August 2024

Fights over elections have left wounds that won't heal in this US county

August 8, 2024 7:44 pm Stacker

Votebeat reports on how name-calling and conspiracy theories continue to poison civic dialogue and tear California’s Shasta County apart.

Why 2024 might be one of the hardest years for recent college grads to get hired

August 8, 2024 7:44 pm Stacker

JobTest.org analyzed survey data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers to illustrate hiring projections for 2024 graduates.

What HR professionals worry about most, according to data

August 8, 2024 7:44 pm Stacker

WorkTango analyzed data from the Society for Human Resource Management to explore the biggest concerns facing companies in the United States.

Remote vs. in-office: How cybersecurity threats compare

August 8, 2024 7:44 pm Stacker

With the rise of remote work, businesses need to protect themselves from cybersecurity attacks. Drata compared threats in the office to remote settings.

Towing coverage for auto insurance, roadside assistance, and warranties compared

August 8, 2024 7:44 pm Stacker

CheapInsurance.com compares towing coverage options—auto insurance, roadside assistance, and warranties—to find the best fit for your budget and driving habits.

Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88

August 8, 2024 7:23 pm The Associated Press

AP Golf Writer Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday. He was 88. Rodriguez’s death was announced by Carmelo Javier Ríos, a senator in Rodriguez’s native Puerto Rico. He

Oregon city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling votes to ban camping except in some areas

August 8, 2024 7:05 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The small Oregon city at the heart of a recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to enforce outdoor sleeping bans has voted to prohibit camping but establish certain areas where homeless people can go. The Grants Pass City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday to ban camping on

Oregon city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling votes to ban camping except in some areas

August 8, 2024 7:05 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The small Oregon city at the heart of a recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to enforce outdoor sleeping bans has voted to prohibit camping but establish certain areas where homeless people can go. The Grants Pass City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday to ban camping on

‘Best thing in the world!’ Little Sister says of her ‘Big’; Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. urgently seeking more mentors

August 8, 2024 7:04 pm Matthew Draxton

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon said recently it is urgently seeking caring and dedicated adults to become mentors for the 109 children currently on their waitlist.

Spencer Lee after winning at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Wrestling preview, Aug. 9: Maroulis, Brooks brawl for bronze, Lee goes for third U.S. gold in Paris

August 8, 2024 6:50 pm NBC Olympics

On Friday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Spencer Lee will compete for a wrestling gold medal.

CrossFit Games athlete dies during competition at Texas lake

August 8, 2024 6:46 pm CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — An athlete died Thursday during a swimming competition in a Texas lake on the first day of CrossFit Games – a multiday event that attracts global athletes widely regarded as being among the fittest people in the world. The athlete was Serbia native Lazar Dukic, 28,

EE.UU. celebra el legado de Celia Cruz con una moneda

August 8, 2024 6:43 pm CNN Newsource

Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– La cantante cubanoestadounidense Celia Cruz, fallecida en 2003, es la primera mujer afrolatina en aparecer en una moneda de 25 centavos de dólar acuñada por la Casa de la Moneda de Estados Unidos, que fue presentada este jueves en la página de la institución. Celia Cruz se convierte así en

Maui remembers the 102 lost in the Lahaina wildfire with a paddle out 1 year after devastating blaze

August 8, 2024 6:29 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Dozens of Maui surfers, canoe paddlers and boat riders made their way into the ocean off Lahaina on Thursday to remember the 102 people killed when the nation’s deadliest wildfire in more than a century destroyed the historic town one year ago. The “paddle out” gathering is a ritual