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Gov. McMaster opposes offshore drilling along South Carolina coast as feds seek more energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster announced his opposition Monday to drilling for oil and gas off the South Carolina coast, saying the practice could hurt beaches, wildlife and the state’s lucrative, multibillion-...Read more
ULA scrubs attempt at 2nd launch of year helping Amazon catch up to SpaceX
United Launch Alliance scrubbed Monday an attempt for what would have been its second launch of the year, another mission for Amazon’s effort to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink internet constellation.
ULA President and...Read more
ULA lines up 2nd launch of year helping Amazon catch up to SpaceX
United Launch Alliance is prepped for its second launch of the year on another mission amid Amazon’s effort to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink internet constellation.
An Atlas V rocket is targeting 1:25 p.m. Monday for...Read more
Butterflies are disappearing. Here's how Colorado community scientists are working to save them
A butterfly flits past the window at the Castlewood Canyon Visitor Center, where dozens of volunteers have gathered to learn about Colorado’s declining butterfly population and how they can do their part to save it.
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mRNA vaccine technology makes headway via Pitt, Penn State research
A new kind of mRNA vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University could be cheaper to produce and offer a greater level of immunity across multiple variants of the virus.
The ...Read more
Today's Word "mercurial"
mercurial \mur-KYUR-ee-uhl\ (adjective) - 1 - [Often capitalized] Of or pertaining to the god Mercury. 2 - [Often capitalized] Of or pertaining to the planet Mercury. 3 - Having the qualities of shrewdness, eloquence, or ...Read more
Flower Power
Five women bought five different types of flowers for different reasons on different days.
Names: Julia, Amy, Bethany, Rachel, and Kristen
Flowers: Roses, Daisies, Lilies, Tulips, and Carnations
Colors: Purple, Yellow, Pink, White, and Peach
Places or Occasions: Backyard, Park, Office, Wedding, and Birthday
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
1. The flowers were purchased in the following order...
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This Day in History, June 16
On June 16th, 1903, the Ford Motor Company incorporated.
A Lake Mead's worth of water has vanished from the ground. Could Las Vegas suffer?
The water beneath our feet that we use to bathe, drink and water crops is vanishing faster than ever in the Colorado River Basin, according to a new study.
From Arizona State University researchers, the study of satellite...Read more
After a century of logging, lands along California's Klamath River returned to tribe
LOS ANGELES — Along the Klamath River in Northern California, where logging companies once cut ancient redwood trees, vast tracts of land have been returned to the Yurok Tribe in a years-long effort that tribal leaders ...Read more
Today's Word "flummery"
flummery \FLUHM-uh-ree\ (noun) - 1 : A name given to various sweet dishes made with milk, eggs, flour, etc. 2 : Empty compliment; unsubstantial talk or writing; mumbo jumbo; nonsense.
"Magnificence and flummery. Whether ...Read more
This Day in History, June 15
On June 15th, 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.
Cats in Spring
On a beautiful spring day in the park, there were five female cats walking together and gossiping about their humans. Up ahead, there were five males walking together bragging about their conquests. When the two groups met, there were five cupids flying through the air. Next thing ya know, there were five couples walking away in separate directions. The couples began talking and soon found that they had amazing things in common. Well, long ...
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Axiom Space back on track for possible Space Coast launch next week
ORLANDO, Fla. — A leak in space and a leak on Earth have both been taken care of clearing the way for the next human spaceflight from the Space Coast.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with a new Crew Dragon spacecraft ...Read more
Water flea population soared in South Side stretch of Chicago River after 2023 sewage release
CHICAGO — In the summer of 2023, strange things happened to the tiny creatures that swim and float in the Chicago River.
One type of water flea, Chydoridae, basically disappeared from the South Side stretch known as ...Read more
Today's Word "teetotaler"
teetotaler \TEE-TOH-tuh-lur\ (noun) - One pledged to entire abstinence from all intoxicating drinks.
"A man who had walked forty miles, in an agony of endurance, to bring wine to a sick person would probably know that a ...Read more
This Day in History, June 14
On June 14th, 1775, George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
Magical Scroll Case
After some relaxing, the Seekers of Knowledge received a gift from an anonymous person. The gift was a magical scroll case that had 12 gemstones on it. The Seekers were a bit shocked at the elegance of the scroll case as they knew it was very expensive.
There was a catch with it. They had no idea how to open it. As they looked over the scroll case with amazement, suddenly a magic mouth appeared before them and said, "The code to open this ...
View full teaser and answerOffshore drilling threat resurfaces along Georgia's coast
SAVANNAH, Ga. ― Opening the Georgia coast to offshore drilling is again under consideration, and the public has until Monday to comment.
The federal agency that manages energy resources along the Outer Continental Shelf...Read more
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