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Kansas town is lucky to see no tornado deaths. But manufacturing center is 'gone'
OTTAWA, Kan. — Kendal Anderson had just moved from Kansas City to Ottawa two months ago, bringing his wife, Natalie, and... Read More
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Commentary: Artemis II does for our era what Apollo 8 did for 1968
Millions in the streets. An unpopular war. Violence. And in the middle of all that: a moonshot.
The parallels between today and 1968 are eerie.
Nearly 60 years ago, civil rights marches and anti-Vietnam-war rallies burst...Read more
After tornado hits Kansas town, daylight shows wreckage. 'You could hear the roar'
OTTAWA, Kan. — Randy and Gwen McCurdy stood on their porch off Main Street on Monday night in Ottawa, Kansas, scanning the sky for signs of the storm.
Then the sirens sounded.
“There was no rain,” said Randy ...Read more
New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war. But newly released nationwide data shows that even before the war began, these ...Read more
A baby uses 3,000 diapers a year. Why a California lawmaker wants parents to know how they're made
Each year a baby goes through about 3,000 diapers, essential care products that are in continuous contact with sensitive skin. But manufacturers are not required to completely disclose what disposable diapers are made of, ...Read more
Today's Word "traduce"
traduce \truh-DOOS; -DYOOS\ (transitive verb) - To expose to contempt or shame by means of false statements or misrepresentation; to represent as blamable; to vilify.
"In his idle moments, Henry would wonder whether those...Read more
Which Number?
Which of these numbers does not belong with the others?
31,556,926
234,567.876
525,948.766
8,765.81277
365.242199
52.177457
12
This Day in History, April 14
On April 14th, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth.
Microsoft raises Surface prices sharply in face of memory crunch
Microsoft Corp. raised prices sharply across its Surface-branded device lineup, becoming the latest personal computer maker to pass along costs fueled by a historic memory chip shortage.
The 12-inch Surface Pro, touted ...Read more
Army Corps, DeSantis announce accelerated plan for Everglades restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday that they will accelerate the plan for completing the reservoir known as the “crown jewel” of Everglades restoration.
The new plan moves the projected completion of ...Read more
Joint Base Andrews fuel leak pollutes Potomac River tributary, triggers state probe
BALTIMORE — Jet fuel leaks at Joint Base Andrews have spilled an estimated 32,000 gallons since the start of the year — enough to fuel a Boeing 787 — contaminating a tributary of the Potomac River and prompting a ...Read more
Pittsburgh's tech community to pitch city as an AI hub during the NFL Draft
With millions of eyes around the world focused on Pittsburgh next week, the local tech community is determined to promote a new identity for the Steel City — as an artificial intelligence innovation hub.
“You have all...Read more
Florida wildfires shattering records amid long drought
In his 22 years as a Hillsborough County firefighter, Rob Herrin says he’s never been this busy.
One Sunday earlier this year offers a glimpse: Herrin and his team responded to a 300-acre brush fire, then another fire, ...Read more
Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make Southern California beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is warning beachgoers to avoid all contact with the water due to the potential of bacteria from street runoff from recent rains.
The advisory is in place ...Read more
Artemis II astronauts revel in return celebration
After hurtling to the moon and back, the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission were welcomed home to cheers back in Houston and spoke to the public Saturday for the first time since coming back to Earth.
“We are we ...Read more
Blue Origin's next New Glenn launch could come Friday morning
Blue Origin is pushing forward with plans to launch its third-ever New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with a liftoff that could come as early as Friday morning.
The Federal Aviation Administration ...Read more
Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal
At least six gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay from mid-March to early April 2026. These deaths follow a pattern over the past few years, and they are raising concerns among marine biologists like us that 2026 ...Read more
How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows
Florida added nearly 3 million residents from 2010-2020, making it the fastest-growing state in the United States during that time.
On any given day, a Florida county commission or municipality may approve a new...Read more
Today's Word "Futilitarian"
futilitarian \fyoo-til-i-TAR-ee-uhn\ (adjective) - Holding the belief that human striving is useless. (noun) One who holds such belief.
"While management had promised an all-out effort to improve profits, everyone in the ...Read more
Naming Rights
Amy was pregnant with her 7th child. Everyone was excited. She had named her children Sandy, Adam, Denton, Edward, Dina and Ira, in their order of birth and according to a specific rule. She knows her 7th child will be a girl. Which of the following names is she likely to use, and why?
Mary
Kimberly
Rachel
June
Yolanda
This Day in History, April 13
On April 13th, 1861, Fort Sumter surrendered in the American Civil War.
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