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May 02 2026WEATHER

Coastal dangers and weekend heat: what locals need to watch

Temperatures this weekend will swing between hot days inland and chilly coastal breezes, making for a mixed bag of weather across Oregon. While cities like Salem brace for a sudden temperature spike to 87 degrees Sunday, the coast stays cooler, with Seaside hitting just 62 on Saturday. The differenc

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May 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Snakes on the Rise: How to Stay Safe When You Spot One

The heat in California is pulling snakes out of hiding, and the numbers of deadly rattlesnake bites have climbed this year. In most years California sees no fatal bites, but this season two people in the south and a third in Mendocino County have died. Experts say warmer weather wakes rattlesn

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May 01 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Gets the Short‑Circuit on X, Even Before Politics

X’s newest “snooze” tool lets users mute whole topics for a day, and the data released by product chief Nikita Bier shows that crypto is the most frequently muted subject on the platform’s personalized feed. The feature, launched alongside a custom timeline option, lets users dial down content they

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Apr 30 2026WEATHER

Snow can\'t fix Colorado\'s deep drought

Colorado\'s mountains might get up to a foot of fresh snow this week, but experts warn it won\'t solve the state\'s growing water crisis. After a brutal winter with little snow and extreme heat, recent storms have brought only brief relief. Weather teams confirm the incoming storm will dump several

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Disney keeps ESPN close as streaming takes center stage

The new leader at Disney has decided to hold onto ESPN instead of spinning it off. Their reasoning? Keeping the sports giant inside the company will help push forward Disney's streaming plans. This marks one of the first big moves under the current CEO, who took charge earlier this year. While ESPN

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Governor Debate Sparks Fire‑Like Rifts Over Gas, Homes and Climate

The debate that took place on Tuesday night in Pomona College’s historic auditorium turned into a heated showdown over California’s biggest pain points. Candidates took turns attacking each other while promising quick fixes for gas prices, housing shortages and climate‑related disasters. The Republ

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Adventures Arrive at Hong Kong Disneyland This Spring

Hong Kong Disneyland has revealed fresh attractions that will start this spring, adding excitement to the park’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations. The announcement came at the same time as the park’s latest financial results, showing that business and entertainment are growing hand in hand. The highli

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the laughter: What really matters when hosts join SNL

Every week, Saturday Night Live faces a fresh challenge: turning a guest host's ideas into live sketches in just days. Some hosts arrive with pages of jokes, while others just show up ready to perform. Kenan Thompson, a long-time cast member, has seen it all. He’s noticed a pattern among the most su

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

Downtown St. Louis: More Safe Than You Think

St. Louis often gets labeled as a dangerous city, but the numbers don’t back that up. Last year, only one murder happened downtown—and it wasn’t even a shooting. A person got hit by a car instead. Most people guess way higher numbers, but crime has actually dropped a lot in recent years. Homicides a

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Snow Chances in Denver: A Quick Look

Denver folks can expect showers through mid‑May, but the rain is unlikely to solve the long drought. The weather office says any snow that falls this week will probably stay high up in the mountains, not touch city streets. A local meteorologist told reporters that May snow is rare but possibl

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