Millions gather to catch a view of the total solar eclipse crossing North America Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 It’s already busy on the National Mall WASHINGTON — It’s a lovely, sunny April day on the National Mall, and by 1:30 p.m. residents from across the DMV and beyond were already staking spots on the grass to watch the solar eclipse. It’s a Monday, but you wouldn’t know it from the… Continue Reading
● Tropical forest loss decreased in 2023 but global threats remain, data shows Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 Tropical forest loss declined last year, but other indicators show that the world’s woodlands remain under tremendous pressure, according to an analysis released on Thursday by the Global Forest Watch monitoring project. Destruction of forests helps drive global climate change. Because trees absorb climate-warming carbon dioxide and store it as… Continue Reading
Florida man says space object crashed into his house. Why NASA is taking him seriously Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 How astronauts on the ISS are tackling the latest ‘unexpected challenges’ Coolant leaks, space debris collisions and unplanned engine thrusts are just some of the unexpected challenges astronauts aboard the International Space Station must overcome. NASA is investigating an object that a Florida resident says came from space and plummeted… Continue Reading
● Colorado man’s 50-year snowfall tracking in Rockies garners praise from scientists Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 Parker of Colorado, the mascot of the Loveland Ski Area, was captured on video taking in the stunning views and sunset on Steamboat Lake while out with his owner. 2024 marks Colorado resident Billy Barr’s 50th year logging snowfall amounts in the Rocky Mountains. Barr’s data has continually helped scientists… Continue Reading
Mysterious fireballs seen streaking across California sky Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 Mysterious fireballs seen streaking across California sky Skygazers in California witnessed fiery objects streaking across the sky early Tuesday. CREDIT: Reuters Skygazers in California were left stunned early Tuesday when they witnessed a series of bright fiery lights streaking across the clear night sky. Video shows the mysterious golden objects… Continue Reading
● Huge Crowds Await A Total Solar Eclipse In North America. Clouds May Spoil The View. Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday’s celestial sensation — a total eclipse of the sun — even as forecasters called for clouds. The best weather was expected at the tail end of the eclipse… Continue Reading
Trump’s Second-Term Blueprint Would Take A Wrecking Ball To Public Lands Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 When it was time to outline their vision for managing America’s federal lands under a future Republican presidency, pro-Donald Trump conservatives turned to a man who has spent his career advocating for those very lands to be pawned off to states and private interests. William Perry Pendley, who served illegally… Continue Reading
● Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Repent’ Earthquake Tweet Shakes Up Internet Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) shook up the internet on Friday by suggesting the earthquake in New York and Monday’s pending eclipse were messages from God to repent. The Georgia Republican took to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday and suggested that there was a higher meaning behind the natural… Continue Reading
Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban. He says limits should be left to the states Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump said he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, in a video released Monday declining to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and speculation. “Many people have asked me what my position is on abortion and abortion rights,”… Continue Reading
● Massachusetts city is set to settle a lawsuit in the death of an opioid-addicted woman Manuel Frisk, 2024-04-112024-04-12 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Relatives of a Vermont woman whose obituary drew national attention for its candid and heart-breaking discussion of her opioid addiction have reached a settlement with some of the parties who were sued for allegedly failing to provide adequate medical care. The family of Madelyn Linsenmeir sued the… Continue Reading