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Group: 1-in-5 US Adults Will Bet on This Year's Super Bowl

A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion, the gambling industry's national trade group predicted Tuesday.

The Chinese Spy Balloon spotted near Asheville, NC. by Evan Fisher

China Says Will 'Safeguard Interests' Over Balloon Shootdown

China said Tuesday it will “resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States, as relations between the two countries deteriorate further.

Tasty Tuesday: Urban Sweets Co.

For Tasty Tuesday, Rising's Rachael Maurer stopped by Urban Sweets to make ice cream treats ahead of Valentine's Day.

Nicole Super Bowl Snack: Apple Dump Cake

Super Bowl Snack Day 2: Nicole's Apple Dump Cake

Join the Rising crew each day this week as they make their favorite Super Bowl Party dishes! Today, Nicole shares her recipe for Apple Dump Cake!

Powerball $1 Billion Prize Almost Sold At Two Rock Hill Gas Stations

Lucky Player in Washington Wins $754.6M Powerball Prize

Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds to win a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

Biden Aims to Deliver Reassurance in State of Union Address

President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

Rising Egg Prices Impacting Local Bakeries

Kimberly Johnson has been running the bakery for four years, but the recent spike in egg prices has made keeping the business open a challenge – especially when eggs are a key ingredient in many of the desserts.

Race to Find Survivors as Quake Aid Pours Into Turkey, Syria

Search teams and emergency aid from around the world poured into Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures dug through the remains of buildings flattened by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Developer Now Scaling Back Plans For Birkdale Village Expansion

Developers are scaling back plans to expand Birkdale Village in Huntersville. The changes come after outcry in the community over traffic congestion in the area.

Gaining Over 50 Minutes Of Daylight Through February

We will gain over 50 minutes of daylight this month, but March takes the top prize for the most amount of daylight gained in a month.

AMC To Charge More For Good Seats In Movie Theaters

Middle seats at many U.S. movie theaters just got more expensive. AMC Theaters unveiled new pricing Monday, in which seat location determines how much your movie ticket costs.

Woman Plotted With Neo-Nazi To Attack Power Grid, Feds Say

Officials say a Maryland woman conspired with a neo-Nazi leader in Florida to plan an attack on Baltimore's power grid in an effort to further their racist mission.

Toxic Chemicals Being Released From Derailed Tanker Cars

Crews in Ohio are beginning to release toxic chemicals from five cars of a derailed train near the Pennsylvania state line to reduce the threat of an explosion.

Route to Super Bowl Dangerous for Mexico's Avocado Haulers

It is a long and sometimes dangerous journey for truckers transporting the avocados destined for guacamole on tables and tailgates in the United States during the Super Bowl.

How the Cases in Alex Murdaugh's Murder Trial are Shaping Up

Two weeks into the double murder trial of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, prosecutors haven't presented any direct evidence that he killed his wife and son at their home in June 2021.

Proposal To Rename John Lewis Way In Nashville

Proposal To Change John Lewis Way To Donald Trump Boulevard

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are proposing a bill that would rename John Lewis Way after former president Donald Trump.

Don't Waste Your Money: Shopping At Warehouse Stores

Retailers Try to Curb Theft While Not Angering Shoppers

Across the retail landscape, businesses have been putting items under lock and key as a quick way to stop thieves.

What The Tech?: App of the Day - Mubi

How many times do you and your family sit down to watch a movie, and spend hours looking for something to watch? Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and others offer thousands of movies which makes it hard to decide.