The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for today, Saturday August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be under a Red Flag Warning for high fire danger. The National Weather Service has placed a “PDS” tag on this Red Flag Warning. PDS stands for Particularly Dangerous Situation, due to the
Continue ReadingPor Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hace más de 120 años, Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, la primera mujer escritora, fotógrafa y miembro del consejo editorial de la revista National Geographic, narró sus viajes por la Indonesia colonial en su libro “Java: el jardín de Oriente”. Le fascinaba especialmente un festín conocido como rijsttafel (mesa de arroz), un
Continue ReadingPor Sneha Dhandapani, CNN La cueva Bobcat, cerca de Huntsville, es hogar del camarón cueva de Alabama, en peligro de extinción, de dos especies de cangrejos de río de cueva y del pez cueva del sur. Eso era todo lo que el Dr. Matthew Niemiller esperaba encontrar cuando salió a estudiar el sistema de cuevas
Continue ReadingBy Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Around 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta this week, a mass influx that overwhelmed local authorities. At least 57 people died during the crossings, which prompted tighter border security measures across Europe. Spanish leaders said they were working to expel all those who had entered
Continue ReadingPor Hira Humayun, CNN Mientras decenas de personas huían de los feroces incendios forestales en España, el personal de Safari Madrid tenía en quién más pensar. Desde aves, hasta reptiles, hasta grandes felinos: todos estaban en la trayectoria del peligro y necesitaban ser salvados. A medida que las llamas se acercaban al parque safari, equipos
Continue ReadingBy Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — While scores of people were fleeing Spain’s raging wildfires, the staff at Safari Madrid had others to think about. From birds, to reptiles, to large cats – all were in the path of danger and in need of saving. As the flames swept closer to the safari park, teams
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By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN More than 120 years ago, Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, National Geographic magazine’s first female writer, photographer and board member, chronicled her travels through colonial Indonesia in her book “Java: The Garden of the East.” She was particularly fascinated by a feast known as the rijsttafel (rice table), a multi-dish banquet that
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Owen McDonald picked the perfect time for a lifetime best, winning the men’s 100m backstroke in 53.43 seconds to claim the national title at the USA Swimming National Championships.
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Driving on gravel roads is sometimes unavoidable—whether you’re heading to a job site, campsite, or just taking the scenic route home. However, the safety of driving on gravel is often questioned because the material can lodge in tires and launch into rocker panels and wheel wells. Below, Husky Liners explores the question, Does driving
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Life insurance planning traditionally focuses on protecting spouses and children from the financial impact of losing a loved one. But changing demographic and economic realities may be reshaping who depends on that protection, Everly Life reports. Aging parents are increasingly becoming financially dependent on their adult children—a growing dynamic called the reverse dependency trend.
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Homeownership has long carried a certain weight in the United States. It has been described as a foundation for stability, a path to wealth, a rite of passage, and — most durably — a cornerstone of the American Dream. As the country marked its 250th birthday in the summer of 2026, one survey set
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Nothing says summer like friends and family gathering around the grill for a barbecue feast. And while there are myriad foods that can be grilled to perfection, there are just as many ways to screw it all up. If you’re not careful, those gourmet burgers can quickly turn into hockey pucks, that double-cut Iberico
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Earlier this year, supporters of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge—a 50,000-acre nature preserve spread across parts of three counties in southeastern Indiana—got an alarming letter from Will Meeks, the Midwest regional director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Meeks indicated that the federal government was probably going to walk away from the Memorandum
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The best time to buy a used car is in October and November, according to Edmunds sales data and our analysts. That’s the simple answer, but what if you can’t wait until then? Are there other good times to buy a used car? Are prices trending high or low now? There are many factors
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If you’re traveling domestically in the U.S. and trying to save money, deciding whether to drive or fly can be an important decision. You may assume a road trip is always cheaper for those traveling on a budget, but as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, that’s not
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults—roughly 59 million people—live with a mental health issue, ranging from anxiety or depression to schizophrenia or addiction. While treatment options and access to care have increased in recent years, fewer than half of these people receive mental health services. Continued efforts
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Hitting the road (or skies) for an exciting adventure? Preparing for a trip is relatively easy for experienced travelers, but what do you do when it comes to packing and safely traveling with your engagement ring, luxury watch, or other expensive jewelry? Even the savviest of travelers can make simple mistakes that result in
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More than 60 years ago, the rural South was the epicenter of voting rights organizing for Black Americans. Marches and government violence in Selma, Alabama, turned the nation’s attention to the violence Black voters faced, inciting the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), a signature accomplishment of the Civil Rights Movement. Now,
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Summer weather can mean more time outdoors, more events, hot weather and holidays. And for many small business owners, it can also mean more customers ready to spend. If you’re a contractor, food truck owner, event vendor or mobile service provider, May through September might be your busiest season. And also a time of
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Although the median sales price of a U.S. single-family home has continued to slide since its peak in late 2022, real estate investors are still contending with a seller’s market in many parts of the U.S. In a competitive environment, the most successful investors are, more often than not, able to identify favorable properties
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