Trump sending California National Guard troops to Portland, Newsom says

Trump sending California National Guard troops to Portland, Newsom says

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – President Donald Trump announced last weekend that he will send troops to Portland. Trump and his administration have cited weekslong demonstrations outside the Portland ICE facility, framing them as “violent riots” tied to “Antifa domestic terrorists.” His announcement was met with pushback from Oregon’s governor and leaders in Portland. Oregon conservatives…

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Tesla stock dips as second-quarter earnings reduce investor confidence

Tesla stock dips as second-quarter earnings reduce investor confidence

Tesla shares tumbled Thursday after its latest earning results knocked the wind out of investors’ confidence in Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker. The company has been facing intense competition, cooling consumer interest and a reduction of the government incentives that made buying EVs more affordable. Musk, the chief executive, broadcast that the tough times could…

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TurtlTracker app helps turtles cross roads safely

TurtlTracker app helps turtles cross roads safely

Minnesota summers mean turtles are on the move, and a new app helps them cross roads safely.”I moved into a house at the intersection of two ponds, and I noticed turtles crossing frequently and also frequently getting hit by cars,” Kelly Olson told WCCO.The reptile loves connected wetlands and moving in between them. Road mortality…

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