'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas

A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.

How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?

Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.

Child tax credit expansion part of bipartisan $78B deal proposed in Congress

In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.

Emmy Awards silver carpet fashion: Who were your favorites?

Television’s finest brought the silver carpet alive in color, vying with a sea of black, on Monday at the strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards.

Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020

New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.

New Kentucky bill could exempt diapers from state's sales tax

For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.

Millions of anchor kits to prevent furniture from tipping over have been recalled

Officials said the plastic zip tie can break, leading to furniture that's anchored to the wall becoming detached. Here’s how to find out if a dresser you own was impacted in the recall.

Screen time and kids: New research finds link between early screen time and sensory issues in toddlers

A new study is sounding the alarm about how much screen time is too much when it comes to kids and their development, and recommends keeping toddlers under 2 away from TV, smartphones and tablet screens.

Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles

The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Screen time for kids under 2 linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood, study finds

The findings showed that children exposed to greater TV viewing by their second birthday were more likely to develop atypical sensory processing behaviors by 33 months of age.

Bronx food pantry in crisis as desperate need surpasses supply

The food pantry in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx is preparing to distribute food to those in need, and the numbers are growing.