Regional News

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (130+ words) A hill fire erupted near Cheung Ngau Shan and Tseng Hang Shan in Yuen Long on Sunday morning, producing a 30-meter fire front that burned through a significant area of vegetation. The Fire Services Department received multiple emergency calls at…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (300+ words) Last week, a netizen took to Facebook to complain about the “cigarette butt buffet” littered outside Woodlands MRT station. They expressed concern about a potential fire hazard, with many cigarettes thrown onto patches of dry grass. The anonymous user shared…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (429+ words) KuCoin US Stocks Q4 2026: CTAs Unwind Longs as Buyback Authorizations Hit $1.3 Trillion - CTA positioning fell sharply: Citadel Securities reported that systematic equity positioning dropped from a Z-score of +2.35 to −0.80 by September 29, 2026, leaving trend-following funds with room to rebuild exposure if market…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (285+ words) INDIANAPOLIS – ICE agents arrested more than 400 people in Indiana last month. Many Hoosiers question whether the agents will appear at polling sites in the state and across the country at the midterm election. Speaking on an American Community Media panel…...

2+ day, 51+ min ago   (58+ words) Sacramento Bee From a new Asian grocery store in south Sacramento to a federal investigation at UC Davis, this week brought developments that affect shoppers, students, workers and wildlife across the region. Here’s a quick recap of stories Sacramento-area readers…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (752+ words) Current job title: Lieutenant Governor of California Other political positions held: United States Ambassador to Hungary City where you reside: San Francisco Campaign website or social media: eleniforca.com California’s high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, ballooning costs…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (308+ words) Australia’s Governor-General Australia Sam Mostyn was the star of the show at the opening of the 150th Shepparton Show on Friday. Ms Mostyn has been to many a show in her time. Growing up she described going to shows as ‘part…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (292+ words) Editor’s note: As of 9:51 a.m., updates have been made to this story reflecting statements from both SEIU 503 and Portland State University administration. A tentative contract agreement has been met between Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 503 and the heads of finance…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (68+ words) WCAX Advocates scrutinize new Vermont homeless policy Vermont students build animation, web design skills in class New York City parking ticket for Vermont excavator baffles town officials Flu numbers low so far but COVID on the rise, Vt. health officials…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (172+ words) SideBar: Optimism in Action with KAZU Former CA Senator Bill Monning Every election provides you with the opportunity to make sure that your voice is heard and that the election system is fair and honest. As the important midterm elections…...