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NASA officials say Artemis II moon flight could come in early February
After multiple delays, the first crewed Artemis flight around the moon could be less than 20 weeks away, NASA officials ... Read More
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Nvidia, OpenAI make $100 billion deal to build data centers
Nvidia Corp. will invest as much as $100 billion in OpenAI to support new data centers and other artificial intelligence infrastructure, a blockbuster deal that underscores booming demand for AI tools like ChatGPT and the ...Read more
Federal coal push could slow US emissions reduction progress
WASHINGTON — A recent federal policy shift toward the increased use of fossil fuels, including coal, and away from renewable sources of power, could have implications for recent declines in emissions in the U.S., ...Read more
This Day in History, September 23
On September 23rd, 1806, Lewis and Clark returned from their exploration of the United States.
Hurricane Gabrielle grows to Category 4 while NHC ups odds on 2 other Atlantic systems
Hurricane Gabrielle on Monday rapidly intensified into a major Category 4 hurricane while the National Hurricane Center increased the chances that two other Atlantic systems could develop into the season’s next tropical ...Read more
1 of 2 tropical waves could threaten Bahamas as Hurricane Gabrielle churns in Atlantic, the NHC says
ORLANDO, Fla. — With the tropics stirring up a busy Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center said one of two developing Atlantic systems could become a tropical depression near the Bahamas this week.
The NHC was also ...Read more
Today's Word "beneficence"
beneficence \buh-NEFF-i-suhns\ (noun) - 1 : The practice of doing good; active goodness, kindness, or charity. 2 : A charitable gift or act.
"From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper...Read more
Braving the Elements
Which element in Group B can be added to Group A? Why?
Group A: Iridium, Vanadium, Xenon, Lanthanum, Carbon, Dysprosium
Group B: Radon, Barium, Uranium, Platinum, Manganese, Phosphorus
Spaceflight veteran from Polaris Dawn mission named to new NASA astronaut class
NASA named 10 new astronaut candidates for its 24th class of astronauts Monday, including one person who has already been to space.
Anna Menon, 39, a SpaceX engineer from Houston, was one of the four crew on Jared ...Read more
Hurricane Gabrielle now major hurricane while NHC ups odds on 2 other Atlantic systems
Hurricane Gabrielle on Monday rapidly intensified into a major Category 3 hurricane, while the National Hurricane Center increased the chances that two other Atlantic systems could develop into the season’s next tropical...Read more
Beloved handler killed in tiger attack, Oklahoma preserve says. 'A horrible nightmare'
The operator of an Oklahoma animal preserve died in an accident involving a tiger, officials say.
Ryan Easley, described as “a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation,” was killed in the Sept. 20 incident at ...Read more
Hurricane Gabrielle shows no change but Atlantic systems increase in intensity
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Gabrielle on Monday hasn’t shown change since the last update; however, two more systems the National Hurricane Center is tracking have intensified.
Gabrielle is expected to move well clear ...Read more
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California -- often before humans call 911
For generations, fire lookout towers stood as landmarks across the American West.
Binoculars in hand, dedicated fire spotters scanned the landscape for smoke and radioed firefighters before flames grew out of control. But...Read more
Today's Word "trammel"
trammel \TRAM-uhl\ (noun) - 1 : A kind of net for catching birds, fish, etc. 2 : A kind of shackle used for making a horse amble. 3 : Something that impedes activity, progress, or freedom, as a net or shackle. 4 : An iron ...Read more
This Day in History, September 22
On September 22nd, 1866, the Battle of Curupaity occurred.
Over the Edge
Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.
3 = S in the F V of C C (N, P, S M)
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Hurricane Gabrielle forms in the Atlantic. It's 2nd hurricane of the 2025 season
Tropical Storm Gabrielle strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday evening — becoming the second hurricane of the 2025 season, according to forecasters.
In its 5 p.m., the National Hurricane Center ...Read more
Hurricane center tracking 2 Atlantic systems as Tropical Storm Gabrielle intensifies
The National Hurricane Center on Sunday began tracking a new system approaching the Caribbean while increasing odds for another Atlantic tropical wave that could become the season’s next tropical depressions or storms.
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Hurricane center ups odds for new Atlantic system as Tropical Storm Gabrielle churns
The National Hurricane Center on Sunday increased the odds that a tropical wave moving across the Atlantic could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm while Tropical Storm Gabrielle looked to intensify ...Read more
SpaceX sunrise launch the 80th on Space Coast this year
SpaceX’s sunrise launch from Cape Canaveral on Sunday was the 80th launch of the year on the Space Coast, which is on track to break the annual record and surpass 100 for the year.
A Falcon 9 carrying 28 more of SpaceX�...Read more
Today's Word "clarion"
clarion \KLAIR-ee-uhn\ (noun) - 1 : A kind of trumpet having a clear and shrill note. 2 : The sound of this instrument or a sound similar to it.
(adjective) - 1 : Sounding like the clarion; loud and clear.
"His voice and...Read more
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