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Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

crime

Hidden Camera Near Eugene Home Shows How Crime Rings Pick Their Targets

June 25, 2026

Police in Eugene recently found a sneaky hidden camera near a family’s home, wrapped in fake grass and duct tape. It was likely used by a group of thieves who have been targeting Asian American households across Oregon and nearby states since 2023. Instead of breaking in right away, these criminals

science

Detecting plant threats: A smart sensor for protecting lilies

June 25, 2026

Fusarium oxysporum is a fungus that quietly ruins crops by rotting lily bulbs from the inside out. This stealthy pathogen releases a toxin called fusaric acid (FA) that speeds up decay, making it a key warning sign for farmers. While chemical pesticides can slow the damage, they introduce new proble

crypto

Bitcoin’s Big Backer Hits Rough Patch as Stock Struggles

June 25, 2026

A major company that once rode Bitcoin’s wave to Wall Street fame is now facing a sharp drop in value. This firm, led by a well-known Bitcoin supporter, has seen its stock price fall nearly 80% from its peak. Over just five days, the decline deepened by another 20%, raising questions about its futur

crypto

Behind the UK’s slow crypto growth: Rules set but few follow through

June 25, 2026

The UK wants to be known as a top spot for cryptocurrency innovation. But behind the scenes, rules don’t always turn into action. A former regulator who once shaped crypto policy explains it like this: big ideas for digital money often stay on paper because they take too long to put into place. Yea

environment

Are data centers worth the hidden costs?

June 25, 2026

A quiet industry boom is happening in towns across America. Tech companies are building huge data centers in places where people live and work. These centers power things like AI chatbots and cloud storage, but they also use massive amounts of water and electricity. In some areas, they drink up more

entertainment

Japanese drinks and flavors meet Oregon brews in Portland celebration

June 25, 2026

Next month, Portland will get a taste of Japan without the long flight. A festival called Fuji to Hood is bringing 25 breweries and cider makers from Japan straight to The Redd in Southeast Portland on July 18. Instead of plain lagers, visitors will find beers spiced with yuzu, IPAs brewed with matc

politics

Luxury Trips, Campaign Cash: A Closer Look

June 24, 2026

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona has spent a notable amount of campaign money on family vacations and childcare, according to recent filings. The leader’s PAC paid for trips to Saint Barthélemy, Disney parks, Miami and Chicago, as well as a Super Bowl event that cost more than $37, 000. In many case

weather

Storm Watch: Hail and Wind Threat Looms Over Mississippi

June 24, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a warning for much of the state, labeling the situation as a Marginal Risk. This means that isolated severe storms could develop across northern and central Mississippi, including the Pine Belt around Hattiesburg and Laurel. The storms are expected to bring ha

education

Screen Time Limits Roll Out for LA Schools

June 24, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District has decided to cut back on the amount of time kids spend using devices in class. The new rules say that students who are younger than second grade cannot use screens at all while in school. The decision builds on a ban that stopped cell phones last year and