DISCLAIMER: None of the stuff below is written or endorsed by the Outpost, and we’d be willing to bet that at least some of it is crazy and/or wrong. Use critical thinking.
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
BBC: Canada man jumps on polar bear to defend wife from attack
BBC: Bullets used in killing of US insurance boss had words carved on them, investigators say
NY Times : How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird Flu
NY Times : How One of the World’s Richest Men Is Avoiding $8 Billion in Taxes
Politico: Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump’s Crosshairs
Japan Times: When undersea cables break, a wireless world’s vulnerability is exposed
The Guardian: A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope
The Guardian: Global investigation exposes alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network
The Guardian: Mexico announces record drug seizure one week after Trump threatens tariffs
Washington Post: Closing asset loophole can raise $100 billion in taxes, Treasury now says
Reuters: 'Large number' of Americans' metadata stolen by Chinese hackers, senior official says
Reuters: The world’s hunger watchdog warned of catastrophe in Sudan. Famine struck anyway.
AP News: Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility
Washington Post: Milk chocolate or dark? The answer could affect your risk of diabetes.
RHBB: Semi-Truck Over Embankment South of Laytonville Delays Traffic on U.S. 101
Washington Post: Americans lose billions to scams, then get taxed on stolen money
The Atlantic: Bedbugs Could Be More Horrifying Than You Think
The Atlantic: America Stopped Cooking With Tallow for a Reason
The Atlantic: Imagine a Drug That Feels Like Tylenol and Works Like OxyContin
Smithsonian Magazine: Hidden Entrance to a Mysterious Ancient Temple Found Tucked Away in an Egyptian Cliff Face
AP News: As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows
KPTV: How Oregonians are coping with increasing parental stress, isolation
KPTV: Grand Ronde tribe continues fight against PGE for rights to fish at Willamette Falls
The Guardian: Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
OPB: Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair
OPB: Wells Fargo to trim Oregon workforce by 700 next year amid office closures in the state
The Guardian: How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized
The Guardian: Many Americans’ cellphone data being hacked by China, official says
Press Democrat: SingleThread Named Among Best Restaurants in the World
Courthouse News Service: Fate of Oregon wild horses falls to Ninth Circuit
Courthouse News Service: Gorsuch steps down from major environmental case amid ethical conflict
Courthouse News Service: Conservative justices raise red flags over gender-affirming care for transgender teens
AP News: Congo government says it’s ‘on alert’ over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Press Democrat: Graton Rancheria lawsuit seeks to delay approval of Koi Nation casino near Windsor
Marin Independent Journal: San Rafael approves Northgate redevelopment with 1,422 housing units
LA Times: The Point Reyes tule elk will finally roam free, Park Service announces
KRCR: Millionaire hides 5 chests worth more than $2 million across the US: How you can find them
KRCR: Redding Police Department celebrates first female captain in historic promotion ceremony
LA Times: California bans food ‘sell by’ dates. Will it save you money without getting you sick?
LA Times: A ‘flying’ electric ferry could get visitors across Lake Tahoe in 30 minutes
East Bay Times: Map: California’s new House delegation, after 3 districts flipped to Democrats
East Bay Times: Dead & Company return to Las Vegas for another massive Sphere residency
East Bay Times: Construction of A’s Las Vegas ballpark expected to take major step after cost rises to $1.75 billion
East Bay Times: Oakland man tried to give up ‘un-handleable’ dogs prior to fatal mauling, animal control officer testifies
Sacramento Bee: 19-year-old steals $42,000 in fuel in twice-weekly trips to station, California cops say
SF Gate: California can't use all its solar power. That's a huge problem.
SF Gate: 2 kindergarten boys in Butte County school shooting in 'extremely critical condition'
SF Chronicle: New family-friendly California ski pass offers Tahoe alternative
KRON: San Francisco leaders take on $876 million budget shortfall
East Bay Times: Two children, ages 5 and 6, wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school
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