Long-distance real estate investment in residential properties a hotbed in US South and Midwest
Long-distance real estate investment in single-family rental homes is growing amid inflationary pressures, interest rate hikes and an influx of instructional investors.
Princess Cruises says norovirus is 'likely' source of ship outbreak
Over 280 passengers and 34 crew members fell ill on a cruise operated by Princess Cruises and were "likely" infected with norovirus, the company said in a statement.
Tom Love, the Founder of Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, dies at the age of 85 in Oklahoma
Tom Love, the founder of Loves Travel Stops and Country Stores, has died at the age of 85 in Oklahoma. The cause of Love's death has not been announced.
CDC investigating after more than 300 sickened aboard Princess Cruises ship
The Ruby Princess, of the Princess Cruises lines, had more than 300 passengers and crew fall ill with symptoms that included vomiting and diarrhea during the Caribbean trip.
7 Lufthansa passengers on Texas to Germany flight hospitalized after lightning strikes plane
A Lufthansa flight heading from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, was diverted to Dulles International Airport after encountering "severe turbulence,” which left 7 people injured.
Texas siblings arrested in organized retail theft of scented candles, police say
Destiny Goynes, 22, and her 19-year-old brother, Dexter Goynes, were arrested after stealing thousands of dollars in items from a business in Lake Worth, Texas, police said.
Dollar Tree fined over $250,000 for safety violations that endangered workers: 'Pattern of disregard'
Dollar Tree has been fined over $250,000 by the Labor Department for workplace safety violations at a location in Texas labeled as a "pattern of disregard."
UPS employees in Texas charged with trafficking cocaine
Two UPS employees are part of a group of five accused of trafficking cocaine in southern Texas. Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine.
Return of MLB spring training has Arizona, Florida hoping for billion-dollar economic bounce back
Major League Baseball's spring training officially begins Friday, which will bring baseball fans from around the country to Arizona and Florida to watch their favorite teams.
Texas AG Paxton files lawsuit against Biden over omnibus spending bill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday he has filed a lawsuit against President Biden over the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks
A man in Oklahoma says a trip to a Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing him $4,500, which forced him to cancel his family's upcoming vacation.
West coast pipeline resumes pumping gas after shutdown
A gas pipeline near Los Angeles has resumed deliveries of gasoline to some California cities and neighboring states including Nevada and Arizona.
Phoenix police announce arrest in $100K theft from Super Bowl Experience
Phoenix Police have announced an arrest in the alleged theft of $100,000 in production equipment from the Super Bowl Experience from over the weekend.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new ban on TikTok including personal devices used for state business
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a statewide plan to ban use of TikTok on state-issued devices and for employees who for state employees who conduct business on personal devices.
Phoenix police investigating $100K theft from Super Bowl Experience
Many National Football League fans who attended the Super Bowl Experience in downtown Phoenix this past weekend heard about the $100K theft that police say took place.
Officials investigating Austin airport after planes nearly collide on runway
A Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided with a FedEx cargo plane at the airport in Austin, Texas on Saturday. The FAA and NTSB have opened investigations into the incident.
Chaos in Austin amid power outages as residents seen dumpster diving at H-E-B grocery store
Hundreds of people were seen fighting over "free food" at an H-E-B Grocery store in Austin, Texas, that had thrown away perishable products following a power outage.
Airlines are bumping a lot more passengers lately
The reasons for this year’s increase vary based on the airline. Among the factors: fuller planes, reduced flying schedules and more carriers needing to switch aircraft.
Arizona university union works demand $25 minimum wage
A workers union at the University of Arizona is demanding that the campus-wide minimum wage is $25 per hour by 2025, saying that some campus workers make a 'poverty wage'
Biden admin says reversing abortion pill's FDA approval would harm public interest
The Biden administration argued in court that the public would be harmed if a judge withdraws federal approval for an abortion drug.



















