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Local center looks to start domestic violence conversation with new billboards, lethality campaign

More than 90 billboards can now be seen across the Milwaukee metro area, all reading: "99.9386 percent."

Several cities across the US are setting new temperature records

Daily high temperature records were set across several cities Monday afternoon. Here are a few:

Fairhope still mourning loss of CJ Edwards, police have yet to comment about his killing

Fairhope saw its first homicide in almost a decade Saturday, and it has the family and community rattled.

Coinbase lays off 18% of its workforce and warns of 'crypto winter'

Crypto exchange Coinbase is laying off 18% of its employees as the digital currency market continues to crumble.

Ukraine war 'perhaps in some way either provoked or not prevented,' says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has said that the war in Ukraine "was perhaps in some way either provoked or not prevented" in remarks published by Italian newspaper La Stampa on Tuesday.

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Here's what it might be like to travel on a double decker airplane seat

Flying economy for any extended period of time is an experience usually endured rather than enjoyed, but one airplane seat designer reckons his design could revolutionize budget travel.

January 6 committee postpones Wednesday hearing

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol has postponed its hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Here are the key House elections to watch Tuesday

Voters in Nevada, South Carolina, Maine and North Dakota pick their general election nominees Tuesday, including in several races that could be key to determining control of the US House this fall. And a special election for a US House seat in South Texas could offer an early test of Republican momentum heading into the November midterm elections.

Phil Mickelson has 'deep empathy' for 9/11 victims after he's criticized for joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf series

Phil Mickelson says he has "deep empathy" for the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks following criticism of the 51-year-old and other US golfers for joining the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.

US Air Force clears crew after human remains found on plane after Afghan evacuation flight

The US Air Force has concluded that a C-17 aircraft crew operating out of Kabul's airport in Afghanistan during the chaotic evacuation of American forces acted appropriately in departing the airport even though human remains were discovered in the wheel well when the plane landed in Qatar.

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The James Beard Award 2022 winners are ...

An Indian street food restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, and an African American chef at a fine dining restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, earned two of the American culinary community's top awards on Monday night.

Kansas City school officially making the switch to year-round model

A charter school in Kansas City has now moved to a year-round model to help make up for COVID-19 learning loss.

Former tennis player Jelena Dokic says she came close to taking her own life

Former Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic said she "almost jumped off my 26th floor balcony and took my own life" in a candid, emotional Instagram post on Monday.

John Stamos 'disappointed' In Memoriam tribute at Tonys didn't include Bob Saget

John Stamos wanted his friend Bob Saget included in the In Memoriam segment during Sunday's Tony Awards.

Gas prices are rising, so it's a good thing some vehicles are secretly hybrids

With gas prices gas prices passing $5 a gallon in many places, drivers may wish they had a hybrid vehicle. In fact, many owners of newer vehicle could already be driving hybrids and not even know it. Hybrid technology is finding its way into all sorts of vehicles that aren't advertised as hybrids.

35 Years since its first panels were stitched, The AIDS Memorial Quilt remains a powerful teaching tool for health action, remembrance and social justice

Thousands see largest Quilt display in a decade with 3,000 panels made during the darkest days of the pandemic and in recent years, a reminder that the fight for a cure, health and social justice is not over. National AIDS Memorial announces $2.4 million grant from Gilead Sciences to launch the Quilt Southern Initiative for new Quilt programming to tackle rising HIV rates within communities of color.

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Father’s Day fit for a Cowboy at JL Bar Ranch Resort & Spa

Show that Yellowstone-obsessed Dad some love this Father’s Day and treat him to a weekend at the stunning, 13,000-acre JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa in Sonora Texas!

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Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day with a Mighty, Delicious Prime Rib Special at Logan’s Roadhouse

Slow-roasted Prime Rib and other features for Father’s Day available at The Real American Roadhouse June 17-19

Logan’s Roadhouse is roasting up some new featured menu items so guests can show appreciation to their dads this Father’s Day!

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Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Slim Thug's BossLife Foundation & Tres Generaciones Will Celebrate Everyday Dads This Thursday at 7:00 PM!

TWEF is a non-profit organization geared towards helping families, from all walks of life; reach their fullest potential in the areas of business, education, finances, and socio-economic status. The focus of programming is therefore on the whole family; men, women, and youth. The Foundation works to achieve these goals by sponsoring successful programs aimed at helping families achieve and maintain a sense of empowerment that manifests itself through life performance.

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Reflections on the Massacre of the Buffalo 10 & Racism

The moment I learned of the shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY I was shocked and saddened, which turned to anger and then disgust. I knew many of the persons killed and even campaigned door to door with Kat Massey and gave her a ride home in my car. In fact, going to the site of Tops was beyond painful. The Massacre of the Buffalo Ten took the lives of innocent people, shattering the lives of their families and the community. The Massacre shed a much-needed national spotlight on the severe neglect of the area, far beyond the fact that there was only one major supermarket in the neighborhood.