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‘Sandwich generation’ Americans taking care of kids and elderly parents on the rise — and they’re feeling pressed
America’s “sandwich generation” is on the rise, and they’re feeling pressed like a panini, according to a new survey. These are the adults — age 30 to 60 — who are so named because they have both kids and elderly parents and are often taking care of both, while also trying to advance during prime...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:54:27 -0400
America’s “sandwich generation” is on the rise, and they’re feeling pressed like a panini, according to a new survey. These are the adults — age 30 to 60 — who are so named because they have both kids and elderly parents and are often taking care of both, while also trying to advance during prime...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:54:27 -0400
Warning issued to Californians as hurricane threat approaches: ‘Don’t Underestimate the Storm’
California may be famous for earthquakes and wildfires, but residents are now being warned to brace for a very different threat — a tropical storm with potential to pack a serious punch. Los Angeles County officials are urging residents not to let Southern California’s typically mild tropical weather lull them into a false sense of...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:44:48 -0400
California may be famous for earthquakes and wildfires, but residents are now being warned to brace for a very different threat — a tropical storm with potential to pack a serious punch. Los Angeles County officials are urging residents not to let Southern California’s typically mild tropical weather lull them into a false sense of...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:44:48 -0400
Bessent says Ukraine causing high gas prices: ‘They want to blow up Russian energy assets’
The average national gasoline price is $4.12 per gallon — up nearly a dollar from one year ago, according to AAA data.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:43:25 -0400
The average national gasoline price is $4.12 per gallon — up nearly a dollar from one year ago, according to AAA data.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:43:25 -0400
Florida man busted for smashing up Arby’s weeks after leaving prison for ‘hunting’ swan for ‘food’
Adonis Leyva had pleaded no contest last year to killing the swan, telling cops he did it because he "was hungry."
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:42:47 -0400
Adonis Leyva had pleaded no contest last year to killing the swan, telling cops he did it because he "was hungry."
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:42:47 -0400
Starbucks dress code didn’t violate NYC workers’ labor rights, appeals court rules
The ruling is the latest by an appeals court to say that the NLRB went too far in finding workplace dress codes interfered with employees' rights to to advocate for better working conditions.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:39:01 -0400
The ruling is the latest by an appeals court to say that the NLRB went too far in finding workplace dress codes interfered with employees' rights to to advocate for better working conditions.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:39:01 -0400
Fugitive ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ reveals how Brazilian officials helped him flee ‘idiot’ US cops in stunning diplomatic breach
Joao Araujo, 57, insists he had little choice but to take a boat to the Bahamas on Aug. 1 and then fly to Rio de Janeiro, claiming he was the victim of political persecution by the Trump administration.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:35:54 -0400
Joao Araujo, 57, insists he had little choice but to take a boat to the Bahamas on Aug. 1 and then fly to Rio de Janeiro, claiming he was the victim of political persecution by the Trump administration.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:35:54 -0400
New low for SF homeless problem as man’s screams from inside garbage truck spark frantic rescue effort
San Francisco's homeless problem has hit a depressing new low.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:34:30 -0400
San Francisco's homeless problem has hit a depressing new low.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:34:30 -0400
National Education Association’s charter at risk as Senate committee chairman calls teachers union out over links to far left
The head of an influential Senate committee is urging Congress to reconsider the charter of the nation’s largest teachers union, citing its far-left associations and allegedly irresponsible financial activity.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:08:56 -0400
The head of an influential Senate committee is urging Congress to reconsider the charter of the nation’s largest teachers union, citing its far-left associations and allegedly irresponsible financial activity.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:08:56 -0400
Texas slammed with flash floods as Tropical Depression Edouard leaves over 70K without power
A Flash Flood Emergency for life-threatening flooding was issued for parts of Hardin and Tyler counties shortly after 5:45 a.m. local time.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:06:33 -0400
A Flash Flood Emergency for life-threatening flooding was issued for parts of Hardin and Tyler counties shortly after 5:45 a.m. local time.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:06:33 -0400
Manhunt for Georgia cop killer after he ‘targeted,’ gunned down officer who arrested him days earlier
Georgia police are hunting for Jimmie Lee Steverson, 23, who allegedly gunned down Officer Chris Fisher days after Fisher arrested him.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:42:48 -0400
Georgia police are hunting for Jimmie Lee Steverson, 23, who allegedly gunned down Officer Chris Fisher days after Fisher arrested him.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:42:48 -0400