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The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
Jan 18, 2025 1:15 PM CST

The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities

TomTom's Traffic Index shows which US cities it takes the longest to drive in

(Newser) - There are few things more soul-crushing than bumper-to-bumper traffic, which means that Manhattan drivers must be dead in the eyes. Per the annual TomTom Traffic Index , the Big Apple hosts the nation's slowest drive times, taking an average of 30 minutes to move six miles in the heart of...

Cities Where It's Easy to Stay Active
The Most Active
Cities in America
Jan 8, 2025 4:42 PM CST

The Most Active Cities in America

Honolulu tops WalletHub's rankings, while North Las Vegas could use a push off the couch

(Newser) - Still holding onto those New Year's resolutions to get in shape? If you're local to Honolulu, you're in luck, because WalletHub has ranked it the best city in America for those looking for an active lifestyle. The site looked at the 100 largest cities across the country,...

Boy, 3, Is 4th to Die From Honolulu Fireworks Blast

Many of the more than 20 injured have burns over most of their bodies

(Newser) - A 3-year-old boy who died Monday was the fourth person to succumb to injuries from a massive explosion of fireworks on New Year's Eve at a Honolulu home. The blast killed three women and injured more than 20 people, many of whom have burns over most of their bodies,...

2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Vacant Building
Pilot: 'We're Out
of Control Here'
Dec 18, 2024 11:15 AM CST

Pilot: 'We're Out of Control Here'

Crash occurred near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

(Newser) - Two pilots were killed Tuesday in Honolulu when their small cargo plane crashed into a vacant building that had been slated for demolition. NBC News reports the Kamaka Air Cessna 208 was participating in a training flight when the crash occurred around 3:15pm local time. Hawaii's Department of...

Lifeguard on Finding Lost Teen Kayaker: 'Crying My Guts Out'

Kahiau Kawai, 17, was found alive clinging to kayak off coast of Honolulu after nearly 12 hours

(Newser) - A teenager in Hawaii was recovering Friday after spending more than 11 hours clinging to a kayak before being rescued during an overnight ocean search by an off-duty lifeguard and the US Coast Guard. Kahiau Kawai, 17, had gotten separated from his high school paddling team on Wednesday after capsizing...

Here Are America's Greenest Cities
This Is America's
Greenest City
Oct 7, 2024 3:08 PM CDT

This Is America's Greenest City

Get thee to San Diego (and California in general), tree huggers

(Newser) - Apparently, the Golden State could consider rebranding as the Green State. WalletHub took a look at the 100 largest cities in America to determine which were the best tree-huggers, and six of the top 10 call California home. The analysis factored in four main categories: environment (things like greenhouse gas...

Developer Must Take Down House Built on Wrong Lot

It was a strange mix-up in Hawaii

(Newser) - A developer who built a home in Hawaii on the wrong vacant lot has been ordered to take it down, reports SFGate . The mistake set off a series of convoluted legal skirmishes, and the judge cut to the chase: "This was not an instance of minor encroachment, but an...

These Cities Are 'Impossibly Unaffordable'

Hong Kong tops the list of Demographia's latest rankings, with 5 cities in top 10 located in the US

(Newser) - Think your rent or mortgage is high? Try living in one of the world's most "impossibly unaffordable" cities. Demographia's International Housing Affordability report for 2024 is out, which assesses the cost of living in 94 major markets in eight countries: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,...

10 Best US Cities for Vacation Destinations

Atlanta takes the top spot on WalletHub's travel destinations list

(Newser) - Atlanta in July? That's the No. 1 pick by WalletHub for US cities that double as excellent summer vacay destinations. The site looked at 100 of the most populated cities in America, using more than three dozen metrics in six key areas: travel costs and hassles (including delays); what...

He Survived Pearl Harbor: 'Guys Were Running Out of the Fire'

Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona attack, dies at 102

(Newser) - Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102. Conter passed away on Monday at his home in Grass Valley, California, following congestive heart failure, daughter Louann Daley said, per the AP...

This Is the Healthiest City in America

San Francisco tops WalletHub's list, while Brownsville, Texas, comes in last

(Newser) - The weather is getting warmer as we barrel toward summer, meaning you'll likely see more people out and about as they try to squeeze in their exercise routines in the great outdoors. As WalletHub notes, however, "location matters when it comes to health"—and according to its...

This Is the Happiest City in America

California's Fremont tops WalletHub's list; Detroit, meanwhile, could use some more cheer

(Newser) - Looking for a bit of cheer amid winter's gloom? Some cities offer more of a pick-me-up than others, with a positive outlook, strong community, financial security, and overall health all playing a part in how to achieve that elusive concept of "happiness." WalletHub looked at more than...

These Are the Most, Least Active US Cities

Honolulu takes the top spot on WalletHub's list, while North Las Vegas comes in last

(Newser) - If you haven't ditched your New Year's fitness resolutions yet and are looking for the best place to help them come to fruition, WalletHub has some insight on that. To seek out the cities in America with the most active lifestyles, the site pulled out the 100 most...

Paul Mitchell's Only Son Dead at 53
Paul Mitchell's
Only Son Dead at 53
OBITUARY
Jan 4, 2024 10:07 AM CST

Paul Mitchell's Only Son Dead at 53

Angus Mitchell, co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems, reportedly drowned in his pool

(Newser) - Angus Mitchell, the only child of the late hairstylist Paul Mitchell and co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems, has died. A hairstylist in his own right, Mitchell shared a video on Instagram on Tuesday night showing him hanging out with friends and enjoying music at his home in Honolulu, TMZ...

Alert Neighbor Saves Newborn From Trash Bin

Infant girl rescued in Hawaii, but is in hospital in serious condition as investigation continues

(Newser) - A woman gave birth in Honolulu on Saturday night—only instead of doing so safely inside a hospital, she was outside in the neighborhood of Kahala. As Hawaii News Now reports, a neighbor heard the woman screaming in pain around 11:30pm, saw her give birth, and deposit her newborn...

This Is the Most Fun City in America

Las Vegas tops WalletHub's list

(Newser) - "Work hard, play hard" isn't just a Wiz Khalifa song—it's the mantra of many a worker who needs hard-core recreation to look forward to to get through the workweek. That kind of fun is easy to find in certain cities, per WalletHub , which looked at 182...

Here Are the Best Cities in America for a Staycation

Honolulu tops WalletHub's list

(Newser) - Want to save your wallet this summer and hover closer to home for some R&R? Those contemplating a "staycation" might want to check out WalletHub's latest rankings , which lists which US cities are best for such homebound holidays. The site looked at more than 180 of the...

Surfer Attacked by Shark in Honolulu
Shark Attacks
Surfer in Honolulu
Apr 10, 2023 3:30 AM CDT

Shark Attacks Surfer in Honolulu

Man, 58, is in serious condition

(Newser) - A surfer was in serious condition after being bitten in the leg by a shark Sunday morning off Honolulu, authorities said. The 58-year-old man was attacked shortly before 7am near Kewalo Basin, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Paramedics responded and “administered life-saving treatment to a patient who was...

Woman's Close Encounter With Boulder Has Hearts Pounding

Giant rock came crashing through her Oahu home, narrowly missing her

(Newser) - A woman on the Hawaiian island of Oahu got a most terrifying welcome to her new home. Caroline Sasaki was walking into the living room over the weekend when a huge crash shocked her and her family members: A 5-by-5-foot boulder had barreled down a hill and right through the...

New Year, New You? Best US Cities for Fitness
This Is America's
Most Active City
Jan 21, 2023 10:00 AM CST

This Is America's Most Active City

WalletHub ranks Honolulu as being most conducive to an active lifestyle; see where other cities stand

(Newser) - If you've decided that 2023 is the year when you're going to get your fitness act together, that motivation is the first step to a better you. Of course, things beyond our control often derail even the best-laid plans, including whether where we live is conducive to living...

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