Oregon firefighters are battling a fire in a giant 325-foot-tall Douglas fir tree, one of the tallest non-redwood trees globally. The fire, which started last week east of Coquille, is still burning approximately 280 feet up the tree. Helicopter crews have worked to suppress the flames, but due...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defiantly rejected the Trump administration's threats against sanctuary cities. The Justice Department warned cities aiding undocumented immigrants could lose funding or face legal action. Wu countered that Boston complies with the law and won't compromise its values, citing the administration's failures on various issues. She...
A manhunt is underway in Staunton State Park near Denver, Colorado, after a park ranger was stabbed by a suspect who fled on foot. The ranger, a seasonal employee, was airlifted to a hospital for surgery and is in serious condition. The park is currently closed to the...
Rhode Island prosecutor Devon Flanagan was arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave a Newport restaurant and repeatedly asserting her position as an Assistant Attorney General. Body camera footage shows Flanagan arguing with police, requesting they turn off their cameras, and ultimately threatening them with regret. The Attorney...
Sweden is relocating its iconic 113-year-old Kiruna Church, a 672-ton wooden structure, approximately 5 kilometers to accommodate an expanding iron ore mine. The slow, two-day move, costing €45 million, involves a convoy of remote-controlled trailers and is expected to draw 10,000 spectators, including King Carl XVI Gustaf. The...
French streamer Raphaël Graven, known as Jeanpormanove, died during a live stream after enduring months of violence and sleep deprivation during his broadcasts. A judicial investigation is underway, with French officials describing the circumstances as "horrifying" and calling for action. The streaming platform Kick is reviewing the events,...
A federal appeals court ruled that West Texas A&M University cannot ban a student LGBTQ+ organization, Spectrum WT, from hosting drag shows. The 2-1 decision overturned a lower court ruling, finding the university's ban violated the group's First Amendment rights. The university president argued the shows lacked dignity...
Google's "Made by Google" event on August 20th will unveil the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2A. While hardware leaks suggest no major surprises, the focus will be on showcasing Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, and its capabilities. Expectations...
The trailer for Fallout Season 2 reveals Justin Theroux as Robert House in New Vegas. The season, premiering December 17th on Prime Video, will follow Lucy's search for her father and the Ghoul's quest for his family, leading them to New Vegas. Flashbacks explore the truth behind the...
Owen Caissie's homer and three RBIs led the Chicago Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a split doubleheader. Willi Castro also homered for the Cubs, who rallied after the Brewers chipped away at their early 5-0 lead. Four Cubs relievers combined...
