UW study finds alarming teen phone use
A study by the University of Washington (UW) revealed that children across America are using their phones in…
Spike on sports gambling dangers
Sports gambling is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S., with roughly $150 billion wagered in 2024…
Long Bay closed to cars as people on North Shore flock to the beach amid soaring temperatures
“Be patient where vehicle access to beach and parks will be busy,” said a council spokesperson. “Long Bay…
Cutting down on telemarketing calls: how to avoid spam calls
SPRINGVILLE — Almost everyone has been caught off guard by a spam call, with telemarketers trying again and…
Winds push bushfire smoke north, triggering air quality and health warnings for Victoria and NSW
People living north of Victoria’s bushfires have been urged to limit their time outside to reduce their exposure…
WA weather: Thunderstorms and destructive wind gusts to hit areas in State’s north
Severe thunderstorms bringing destructive wind gusts are set to roll in to multiple areas across WA on Friday.…
Schmaltz, Keller make history as they power Mammoth to win over Blues
SALT LAKE CITY — It was Friday night smackdown at the Delta Center as the Mammoth threw some…
Tropical low with ‘high’ chance of becoming cyclone looms off north Queensland coast
Residents in north Queensland are bracing for damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding between Cairns and Townsville, as…
St. Cloud Area Community Challenge Raises $739,000 for Food Shelves
(KNSI) – The Community Challenge raised more than $739,000, including a $150,000 match from the Norman C. Skalicky…
Total fire ban to begin in the ACT for the first time in six years
A total fire ban has been declared for the ACT for the first time since January 2020. The…
What is a pyroCB, a fire-generated thunderstorm?
The fire burning in north-east Victoria near Walwa was so fierce it generated its own weather this afternoon,…
Marble Bar residents share their tips for keeping cool in nationwide heatwave
In Australia’s “hottest town”, a forecast of 45 degrees Celsius or above is business as usual. The country…