At Oakwood Dog Rescue, the tale of Ralph, an 11-year-old Romanian rescue dog, tugs at the heartstrings. After a brief adoption attempt went awry, Ralph now navigates an uncertain future. The rescue team fears for his well-being, knowing that older dogs such as him often languish in favor of younger pups.

The beloved Bandimere Speedway that shuttered nearly two years ago in Morrison is one step closer to its new home just outside of Denver.

A tavern in Middleburgh is closed after not being granted its full liquor license. Yellow Dog Tavern owner Joe Bilello made the announcement in a Facebook post on Monday and said the closure is due to the business being too close to a church.

Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats' chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November's midterm elections.

Virginia was taken over by partisan Democrats in a radical act of disenfranchisement and gerrymandering last night, in a snap election where Fairfax County populated by bureaucrats, contractors, lobbyists, and other people who contribute absolutely nothing enduring to society decided that the Commonwealth, the mother of presidents, should be ruled by Karen ...

The San Diego County Fair, running from June 10 - July 5, will feature a nightly concert series with well-known acts and tribute bands, as well as rides, food, exhibits, and a theme of reading, storytelling, and imagination.

California typically averages about one fatal snake bite a year.

DW arts journalist Breandin OShea brings us the music of British ensemble Musica Secreta, which combines historical scholarship with an all-female sound world. The post Women composers of the Renaissance emerge appeared first on The World from PRX.

The Swedish tradition of fika creates space for caffeine and connection. The Worlds Joshua Coe learns of the fine line between a simple brunch date and "pure fika" at a coffee shop in Gothenburg. The post In Sweden, fika is making time for coffee, sweets and the people you care about appeared first on The World from PRX.

Families of victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Dutertes war on drugs hailed as a vindication on Wednesday the International Criminal Court Appeals Chambers refusal to throw out the crimes against humanity case against him. Duterte has been held by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague since March 2025 over killings linked to his ...

The vote in Deir al-Balah is part of Palestinian Authority municipal elections that Palestinians have cast as a display of national unity against a US plan for Gaza

US mediation over Lebanon emerged in parallel to Pakistan's bid to end its war with Iran, which had demanded Lebanon be part of a ceasefire.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife, Emily, announced the birth of their first son, Maverick, on Wednesday on Instagram.

Players who preorder at least the $80 edition of the game can try out a short beta demo of the upcoming action RPG, due out next year.

Google's got two new chips to build AI models and updates to the tech stacks businesses use to run AI.

The company says most of its mobile customers spend 90% of the time connected to its Wi-Fi network, in and out of their homes.

The Pennsylvania SPCA recovered seven puppies that had been abandoned in a Center City parking garage on Saturday. The case is similar to another case of abandoned puppies that occurred in December.

An Israeli strike on a village in south Lebanon killed one person during a 10-day ceasefire, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency, ahead of scheduled talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington on Thursday.

Spain's far-right Vox party returned Wednesday to the regional government of Extremadura after reaching a deal with the conservative Popular Party (PP), renewing their alliance ahead of a general election expected in 2027.

CHICAGO Authorities in Chicago are asking for help in the search for a teen girl who officers say may be in need of medical attention. Chicago police say 16-year-old Joy Akhigbe went missing from her home in the 1900 block of South Wabash Avenue, on the city's Near South Side, early Wednesday morning. According [...]

A large rat was spotted near the Phillies' dugout at Wrigley Field during Tuesday night's game, startling some of the players.

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

Wildfires in drought-stricken region force evacuations, disrupt travel and worsen air quality as officials warn of ongoing danger.

Starbucks announced some new secret menu items tied to "The Devil Wears Prada 2," but angry chai fans say the chain ruined their beloved latte recipe.

Denise Richards pays emotional tribute to ex-boyfriend Patrick Muldoon, saying she is deeply heartbroken over the loss of her best friend of 36 years.