By Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — Republicans are fighting a war against misinformation to keep their constituents safe as they brace for Hurricane Milton to make landfall in Florida, including being willing to point the finger at members of their own party — and their presidential nominee. The Category 4 storm is forecast to touch down
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The smoke from the Little Lava fire has been drifting over the region and will continue to do so for a few days. The flow of air is the weather feature that we must pay attention to with respect to air quality. The Bachelor Complex is to the south and west so when we have
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Early in-person voting is beginning in Arizona, making it the first of this year’s presidential battleground states where all residents can cast a ballot at a traditional polling place ahead of Election Day. The start of in-person voting on Wednesday in the closely contested state also is drawing
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland and Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — A recently discovered comet, known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, will make its closest approach of Earth on Saturday. Sky-gazers won’t want to miss the event since it may be the last time the comet will be seen in the night sky for another 80,000 years. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many employees are initially excited when they first step into management or leadership roles, but this can quickly turn to despondency and anxiety when they struggle to meet the demands of their new positions. Often, employees are promoted due to excelling in their current role, but this is not necessarily conducive
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Hmong Minnesotans were among those who watched as Gov. Tim Walz was catapulted onto the Democratic presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris two months ago. They have watched him crisscross the country and earlier this week debate Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Hmong lawmakers and community activists say Walz has built a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s corrections chief says the department is expected to unveil a new process for executing inmates by the end of the year. The announcement signals a pending end to the yearslong pause that was put in place after a blistering report revealed that the state had conducted several executions
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers denied rumors that he was involved in the firing of New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh when he appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday. The Jets fired Saleh on Tuesday after a disappointing 2-3 season start. “As far as any of the ridiculous allegations
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee election officials are disputing a judge’s ruling that restored the voting rights of four people who can’t have guns under their specific felony offenses. The motion filed by the state last week shows the impact of a new Tennessee policy that gun rights are a prerequisite to casting
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The Deschutes National Forest announced Wednesday it is seeking input on the Black Butte Ranch Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Reduction project, a plan to treat 2,800 acres and reduce the threat of large wildfires to the resort community west of Sisters, which has been threatened by past blazes.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Travis Kelce is the host of “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”, a spin-off of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” The game show was taped during Kelce’s NFL off-season from the Kansas City Chiefs. He also has a supporting role in the new Ryan Murphy series called “Grotesquerie” on FX. Kelce
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — One volunteer organization in Buncombe County has taken matters into their own hands to help those reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The organization called Savage Freedom Ops has taken on the nickname of the “Redneck Air Force.”
Continue ReadingWLOS By Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — One volunteer organization in Buncombe County has taken matters into their own hands to help those reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The organization called Savage Freedom Ops has taken on the nickname of the “Redneck Air
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to go to trial on sex trafficking charges next spring, lawyers for the jailed hip-hop mogul told a judge on Wednesday. His preference for a trial in April or May was mentioned in a joint letter in which his lawyers and prosecutors advised a judge
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Rudy Giuliani’s son is trying to stop two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against his father from taking the elder Giuliani’s four New York Yankees World Series rings. Andrew Giuliani says in court documents filed Tuesday in New York that he is actually the rightful owner of the
Continue ReadingBy Kelsi Thorud Click here for updates on this story PALO ALTO, California (KPIX) — A Jewish school in Palo Alto is receiving backlash from members of its community for dropping a key word from its name. Everyone connected to The Kehillah School, from faculty to former students, has nothing but great things to say
Continue ReadingKPIX By Kelsi Thorud Click here for updates on this story PALO ALTO, California (KPIX) — A Jewish school in Palo Alto is receiving backlash from members of its community for dropping a key word from its name. Everyone connected to The Kehillah School, from faculty to former students, has nothing but great things to
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As if the largest bug to ever live – a monster nearly 9 feet long with as many as 64 legs – wasn’t terrifying enough, scientists could only just imagine what the extinct beast’s head looked like. That’s because many of the fossils of these creatures are headless shells
Continue ReadingTHESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek officials say a group of 11 Romanian pilgrims visiting Greece’s Orthodox monastic community of Mount Athos are in hospital with food poisoning after eating wild mushrooms during a hike. Authorities on the semi-autonomous community in northern Greece say none of the men’s lives were in danger. They are being treated
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando is coming to a standstill ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida. At least three major theme parks and the airport were set to cease operations on Wednesday. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will shut down Wednesday afternoon while SeaWorld
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