In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on fire this season. They've won 24 out of their first 25 games. That's an incredible start! The team is led by their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's been amazing, scoring over 32 points per game. The Thunder are also on a 16-game winning streak. They're clos
In Mexico, the Virgin of Guadalupe is more than just a religious figure; she is a powerful symbol of national identity. With over 130 million people in the country, the majority of whom are Catholic, the Virgin's influence extends far beyond religious beliefs. She represents a blend of Mexico's pre-
Early morning drivers in the North Bay faced a challenge. Thick fog rolled in, making it hard to see. In some spots, visibility dropped to just a quarter of a mile. This prompted the National Weather Service to issue a warning. The warning covered several areas. It included the North Bay Interior V
Wall Street is feeling the heat as tech stocks, once the darlings of the market, are taking a nosedive. The S&P 500 dropped 1. 2% from its record high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1. 8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average wasn't spared either, shedding 266 points from its recent peak.
In a move that has sparked debate, a group of U. S. lawmakers from both major parties have proposed new rules. These rules would make it harder for American companies to send synthetic DNA sequences to other countries. The focus is on countries like China and Russia, which are seen as major competit
Russia is making a bold move against Google. They've frozen about $129 million of Google's assets in France. This is unusual because Russia is trying to use the law to go after a big Western company's money abroad. It's all part of a bigger fight over frozen Russian assets in Europe. Google Russia
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was recently taken into custody in Iran. This happened while she was at a memorial service for Khosrow Alikordi, a human rights lawyer who died under mysterious circumstances. The Iranian government has not yet commented on her arrest, but it's clear tha
A hot new show is making waves. Crave, a Canadian streaming service, has given the green light for a second season of "Heated Rivalry. " This isn't just any show; it's a steamy drama about two professional hockey players who fall in love in secret. HBO Max is teaming up to bring this series to more
The British navy has been busy lately. They spent three days keeping tabs on a Russian submarine cruising through the English Channel. The submarine, named Krasnodar, is a sneaky Kilo-class type. It sailed on the surface the whole time, but the British were ready to dive into action if it went under
