The US Forest Service is facing a significant budget cut, leading to a hiring freeze on seasonal positions for the next fiscal year. This decision affects thousands of temporary workers who maintain national forests, clean campsites, and perform critical environmental research. The agency relies hea
In the 2024 presidential election, both Republicans and Democrats are wooing Latino voters, particularly in key states like Pennsylvania. With 19 electoral votes up for grabs and a significant Puerto Rican community, this state is a hotspot for political attention. Both Vice President Kamala Harris
NASA's small satellite missions have come a long way. They've learned from past failures and now do amazing science at a low cost. Take TEMPEST-D and RAINCube, for instance. Launched just minutes apart in 2018, they helped create the first near-real-time 3D model of storm evolution. Impressed by the
Imagine this: you live in Florida, and a hurricane just slammed into your town. You expect your insurance to help you rebuild, right? Not always. Recently, Florida has been struggling with a big problem in home insurance. Insurance companies are either fleeing the state or hiking up prices so high t
Life in the suburbs isn't always easy. Costs can be high, and safety concerns are real. Seeing these challenges, Congress is taking action to lend a hand. Some lawmakers want to make it simpler for families to save up for job training. Others are focused on tackling the dangerous fentanyl trade. The
Prime Big Deal Days is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to snag a deal on a new 65-inch TV. If you're thinking about upgrading your living room setup, now is the time to act. Brands like TCL, Samsung, and Insignia are offering massive discounts on their large-screen TVs. But buying
In a thrilling night of volleyball action, several local high schools came out on top. ROCORI and Albany both swept their opponents 3-0, with impressive performances from players like Ellery Ehresmann and Hannah Klein. Meanwhile, Pillager and Kimball also secured victories. Over at the ROCORI vs. M
The Bay Area has been sizzling under one of the hottest starts to October in history. But finally, some relief is on the way. The National Weather Service says temperatures will start to inch back to normal over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure trough in the Gulf of Alaska is helping to break the i
American Water, a big New Jersey-based company that provides water to over 14 million people, was recently hit by a cyberattack. The attack seemed to only affect their billing systems, as mentioned in a report they filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The company first found
A lawyer for alleged victims of Sean 'Diddy' Combs has accused some famous friends of paying off victims to keep the scandal quiet. Tony Buzbee, representing 120 alleged victims, sent letters to celebrities who might have attended these parties. He warned that those who knew about the events could f
