The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far.

The Staten Island Hunger Task Force, a coalition of numerous community groups working together to help feed needy Staten ...

State and local governments can alert you to risks and dangers in your surrounding areas. Being prepared is key.

A second wildfire fueled by dangerously high winds sparked in Los Angeles County on Tuesday and exploded in growth overnight.

The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Lidia fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.

As strong winds in Southern California contribute to the spread of a major wildfire, tools from NASA, Esri, and others help ...

Another fire has sparked amid strong winds and a number of other wildfires in Los Angeles County Wednesday evening. The ...

A central part of the city was under threat as a new fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills. Firefighters were already struggling to fight the worst blaze in Los Angeles history, and more than 100,000 ...

The City of Farmington Hills to host an American Red Cross, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 8, at Costick Activities Center, 28600 W.

After years of ongoing deadly violence, Jacksonville’s total number of homicides in 2024 dropped by nearly half from the ...

As started this post, the LA Fire Department issued an evacuation order for residents near Runyan Canyon for the Sunset Fire.

This story was authored by Ashland University senior Brynn Meisse. This story discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and includes war flashbacks, profanity and sensitive imagery. May 10, 2003; ...