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Young rockfish population grows, but future still bleak for Maryland's state fish
A slight upturn in young striped bass numbers from last year’s survey isn’t enough for Maryland’s state fish, also ... Read More
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6th beluga whale rescued from Canada dies. This time, it was at SeaWorld San Diego
SAN DIEGO — A male beluga whale rescued from a shuttered Canadian marine park almost two months ago died Sunday at his new home at SeaWorld San Diego.
Cyprus, 9, was one of three beluga whales relocated to SeaWorld San ...Read more
As Hollywood fights AI, a new filmmaking hub takes shape in Culver City
The heart of Screenland is cozying up to artificial intelligence.
The open space in Culver Steps typically hosts community events and movie nights. But last Wednesday, it turned into a job fair for companies looking to ...Read more
California creates first tribal-led marine protected areas
California has designated its first tribal-championed marine protected areas, often described as underwater parks. While environmentalists celebrate the historic move, commercial fishers warn they will lose access to key ...Read more
Hurricane center continues to track system off US East Coast
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center continued Monday to keep an eye on a system off the U.S. East Coast with the potential to develop into a more dangerous storm.
As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. tropical outlook, a ...Read more
How candidates are (quietly) talking about climate change – 3 election strategies you’ll see across the US
Amid wars, inflation, emerging risks from artificial intelligence and threats to democracy, Americans have a lot to be worried about these days. But polls show the majority of voters in 2026 are also concerned about ...Read more
Why and how US and Canadian energy markets are so deeply intertwined
The 50% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration on imports from Canada in July 2026, and the reciprocal 50% tariffs imposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration on imports to Canada from...Read more
This Day in History, October 19
On October 19th, 202 BC, the Battle of Zama ended in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal.
I'm Spartacus!
What common phrase does this rebus translate to?
D B = 1
N BB = 2
A BBB = 3
T BBBB = 4
S BBBBB = 5
Hurricane center tracking system off US East Coast
The National Hurricane Center continued Sunday to forecast a system could develop off the U.S. East Coast that has the potential to develop into a more dangerous storm.
As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. tropical outlook, a ...Read more
System forecast to bring flooding, winds, high surf to US East Coast this week
A low-pressure area is expected to form within hours that is forecast to bring high winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf along portions of the U.S. East Coast this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Monday morning SpaceX launch could serve up space jellyfish encore
The time is right, but the weather might not cooperate as SpaceX has lined up a predawn launch Monday that could offer viewers another serving of space jellyfish.
SpaceX’s launch last week created the effect of the ...Read more
Blue Origin expansion plans aim for multiple Space Coast launches a week
More launch pads. More rockets. More ships to land them on.
These are the plans for Blue Origin, which announced Friday major expansion plans to its already $3 billion footprint in Central Florida that has more than 20 ...Read more
New research shows how microplastics and water interactions could lead to cell damage
LOS ANGELES — Scientists have found microplastics in virtually every part of the human body. Yet many questions remain about what exactly these infinitesimal flecks of synthetic polymers do to human health, and how they ...Read more
Editorial: Lessons from Isaias must be learned fast
The fact that Hurricane Isaias didn’t ruin more lives or property is not because Florida got smarter about predicting windstorms. It’s because Florida got lucky.
Isaias is the latest example of rapid intensification. ...Read more
Today's Word "canorous"
canorous \kuh-NOR-us; KAN-or-uhs\ (adjective) - Richly melodious; pleasant sounding; musical.
"Even the most horrible of news was easier to take when delivered in the dulcet tones of Martin's canorous voice."
Canorous ...Read more
This Day in History, October 18
On October 18th, 1922, the BBC was founded.
Rock Group
I am a rock group that has 4 members, all of whom are dead, one of which was murdered. What am I?
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What can we expect from El Niño? Scientists say brace for the worst.
SAN DIEGO — Climatologists, oceanographers and meteorologists gathered at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla this month, just steps from the Pacific Ocean, to discuss what the region can expect from possibly...Read more
This Day in History, October 17
On October 17th, 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Bunk Beds
Six girls, Beth, Haley, Kayla, Liza, Reeva, and Zoe, are in the junior cabin at camp. They sleep in bunk beds. Each girl has a different color blanket on her bed. The beds are lined up in a row with red, black, yellow, brown, blue, and green blankets.
Clues:
1. Reeva and Haley's bed is closest to the door.
2. The color of the blankets on the bottom bunks all begin with the same letter.
3. The color of Beth's blanket does not ...
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