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Ancient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall
Between 128,000 and 186,000 years ago, when ice covered the Sierra Nevada, a lake 100 miles long and 600 feet deep sat in ... Read More
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Some big water agencies in farming areas get water for free. Critics say that needs to end
LOS ANGELES — The water that flows down irrigation canals to some of the West’s biggest expanses of farmland comes courtesy of the federal government for a very low price — even, in some cases, for free.
In a new ...Read more
This Day in History, December 14
On December 14th, 1896, the Glasgow Underground Railway was opened.
Another atmospheric river is headed to Western WA, but it won't be as bad
SEATTLE — As Western Washington reels from catastrophic flooding that swept the areas along major river valleys, another plume of moisture will arrive on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
An atmospheric...Read more
NYC to get up to 4 inches of snowfall overnight
NEW YORK — New York City is poised for a wintry glow-up overnight, with several inches of snow forecast to fall across the five boroughs as Christmas draws ever near.
While Saturday started off unseasonably warm — ...Read more
Today's Word "galumph"
galumph \guh-LUHM(P)F\ (intransitive verb) - To move in a clumsy manner or with a heavy tread.
"Then he climbed up the little iron ladder that led to the wharf's cap, placed me once more upon his shoulders and galumphed ...Read more
Blind Monkey Fingers
You are imprisoned within a small jail cell. Your cell mate is a large monkey that is blind in one eye and does not have all its fingers on one hand. Your captors turn to you and say, "Do you feel more sorry because of the monkey's eye or hand? If you answer correctly, we will set you free."
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entreat \en-TREET\ (intransitive verb) - To make an earnest petition or request; to plead.
(transitive verb) - To ask earnestly; to beseech; to petition for.
"They entreat her to impart her wisdom. But she is silent." --...Read more
This Day in History, December 13
On December 13th, 1545, the Council of Trent began.
Rare, deep-sea encounter: California scientists observe 'extraordinary' seven-arm octopus
Almost a half-mile below the surface of Monterey Bay, California, scientists recently recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus— only the fourth time the same research team has spotted the species in about four ...Read more
SpaceX sets $800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans
SpaceX has authorized an insider share sale that values Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at about $800 billion, according to a company message seen by Bloomberg on Friday.
The company also said it’s preparing ...Read more
Eroded Jersey Shore beaches could soon get federal money for replenishment. Will it be enough?
Congress appears poised to spend money in 2026 on beach replenishment projects in wake of the zero dollars it allocated this year.
But bills proposed in the House by U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., and in the Senate...Read more
For livestock owners in Washington's floods, evacuating is extra complicated
SEATTLE — As flood warnings got more serious on Monday evening, Kim Head knew she had to pack up her horses and leave.
The Snohomish County resident, who lives outside Monroe, had 14 horses to move as river predictions ...Read more
Trump signs emergency declaration for Washington floods
SEATTLE — President Donald Trump has granted Washington’s request for an emergency declaration in response to this week’s devastating flooding, according to Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Ferguson said he received a phone call ...Read more
As Florida offshore drilling looms, birds less protected from spills under Trump
TAMPA, Fla. — Richard Baker remembers the feathers: bright white and striking.
Just 20 days earlier, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig had exploded, killing 11 people and igniting one of the worst environmental disasters in...Read more
Podcast industry under siege as AI bots flood airways with thousands of programs
Chatty bots are sharing their hot takes through hundreds of thousands of AI-generated podcasts. And the invasion has just begun.
Though their banter can be a bit banal, the AI podcasters' confidence and research are now ...Read more
Colorado wolf re-released in Grand County after crossing into New Mexico
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife re-released a wolf into Grand County this week after it had traveled into New Mexico, according to a news release.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish captured gray wolf 2403 ...Read more
In search for autism's causes, look at genes, not vaccines, researchers say
Earlier this year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged that the search for autism's cause — a question that has kept researchers busy for the better part of six decades — would be over in ...Read more
California Coastal Commission approves land deal to extend last nuclear plant through 2030
California environmental regulators on Thursday struck a landmark deal with Pacific Gas & Electric to extend the life of the state’s last remaining nuclear power plant in exchange for thousands of acres of new land ...Read more
Today's Word "profligate"
profligate \PROF-luh-guht; -gayt\ (adjective) - 1 : Openly and shamelessly immoral; dissipated; dissolute. 2 : Recklessly wasteful.
(noun) - A profligate person.
"Both Curtiss and Feldmar agreed that after the birth of ...Read more
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