Oregon State

A wildfire burning in Eastern Oregon that’s kicking smoke into neighboring states is now the largest active blaze in the U.S., authorities said Wednesday. Fire crews are bracing for a storms that are expected to bring lightning, strong winds and the risk of flash floods. The Durkee Fire, burning...

Nation's largest wildfire burning in Eastern Oregon

Colorado State

The largest active wildfire in the United States has scorched almost 270,000 acres in eastern Oregon, as nearly 80 large active wildfires are burning in the US, including a California blaze that exploded in size overnight. Here’s the latest:

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Hundreds of thousands of acres are ablaze, dozens of buildings destroyed and thousands of Oregonians face evacuation orders as firefighters battle several dozen large wildfires across Oregon, including the largest fire in the nation. Much of the fire activity is in eastern Oregon, where the Durkee Fire was ignited last week by lightning and has […]

Firefighters in Oregon battle biggest blaze in country, with thousands facing evacuation orders

The family of French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who died in the Titan submersible implosion, is suing OceanGate for over $50 million, claiming gross negligence and that the crew experienced "terror and mental anguish" before their deaths. The lawsuit highlights the submersible's troubled history and alleges that OceanGate failed to disclose...

Titan submersible crew experienced 'terror and mental anguish' before death, lawsuit claims

Days after a monster wildfire with flames over 400 feet burned down parts of the town of Jasper in Jasper National Park, several stories are surfacing about how people escaped the backcountry. One of those stories is about Colleen Knull’s heroic efforts. Knull, an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter in the...

18-Year-Old Led 16 Hikers to Safety in Wildfire

Seneca, OR

NBC News

A pilot has been found dead after the air tanker he was flying crashed near the scene of a wildfire in Oregon, authorities said Friday. The Bureau of Land Management had contracted with the pilot flying the single-engine air tanker that was assisting with the Falls Fire, officials posted Friday on Facebook page dedicated to providing updates on several wildfires.

Pilot of air tanker that went missing fighting Oregon wildfire is found dead

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

As much as we love big cities with their bright lights, Wyoming's small towns have a charm that's hard to find elsewhere. It's like stepping back in time, but with all the best parts still around today. Wyoming is not just about wide-open spaces but also about making every day...

These Are the 5 Wyoming Towns Where the Old West Lives On

CBS News

Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, is facing the largest wildfire it has seen in a century. But as crews continue to race to control the flames, park officials say that there has been a glimmer of hope – a mother bear and her two cubs somehow managed to survive by hiding in place. "In the face of flames, the extraordinary instincts of wildlife, like bears and elk, guide them to safety," Jasper National Park wrote on Facebook.The park said that Grizzly Bear 222, who is often found around the park's lodge and is fitted with a GPS collar, found a...

Grizzly and cubs hide to survive Canada park's largest fire in 100 years

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Public safety officials are warning people in Northeast Florida to stay off the roads as Hurricane Debby kicks up rain and wind through the day. In the San Marco neighborhood in Jacksonville, parts of Palm Avenue and LaSalle Street have already flooded.

Drivers asked to stay off the roads in Northeast Florida

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Americans are hustling. More than a third of us have a side job, but if you don't do it right, it could fail. Here's how you can earn up to $1,000 per month with a side hustle.

Advice on how to side-hustle in the US

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Montana State

Great Falls, MT

How Did The State Fair For Montana End Up Being Held In Great Falls?. Before we get into the how, let's talk about Montana ExpoPark. Originally known as North Montana State Fairgrounds. Designed by Gordon G. Cottier and George M. Shanley. Many of the buildings are in Art Deco style:...

The Fascinating History Of Montana State Fair In Great Falls

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

James Gillese tries to reconcile feelings of shock and resolve as he considers the force of nature now engulfing his home of Jasper in the province of Alberta.

These outdoor guides just lost their homes in a wildfire. They believe in their town’s rebirth

WyoFile

With hot temperatures and most of the state under drought conditions as August gets under way, three wildfires are burning across Wyoming. The Pleasant Valley, Leeds Creek and Clearwater fires are burning more than 30,000 acres.

Three wildfires burning 30K acres in Wyoming as hot, dry conditions persist

Legendary cryptids seem to roam every remote corner of the globe, from the yeti of the snow-capped Himalayas to the Mongolian death worm of the Gobi Desert’s unforgiving sands. But among these cryptids, perhaps the most well-known is the elusive lake monster. These plesiosaur-like creatures are said to dwell in numerous lakes, from Scotland’s Loch Ness to Argentina’s Nahuelito to the West Coast’s own Tahoe Tessie (a not-so-creative homage to her Scottish sibling).

The Loch Ness Monster Look-Alike Lurking Beneath Lake Tahoe

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Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born

Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, as the fictional face of forest fire prevention. It’s the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in...

Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born

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