Daily Reflector

- Free Sept. 18 gathering in East Oakland celebrates six decades of people, memories and community while looking toward what comes next - OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Sixty years to the day after the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum opened, VillageGIVE will present Coliseum 60, a free, all-ages community commemoration in East Oakland on Sept. 18, 2026, celebrating six decades of people, memories and community while looking toward the Coliseum's future.

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety Friday, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed more than 500 people and left more than 1,500 missing. Rescue teams were put on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that has formed high up on the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods on Wednesday.

Charlotte FC (9-7-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta United FC (6-12-3, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Atlanta United FC +133, Charlotte FC +174, Draw +265; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta United heads into a matchup against Charlotte FC as winners of three games in a row. United is 4-7-3 in Eastern Conference play. United has scored 25 goals while allowing 36 for a -11 goal differential. Charlotte is 8-4-4 in conference games.

BUNIA, Congo (AP) - The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures published on Friday. The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo's North Kivu province, where the case fatality rate is much higher than the overall rate of 48%, due in part to delayed response efforts, according to Congo's Ministry of Health data.

It took a matter of weeks for D.H. Conley football to actually get onto the field and start its season, but a memorable 29-22 win over Northeastern made it worth the wait. The Vikings steadily built a 21-0 lead against a sluggish Eagles side, but the game reversed itself in the second half as NE scored 22 unanswered points to steal a brief 22-21 lead in the fourth quarter.

East Carolina's homecoming is still six weeks away, but some alumni are getting an early start on sharing recollections of their college years. The ECU School of Art and Design Alumni Exhibition, which opened this week, is a five-year reunion of sorts that brings alumni artists and their works back to their alma mater. "In my experience, alumni love to come and walk around the spaces, reminisce and see how things have changed," School of Art and Design Director Kate Bukoski said.

Microgreens may be tiny, but they deliver big flavor and impressive nutrition. These miniature vegetables are an easy way to add color, crunch and vitamins to sandwiches, salads, soups and more. While they can be pricey at the grocery store, they're surprisingly simple and inexpensive to grow at home with just a few basic supplies. So, what exactly are microgreens? Microgreens are the baby version of larger plants and are grown in shallow soil all year long.

End of Summer Bash Greenville Recreation and Parks will hold an End of Summer Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Jaycee Park, 2000 Cedar Lane. The event will feature food trucks, bounce houses, a DJ and the Rec-N-Roll with activities for all. Admission is free. For more information contact Dontrell at 252-329-4651 or rdjones@greenvillenc.gov. Music performance The Riley Wallace Street Band will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Legendary Stokes Barn, 2194 Worthington-Warren Road, Stokes.

(BPT) - Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. There's still time to take advantage of the sunshine and warm evenings. If you're wondering how to make the most of the time you have left, keep one mantra in mind: say yes. When you say yes to last-minute invites, unplanned trips and new experiences, you open yourself up to new opportunities that can help you build your confidence. Not sure where to start?

This is my second time around and, to be honest, I'm no more prepared than I was the first time. My youngest son, Camden, began his senior year last week. He and his classmates made their way back to school to enjoy the final year of their prep academic careers. For me it is deja vu as his older brother, Alex, did just the same seven years ago; walking the same halls and donning the same athletic colors as he prepared to wrap up his high school career.