After the pandemic, more Americans have been buying essentials on credit.
Americans are carrying more credit card debt than ever before, a total of about $1 trillion.
The Federal Reserve officially clocks the total at $986 billion, while a separate analysis from WalletHub puts the number at $1.2 trillion. Either way...
A sheriff said Dr. Morris Wortman of Rochester was killed Sunday when the hand-built airplane he was in fell apart mid-flight.
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The Miami Heat's Caleb Martin has become somewhat of a breakout star in the NBA Playoffs as he played a major role in the team defeating the Celtics.
The House is likely to vote on the deal Wednesday, after which the deal will proceed to the Senate, where its future is uncertain.
Scripps News traveled to Texas to meet special spellers with other unique talents.
Contestants in this year's bee represent all 50 states, plus other countries.
Cannabis will be legal to possess, use, and grow at home.
Minnesota will decriminalize recreational marijuana for those over 21 later this summer.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday that will make cannabis legal to possess, use and grow at home, starting in August. Possession limits will be 2...
The annual event of Manhattanhenge is most visible in certain areas of the Big Apple.
Amid the typically cooler months of spring and the upcoming expected warmer months of summer have been some unexpected weather patterns.
Two of the people were thought to be somewhere in the rubble of the collapsed apartments.
Eduardo Plasencia reportedly handed a teller a note that said he had a gun and was robbing the bank.
Robert Bowers, 50, could face the death penalty if convicted of some of the 63 counts he faces.
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Empowering Chinese American seniors to age at home in Chinatown, a front-line team helps break language and cultural barriers.
A Japanese American Army veteran tells stories of Asian Americans in the military to shed stereotypes.
North Korea wants to be able to observe joint drills the U.S. holds with South Korea. it plans to attempt a second launch soon.
Thousands of people have been evacuated with hundreds of houses damaged as emergency crews battle a wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast.
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The attack brought the war to civilians at home in Russia's capital for the first time.
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Police apprehended a suspect accused of driving erratically in a vehicle with a sign indicating there was an explosive device in the automobile.
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Scientists at Harvard Medical School wanted to know why humans living at higher altitudes tend to live longer than those who live near sea level.
A UPS store details common scams through online sellers and text messages.
The suggested tip amounts at a Michigan restaurant were a little more than the customary 20%.
Amid political back-and-forth over the debt limit, Scripps News spoke with retirees who are concerned about the future of their Social Security check.
The GoFundMe had amassed nearly $3,000 at the time.
Goats have been eating overgrowth that could lead to more devastating wildfires, but a change in pay could put the practice out of business.
Colorado's governor appears to again signal an interest in Disney. Gov. Jared Polis tweeted out a 'friendly wager' to Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.
Two people with stories connected to suicide have carried their painful past into a future of advocacy for mental health.
The list is based on non-organic pesticide use data obtained from the USDA and FDA.
The chances of a bison being born white are one in 10 million, according to the National Bison Association.
Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in December. He's now back pitching for the team, cancer-free.
A defense attorney paints Dominique Jones as a scorned lover who recruited her brother and friends to kill Travis Rudolph.
The federal government set up a fund in 1961 to allow patriotic Americans the opportunity to help pay off the nation's debt.
The 95-year-old is reportedly living "happily" at home in Georgia with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter.
This move is part of an effort to make air travel a little smoother this summer.
Follow these tips to jet-set like a seasoned traveler — even if you're not one.
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Ralph Yarl didn't just watch the Going the Distance for Brain Injury Run from the sidelines, he completed the 1.5-mile walk.
Police in Hollywood, Florida, urged the public to stay away from the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk area as the investigation into the shooting continued.
The president honored the day with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
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AAA estimates more than 42 million Americans went somewhere for Memorial Day this year.
Children in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors express pain, loss and dreams through therapy, art and poetry.
Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen take part in the weeklong celebration as New York City pays tribute to service members.
This funny "travel hack" didn't exactly work out as planned.
His gut told him to buy a $10 scratch-off ticket.
Passengers flying into Britain face major delays due to an issue affecting the automated border control gates that scan passports upon arrival.
The California scratch-off ticket winner says the money has helped her pay off her mortgage and assist her daughters.
The agency said tens of thousands of flights took off from, and landed at U.S. airports Thursday, the highest number of flights since the pandemic.
Robert Hale is listed among the richest people in the world, with a reported net worth of $5 billion.
After months of complaints, and an appeal from consumer groups nationwide, Kroger is finally helping people who struggle to use smartphone apps.
Should teens use Venmo? The cash-sharing app is unveiling a platform for teens that is designed to teach "financial responsibility."
Business owners and communities are coming up with new solutions for employee housing as the populations explode in the summer.
How Americans feel about investing in addressing crime and public safety can be crucial in electing government and local officials.
Agencies are losing officers faster than they can hire new recruits.
Human metapneumovirus, discovered in 2001, typically peaks in the winter and spring months.
New FDA rules are meant to make it easier for gay men to donate blood, but advocates say one rule continues to exclude some potential donors.
The mayor signed legislation passed by city lawmakers that would add protected categories for height and weight.
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Sharing some deepfake images in Minnesota could mean up to five years in prison and paying a hefty fine.
Google says a YouTube product launched in 2017 will be removed from the platform in favor of prioritizing other features on the site.
"The Little Mermaid" is more than just a Disney character for many Black girls.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct seven new members, including several artists not generally known as rock performers.
Nevada authorities are mulling over plans to install a Major League Baseball stadium just off the iconic Las Vegas strip.
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Josef Newgarden battled three late-race wrecks to overtake Marcus Ericsson to win Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
A Scripps News investigation finds many of the sirens that warn of tornado risks and other disasters are dangerously outdated.
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Nine years later, Scripps News Investigates found residents still waiting for the city to remove corroded pipes leaching lead into the drinking water.
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The mayor of Russian-occupied Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, tells Scripps News that his city's underground resistance is large, well-armed and ready.
Meet Emerald, the woman who stepped up to fight Russia’s invasion.
Can artificial intelligence really help us talk to the animals?
This Scripps News documentary series explores the world surrounding the new liquid gold: Mezcal.
