Digital News Report- The Redoubt Volcano is expected to erupt within days or weeks, according to the Alaskan Volcano Observatory (AVO). Scientists have placed that volcano on “watch,” the second highest alert…
House Stops Digital TV Delay
Digital News Report- The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and defeated a bill that would delay the digital transition to June 12, 2009. This comes after the U.S. Senate unanimously passed…
Iceland to Appoint World’s First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Digital News Report- Iceland will soon appoint Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, an openly gay Icelandic politician currently serving as the nation’s Minister for Social Affairs, as Prime Minister. Sigurðardóttir will be the first openly…
New SF/SPCA Facility to Open
Digital News Report- The San Francisco SPCA has announced the opening of the Leanne B Roberts Animal Care Center, which will be the new home of its nonprofit Veterinary Hospital, Spay/Neuter Clinic…
Mardi Gras Season Rages in Big Easy
Digital News Report- The economy may be down, but spirits are up in the Big Easy as Mardi Gras approaches. According to the Executive Director of the Greater New Orleans Hotel and…
Unique, Affordable Valentine’s Day Gifts
Digital News Report- Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and many people have barely even begun to think about what they want to do. Some people may even begin planning on…
Important Things with Demetri Martin
Digital News Report- Demetri Martin is the latest Daily Show contributor to get his own show, “Important Things with Demetri Martin,” which will premiere on February 11 at 10:30pm. It has been…
Sevengill Shark Documentary at Aquarium of the Bay
Digital News Report- The Aquarium of the Bay has announced that it is releasing a mini-documentary called “City of the Shark.” The documentary is by local filmmaker and shark conservationist David McGuire…
Peanut Plant Cited on Health Violations
Digital News Report- The peanut processing plant that has been linked to the recent salmonella outbreak has been inspected by the state agriculture department and cited on numerous health violations. The plant, owned by Peanut Corporation of America of Lynchburg, Virginia has since been shut down.
Iceland Government Collapses
Digital News Report- Riots have broken out in the streets of Reykjavik, Iceland as the government collapsed in the face of the global economic crisis. Protests have been raging since last October…