A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the
Richard Ottinger, a name not many know, but his work changed the course of history. He lived a long life, 97 years, and spent a good chunk of it fighting for the environment. He was a Democrat, but his family was Republican. He switched sides when he was a young lawyer in the 1950s. He served in Con
A law aimed at reducing drunk driving deaths is stuck in the slow lane. The law, passed in 2021, requires new cars to have tech that detects if a driver is drunk or impaired. This tech could be things like sensors that check for alcohol in the air or scanners that track eye movements. The goal is to
New Mexico is taking a step towards safer roads. A new bill has passed in the Senate. It adds a special class to driver's education. This class will teach new drivers about sharing the road with others. Others include cyclists, pedestrians, and even skateboarders. The bill, called Senate Bill 73, p
Ryan Preece won a local race and is not stopping. Instead of focusing on the big Daytona 500, he’s planning to drive two types of cars at once – Super Late Models and Modifieds. He says he loves tinkering with the cars more than just racing them. During a recent event at New Smyrna Speedway, Preece
Food wrappers are more than just a barrier against crumbs. They also carry hidden costs that ripple through society and the environment. Recent research shows that the way we package food is driven by a mix of economic pressures, consumer habits and regulatory rules. By using system‑dynamic models,
The soybean market, which serves food, feed, and energy needs worldwide, is now moving in a fresh direction as economic signals change. Key influences come from weather in big growing areas, currency shifts, trade rules, and oil prices. A stronger U. S. dollar can hurt exports, while higher oil c
A prominent senator is raising eyebrows and asking tough questions. Ron Wyden, a key figure in the Senate, is not happy. He wants the SEC to take a closer look at a company called White River Energy Corp. Why? Because there are serious doubts about the tax credits they're selling. The issue is simp
Stewart Friesen, a well-known name in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, is gearing up for the 2026 season. But his journey hasn't been smooth. A serious crash in a dirt-racing event last July left him with a fractured pelvis and a broken tibia. It's been a tough road to recovery, but he's determine
Philip Rivers, the former NFL quarterback, has decided to step back from a potential head-coaching role with the Buffalo Bills. This choice comes after he interviewed with the team following their recent coaching change. At 44 years old, Rivers has no prior NFL coaching experience, but he has shown
