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Plastic bag bans seem to work, at least when it comes to shoreline pollution
Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal ... Read More
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Asian needle ant: It's venomous, invasive and might be in your backyard
ATLANTA — Mellissa Hairston has been living in the Atlanta area for 15 years. But it wasn’t until Memorial Day 2024, while soaking up the sun from her Milton home’s hot tub, that the mother of four crossed paths with...Read more
This Day in History, June 19
On June 19th, 1870, the Confederate States of America were dissolved.
Once there were only 22 condors left on Earth; the LA Zoo just hatched 10 chicks
Earlier this month, wildlife enthusiasts were excited over a pair of young bald eagles that flew out of their nest for the first time, hovering high above Big Bear Lake.
This week, the focus is on 10 condor chicks that ...Read more
Fisherman spots whale tethered to ocean floor -- then comes 'complicated' rescue
A complex rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Australia after a humpback whale was found tethered to the sea floor.
The incident took place near Geraldton — located about 260 miles north of Perth — on June 17, ...Read more
Today's Word "accede"
accede \ak-SEED\ (intransitive verb) - 1 - To agree or assent; to give in to a request or demand. 2 - To become a party to an agreement, treaty, convention, etc. 3 - To attain an office or rank; to enter upon the duties of...Read more
This Day in History, June 20
On June 20th, 1214, the University of Oxford received its charter.
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Which artist from Group B can be added to Group A?
Group A: Carly Simon, Duran Duran, Paul McCartney and Wings, Sheena Easton, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones
Group B: Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Madonna, Nancy Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Rita Coolidge, Tina Turner
View full teaser and answerSpaceX's Starship explodes on test stand in yet another setback
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on a test stand in Texas, adding to a series of setbacks to Elon Musk’s space ambitions that include trips to Mars.
The huge blast enveloped the craft as it stood upright on a test ...Read more
As the ocean warms, a new study found it's also changing color
MIAMI — For thousands of years, writers have come up with increasingly creative ways to describe the “wine-dark sea.” But a new study suggests that modern poets may be faced with a slightly different palette.
A ...Read more
Today's Word "portend"
portend \por-TEND\ (verb) - To indicate (events, misfortunes, etc.) as in future; to foreshadow; to bode.
"What did all this portend, and what portended the swift hoisting-up of Monsieur Gabelle behind a servant on ...Read more
What's Common?
Group A
A Hurricane
A Human
A Needle
Group B
A Football Game
A Golf Match
A Cooking Show
Group C A Cabbage
A Ship
A Hammer
Attorney General Nessel, groups challenge Trump official's order keeping west Michigan coal plant active
DETROIT — Environmental groups and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched separate challenges Wednesday to a U.S. Department of Energy order that requires Consumers Energy to extend the life of J.H. Campbell, a ...Read more
Endangered fish saved from the Palisades fire were just returned to their Malibu home
LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of tiny endangered fish slipped from orange plastic buckets into a glittering lagoon in Malibu on Tuesday, returning home five months after being whisked away from threats wrought by the Palisades ...Read more
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could threaten $1 billion in Pa. clean energy projects, critics warn
President Donald Trump campaigned against what he called the “Green New Scam” — a catchall for Democrats’ climate spending.
But as Congressional Republicans race to pass their massive tax-and-spending legislation ...Read more
Groups challenge Trump administration order keeping west Michigan coal plant active
DETROIT — Environmental groups are challenging a U.S. Department of Energy order that requires Consumers Energy to extend the life of J.H. Campbell, a coal-fired power plant in west Michigan, arguing the department ...Read more
California decarbonization projects are among 2 dozen eliminated by Trump's Department of Energy
LOS ANGELES California Democrats are denouncing the Trump administration’s decision to terminate $3.7 billion in funding for two dozen clean energy projects, including three in the Golden State.
The 24 awards recently ...Read more
SpaceX retargets crewed Axiom Space launch for early Sunday
SpaceX has reset the countdown clock for its next human spaceflight, targeting an early Sunday morning launch of the private Axiom Space Ax-4 mission.
A Falcon 9 rocket topped with a new Crew Dragon capsule looks to take ...Read more
Tech review: Who needs ice? Anker Everfrost keeps your food and drinks cold
I love iced coffee.
I’m usually not far from my refrigerator, which is very convenient, but there are times when I venture out — perhaps on a day trip or even a long weekend away — and I drag out my old cooler and ...Read more
Train a virtual dragon? Film studios turn to Roblox and other games to reach young fans
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox's massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a memorable scene from "How to Train Your Dragon."
In the sequence, the young Viking ...Read more
Tinder bets on group dating feature to win back Gen Z
Tired of navigating the online dating landscape alone? Now you can swipe right along with friends.
Tinder launched a double-dating feature Tuesday, allowing users to create joint profiles with friends to match with other ...Read more
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