AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has dropped slightly. In a 2022 analysis of fentanyl-laced prescription pills, the DEA found that six out of 10 contained a potentially lethal dose of the drug. And social
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has filed a proposed order to permanently ban Navient from directly servicing federal student loans, which the agency says will end years of abusive lending practices. Under terms of the order, which Navient agreed to without admitting any wrongdoing, the Virginia-based financial
Continue ReadingA strike by the 33,000 factory workers who assemble some of Boeing’s best-selling planes would come as another blow to a company whose bottom line and reputation have taken plenty of hits this year. JANUARY Jan. 5 – A fuselage panel covering an unused emergency exit blows off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9
Continue ReadingA strike by the 33,000 factory workers who assemble some of Boeing’s best-selling planes would come as another blow to a company whose bottom line and reputation have taken plenty of hits this year. JANUARY Jan. 5 – A fuselage panel covering an unused emergency exit blows off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire destroyed a gas station in a small north-central Idaho town. The explosion at the Atkinson Distributing station in Cardiff was reported just after 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Clearwater County
Continue ReadingBy Madeleine Mullins Click here for updates on this story SPOKANE, Washington (KXLY) — A new class at East Valley High School is preparing students for life after graduation. The Knight Manufacturing Class is part of East Valley’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. In the class, students learn professional and technical skills. “I’ve learned
Continue ReadingBy Brittni Johnson Brittni Johnson Click here for updates on this story REXBURG, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — Over two dozen people will be participating in an upcoming four-day bike ride fundraiser across the state of Idaho with proceeds going to help first responders. The 2024 Idaho Tour de Shield616 Ride, which is put on by a
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Fischer Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Testimony continues Thursday on day four of the murder trial for former Houston police officer Gerald Goines. Over five years ago, on Jan. 28, 2019, a fake 911 call resulted in a no-knock warrant from HPD’s narcotics squad at the home
Continue ReadingKTRK By Courtney Fischer Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Testimony continues Thursday on day four of the murder trial for former Houston police officer Gerald Goines. Over five years ago, on Jan. 28, 2019, a fake 911 call resulted in a no-knock warrant from HPD’s narcotics squad at the
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ERIE, Pennsylvania (WSEE) — The Erie Zoo’s Canada Lynx kittens, Willow and Jade, made their public debut earlier this week. The zoo said they area prioritizing the kitten’s comfort since the kittens are new to the outdoor exhibit. At this time the kittens will have
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The phases of Venus, the Aurora Australis and the International Space Station transiting the Sun all feature as category winners in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Ryan Imperio was named the overall winner for his photograph capturing the progression of Baily’s beads during the 2023 annular eclipse,
Continue ReadingBy Jerel Ballard Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WKOW) — Madison police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual responsible for repeatedly vandalizing political signs since late August. As the presidential election approaches, political tensions in Wisconsin are intensifying. On the east side of Madison, a local homeowner, Kari
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DIDIM, Turkey (AP) — The father of the Turkish-American activist killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank has welcomed Turkey’s decision to initiate an independent investigation into her death and called on the United States to do the same. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who held Turkey and American citizenship, was killed last
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ENCINO, California (KABC) — Retired football star Reggie Bush scared off a trio of would-be burglars who were trying to break into his Encino home. The incident happened late Tuesday night. According to ABC News, the former University of Southern California star and Heisman winner
Continue ReadingBy Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story MIDVALE, Utah (KSTU) — A driver on Interstate 15 had a scary experience Tuesday when a piece of metal came flying into their windshield. Utah Highway Patrol says the driver was in the area of 7100 South in Midvale heading South when the piece of
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A Redmond baby who was born with a brain disorder that caused him to have seizures led to him undergoing surgery to remove half his brain. Since that surgery, he is making progress, much to his family’s relief and support.
Continue ReadingBy Juliet Lemar Click here for updates on this story GOLETA, California (KSBY) — For 14 years, Heeluxe LLC in Goleta has been studying the science of how shoes fit. “A lot of people tend to buy shoes that are too small… that’s going to constrict our feet. It changes the shape of our feet
Continue ReadingBy Adam Klepp Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, Arizona (KNXV) — In the Valley, a non-profit group and local business owner are both proving everyone has something to contribute to our community. Perry Stephens is the owner of SpeedPro Desert Valley signs. He looks over his giant printers as they push out
Continue ReadingBy Andrea Williams Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. If you have epilepsy, surges of electrical activity in your brain can cause recurring seizures. Annalise Oren has lived with epilepsy since she was two years old. Annalise is now
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The cooler, wetter weather has given firefighters on the previously fast-moving Little Lava Fire the upper hand, and that means downgraded or lifted evacuation levels for Sunriver and thousands of nearby homes in southern Deschutes County, emergency managers said Thursday.
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