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6+ min ago (291+ words) After a plane crash on an interstate in Florida on Monday, people who were on the highway described what they witnessed. Watch video of the incident in the player above. Annie Wigley was with her husband and daughter on I-95 in Brevard County when they saw a small plane crash-land on the highway, striking a car in the process. "For a minute, the traffic slowed down, and we could run across the street to see if anybody was injured," Wigley said. Wigley and her daughter are nurses. She said they ran to check on the woman inside the partially smashed car. "It was awful. I absolutely expected to see someone that was either bleeding or possibly even dead," Wigley said. She said they had some difficulty getting the car door open. But when they did, "she seemed to be fine. Just…...

26+ min ago (443+ words) Some visitors to the United States may soon have to provide their social media history from the prior five years to enter the country, according to a new Trump administration proposal. The requirement would be for travelers using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, as part of a visa waiver program for citizens from 42 countries, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Israel and Qatar, as well as many other European countries. ESTA is an online application visitors from these countries use to travel to the U.S. for under 90 days without a visa. Visitors using the online system are currently asked for information such as their passport and birth date, as well as any past criminal record. The proposed changes to the visa waiver application include making provision of social media history mandatory and adding "high value data…...

57+ min ago (297+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " When picking out those toys this holiday, there are some hidden dangers you need to look out for. About 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States every year. But each year, they can land some kids in the hospital, so what are the biggest dangers? Every year the United States sees at least 150 thousand toy-related deaths and injuries treated in the emergency room among kids 14 and younger, according to the'U.S. PRIG Education Fund.' While both the fund and the Consumer Product Safety Commission'say toys have gotten safer, there are some things you need to look out for. "One of the first things that everybody thinks about is choking hazards, and so particular toys are labeled for age," Dr. Adam Keating, a Pediatrician for the Cleveland Clinic. said. "So, there are several that will say on the…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (419+ words) President Donald Trump assured supporters in Pennsylvania that inflation is no longer an issue, as he criticized Democrats for using "affordability" to damage his reputation. President Donald Trump told supporters in Pennsylvania that inflation is no longer a problem and accused Democrats of using the term "affordability" to harm his reputation. "They use the word 'affordability,' and that's their only word. They say, 'Affordability,' and everyone says, 'Oh, that must mean Trump has high prices.' No, our prices are coming down tremendously," Trump said. "They have a new word. They always have a hoax. The new word is 'affordability,' so they look at the camera and they say this election is all about affordability." The economy has shown resilience, with the stock market up this year and overall growth appearing solid for the third quarter. However, the president faces the…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (729+ words) This past year featured historic championships and interesting changes in the world of sports. The Georgia Bulldogs displayed one of the most dominant performances in a college football national final game, knocking off TCU, 65-7, on Jan. 9, 2023. The Bulldogs are left out of this season's college football playoff after losing to Alabama in the SEC Championship game. A 4-8 finish wouldn't make headlines in most seasons, but Colorado football stole the spotlight in 2023. Deion Sanders was named the head coach, reinvigorated a fanbase and put a downtrodden football program back on the map in his first season at Colorado. For that, the Buffaloes coach was named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, to win Super Bowl 57. A dynasty in the making, the Chiefs appeared in their third Super Bowl in the past four…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (201+ words) The Trump administration must stop deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the troops to the state, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction sought by California officials who opposed President Donald Trump's extraordinary move to use state Guard troops without the governor's approval to further his immigration enforcement efforts. But he also put the decision on hold until Monday. California argued that conditions in Los Angeles had changed since Trump first took command of the troops and deployed them in June. The administration initially called up more than 4,000 California National Guard troops, but that number had dropped to several hundred by late October, with only a 100 or so troops remaining in the Los Angeles area. But the Republican administration extended the deployment until February while…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (389+ words) WASHINGTON " AAA projects a record 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holidays this year, from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1. That's a 2.2% increase from last year and surpasses the previous record of 119.7 million travelers, making this the busiest year-end holiday travel period AAA has ever forecast. "Year-end travel is a mix of family road trips, friend getaways, and tropical vacations," Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, said. "Holiday celebrations look different for everyone, but a common thread is the desire to travel, whether it's returning to your hometown or exploring new destinations." According to AAA, driving remains the most popular way to travel. About 109.5 million people, or 89% of all holiday travelers, are expected to hit the road, up 2% from last year. Lower gas prices are helping fuel those trips, with the national average dipping below $3 a…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (198+ words) Secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public, a judge ruled Secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public, a judge ruled Wednesday, joining two other judges in granting the Justice Department's requests to unseal material from investigations into the late financier's sexual abuse.U.S District Judge Richard M Berman reversed his earlier decision to keep the material under wraps, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Epstein and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell The judge previously cautioned that the 70 or so pages of grand jury materials slated for release are hardly revelatory.On Tuesday, a different Manhattan federal judge ordered the release of records from Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case Last week, a judge in Florida approved the unsealing of transcripts from…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (792+ words) Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and a series of millions-selling rom-com sequels, died Monday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer. The family said in a statement on Kinsella's Instagram account: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy). She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy. "We can't imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life." Kinsella, who also published under her real name, Madeleine Wickham, announced in April 2024 that she had been diagnosed in late 2022 with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. "I did not share this before because I wanted to make sure that my children were able to hear…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (391+ words) Oksana Masters, a celebrated Team USA Paralympian, has amassed an impressive collection of medals from the 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 Paralympic Games, demonstrating her relentless drive and competitive spirit. Her fianc, Aaron Pike, describes her as competitive in all aspects of life, not just in sports. "She's competitive all the time," Pike said. Masters, who is also a fan of video games, shared her enthusiasm for gaming. "I love Xbox, Overcooked is my jam, and Mario loves it for sure," she said. Pike jokes, "If I get some high score in some video game we're playing, she's not getting off the couch until she beats that score." Even in board games, like "Risk," Pike advises caution. "The game World Domination is not a game that she should ever play. Yeah, she's not allowed to play that game anymore," he said. Masters explained her…...