We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the mysterious, cult-like, bad-vibes towns they came across in the United States. And, PHEW, there are A LOT. Here are their chilling responses: Note: Some of these stories contain mentions of racism and sexual assault. Also, apologies if your hometown is on this … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal — The military junta ruling Niger — which until last year was seen as a major ally of the United States in West Africa — announced Saturday on state television that it was ending its military relationship with the United States. The announcement by a spokesman for the junta government, which overthrew Niger’s … Read more
The pushback from legislators sympathetic to ranchers and the broader meat industry puts cultivated meat companies in a difficult situation. Major meat producers Cargill and Tyson have both invested in cultivated meat companies, while Brazil’s JBS is working on a cultivated research site in Brazil. “We see ourselves as an ‘and’ solution, not an ‘or.’ … Read more
With North Carolina online sports betting launching in time for the ACC Tournament and March Madness, bettors in the Tar Heel State will have no restrictions in wagering on college basketball. That is not the case in many of the 38 states (and District of Columbia) where sports betting is legal. College sports betting rules vary … Read more
Rising temperatures have manifested in conspicuous manners along the East Coast, including storms and wildfires. But a new threat has been flying under the radar and is impossible to detect by the naked eye: flesh-eating bacteria. What’s happening? The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published last February found that seven people from North Carolina … Read more
If you’re a parent, you could be eligible for two child tax credit payments: one from the federal government and one from your state. So far this year, 16 states are sending out additional child tax credit money, with the most recent state, Wisconsin, joining in. In addition, Congress is working on a plan to expand the federal child … Read more
Former US President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks at a “Get Out the Vote” Rally in Conway, South Carolina, on February 10, 2024. Julia Nikhinson | Afp | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously reversed the Colorado court ruling that barred former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s Republican … Read more
The Big Picture Colorado, Illinois, and Indiana are tied as the eighth-most haunted states on Supernatural with 18 appearances each. Nebraska, Missouri, and Ohio are also frequented by the Winchesters on their supernatural adventures, with 24 to 27 episodes in each state. Kansas is the most haunted state on Supernatural , with 160 episodes set … Read more
For those with kids, this tax season could mean extra money for their family. Here’s why: Congress is working on a plan to expand the child tax credit by increasing the maximum refundable amount. In addition, you might live in one of the states sending additional child tax credit money this year. This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET’s coverage … Read more
MUNICH — With former president Donald Trump encouraging Russia to attack NATO territory and U.S. support for Ukraine flagging, some of the nations that border Russia are looking for ways to harden their defenses, considering land mines and other technologies from ancient wars in a bid to blunt a Kremlin attack. Two years after Russia’s … Read more