October 2024

OSU astrophysicist helps make Wile E. Coyote observation, confirming theory of how solar flares are created

October 26, 2024 1:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University astrophysicist has identified a phenomenon, likened to the quick-footed movements of an iconic cartoon predator, that proves a 19-year-old theory regarding how solar flares are created. Understanding solar flares is important for predicting space weather and mitigating how it affects technology and

Squeak! Tiny pikas – and their watchers – are on the rise in the Columbia River Gorge

October 26, 2024 1:08 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pika enthusiasts have reason to celebrate this season, as new survey data from Cascades Pika Watch shows numbers of the potato-sized mammals — and the volunteers trained to spot them — are on the rise in the Columbia River Gorge. Since the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, surveys indicate the pika population

Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

October 26, 2024 1:07 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press/Report for America A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans. The push to relocate about 75 people living in tents beneath an overpass near the Superdome began in the days ahead of three Taylor Swift concerts that could draw 150,000 visitors to

Steven Alderson was bullied at school for being autistic. Decades on, a historic win has made him an Australian national hero

October 26, 2024 1:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Less than a fortnight ago, Steven Alderson was simply trying to get his head around the daunting size of the first international airport he’d ever set foot in and – more pressingly – find a KFC. A few days, plenty of chicken and 36 phenomenal holes of golf later,

Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan’s largest city

October 26, 2024 12:36 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press NOVI, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump further denigrated Detroit while appealing for votes Saturday in a suburb of the largest city in swing state Michigan. “I think Detroit and some of our areas makes us a developing nation,” the former president told supporters in Novi. He said people want him to say Detroit

Gang coalition in Haiti spreads violence to Port-au-Prince neighborhood, setting fire to homes

October 26, 2024 12:35 pm The Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A gang coalition has reinforced its attacks on one of the few communities in Haiti’s capital not under control of criminal groups, seeking to take it over. After a week of clashes with the police in the Solino neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, members of the gang coalition, Viv Ansanm, attacked once again

Hundreds march to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg in South Africa

October 26, 2024 12:30 pm The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Hundreds of people marched in South Africa to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg, an annual event that has been critical in advocating equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community. The march in the Sandton district of Johannesburg on Saturday was a colorful spectacle but also an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to

Trump dice que está dispuesto a eliminar los impuestos sobre la renta y repite la retórica de “enemigo interno” en un podcast con Joe Rogan

October 26, 2024 12:25 pm CNN Newsource

Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — El expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump dijo en el podcast de Joe Rogan el viernes que estaría dispuesto a eliminar los impuestos sobre la renta, mientras promovía su propuesta de aranceles generalizados y elogiaba las políticas económicas de finales del siglo XIX. Mientras hablaba sobre aranceles, Rogan le preguntó a

Supporters of far-right British figure rally as anti-racism demonstrators mount counter-protest

October 26, 2024 12:20 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson have marched through London as anti-racism demonstrators mounted a nearby counter protest. The so-called Unite the Kingdom march — planned by Robinson and supposed to feature him as speaker — led to calls Saturday for his freedom after he was arrested

Fourth graders get a valuable early lesson in voting

October 26, 2024 12:07 pm CNN Newsource

By Marie Saavedra, Edie Kasten Click here for updates on this story EVANSTON, Illinois (WBBM) — At Lincoln Elementary School in north suburban Evanston, some fourth graders may have lessons for us all. The young voters—for an in-class poll—were very excited to learn about the process firsthand. Their teacher set it all up in a

This teen became the youngest person to summit the world’s highest peaks. Now he wants others to follow in his footsteps

October 26, 2024 12:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Nima Rinji Sherpa’s ears are still tinged black from wind chill, an occupational hazard of climbing to heights where humans struggle to breathe, and where the weather can turn deadly in an instant. This month, Nima became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks,

Prineville’s High Desert Moonfest celebrates region with a wide variety of events, activities and programs

October 26, 2024 12:00 pm KTVZ

An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the community’s heritage, beauty and culture.

Foreign threats to the US election are on the rise, and officials are moving faster to expose them

October 26, 2024 11:56 am The Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A presidential candidate’s phone is hacked. A fake video falsely shows ballots burned in Pennsylvania. National security officials warn that U.S. adversaries may incite violent protests after Election Day. These developments — all revealed in the past week — show how Russia, China and Iran have increased the pace of

Helicopter carrying medical workers crashes in central Russia, killing all 4 people on board

October 26, 2024 11:54 am The Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian emergency officials say a Mi-2 helicopter crashed in the central Kirov region on Saturday, killing all four people on board. The helicopter, operated by one pilot and carrying a doctor and two paramedics, crashed in a forest near the village of Beleenki, located about 700 kilometers (435 miles) east of Moscow,

Resumen de noticias de las elecciones de EE.UU. 2024, Harris y Trump del 26 de octubre

October 26, 2024 11:52 am CNN Newsource

New Mexico jail officer accused of orchestrating attacks on inmates, report says

October 26, 2024 11:50 am The Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An officer at a New Mexico county jail has been accused of orchestrating attacks on two inmates who suffer from mental illness. The Albuquerque Journal reports that it has obtained an incident report from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office that says security footage showed inmates attacking other inmates while under the

Art professor paints playful animals to encourage people to vote

October 26, 2024 11:44 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Davis Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — As Election Day draws near, you don’t have to look far to see campaign signs in yards all across Middle Tennessee. But there’s another sign, usually involving a playful animal, that’s sending a very different message. That message originates from the

Bus in Mexico crashes after colliding with trailer that detached from truck killing 24

October 26, 2024 11:42 am The Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A bus tipped over in central Mexico after colliding with a trailer that detached from a truck transporting corn, killing 24 people and injuring five, Mexican authorities said Saturday. The crash happened at midnight Friday when the bus was leaving Tepic in the western Mexico state of Nayarit bound for Ciudad

Couple sues jewelry store after family heirloom ring is stolen

October 26, 2024 11:36 am CNN Newsource

By Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A Nashville couple has filed a lawsuit against King Jewelers in Green Hills, claiming the store failed to insure their engagement ring containing a valuable Tanzanite crystal, which was later stolen off a FedEx truck. Chelsea King and Dawson Blankinship’s relationship

Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns play-by-play announcer and TV sports anchor, dies of cancer at 68

October 26, 2024 11:23 am The Associated Press

AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, died Saturday. He was 68. Donovan retired from his broadcast career earlier this year and stepped away from his game-day duties with the team before this season while

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