just now (586+ words) Avalanches are an ever-present danger when hiking across steep, snowy mountain slopes, so knowing how to read avalanche danger forecasts is a crucial skill. Outdoor Guide and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Snow-covered mountains are a welcome sight for most everyone who enjoys outdoor winter activities. However, although these snowy peaks offer great recreational opportunities and incredible views, they also serve up avalanches from time to time. Given that avalanches are one of the most common ways people die in the wilderness, it is prudent to not only know what to do if you're caught in an avalanche, but also to be aware of the potential for such a snowslide. With that in mind, there are a few things…...

just now (309+ words) Melissa is a general news reporter at the Albany Advertiser. After graduating from Curtin University in 2020, she started as a cadet journalist at an independent newspaper in Perth's eastern suburbs, before turning to freelance music writing to support her travels. Before moving to the Great Southern in 2024, she lived in Greece, Ireland and Croatia. A fire that completely gutted a Gnowangerup home on Tuesday has officially been deemed suspicious, with police confirming that detectives from the arson squad will be investigating the blaze Multiple triple-0 calls alerted emergency services to blaze which had fully engulfed the single storey home on Hughes Street at 12.15pm Fives crews from Gnowangerup, Katanning, Borden and Kojonup fire brigades rushed to the fiery scene, which is located near the centre of the Great Southern town The fire was almost extinguished by 2pm, according to a Department of…...

just now (276+ words) A man serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of his neighbor was denied parole for a second time. Redell Perry, convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Mark Gorrie, appeared in July before the state's parole board. In a decision last week, the board found his release would be "incompatible with the welfare of society." Perry has completed programming since his first appearance in 2020, but admitted to board members that he still struggles with substance use. He requested a "short setback" from the board, which noted he has a complicated mental health history due to a history of a head injury and substance use disorder. Members of the board recommended that he continue to work with mental health services to develop relapse prevention skills. Gorrie's mother and a Middlesex County prosecutor testified against Perry's release. Perry pleaded guilty…...

just now (295+ words) NHS Grampian has said a recent blast of wintry weather led to a doubling in the number of patients they would normally treat for slips, trips and falls. It said 157 people went to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin over a three-day period last weekend, after suffering injuries due to snow and ice. The figure would usually be about 80 for this time of the year. NHS Grampian said about 30 patients were still awaiting surgery after falls. Geraldine Fraser, chief officer for acute services, said: "Winter weather has a huge impact on our hospitals. "We see more falls when the weather is like this, and they are worse than the typical presentations. "That has consequences for the length of time that our staff need to spend with a patient " which in turn affects the time people wait to…...

just now (504+ words) Ukraine said Tuesday that it was hoping to finalize a deal with President Donald Trump in the coming days, as the United States intensified its new push to end Russia's war. Kyiv and its allies voiced optimism that talks with an American delegation had produced changes to the plan, which they initially viewed as granting the Kremlin its core demands at the expense of Ukraine and Europe. Even as both warring sides exchanged deadly overnight strikes, a senior Ukrainian official said that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could soon fly to the U.S. and meet with Trump to reach a deal. "We appreciate the productive and constructive meetings held in Geneva between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations, as well as President Trump's steadfast efforts to end the war," Rustem Umerov, a top official in Zelenskyy's government, said in a post on X early Tuesday....

1+ min ago (189+ words) French police did not stop migrants from seizing a church in LyonIn France, the authorities allowed migrants to live in a church. This is reported by Le Figaro.About 60 migrants have occupied the Saint-Polycarp Church, located in the 1st... French police did not stop migrants from seizing a church in LyonIn France, the authorities allowed migrants to live in a church This is reported by Le Figaro.About 60 migrants have occupied the Saint-Polycarp Church, located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, since Sunday, November 23 According to the source, the seizure of the building was authorized, and the police did not interfere in what was happening after consultations with the authorities and a representative of the church.The Croix-Rousse Supporters/Migrants NGO stated that the migrants, including minors, were forced to move to the church after 10 months in tents due to the onset…...

1+ min ago (570+ words) Whether your train is late, your flight is delayed or the traffic is jammed, it's nice to have a podcast in your back pocket. The holiday travel window is officially open, and if you're leaving home, you're going to need some help filling the time. So we asked our Washington Post colleagues to pick 10 podcasts of any format " biography, true-crime, feel-good journalism, vintage TV recaps " to share some of their recent favorites. See some of our past podcast recommendations here. Would you rather listen to an audiobook? Check out 10 of the year's best. Standout episode: This season is about gear and the surprising links between the outdoor industry and the U.S. military. The episode on camouflage is particularly wild. " Shane O'Neill This is about cybercrime " and while that may sound intimidating, I would describe it as a true-crime podcast about the…...

1+ min ago (496+ words) The S&P 500 edged up a mere 0.1% in early trading, even though four out of every five stocks within the index were climbing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 288 points, or 0.6%, as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.3% lower. The relatively modest moves masked some swings underneath the surface, particularly among stocks linked to the artificial-intelligence industry. Alphabet rose another 1.6%, continuing a strong run on excitement about its recently released Gemini AI model. Alibaba, meanwhile, saw its stock that trades in the United States bounce between gains and losses after the Chinese giant reported a stronger jump in revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected thanks in part to the AI boom. Some chip companies dropped sharply following a report from the Information that Meta Platforms is in talks to spend billions of dollars on AI…...

1+ min ago (703+ words) The turkey pardon, bestowed this year to birds Waddle and Gobble, is a presidential tradition dating back decades. But Thanksgiving may not provide Trump with much political respite after Democrats won sweeping victories in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere earlier this month. In Washington, the president faces the possibility of a splintering Republican coalition ahead of next year's midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. Abroad, Trump is struggling to advance a plan to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while the U.S. military is poised to target Venezuela with military strikes. Holiday meals, meanwhile, could cost more this year despite the president's insistence otherwise " a reminder of persistent frustration with elevated prices. DCCC launches outreach efforts for rural communities, voters of color The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has rolled out an eight-figure investment plan targeting congressional districts with predominantly…...

1+ min ago (121+ words) Founded in 2004, Seeking Alpha is an industry-leading financial research platform powered by one of the world's largest investing communities. We bridge the gap between financial information and actionable insight by providing unrivaled coverage on all asset classes and access to best-in-class tools. From in-depth analysis on thousands of stocks to timely investment ideas and market-beating Quant ratings*, Seeking Alpha is an essential resource for millions of investors globally. tadamichi/iStock via Getty Images Singapore's police ordered Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet's (GOOG) (GOOGL) Google to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, Reuters reported, citing the country's home affairs ministry. The order, under Singapore's Online Criminal Harms Act, followed the police seeing scams...