Colorado State

Columbus, OH

Arizona State

A-Z-Animals

During the 1800s, jaguars spanned all over the United States, from California to the Carolinas. But hunting played a significant role in decreasing their numbers. In 1949, the last female jaguar in the United States was hunted and killed in Arizona. Since then, some jaguars have been spotted in Arizona, near the US-Mexico border. There […]

The Only Wild Jaguar In The United States Has A Taste For Bears

Los Angeles County, CA

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

A wildlife camera in Colorado captured images of an "incredibly elusive creature" with a mythical nickname. The state's Parks and Wildlife Department celebrated National Endangered Species Day in May by posting photos to its social media accounts of a lynx trekking through a thick layer of snow last fall, the Idaho Statesman reported.

Trail cameras capture incredibly rare footage of elusive species: 'You know they may exist but you rarely get a sighting'

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

Seattle, WA

Axios Seattle

Seattle's "Healthy Streets" program is a legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic that comes with its own set of rules.Why it matters: For drivers, knowing how to respond to these closed-off streets is crucial for the safety of everyone using them.Catch up quick: Seattle closed about 25 miles of neighborhood streets in 2020 to provide more open space to use during the pandemic, when gyms were closed and in-person gatherings were restricted.In 2022, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed an executive order that committed to making 20 miles permanent.The city has about 20 locations right now, per the city transportation department, though some...

Navigating Seattle's closed-off "Healthy Streets" post-COVID

Axios Des Moines

After winning hundreds of baking competitions, Eileen Gannon entered one of the most important competitions of her life at the Iowa State Fair in 2018: the chance to commercialize a food product.The big picture: Her chocolate peanut butter sauce won the top prize, and she went on to retire from her career in 2020 to manufacture and package her own line of chocolate sauces.What's happening: Now, she's the CEO of that business, Sunday Night Foods, and sells her sauces in 3,000 stores, including retailers like Hy-Vee and Fareway.She also recently starred in Netflix's new show, "Blue Ribbon Baking Championship."Here's how Gannon starts her day:⏰ Wake up: Between 5:30-6:30am with no alarm clock.🍳 Breakfast: A decaf espresso and her own green juice recipe."I'm pretty wound tight, so I don't need the caffeine," Gannon says. "The Type A takes care of it for me."📚 What she's reading: NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, Des Moines Register, Axios and Bloomberg.🍰 A tip for people who want to bake professionally: "Rely on cookbooks more than the internet."

How Netflix baking contestant Eileen Gannon starts her day

Coyote, NM

The Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An exceptionally restless female Mexican gray wolf nicknamed Asha will be held in captivity with a potential mate through another breeding season in hopes of aiding the recovery of the species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday. Asha captivated the public imagination...

Wandering wolf of the Southwest confined through 2025 breeding season in hopes of producing pups

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Williams, AZ

Axios Phoenix

Welcome to Jurassic poop.The big picture: George Frandsen opened the Poozeum in May along Route 66 in Williams.It features the world's largest display of coprolites — fossilized poop.Why it matters: Coprolites can shed light on prehistoric animals' habitat, range and diet.Zoom in: Frandsen started acquiring coprolites 27 years ago at age 18, and holds the world record for largest collection, certified in 2015 at 1,277 items.He launched an online resource center a decade ago and shortly after began loaning his collection to museums."At the time, I felt the world lacked a hub where the public could learn about these incredible...

Explore Arizona's Poozeum, the world's largest collection of fossilized poop

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Reaching for the Sky: Denali, the Highest Point in the United States. Located in the heart of the Alaska Range, Denali is the tallest peak in the United States and the third most prominent and third most isolated peak on Earth, after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Its grandeur is undeniable, with its snow-capped summit piercing the clouds and its vast glaciers carving through the rugged terrain.

What Is The Highest Point In The United States

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Axios

Incoming Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's new pay package prompted raised eyebrows and eye emojis last week. The intrigue: Luring the rising star away from Chipotle wasn't going to be cheap. And it's his success at the burrito chain — reflected in its share appreciation — that's helping to fatten his number at Starbucks.

Making sense of new Starbucks' CEO pay

Kassondra O'Hara

Ozero Baykal, the deepest freshwater lake on Earth. This week, we take our Where in the World series to the largest country in the world. Here, we will explore the depths of our planet’s largest freshwater lake, which is larger than all of the five Great Lakes of the United States combined.

Where in the World is the Pearl of Siberia?

Red Lodge, MT

Fox News

A 3-year-old girl has been mauled by a bear while inside her tent at a campground in Montana near Yellowstone National Park, officials say.

Black bear attacks child, 3, at campground near Yellowstone National Park

Phoenix, AZ

Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association; Chart: Axios VisualsPhoenix homicides are at their lowest level in more than five years, per new data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association.Why it matters: Phoenix's 2022 homicide rate was the highest it had been since 2008's Great Recession, but violent deaths have trended down since.There were 66 homicides in the first six months of this year, compared with 97 and 113 in the same time periods in 2023 and 2022, respectively.The intrigue: Claims of rampant violent crime have been a key talking point for Republicans this election cycle even though homicides and other crimes...

Phoenix homicides are down more than 30% in first half of 2024

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

NewsBreak

Colorado scientists make toad-ally \"game-changing\" discovery

For the first time in seven years, endangered boreal toad tadpoles have been discovered at a mountain wetland above Pitkin, northeast of Gunnison. Why it matters:...

Colorado scientists make toad-ally "game-changing" discovery

Comments / 0