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Kansas Citians can now ride the streetcar all the way to UMKC. Once you celebrate the grand opening and take your first ride down Main Street, you can plan your commute. Here are details about the KC ...

The New Orleans Saints are 1-5, and while they have plenty of teams interested in their players ahead of the trade deadline, New Orleans isn't eager to send away their stars. One of the players ...

Riders can now take the LA Metro to the edge of Los Angeles County, as the A Line extension to Pomona is officially open for service. On Friday, LA Metro welcomed travelers on the new extension with ...

Chicago Bears fans, I am so sorry. You just watched your hapless team take a 52-21 beatdown at the hands of the rival Detroit Lions. What was supposed to be a tense homecoming for former Lions ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

Now that leaves are starting to fall, it’s time to prepare for fall cleanup. Instead of spending all your weekends cleaning, get the right tools that make cleanup faster and more efficient. Of course, ...

Nobody likes to receive a notice from their homeowners association, especially one this unclear. A homeowner was given a warning from their HOA after a family member charged a Tesla Model S in the ...