Is the iconic Boston accent fading away? We look at why regional accents may be changing—and yes, we also tackle the surprisingly real trend of “house burping.” Do you burp your house? 

Starlink Launch Delayed & Polar Vortex 
A planned Starlink SpaceX launch has been delayed as a massive polar vortex grips much of the country, bringing dangerous cold and winter weather. 

The Dog Poop Problem 
Why do people bag their dog’s poop… only to leave it on the ground or in the woods? We dig into the baffling and frustrating trend. 

Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants 
Yelp releases its list of the top 100 restaurants in the country—and Southern California makes a strong showing with seven spots earning a place on the list.