Big Ol’ Fish: The more the merrier
In this week’s edition of Big Ol’ Fish, one fisherman is reeling in the holiday spirit with not one, not two, not three, but nine catches! If you…
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In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and…
Continue ReadingIn California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and…
Continue ReadingNotre Dame’s reopening will begin with an archbishop’s knock on the doors. Here’s what comes next
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The reopening this weekend of Notre Dame is a succession of ceremonies to breathe life back into the iconic cathedral…
Continue ReadingKilling of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — He’s one of the most famous corporate leaders in the world, delivering products embraced by billions. But it’s…
Continue ReadingRussian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for a decade, but the situation has worsened in the…
Continue ReadingRussia’s LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for years, but the situation has worsened since the…
Continue ReadingMichigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats are pushing this month to pass legislation they say will improve reproductive health…
Continue ReadingUS added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous…
Continue ReadingWorld’s oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74
Associated Press The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of 74, her first in four years. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife…
Continue ReadingHegseth’s name has been submitted for FBI background check, attorney says
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Pete Hegseth’s name has been submitted to the FBI for a background check, his attorney told CNN Thursday, as…
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One Class at a Time: Jefferson County Middle School’s ‘Buff Bazaar’
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 and Mid Oregon Credit Union are giving Jefferson County Middle School $1,000 in support of their…
Continue ReadingBelarus seeks to copy neighboring Russia’s repressive LGBTQ+ policies, activists say
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus is cracking down on its LGBTQ+ community, detaining and beating nearly three dozen of them in the…
Continue Reading3 climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand’s highest peak
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Three mountain climbers — two from the U.S. and one from Canada — missing for five days on…
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Musk spent more than a quarter-billion dollars to elect Trump, including funding a mysterious super PAC, new filings show
By Fredreka Schouten, David Wright and Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk plowed at least $260 million into efforts to send Donald…
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CPD officer, who was previously unhoused, now living his dream: ‘It still feels like a movie’
By Karen Jordan Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WLS) — Lavelle Schaffer has a lot to be…
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How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels
Grist spotlights balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of…
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EVs for all: How car shares are making electric vehicles accessible
Reasons to Be Cheerful covers community-first car shares as an affordable way to plug into sustainable…
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7 essential things to do in NYC over Christmas
GetYourGuide explores seven festive things to do and see in NYC this holiday…
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Top 5 nursing trends shaping health care in 2025
Vivian Health examines five trends that could redefine nurses’ roles, enhance patient care, and alter the entire healthcare system in 2025 and…
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