Fire danger has climbed to a warning level in the Western Piedmont and Sandhills areas as humidity drops, winds pick up, and fuels become very dry. The National Weather Service says the risk of wildfires will grow through tonight, especially as gusts can push flames quickly across open land. Resid
When summer rolls in and families head outdoors, it’s easy to forget the basics of staying safe around dogs. A recent spike in attacks in Metro Detroit has reminded people that understanding a dog’s signals can keep everyone out of harm’s way. The first thing to remember is that dogs communicate th
The story starts with a sister who has survived brain surgery and now faces memory problems, weight gain, and trouble walking. She lives with her daughter for the past few months because she enjoys playing with her granddaughters. Suddenly, the daughter’s family will move away in seven months, and n
The newest foldable phone from Huawei, the Pura X Max, shows a bold move away from the usual tall shape. The device opens into a wide screen that feels more like a small tablet than a phone. It offers a 7. 69‑inch inner display and a 5. 5‑inch outer screen, almost the same size as Samsung’s rumored
Idaho recently adjusted rules about using gadgets for hunting after a quick political detour. The state wrote new tech restrictions last year, banning drones, heat sensors, night vision, and live-streaming trail cameras during fall and early winter. These rules were meant to protect fair chase princ
Vaccination experts worry about kids catching measles before they get their shots. That’s why some countries give the first measles vaccine at just six months instead of the usual twelve. South Africa tested this idea by giving babies their first dose at six months and a booster at one year. The goa
Reports from catron county describe bobcats and foxes moving toward people rather than fleeing – a red flag since such bold behavior often signals sickness in the wild. No bites occurred in the two incidents, but staff worry the animals may carry rabies after a bobcat in nearby Sierra county tested
Doctors know kids get whooping cough vaccines early, but they still get sick sometimes. That’s why researchers tested blood from three groups of children who got different vaccine versions. Group one had an older whole-cell shot first, then two newer acellular boosters. Group two started with one ac
Kids today spend far more time staring at screens than exploring outdoors—sometimes up to seven hours daily. That’s a trend that worries educators, especially when combined with the growing political divide over how much we should even care about environmental issues. A new documentary, however, doe
The Bigfork boys' track team had a strong showing at the Hamilton Invitational, placing third with 54 points. The meet was cut short by weather, with only 14 out of the usual 17 events completed. Robert Merchant, Quinn Kerr, and Tayden West dominated the 100 meters, finishing 1-2-3 respectively. Mer
