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9+ min ago (285+ words) Fire officials credited a utility worker for using a bucket truck to rescue a resident from a burning building on Monday in Somerville, Massachusetts. According to Chief Charles Breen of the Somerville Fire Department, the man, an employee of Eversource, was working nearby when he saw the fire. He used the bucket truck to help a woman out of the upper floor. "She had climbed out a window onto the front porch under heavy smoke and fire conditions, and the Eversource worker got her into the bucket and got her to safety," Breen said. "I'd like to really give credit to that worker. He did a hell of a job. Definitely saved a woman's life." The worker did not want to be identified but told NewsCenter 5 that he was working up the street and spotted the smoke. He said he…...

22+ min ago (300+ words) The National Consumer Unit compared same-day holiday card printing at four major retailers, comparing speed, price, and print quality. If you still need to send holiday cards, there's good news. Several major retailers offer same-day printing that can get cards in your hands within hours. The National Consumer Unit tested four different chains, comparing price, speed and print quality. Watch the video above to see our team compare same-day card printing services at major retailers Order: 25 matte cards Total Price: $20.99 before tax, with 40% off promotion (about 84 cents per card)Total Turnaround Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Staples' ordering system was simple, offering only two finishes - matte or glossy - which kept the choices clear. The cards printed with crisp images, rich color and solid weight, making them our team's top pick. Order: 20 standard cardstock cards Total Price: $15.92 before tax, with 60% off promotion (about…...

22+ min ago (178+ words) A man has been charged after a Piedmont Triad hit-and-run, according to officers with the Burlington Police Department. Officials responded to I-40 near Maple Avenue on the morning of Dec. 2 after reports of a crash involving pedestrians. Upon arrival, officials realized that the suspect vehicle had left the scene. Officials said a mother and her child were hit and are hospitalized. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. Officials learned the juvenile and their mother were walking along Maple Avenue toward a nearby school. As they crossed the I-40 westbound on-ramp, a white truck turned left from Maple Avenue and hit both of them. Officials said the truck had a green light when turning and initially stopped to check on the two pedestrians, but then left the scene. Jose Lopez, 51, was identified as the driver and was charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run. Anyone…...

35+ min ago (244+ words) Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children's character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration's use of their music and imagery to support its agenda. Responding to the use of her song "Juno" in a video montage depicting ICE raids, Carpenter tweeted Tuesday: "this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda." In the caption for the clip, the White House quoted Carpenter's lyrics, "Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye." And on Monday, 'Franklin the Turtle' publisher Kids Can Press condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's post on X featuring a manipulated image showing Franklin aiming a bazooka at boats. Hegseth posted the image with the caption "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists." "We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image,…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (165+ words) Morning lows in the 20s are likely for Wednesday morning. Extra layers are a great idea much of the week with high temperatures running below normal in the lower to mid-40s in the Foothills and Piedmont Triad. While sunny skies will be with us through early Thursday, there is another chance of cold rain and wintry possibilities in North Carolina that may cause school delays and interrupt the early Friday morning commute. Search location by ZIP code Showers ending and some sunshine returning Tuesday, another wintry chance Friday, Dec. 2 Update Morning lows in the 20s are likely for Wednesday morning. Extra layers are a great idea much of the week with high temperatures running below normal in the lower to mid-40s in the Foothills and Piedmont Triad. While sunny skies will be with us through early Thursday, there is another chance of cold rain…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (632+ words) Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lie difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world. Related video above: Get the Facts: Is your data helping tech companies train their AI tools? A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes that most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs and advanced know-how. The report released Tuesday likens the situation to the "Great Divergence" of the industrial revolution, when many Western countries saw rapid modernization while others fell behind. Questions over how companies and other institutions will use AI are a near-universal concern, given its potential to change or replace some jobs done by people with computers…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (601+ words) Ken Johnson, 63, just got a new roommate last week " a black bear living in the crawl space under his home in Southern California. The bear was seen on video footage clambering out from beneath his house Tuesday. He had installed a camera near the space back in June when he saw what looked like damage caused by an animal. Nothing showed up on the camera until last week. And now he's trying to figure out how to make it leave. "It's a huge bear," Johnson said, describing it as tall as a table and bigger than the trash bins in front of his house. "It's really unnerving because I don't know if he's going to tear everything up under there, I don't know how to get him out." Johnson lives in Altadena, an unincorporated community northeast of Los Angeles that…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (309+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. " The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WTSA) is preparing for a new digital payment system called "UMO," that's set to roll out in February 2026. Tony Tucker has been riding the bus for over 20 years. His thoughts on the new system: "I think it's a good idea." Right now, you pay the fare by using cash when you get on the bus, but eventually that will fade out. Riders will have to pay using tap-to-pay on their phones, rechargeable cards, or a standard debit card. We asked Brandie Peterson with WTSA what led to this change. "It's been something that the community's asking for. We have more people who say, "I don't carry cash. I can't get on the bus because I don't carry cash,'" said Brandie Peterson, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, WTSA. Napolius Williams is another long time bus…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (409+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " The message from regional business leaders today was clear: Charlotte's economy is strong " and 2026 could be even stronger. At the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's annual Economic Outlook, CEOs and economic experts said the last several years have laid the foundation for record growth across the region. Robust job creation, major corporate announcements, and the passage of the Mecklenburg County transportation referendum were all highlighted as key drivers shaping the future. "Economic development in the Charlotte region is on fire. We've seen record-breaking growth, major deals, and thousands of new jobs, and the pipeline ahead is even stronger with over 7,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in potential investment on the table," said Robert McCutcheon, president and CEO of the CRBA. This year, the region has seen a surge in new company expansions and relocations. "We are coming off of major project announcements…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (520+ words) VANCOUVER, BC " Taylor Swift has released the official trailer for "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show," giving fans their first glimpse of the emotional conclusion to what became the highest-grossing tour in history. The'full-length concert film arrives on Disney+ Dec. 12, capturing the singer's final performance in Vancouver, British Columbia. The newly unveiled trailer features Swift addressing the crowd during her last show, describing the tour as "the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date." The footage shows the artist performing "Long Live" during an acoustic set, visibly moved as she thanked the 70,000 fans in attendance for their part in the historic tour. What sets this concert film apart from the previous Eras Tour release is the inclusion of the complete "The Tortured Poets Department" segment. The album-themed portion was added to the tour following the record's…...