Two pairs of North American raccoons were released in Germany’s Kassel, today it is called the ‘raccoon capital of Europe’ with a population of around 30,000 animals and a disturbed public life
Raccoons are loved by some, despised by others. Some feed them nearby their homes and others keep weapons ready at their disposal. But in Germany they hold a reputation that exceeds any. Labelled as “bandits,” due to the distinctive black…
A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to protect it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving ecosystem filled with wildlife
Jim Stevenson (left) and Tara Tanaka (right) at their wildlife sanctuary in Florida. A Florida couple made an unusual decision more than a decade ago when they bought a 45-acre cypress swamp beside their home in Tallahassee, Florida, rather than allowing…
Ohio weather radar today: Tornado touchdown expected near Cleveland, Columbus and Mansfield? Latest forecast
Ohio is seeing a warm, humid and unsettled day, with thunderstorms affecting parts of the state. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of northeastern and central Ohiowith 60 mph wind gusts possible. Severe…
Social Security 2027 COLA could hit 3.6% as Medicare Part B premiums rise less
Social Security remains an important part of retirement income for millions of Americans. For the past 25 years, Gallup has surveyed retirees about how important Social Security is to them. The surveys have consistently found that 80% to 90% of retirees…
Is Bluesky down again? Users report widespread app issues amid outage
Update: Bluesky is back up after a brief outage on Sunday that affected users across the United States. The cause of the outage remains unknown. Bluesky is down in the US. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters) Also Read: Claude AI down: Users report ‘authentication…
Safeway store closures: Why Albertsons is closing more locations after Kroger deal collapse
Safeway is closing more locations as parent company Albertsons Companies reviews its store network across the US Albertsons said on August 14 that it is continually evaluating its stores and making changes to position the company for the future. Safeway…
Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news
The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East praised the leadership of the long-deployed USS Lincoln after visiting the sailors on the vessel during a regional tour that ended on Saturday, the U.S. Central Command said. Top US commander visits…
Hawaii power outage update: Honolulu and Maui counties affected as Tropical Storm Lala triggers flash flooding
Tropical Storm Lala caused widespread power outages across Hawaii on Sunday, with Honolulu and Maui counties among the hardest hit. A vehicle drives near a downed utility pole dangling above Mamalahoa Highway during Hurricane Lala near Ocean View,…
US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool
By Robin Respaut US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool SAN FRANCISCO, – U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that he backs top Washington, D.C., prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, who was…
Mitch McConnell update: Andy Beshear slams Kentucky senator’s silence amid health concerns; ‘I’ve heard nothing back’
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said Sunday that he has received no response from Senator Mitch McConnell after repeatedly asking for an update on the senator’s health. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he has received no response from Sen. Mitch…
