SURGE IN OVERDOSES LOCALLY MATCHES STATEWIDE TREND, says Coroner Nichols
PORT ANGELES — Washington state’s Department of Health says preliminary data shows more people died of drug overdoses in 2020 than any other year in at least the last decade. Authorities say the effects of the coronavirus
Alleged murderer and his tiger wanted in Houston after ditching police in high-speed pursuit
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC (HOUSTON) — When Maria Torres and her sister-in-law got an emergency notification on the Nextdoor app Sunday night, they had to do a double-take. It said a tiger was on the loose on a nearby Houston
What we know about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware cyberattack
iStock/littlehenrabi (NEW YORK) — A cybersecurity attack targeting operators of a major East Coast fuel pipeline has left the nation reeling, exposing the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to new threats while also leaving many Americans with more
Coral reefs could stop growing in 10 years unless greenhouse gases are significantly reduced, new study says
iStock/vlad61 (NEW YORK) — The fate of coral reefs around the world remains grim should global warming continue at its current rate, according to new research. Coral reefs will stop growing in the next decade or so
Ford recalls over 660,000 Explorers for faulty roof rail covers
iStock/fredrocko (NEW YORK) — Ford is recalling over 660,000 SUVs due to loose roof rail covers that can detach while the vehicle is in motion and “create a hazard for others on the road.” The recall affects
With leadership backing Stefanik, House Republicans poised to oust Liz Cheney from No. 3 spot
uschools/iStock (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans are forging ahead this week with their plan to oust Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as GOP Conference Chair, illustrating the tight grip former President Donald Trump continues to hold
SpaceX to launch satellite mission funded entirely in dogecoin
Sundry Photography/iStock (NEW YORK) — SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced his private space company was launching a lunar satellite mission dubbed “Doge-1” early next year that will be paid for entirely with the cryptocurrency dogecoin. The price
German Catholic churches planning to bless same-sex couples, despite Vatican ban
Sviatlana Lazarenka/iStock (NEW YORK) — Germany’s powerful Catholic progressives are offering to bless same sex unions in about 100 different churches all over Germany this week. The move is in direct defiance of a recent Holy See
Ford recalling Explorers in the US along over dangerous roof rail concerns
gopixa/iStock (DETROIT) — Over 620,000 Ford Explorers are being recalled in the U.S. because of roof rails that could fly off while driving. The automaker says retention pins can come loose and allow the rails to come
Fort Bragg sergeant charged in killing of fellow soldier Kelia Horton
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock (FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) — A Fort Bragg sergeant has been charged in the murder of another soldier stationed at the military installation. Sgt. Tiara Nicole Vinson, 26, has been charged with first-degree murder and discharging a firearm