Murder charge dropped in death of fast food employee
We reached out to the district court, and they told us it was closed after further investigation. SAN ANTONIO — A charge against a man accused of murdering a fast…
Crime and Public Safety | Ice pick-wielding man shoves down senior, threatens passersby in Midtown Manhattan: NYPD
A man brandishing an ice pick threatened passersby at a busy Midtown Manhattan intersection Tuesday morning before police officers showed up and arrested him, police said. The suspect, in his…
Court documents show ongoing dispute may have led to deadly shooting in North Austin
Investigators said multiple shotgun shells were found at the shooting scene on Goldfinch Court. AUSTIN, Texas — An ongoing dispute between residents in North Austin may have led to a…
Politics | GOP lawmaker moves to bar transgender women from Capitol Hill bathrooms
A Republican congresswoman is moving to bar transgender women from Capitol ladies rooms just days after the election of trailblazing Rep. Sarah McBride. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) says only…
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health. The holiday shopping season is officially underway. During…
Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in…
No, Coca-Cola did not invent the modern image of Santa Claus
While Coca-Cola helped popularize today’s image, its version of Santa Claus drew inspiration from an 1822 poem and earlier Santa depictions. There’s a chance you’ve heard it before: Coca-Cola created…
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of. For many Americans,…
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant. ‘Tis the season for poinsettias! Poinsettias are…
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says. With the holiday season…