Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.

Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death

A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.

No pennies, no problem: Here's how NJ cash rounding rules will work

With the federal government officially halting the production of pennies in November 2025, New Jersey has taken steps to prepare the local economy for a phaseout of the one-cent coin.

Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead

A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.

Tracking the nor'easter: Coastal flooding, high winds threaten East Coast this weekend

An unusually early fall nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic coast this week, threatening millions along the East Coast with heavy rain, powerful winds, and dangerous coastal flooding.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims

The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.

Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from security role at singer’s properties: Report

Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ.

Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL

The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.

GLP-1 drugmakers sued over sudden vision loss risk: Reports

A civil lawsuit has been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers over the potential risk of sudden vision loss, according to multiple reports. 

Florida judge dismisses lawsuit over faceless Reese's pumpkins

Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”

What is a nor'easter? How they form and what to expect

Despite popular belief, snow is not a requirement for a nor'easter. Here's how the East Coast's biggest storms form.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico suing Trump administration over ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend.

NYC weather: First fall nor'easter could bring days of rain, 50 mph wind gusts

New Yorkers are in for a messy week as the first fall nor'easter takes shape, threatening the Tri-State area with heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, and severe beach erosion by the time the weekend arrives.