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Amazon is overhauling its devices to take on Apple in the AI era
When Amazon.com Inc. recruited longtime Microsoft Corp. product chief Panos Panay in 2023 to run its devices division, his... Read More
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'Expect extremes': California officials warn of severe wet–dry swings
California heads into the new water year facing continued risks from climate-driven extremes, the California Department of Water Resources said on Tuesday.
In a briefing held virtually on Tuesday afternoon, the department...Read more
AI startup Character.AI removes Disney characters from its chatbot platform after legal letter
In the latest salvo between Hollywood and artificial intelligence companies, tech start-up Character.AI has removed many Disney characters from its chatbot platform after the Burbank entertainment giant sent the firm a ...Read more
Sierra Space Dream Chaser's NASA deal upended, 1st flight pushed to late 2026
Sierra Space had been looking to join SpaceX and Northrop Grumman as one of three commercial resupply partners for NASA aiming to fly its Dream Chaser spacecraft to the International Space Station.
But now Dream Chaser ...Read more
Newly formed Hurricane Imelda leaves Bahamas, Florida behind, to take aim at Bermuda
Hurricane Imelda formed Tuesday as it moved away from Florida and the Bahamas with a path that could make a direct hit on Bermuda, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. Eastern time advisory...Read more
Texas firm proposes major change in California offshore oil project amid mounting troubles
LOS ANGELES — Facing mounting legal troubles and regulatory hurdles, the Texas-based firm trying to restart offshore oil production along Santa Barbara's coast is now considering a plan that would keep its controversial ...Read more
Today's Word "alfresco"
alfresco \al-FRES-koh\ (adverb) - In the open air; outdoors.
(adjective) - Taking place or located in the open air; outdoor.
"All of his guests would be gathered at the river for her alfresco, at which time he could send...Read more
This Day in History, September 30
On September 30th, 1955, screen legend James Dean died in a car crash.
Relational Algebra
The following three equations represent words that have a common relationship. The first letter of each word is given. Where will you find the following equations to be true? (Be sure to 'check' your answer carefully.)
Q = 1, B = 2, P = 8
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How rare butterflies show impacts of climate change on South Florida
From the Miami blue to the Schaus’ swallowtail, South Florida is home to many endangered and declining pollinator species that only exist here.
The Miami blue butterfly alone has dropped by a minimum of 99% in area of ...Read more
EPA, Energy, Interior announce plans to support coal mining
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday announced a series of actions intended to boost coal mining and electric generation, its latest move in a government-wide effort to reverse the fuel’s decline.
The ...Read more
Tropical Storm Imelda stays east and takes its rain and winds with it
Tropical Storm Imelda began to pull away from Florida on Monday afternoon, taking its blustery winds and heavy rains with it.
Imelda’s drenching rains also began to ebb in the Bahamas on Monday, as most of the remaining...Read more
ChatGPT launches new parental controls for teens amid growing safety concerns
The company behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, launched new parental controls for teen accounts on Monday, a month after a California family filed a lawsuit alleging that its chatbot encouraged their son to take his life.
With the ...Read more
Today's Word "redivivus"
redivivus \red-uh-VY-vuhs; -VEE-\ (adjective) - Living again; brought back to life; revived; restored.
"'He's Saint-Germain redivivus.' 'He can't be redivivus if he's never died,' Diotallevi said. 'Sure he's not Ahasuerus...Read more
This Day in History, September 29
On September 29th, 1962, Alouette 1, the first Canadian satellite, was launched.
Word Fusion
Each statement describes two words that when fused together create a new unrelated word (not a compound word). The clues do not necessarily indicate in which order the two words are attached. Example: This is the oldness of a tablet (pill + age = pillage).
1) This is the part of a book that describes sheep.
2) This is the natural way to turn a grape into a raisin.
3) These are informal neckwear.
4) This is the admission ...
Florida coast to feel effects from Tropical Storm Imelda
Tropical Storm Imelda formed on Sunday afternoon and will bring deteriorating conditions along Florida’s coast as the system moves over the Bahamas, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A tropical storm watch ...Read more
Florida coast to feel effects from depression forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda
A tropical depression forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda on Sunday will bring deteriorating conditions along Florida’s coast as the system moves over the Bahamas, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A ...Read more
Today's Word "gaucherie"
gaucherie \goh-shuh-REE\ (noun) - 1 : A socially awkward or tactless act. 2 : Lack of tact; boorishness; awkwardness.
"I went to our table, looking straight before me, and immediately paid the penalty of gaucherie by ...Read more
This Day in History, September 28
On September 28th, 1066, the Norman Conquest of England began.
Ancient Elements
What is the meaning of this rebus?
FEANCIENTFE
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