Hollywood Halloween, American-Style
Toronto, Atlanta (24/10 – 10) Not too long ago, “Halloween”, a contraction of the Christian holiday known as “All Hallows’ Eve,” was a time...
Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America’s technology secrets
It was an innocuous-looking photograph that turned out to be the downfall of Zheng Xiaoqing, a former employee with energy conglomerate General Electric Power....
The science fiction and fantasy books we’re excited for in 2023
New retellings of old tales, incredible debuts, and much more SomeSome years are better than others for readers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. The...
US concerns with Iran and Russia’s defence ‘partnership’
Washington accuses Moscow of offering Tehran ‘an unprecedented level of military and technical support’. The United States has accused Russia of providing advanced military...
Renton Man Gets 10 Years in Prison in Drug Trafficking Case
A federal judge has sentenced a Renton, Washington man to 10 years in prison for his role in a violent drug distribution ring. A...
Air Pollution Monitoring to Increase for Oregon Communities
Two of Oregon’s most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities — one in Portland and the other along the coast — are getting a...
Tsunami alert issued for US west coast and Alaska after huge underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga
Warnings of ‘unusual and unpredictable surges’ have been issued across Pacific region US officials have issued a tsunami alert for the west coast after...
From homeless to city hall: the Hmong American mayor making history in Oakland
Sheng Thao says her experiences will help her lead the city through its severe housing crisis At the steps of city hall, surrounded by...
Six million Americans carried guns daily in 2019, twice as many as in 2015
The trend is expected to continue, after the supreme court ruling earlier this year overturning strict limits on public gun-carrying. An estimated 6 million...
Winter storm brings rain, snow and flood fears to California
A major winter storm is pounding California, bringing rain and snow to the drought-stricken state along with possible flash flooding in areas recently scarred...