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San Diego's South Bay region to see less air pollution, sewage from Tijuana River in near future, state and federal officials say
SAN DIEGO — Communities in San Diego's South Bay region are one step closer to relief from a major air pollution hotspot... Read More
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Google CEO brought optimism to Stanford commencement. Some graduates walked out
As Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage Sunday at Stanford’s commencement, scores of graduates stood, booed and walked out, turning a celebration for nearly 6,000 degree recipients into a protest over the tech giant�...Read more
How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
People who rent their homes, or don’t have enough money to make major upgrades to their homes, have for many years been left out of a major shift in heating and cooling technology that can improve efficiency, save ...Read more
Paving paradise: Dismantling the US Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife, water and peace in the last quiet places in America
Pause for a moment and listen. What do you hear? Chances are, somewhere in the background, is the ever-present hum of a road.
More than 4.2 million miles of public roads crisscross the lower 48 states – enough...Read more
This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy
Lately, much of the news about the Arctic has been bleak. The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet. Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and ...Read more
Sharks along Cape Cod spotted stealing striped bass from fishermen: 'Sharks are throughout Massachusetts waters now'
If you’re fishing along Cape Cod these days, be on the lookout for a hungry apex predator.
Several white sharks have been chomping on striped bass that fishermen caught in Cape Cod Bay, according to shark researcher ...Read more
Two humpback whales found dead on Monterey Bay beaches may have been killed by toxic algae blooms
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Two humpback whales that were found washed up dead on beaches along Monterey Bay earlier this month tested positive for domoic acid, a naturally occurring toxin produced by harmful algae blooms in the ...Read more
Hurricane center ups odds system could form in Gulf
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Monday increase its forecast chances a system could move into the Gulf and develop into the season’s first tropical depression or storm.
As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. ...Read more
Today's Word "Ecdemic"
ecdemic \ek-DEM-ik\ (adjective) - Of foreign origin; introduced from outside; pertaining to a disease that's observed far from the area it originates in.
"Charles observed that bird flu, while growing from endemic to a ...Read more
This Day in History, June 15
On June 15th, 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.
Cats in Spring
On a beautiful spring day in the park, there were five female cats walking together and gossiping about their humans. Up ahead, there were five males walking together bragging about their conquests. When the two groups met, there were five cupids flying through the air. Next thing ya know, there were five couples walking away in separate directions. The couples began talking and soon found that they had amazing things in common. Well, long ...
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29 tornadoes and a derecho confirmed so far in storms that tore through Illinois, northwest Indiana
At least 29 tornadoes ripped across Illinois and northwest Indiana last week, according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service. As residents of parts of these states were recovering and surveying the ...Read more
Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, weather officials said Sunday.
Waves are not expected to be as big as those that pounded the shore last week and led to the ...Read more
This Day in History, June 14
On June 14th, 1775, George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
Magical Scroll Case
After some relaxing, the Seekers of Knowledge received a gift from an anonymous person. The gift was a magical scroll case that had 12 gemstones on it. The Seekers were a bit shocked at the elegance of the scroll case as they knew it was very expensive.
There was a catch with it. They had no idea how to open it. As they looked over the scroll case with amazement, suddenly a magic mouth appeared before them and said, "The code to open this ...
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Legislature sweeps Florida Forever funding to rural conservation program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature has gone from budgeting $229 million to the Florida Forever program two years ago to putting no new money into it next year, something that has rarely happened in the 25-year ...Read more
Cape Canaveral could get new launch site only 2 miles from the port
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new launch pad could be constructed at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — if the military has its way.
The Department of the Air Force, which oversees the facility, is gathering information for an ...Read more
Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California's second death amid ongoing swell
LOS ANGELES — One woman is dead and another is in critical condition after they were swept out to sea by a powerful tide in Santa Cruz this week amid hazardous ocean conditions that forecasters warn will continue across ...Read more
Low-resistance tires could cut drivers' costs while supporting environment
LOS ANGELES — More than 20 years after legislators first told the California Energy Commission that replacement tires need to be as energy-efficient as original tires, the agency is taking action.
Tires on new cars have...Read more
Hurricane center continues to track system that could form in Gulf
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Saturday continued to forecast an area of low pressure that had formed off the coast of Mexico has a low chance to develop when it moves into the Gulf next week.
As of ...Read more
US's screwworm fix is still a year away, risking more spread
The U.S.’s best weapon against a deadly cattle parasite threatening the beef industry is more than a year away from showing meaningful results, raising concerns over how far the outbreak could spread before then.
When ...Read more
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- How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
- Paving paradise: Dismantling the US Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife, water and peace in the last quiet places in America
- Low-resistance tires could cut drivers' costs while supporting environment
- This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy
- 29 tornadoes and a derecho confirmed so far in storms that tore through Illinois, northwest Indiana
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