- Cold Front Sparks Red Flag Fire Danger in Southeast Texas Amid Drought
Chilly mornings return to Southeast Texas this week with wind chills dipping into the 20s and 30s in spots. A Red Flag Warning signals heightened fire danger as drought tightens its grip. Expect a brief warm-up midweek, but another cold snap and a slim chance of rain next weekend keep the forecast in flux.
- Timberville’s Equine Therapy Heals Virginia Veterans and First Responders
Timberville’s Breaking Free offers a unique path to healing for veterans and first responders, where horses and trained therapists guide emotional recovery. The no-cost program emphasizes connection and trust, with breakthroughs that can emerge in small, powerful moments. A hopeful testament to resilience and the extraordinary bond between humans and animals.
- Kiwi comeback seals Pacific Championship win as Foran retires
New Zealand seals a Pacific Championship win over Samoa as veteran Kieran Foran bows out on a high note. After a halftime deficit, the Kiwis surged in the second half, signaling a resurgent era ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
- Slovakia Train Crash Sparks Safety Review
Two trains collided in Slovakia, leaving dozens injured but no fatalities as investigators search for the cause behind a rear-end crash. With a second rail accident in a month, questions about safety measures and emergency response are resurfacing as officials review what happened.
- Shutdown Slashes Flights: Is Thanksgiving Travel in Jeopardy?
Air travel in the United States could be headed for a rough stretch as a prolonged government shutdown strains the system. Thousands of flights have been canceled and air-traffic control staffing shortages loom, casting uncertainty over the coming holiday travel window. As officials and industry players seek a path forward, Thanksgiving plans may hang in the balance.
