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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Stormey Weather: A 'Bomb Cyclone' Strikes the Northwest US

A whopper of a storm hit the northwest United States this week, packing a punch with intense winds and heavy rain. Meteorologists dubbed it a "bomb cyclone, " an event that happens when a storm suddenly gains strength. Also known as an atmospheric river, this storm is a massive stream of moisture fr

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Taurid Meteors: Myths, Facts, and a Space Threat?

Every year, the Taurid meteor shower lights up the night sky. But beyond the spectacle, scientists wonder if larger chunks could pose a danger to Earth. The Taurid stream, linked to Comet Encke, could contain boulder-sized objects. Could one of these hit Earth? Some theories suggest a massive impact

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Wrestling Scandals: Linda McMahon's Political Rise in the Spotlight

Linda McMahon, who found fame and fortune in the world of WWE, now faces fresh scrutiny as she ascends in politics. Despite leaving the wrestling spectacle behind over 15 years ago, her past is catching up. The former WWE CEO, known for her poised and professional demeanor, now serves as a key advis

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Will Trump's Education Secretary Be a WWE Co-Founder?

Linda McMahon, the co-chair of Donald Trump's presidential transition team and wife of WWE co-founder Vince McMahon, might become the next secretary of the U. S. Department of Education. This is the same agency that Trump has promised to dismantle. Initially, McMahon was considered for the secretary

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Health and Happiness: How Norway Measures Well-being

Norway has just released a new way to measure health and happiness. They've combined data from two different methods to create what's called an EQ-5D-5L value set. This value set helps understand how Norwegians feel about their health. Researchers talked to a diverse group of adults in Norway to ga

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Why Do We Shun Neutral Things Just Because the 'Other Side' Likes Them?

Have you ever avoided something you normally like just because someone from the "other side" of the political spectrum enjoys it too? This study shows that people in Sweden often distance themselves from simple things like clothes and chocolates when they find out these items are favored by politica

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Winter Storms Affect Nine States: Up to 3 Feet of Snow Expected

A big winter storm is hitting nine states across the U. S. , with up to 3 feet of snow predicted in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings and advisories, expecting poor driving conditions and possible power outages. In North Dakota, nearly the entire state is under advi

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Strong Storms: One Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

Early Wednesday, over 500, 000 people on the West Coast lost power due to a powerful storm. In Lynnwood, Snohomish County, a woman in her 50s passed away when a tree fell at a homeless encampment. That's not all—high winds, rain, and snow brought down trees, power lines, and created blizzard conditi

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

What's Up with West Coast's 'Bomb Cyclone' Storm?

Ever heard of a 'bomb cyclone'? It's a scary-sounding weather term that's in the news again. The West Coast is bracing for a big storm, and this rapid weather change is called bombogenesis by meteorologists. When a cold air mass meets a warm one, often over water, a storm can quickly intensify. This

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

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