Brian Smith, former head football coach at Ohio University, found himself in hot water. The school decided to let him go for two main reasons. First, he was involved with an undergraduate student. Second, there were claims that he showed up to a public event smelling like alcohol. This all led to hi
Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect others, but their protective gear might be putting their health at risk. Recent research has uncovered that some firefighter turnout gear contains chemicals linked to cancer and hormone problems. The study focused on brominated flame retardants, w
In a tense standoff, Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a border dispute that has already claimed lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. The conflict, which reignited last week, has drawn the attention of global powers China and the U. S. , both pushing for a ceasefire ahead of a crucial ASEAN
In the small town of Patten, Maine, a recent fire has left a significant mark. The blaze started early Wednesday morning, consuming the Outback Garage and causing extensive damage to nearby buildings. The fire spread quickly, destroying the garage, an upstairs apartment, and the Hathaways Apartments
Wildfires in LA County left more than just ashes and destruction. They also left a trail of health issues that surprised researchers. A recent study found that after the January wildfires, emergency room visits for heart attacks spiked. This was unexpected, as heart attacks are not typically linked
Colorado's weather is set to take a wild turn on Wednesday. The state is bracing for a mix of strong winds, high fire danger, and even some snow. This isn't your typical mid-December weather. It's more like a rollercoaster ride of conditions. First off, winds are going to be a big problem. They're
Colorado is facing a possible power outage due to strong winds. The number of people affected has been reduced from 500, 000 to 52, 000. This change is because of better weather predictions and improvements in the power grid. The power cuts are planned for Wednesday morning. They will mostly affect
The Front Range is facing a serious situation. Dry weather and strong winds are making wildfires more likely. On Monday, Denver hit a record high of 68 degrees, the warmest December 15th since 1921. This is the seventh day in a row with temperatures above 60 degrees. The dry conditions have mad
In Bosnia, two people in charge are now in custody. They're being questioned about a fire that happened in a home for elderly people. This place was in Tuzla, a town in the northeast. The fire started on November 4. It happened on the seventh floor. There were 180 older adults living there. The fir
New Mexico is stepping up its game against gun crimes. The state just launched a new high-tech tool to help solve shootings faster. This tool, called the Crime Gun Intelligence Center, uses clues from bullets and gun parts to link different crimes. The center will help police connect the dots betwe
