Follow these tips when foraging for wild mushrooms in Washington state.

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North Texas entered the work week in freezing temperatures as cold air blanketed the region for a third day and Dallas-Fort ...

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There are several symptoms to look for when it comes to the flu. Last week, it was reported by the state's Department of Public Health that nearly 30 adults have died from the flu this season, with ...

The City of Aiken is moving forward with efforts to address a confirmed outbreak of Oak Wilt affecting a group of Water Oaks.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After a long legal fight, a landmark tree at a busy shopping center in the metro Atlanta area will be coming down. The City of Johns Creek said a judge ruled that the 100-year-old ...

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The 2025-26 flu season is surging with an increase in influenza-like illness across the U.S. — and in Michigan — with a new variant known as subclade K. The spread of influenza-like illness has ...

Flu activity is exploding across the United States this flu and cold season, in some cases reaching record highs, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. For the first time ...

The annual holiday tree lighting in Oakland's Jack London Square will take place on Nov. 29 from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free event, sponsored by KTVU Fox 2, will also feature a laser light show and ...