Communities Brace for Flooding as Storm Moves Across Central U.S.

Communities Brace for Flooding as Storm Moves Across Central U.S.

A storm bringing torrential rain, dozens of tornadoes and dangerous flooding has swept across the central United States for days, and is expected to continue battering the region on Saturday, forecasters say. Officials are preparing for rain, high winds, hail and potential flash flooding from East Texas and Louisiana up through the Ohio Valley to … Read more

Storm Stalled Over Central U.S. Brings Another Day of Rain and Flooding

Storm Stalled Over Central U.S. Brings Another Day of Rain and Flooding

Relentless downpours drenched a large stretch of the Central United States on Friday, pushing creeks and streams out of their banks and raising flood fears across much of the region. The storm has already spawned more than 30 tornadoes and killed at least seven people while plowing across the country this week. For now, it … Read more

Eggs, burgers, and $5,000: How small towns in the US are attracting big-city workers

Eggs, burgers, and ,000: How small towns in the US are attracting big-city workers

Small towns in states like Indiana, Kentucky, and Mississippi are attracting workers away from big cities and into rural and suburban areas, according to a report by Fortune. The report states that these towns are offering a range of perks, from something as simple as free eggs to relocation grants of up to $5,000. According … Read more

Double Dutch Pro Uses Jump Rope in Icy Pond Rescue

Double Dutch Pro Uses Jump Rope in Icy Pond Rescue

It was a sunny mid-December day in Westfield, Ind., and the iced-over pond across the street from David Fisher’s home was starting to melt when his son rushed in from the driveway. A large dog had fallen in the pond while chasing geese, Mr. Fisher’s 19-year-old son, Felix, said. The dog’s owners, a mother and … Read more