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Editorial: Nevada draws short stick in federal water plan
Arizona and Nevada will feel the brunt of the pain under a federal plan to reduce stress on the Colorado River. It’s an ... Read More
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This Day in History, August 8
On August 8th, 1930, Betty Boop appeared in her first cartoon.
Massive flight delays, cancellations at NYC-area airports as thunderstorms cause chaos
NEW YORK — Travelers flying into and out of LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports Friday evening faced grueling delays as dozens of flights were canceled amid thunderstorms.
Virtually all flights out of the three airports ...Read more
'Pervert glasses': Backlash against Meta's smart glasses grows
Meta wants its smart glasses to be a big hit, but the high-tech specs have also turned into a liability, as some are calling the gadget "pervert glasses."
The social media giant dominates the market for smart glasses, ...Read more
Trump is attacking California's ability to protect its coastline. The consequences are 'chilling'
For months, the Trump administration has sought to open the California coast to a radically industrialized future: large-scale desalination plants, floating nuclear reactors, more rocket launches and expanded offshore oil ...Read more
Dress Code
The sign at the restaurant read "No shirt, no shoes, no service". Wally put on a shirt and a pair of shoes, tried to enter without pants and socks, but he was still turned away. Apparently, he had to be fully dressed. Help Wally get dressed, starting with his shirt, then his pants, followed by his socks, and finally his shoes. Change SHIRT to SHOES by changing one letter at a time. The change must go through PANTS and SOCKS. Each change must ...
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Miami-Dade has forever chemicals in tap water. There's a plan to keep it drinkable
MIAMI — Forever chemicals have found their way into drinking water across the country, including in Miami-Dade, and new research shows that levels are highest in places like Little Havana, Hialeah and Pembroke Pines.
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How do you make money on Roblox? This Las Vegas startup built an empire
At 20 years old, Alex Hicks faced a problem most college students never encounter: The online games he was creating were generating six figures in revenue every month.
So he dropped out.
Today, Hicks is a co-founder of ...Read more
This Day in History, August 7
On August 7th, 1927, the Peace Bridge opened between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York.
Tale of a Tail
As I get closer, my tail grows longer;
As I leave, my tail leads the way.
What am I?
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Another beaver tests positive for rabies after second attack at Maryland state park
A beaver that bit a 19-year-old fisherman at Cunningham Falls State Park earlier this week tested positive for rabies, the Frederick County Health Department said.
This is the second beaver to contract and test positive ...Read more
AG Rob Bonta accuses DuPont of 'corporate shell game' to dodge PFAS cleanup in California
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a complaint Thursday alleging that a cohort of the companies that make “forever chemicals” partook in a massive corporate shell game to defraud the state and others.
In an ...Read more
Another offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22 billion deal with Trump administration
LOS ANGELES — Another offshore wind company has entered into an agreement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects along the coast of the United States, including one in California.
German energy giant ...Read more
Toxic underground fires are spreading at California landfills
LOS ANGELES — Three years ago, environmental regulators discovered garbage burning deep inside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in the Santa Clarita Valley. Few imagined the calamity that would follow.
Somehow the landfill�...Read more
Rocket engine valve ID'd as culprit for Blue Origin's massive pad explosion, CEO says
One malfunctioning valve has been identified as the reason why Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test that destroyed much of the company’s launch pad in Cape Canaveral.
Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp gave an...Read more
Weeks before devastating wildfires hit, Spokane practiced a mass evacuation – the drill paid off
When a wildfire is headed your way, evacuating may sound straightforward: Gather your belongings, get in the car and leave.
In reality, it is one of the most complex decisions a person can face.
Fast-...Read more
An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Illinois — Tens of thousands of gallons of fluid spilled from the open pit, urged on by heavy spring rains and unencumbered by an emergency pump disabled by a power failure.
The toxic mix of oil and an ...Read more
This Day in History, August 6
On August 6th, 1806, Francis II abdicated, ending the Holy Roman Empire.
Evolution
Make GAR (fish) evolve into DOG (mammal) by changing one letter at a time. Each change must produce a valid word in the English language. But there is a catch. The evolution must go through BOA (reptile) and OWL (bird). No word can be used more than once.
GAR ---- BOA ---- OWL ---- DOG
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19-year-old fisherman attacked by beaver in Maryland state park: official
A 19-year-old fisherman was bitten on the leg by a beaver in Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County on Wednesday morning, a Maryland Department of Natural Resources spokesperson said.
This is the second beaver ...Read more
AI risks require tougher cyber defenses, top US officials warn
The U.S. government’s top information security official warned that computer systems nationwide need to bolster their defenses to meet the growing threat of cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence.
During ...Read more
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- Toxic underground fires are spreading at California landfills
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