Recent heat waves and prolonged dry spells have pushed more mosquitoes into the state, raising worries about diseases like West Nile. When rains are scarce, storm drains and underground pipes hold leftover water that becomes perfect spots for mosquito babies to grow. Scientists point out that
A big weather radar at Birmingham’s National Weather Service office has stopped working because of a hardware glitch. The loss happens right when the state expects heavy storms on Wednesday afternoon and into the night. The office still has to keep its eyes open for danger, but it can rely on oth
The University of Vermont has just finished building a new weather‑monitoring tower in Lyndonville, the first of about twenty planned across the state. The goal is to fill blind spots in the national radar system and give local officials more time to warn people about floods or blizzards. Becaus
The day that began with heat and wind quickly turned wet across the DC region. Mid‑week showers arrive, yet a brief sunny break may appear in the afternoon before evening storms stir again. Temperatures rise to just over 70°F, with wind gusts reaching 25‑30 miles per hour. Light rain of about a tent
Genneya Walton has just signed a management deal with Strand Entertainment, marking the next step in her growing career. The actress is best known for her role as BB Urich, a sharp‑witted reporter linked to the New York Bulletin’s Ben Urich, in the second season of Marvel’s “Daredevil: Born Again. ”
Ted Turner changed how we see news. In 1988, a young lawyer named Zaslav met him and was struck by Turner’s bold ideas. Turner wanted the world to see events as they happened, so he launched CNN, a 24‑hour news channel. People at first doubted the idea; many said it was too risky. Turner s
A shooting at the corner of Commerce Street and Malcolm X Boulevard knocked out three people early on Tuesday night. Police arrived before 10:30 p. m. , found the victims, and sent them to a nearby hospital. They are expected to live. Later that night, two more people were taken by private cars to
Former U. S. President Barack Obama surprised audiences by suggesting that comedian Stephen Colbert might consider a presidential run during a pre‑recorded segment of the now‑cancelled “Late Show with Stephen Colbert. ” The clip, shot at Obama’s newly opened presidential library in Chicago, showed t
EVC’s first quarter of 2026 saw a dramatic jump in earnings, thanks mainly to its advertising and technology arm. The company’s revenue climbed to roughly $197 million, more than double what it earned a year earlier. The key driver was the Advertising & Technology Services (ATS) segment, whose
Amazon is still a big online shop, but it’s also turning into a huge AI and tech company. The first‑quarter earnings show the change. Revenue hit $181. 5 billion, up 17 % from last year. Retail sales grew 15 %, and the grocery side made more than $150 billion in sales. Yet the real buzz is
