Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…
Former NFL Quarterback Who Helped Reshape College Football Dies Former NFL Quarterback Who Helped Reshape College Football Dies Former NFL Quarterback Who Helped Reshape College Football Dies
Former NFL Quarterback Who Helped Reshape College Football Dies A former NFL quarterback who helped reshape college football’s passing game and revive struggling programs has died. The University of Hawaii announced that June Jones died Thursday, Oct. 29, in Oregon at 73. His career spanned professional football, college turnarounds, and decades of teaching the run-and-shoot offense. An official cause of death has not been publicly announced, according to Gridiron Heroics. Jones grew up in Portland, Oregon, and excelled in football, basketball, and baseball at Grant High School. He played college quarterback at Oregon and Hawaii before transferrin…
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…
New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here
New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here Your Netflix watchlist is about to get crowded. November’s arrivals offer plenty of reasons to keep the remote close. Returning series, holiday movies, true-crime documentaries, and live football fill Netflix’s November lineup.  Here’s what’s coming and when to watch. “Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike” arrives Tuesday, Nov. 3. The former heavyweight champion trades punches for personal stories in a one-man comedy special.  “St. Denis Medical” also adds season two, following an overworked staff at an Oregon hospital as they juggle patients and workplace chaos. “A Dog’s Perfec…
Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check
Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check The first result in your Google search could put more than your time at risk. Scammers buy search advertisements that impersonate legitimate businesses and steer users toward convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can capture passwords and financial information, giving criminals access to victims’ accounts. The tactic exploits a familiar habit: searching for a company’s name and clicking a prominent result without checking where it leads. A recognizable logo or familiar business name doesn't prove a website belongs to that company. Cri…
These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did
These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did From a former New York Giants star to a "Jersey Shore" favorite and Hollywood actress, familiar faces traded the spotlight for running shoes at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Tiki Barber, of Florham Park, was among the celebrities who tackled the 26.2-mile race through New York City's five boroughs on Sunday, Nov. 1, finishing in 5 hours, 11 minutes, and 49 seconds, according to official race tracking results. Barber, a former Giants running back, averaged 11 minutes and 54 seconds per mile. Actress Jennifer Connelly posted the fastest time among the celebrities reviewed, finishi…
All 9 Onboard Killed After Jet Crashes Into Home In Florida Neighborhood All 9 Onboard Killed After Jet Crashes Into Home In Florida Neighborhood All 9 Onboard Killed After Jet Crashes Into Home In Florida Neighborhood
All 9 Onboard Killed After Jet Crashes Into Home In Florida Neighborhood A flight ended in a deadly crash into a home in a South Florida neighborhood, leaving federal investigators searching for answers. All nine people aboard a Learjet 60 died when it plunged thousands of feet into the mobile home in Cresthaven in Palm Beach County around 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in an announcement on X. The aircraft had departed Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas, Duffy said. He announced that the Federal Aviation Administration was sending a team to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation. The j…
Ciara Mageean Dies: Tributes Honor 34-Year-Old Two-Time Olympian's Remarkable Career Ciara Mageean Dies: Tributes Honor 34-Year-Old Two-Time Olympian's Remarkable Career Ciara Mageean Dies: Tributes Honor 34-Year-Old Two-Time Olympian's Remarkable Career
Ciara Mageean Dies: Tributes Honor 34-Year-Old Two-Time Olympian's Remarkable Career A two-time Olympian who rose to the top of European distance running has died at 34, prompting tributes across the sporting world. Irish runner Ciara Mageean died Sunday, Nov. 1, her family announced on Instagram. The European champion had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025, according to the BBC. “At 6:30 a.m. this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones,” her family’s post read. “A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed.” Her death came less than three weeks after she married longtim…
CT Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke CT Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke CT Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke
CT Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke US Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after a medical emergency, and his office shared an encouraging update on his condition. The 53-year-old Connecticut Democrat suffered a stroke Saturday, Oct. 31, after experiencing arm numbness while attending his son’s hockey game, his chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said in a statement. Herwitt released the statement Sunday, Nov. 1: “Yesterday afternoon, Sen. Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game. He was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered he had experienced a stroke.  "He was transferre…
Homecoming Weekend Marred By Mass Shooting Near Indiana University Homecoming Weekend Marred By Mass Shooting Near Indiana University Homecoming Weekend Marred By Mass Shooting Near Indiana University
Homecoming Weekend Marred By Mass Shooting Near Indiana University Gunfire erupted in a popular student gathering area near Indiana University, sending several people to hospitals during homecoming weekend. At least seven were injured in the shooting in Bloomington, Indiana, around 1:30 a.m. Bloomington police said the shooting occurred Sunday, Nov. 1. No deaths had been reported, and investigators were still determining the nature and extent of the injuries. Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Ryan Pedigo said officers heard multiple gunshots amid a large crowd near Kirkwood Avenue and Grant Street, according to WTHR, the NBC affiliate in Indianapolis. The s…
Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured After College Football Rivalry Game In Alabama Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured After College Football Rivalry Game In Alabama Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured After College Football Rivalry Game In Alabama
Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured After College Football Rivalry Game In Alabama A college football rivalry celebration ended in deadly gunfire near a stadium on Halloween night, cutting short festivities and triggering a search for answers. One person died, and eight others were wounded in Alabama near Legion Field in Birmingham on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to Birmingham police.  The shooting followed the Magic City Classic, the annual football matchup between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University. Officers responded shortly after 7:50 p.m. local time to the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, where nine people had been struck by gunfire, acco…
Disney, Universal Workers, Deputy Sheriff Among 281 Arrested In Sex Trafficking Sting Disney, Universal Workers, Deputy Sheriff Among 281 Arrested In Sex Trafficking Sting Disney, Universal Workers, Deputy Sheriff Among 281 Arrested In Sex Trafficking Sting
Disney, Universal Workers, Deputy Sheriff Among 281 Arrested In Sex Trafficking Sting Workers with jobs at Disney World and Universal Studios were among 281 people arrested in a sweeping Florida undercover operation. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday, Oct. 30, that the seven-day investigation targeted suspected human trafficking, prostitution-related offenses, and adults seeking sexual contact with children. Seventeen suspects told detectives they worked at local theme parks or resorts, including Disney World and Universal Studios. Seven of those suspects were arrested in the child-related investigation, the sheriff’s office said. The operation resulted in 2…
‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day ‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day ‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day
‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work. AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…
US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas
US Issues Urgent Warning Over Mass Casualty Threat At Tourist Site Overseas US officials are urging Americans to avoid an overseas tourist attraction after warning of a credible threat of a mass casualty event. The US Embassy in Moscow issued the security alert for Saturday, Oct. 31, identifying the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in the southern part of the Russian capital. The embassy said the US government was coordinating with Russian authorities on a response. It identified the threatened location as Dolskaya Ulitsa 1. The notice did not identify who was behind the threat or describe how an event might unfold. It warned of a potential event that day, without report…
Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video
Deer Strikes Woman, Sends Customers Scrambling After It Enters Laundromat: Video A deer turned an ordinary laundry trip into a scramble for safety after it collided with a woman and crashed through a laundromat window, according to multiple reports. The encounter happened Tuesday, Oct. 27, at The Wishy Washy Laundry in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Surveillance cameras captured the buck running across the street and striking the woman in the parking lot, CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte reported. The animal then smashed through the front window, sending customers searching for cover. Some climbed onto desks as the deer moved through the business. Its route eventually t…
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Flu’s early rise is putting the timing of this season’s peak in focus, but the calendar offers clues rather than guarantees. US influenza activity most often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  That means December falls at the beginning of the typical peak window, though the agency’s historical summary does not predict when this season will reach its highest point. February was the most common peak month in the CDC’s historical tally, followed by December. Some seasons peaked in March. An early increase alone does not est…
Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video
Monster Great White Shark Comes Within Feet Of Surfers: Video A morning in the waves brought California surfers an unexpected visitor, and a drone camera captured just how close the encounter became. A great white shark estimated at 12 to 15 feet long approached surfers near Pier Avenue in Oceano, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Local drone pilot David Steiner recorded the shark swimming near the group off the coast of San Luis Obispo County. It made a sharp turn, splashed surfer Joel Hendrix with its tail, and swam away without injuring anyone, Surfer reported. “The shark just baptized me with a little splash,” Hendrix told the San Luis Obispo Tr…
Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First
Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV has voted in the 2026 midterm elections after the US-born leader of the Catholic Church publicly denounced some of President Donald Trump's policies. The Vatican confirmed on Friday, Oct. 30, that the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The 71-year-old pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, remains a registered voter in his home state despite living at the Vatican. Leo is the first known sitting pope to cast a vote in a US election. "Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was el…
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…
Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip
Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip The hometowns of two college students found dead after a mountain hiking trip have been revealed, bringing a clearer local connection to the tragedy. Authorities identified the students as Jackson Donlon, 20, of Queensbury, New York, and Kaden Matsuda, 19, of Ridgway, Colorado. Both attended Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus. Queensbury is about 60 miles north of Albany. Ridgway is in western Colorado, roughly 90 miles south of Grand Junction by road. Original report - 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Donlon’s hometown had not been identif…
Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick
Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick Rolling Stone has ranked the greatest rock songs of the 21st century, and its top pick may send listeners back to their playlists. The magazine’s 200-song ranking brings together guitar anthems, pop-punk hits, and even hip-hop, making room for very different definitions of rock. The winner is “Maps,” the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ 2003 song, which places ahead of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and the Killers’ “Mr. Brightside.” Rolling Stone credits the New York trio’s enduring appeal on “Maps” to singer Karen O’s emotional vulnerability and Nick Zinner’s guitar work. The choice gives the to…
Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood
Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Elke Sommer, the international screen star who brought glamour and comedy to the “Pink Panther” film series, has died, according to multiple reports. The Golden Globe winner died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles after an extended period of declining health. She was 85. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported her death. Sommer starred opposite Peter Sellers in “A Shot in the Dark,” the 1964 sequel to “The Pink Panther.” The role became one of her best-known performances in a career that spanned American and European cinema. She also appeared al…
Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park
Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park A zookeeper has died after being attacked by a leopard at a safari park where she worked for nearly 40 years. The woman died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after suffering serious injuries at Beekse Bergen Safari Park in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, the park announced in an Instagram post. The attack happened on Saturday, Oct. 24, while she was working inside an enclosure with two male Persian leopards. The unidentified zookeeper was alone when she suffered severe injuries to her head and neck, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported. Despite her injuries, she managed to alert coworkers using a walk…
Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study
Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-nfl Players Who Died Revealed In New Study A new study offers a sobering estimate of how common a degenerative brain disease was among former NFL players who died over a 16-year period. Researchers estimated that 74.5 percent of former players who died between January 2008 and December 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, according to the study published Wednesday, Oct. 28, in JAMA Network Open. The finding estimates how many had CTE when they died. It does not establish that CTE caused their deaths. CTE is associated with repeated head impacts and can currently be definitively diagnosed only through examination of br…
2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip
2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Two college students who vanished during a mountain hiking trip have been found dead, ending a search that stretched across snow-covered terrain. Click here for a new, updated story: Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Jackson Donlon, 20, and Kaden Matsuda, 19, were discovered near each other in a basin of West Apostle Mountain in Colorado’s Chaffee County around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, authorities said. Authorities identified Donlon as being from New York but have not released his hometown or specified where in the state he lived. Both at…
Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69
Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans are among the victims of a high-speed train collision in Spain, as investigators examine how a journey along a major high-speed route ended in disaster. The catastrophic crash occurred near Urda in Toledo province on Wednesday, Oct. 28. At least 69 people died, according to Madrid-based media outlet El País. Multiple reports say about 100 others were injured. Toledo is located about 45 miles south of Madrid. The US State Department confirmed that several Americans were injured and said it was working with local authorities to assist them, ABC News reported. The department ha…
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Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie, a versatile actress whose career carried her from Broadway to familiar television living rooms, has died, according to multiple reports. Barrie died in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her Manhattan home. She was 95. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, told The New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted. Her work earned recognition across film, theater, and television, including Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominations. Movie audiences knew her as the mother in the 1979 coming-of-age film “Breaking Away,” a performance that earned her a…
'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles 'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles 'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles
'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles One of the most recognizable voices in basketball is leaving "Inside the NBA" after hosting the iconic show for nearly four decades. Ernie Johnson said that the 2026-27 NBA season will be his last on the show. The 70-year-old made the announcement in an Instagram video on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Johnson called his departure "totally my decision." "I've always prided myself on my preparation, the hours I put in every day getting ready for the next show," he said. "I've always loved that part of my job, but I've always vowed that if that ever became more of a challenge than it is a joy…