The Skagit Valley, a key farming area just north of Seattle, is in serious trouble. Heavy rain from an atmospheric river has forced 100, 000 people to leave their homes and move to safer places. The National Weather Service warns that the worst flooding might not hit until Thursday or Friday, which
Black women facing money troubles often struggle to keep up with breast cancer meds. A recent study tried to find better ways to help them. The goal was to make sure these women take their pills as prescribed. The study focused on Black women with lower incomes. These women often have a hard time s
The Northwest is seeing some strange weather. On Wednesday, Lewiston reached a surprisingly warm 65 degrees. This broke the old record for that date, which was 62 degrees set way back in 1968. Pullman also saw a record high of 59 degrees, beating the previous record of 57 degrees from 1939. Even Gra
Google has launched a new feature called Emergency Live Video for Android users. This tool allows people to share live video with emergency services during critical situations. It's currently available in the U. S. , Germany, and Mexico. Here's how it works: When you call emergency services, they c
In the UK, domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a big problem. It's not just a safety issue but also a public health concern. The problem is made worse because the police often record information poorly. When key details are missing or wrong, it's hard for the police, hospitals, and other groups to
Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda
Tellurium, a material with a unique twisted chain structure, is getting a lot of attention for its potential in electronics and energy conversion. Scientists have been experimenting with making very thin films of tellurium, about 20 nanometers thick, by heating it up in a vacuum and letting it settl
Windows 11 is ending 2025 with a bang. The latest update, KB5072033, brings a mix of fresh features and fixes. Let's dive in. First up, File Explorer gets a makeover. The dark mode is now more consistent. It applies to popups and windows, like when you copy or delete files. You can also turn off th
Windsor-Essex is in for a rough couple of days as winter weather takes over. The forecast from Environment Canada is not great. It's already cold and windy, and it's going to get worse. Today, the area can expect up to 4 cm of snow. It's cloudy out, and there's a 40% chance of drizzle or freezing r
Natural gas prices in the US took a nosedive recently. The main culprit? Warmer weather on the horizon. When temperatures rise, people use less gas for heating. This simple fact sent prices tumbling. But it's not just about the weather. Gas production in the US is also on the rise. More supply usua
