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Gadgets: This device is for the birds
With the Haikubox, there's no more guessing what species of bird that might be hanging right outside your door. Instead, the device, which is easy to use, records the birds' sounds, chirps and songs and sends the ...Read more
To clean fire-tainted soil, LA residents turn to nature to do it themselves
LOS ANGELES — Serina Diniega always wanted to plant an avocado tree at her Altadena home, but now she worries the creamy green fruit might pose a threat.
Her yard was scorched in the Eaton fire as her block went up in ...Read more
Today's Word "spurious"
spurious \SPYUR-ee-uhs\ (adjective) - 1 : Not proceeding from the true or claimed source; not genuine; false. 2 : Of illegitimate birth.
"She knew, with the perfect cynicism of cruel youth, that to rise in the world meant...Read more
This Day in History, September 3
On September 3rd, 1976, the Viking 2 took the first close-up, color photographs of Mars.
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Each of the following sentences contains clues to a set of three words that are anagrams of each other (each sentence describes a different set).
1) The big lamp threw a dazzling light upon the royal robe.
2) The goose put his life in jeopardy when he ate the flowers in the plot.
3) Startled by the warning signal, Jack tumbled into the sap; yet he only had to lightly wash his hair to remove the residue.
4) As Ed traveled around the country...
View full teaser and answerScientists assail 'cherry-picking' of Trump administration climate report
More than 85 scientists have published a lengthy joint critique of a recent Energy Department report that downplayed the effects of climate change, calling it riddled with “pervasive problems.”
“It’s full of ...Read more
What the EPA's plan to deregulate greenhouse gas emissions means for Washington state
SEATTLE — The federal government is attempting to abandon years of climate science and regulation, and officials from Washington state are warning those efforts will drastically slow the country’s ability to cut ...Read more
Trump administration cancels nearly half a billion dollars for California offshore wind project
In a significant setback for California’s effort to build hundreds off floating offshore wind turbines in the Pacific Ocean to boost renewable energy, the Trump administration has canceled nearly half a billion dollars ...Read more
National Hurricane Center gives high chance tropical depression will form this week
The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday forecast increasing odds a tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. Eastern time ...Read more
After viral video of giant manta ray capture, bipartisan Florida lawmakers want change
Earlier this summer, a viral video ignited a wave of outrage across Florida: Five men capture and hoist a live giant manta ray from the waters offshore Panama City Beach and onto their boat.
Almost immediately, marine ...Read more
As whale shark tourism booms, sharks suffer human-inflicted scars, study finds
The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism hotspot suffer from human-inflicted scarring, new research has revealed.
Between 2010 and 2023, a team of international scientists studied whale sharks — the largest fish...Read more
Hurricane center gives high chance tropical depression will form this week
ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday forecast increasing offs a tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
As of the NHC’s 8 a.m....Read more
Researchers test plant-based birth control on Chicago rats after deaths of owl family
CHICAGO -- The latest weapon in Chicago’s war against rats is plant-based, naturally flavored and nutritious.
It’s a birth control pellet made with corn and peanuts, and a team of researchers and volunteers will be ...Read more
Inside the fight over the recycling label on milk cartons
LODI, Calif. — A battle has been waging in Sacramento over whether beverage cartons — the ones used for milk, juice, broth, wine, even egg whites — should get the coveted chasing arrows recycling label.
Earlier ...Read more
Today's Word "waylay "
waylay \WAY-lay\ (transitive verb) - 1 : To lie in wait for and attack from ambush. 2 : To approach or stop (someone) unexpectedly.
"He returned to her night after night, until his brother, Frank, waylaid him one evening ...Read more
This Day in History, September 2
On September 2nd, 1666, the Great Fire of London broke out and burned for three days.
Ana-Grammar
Each of the following sentences contains clues to a set of three words that are anagrams of each other (each sentence describes a different set).
1) The entire squad dined on domesticated animal flesh.
2) The influential person wore a purplish-red identification card on his tuxedo.
3) You do not deserve for me send payment for the broken stopwatch.
4) Do not scold the clerk if you do not get a discount on the purchase of the egg whisker.
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Democratic governors call on Trump to uphold wind permits
Democratic governors are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plans to halt offshore wind developments.
“We are looking for the Trump Administration to uphold all offshore wind permits already granted and ...Read more
Hurricane center ups odds tropical wave in Atlantic will develop
The National Hurricane Center on Monday increased the odds a tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. tropical outlook, the ...Read more
Today's Word "sough"
sough \SAU; SUHF\ (intransitive verb) - To make a soft, low sighing or rustling sound, as the wind.
(noun) - A soft, low rustling or sighing sound.
"In the dark of winter, tin roofs sough with rain." -- Les A. Murray, '...Read more
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