust Belt with layered design and new mysteries to ...

Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal cold snap is expected to wallop most of the country in the coming days. Trees may split and burst ...

The 2026 Minor League Baseball season has begun, which means its time for a six-month onslaught of theme nights, giveaway items and celebrity appearances. It's time for promotions, in other words, the ...

The trees will likely survive, but may face long-term consequences. Back in January, exploding trees made headlines, following frigid temperatures that took hold of the U.S. Midwest. The extreme ...

Bert Cregg, professor at Michigan State University, has heard the noise firsthand. “It sounds like gunshots,” he said, “and if people are in the woods and happen to hear one of these or outside in ...

Extreme weather doesn’t have to leave you in the dark. This winter has seen some of the most volatile weather patterns in years: polar vortexes, arctic blasts, cross-country storms, violent wind gusts ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard. Rick Vuyst, the former CEO ...